100 Francs, State Bank of Morocco, Morocco, 1928–1947 (Pick 20)

This 100 Francs note was issued in Morocco by the State Bank of Morocco, with dates recorded from 1928–1947. It belongs to the Franc (1910-1959) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Mohammed V (1927-1953, 1955-1957). It measures 180 × 105 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 20.

Obverse: Multicolored front and back printing on white paper. Graphic composition with decorated columns on the sides. The value "100" is printed at the bottom in arabesques. The words "Banque d'État du Maroc" are printed on a line in a yellow cartouche at the top. The numbering and alphabet are repeated at the bottom and top in small light cartouches and are printed in black, as well as the date of issue. In the center, a window with a view of the mythical Ksar of Aït-ben-haddou in southern Morocco. At the bottom, the value "CENT FRANCS" and the article of law are printed in a light yellow cartouche. Its lettering reads “SEB. LAURENT FEC. E. GASPÉ SC.”.

Reverse: Frame decorated with Arabic motifs on a background of repeating patterns opening onto an arch. Its lettering reads “SEB. LAURENT FEC. E. GASPÉ SC.”. The note was printed by Banque de France, Paris, France. Design is credited to Sébastien Laurent. Engraving is credited to Eugène Gaspérini. Watermark: On the left a lion's head in profile and on the right a lion's head from the front. Demonetized: Yes. Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.