Description
1971 – 74 France 100 francs Bank Note PMG 40
About the 1971–74 100 Francs Note
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This note is part of the 100 Francs “Corneille” series issued by the Banque de France. It was printed roughly between 1 July 1971 and 3 October 1974 with signatures of Vergnès, Bouchet, and Morant.
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It features Pierre Corneille, the famous French playwright, on the obverse and a scene around Versailles/Rouen on the reverse.
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In banknote catalogues it is typically listed as Pick #149d (or similar in specialized French references).
Grading & PMG
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PMG (Paper Money Guaranty) grading assigns a numerical grade (e.g., 40 = Extremely Fine). Higher grades (e.g., PMG 55–58, PMG 66 EPQ) command higher prices among collectors.
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A PMG 40 grade (Extremely Fine) for this issue is collectible but relatively common compared to very high grades (e.g., PMG 64+).
