100 Francs, State Bank of Morocco, Morocco, 1948–1952 (Pick 45)

This 100 Francs note was issued in Morocco by the State Bank of Morocco, with dates recorded from 1948–1952. 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 130 × 85 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 45.

Obverse: Multicolored 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 "ONE HUNDRED FRANCS" and the article of law are printed in a light yellow cartouche. Its lettering reads “BANQUE D’ÉTAT DU MAROC / 100 CENT FRANCS 100 / SÉB LAURENT FEC. G. BELTRAND SC.”. Translation given in the catalogue: “State Bank of Morocco One Hundred Francs”.

Reverse: Cadre décoré de motifs arabisants sur un fond de motifs en répétition ouvrant sur une arche. Scripts: Arabic and Latin. Its lettering reads “SÉB LAURENT FEC. BROUTIN SC.”. The note was printed by Banque de France, Paris, France. Design is credited to Sébastien Laurent. Engraving is credited to Georges Léon Égalité Beltrand, Joseph Broutin. Watermark: On the left a lion's head from the front and on the right a lion's head in profile. 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.