Clément Serveau
Clément Serveau (Paris 10e, 29 June 1886 – Paris 8e, 8 July 1972) was a French painter, designer, engraver, and illustrator.
Biography
Serveau trained first at the National School of Decorative Arts then the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris from 1904 to 1914. He started in 1905 at the Salon des Independents and participated in the French Salon des Artistes, the Salon d'Automne, the Salon des Tuileries. In 1907-1909 he was in the military in the 15th Battalion of Chasseurs à Pieds dans les Vosges in Remiremont. He enrolled in the Municipal Drawing School headed by Mr. Rondot. At the distribution of prizes in July 1908, he was unrivalled. Similarly in July 29 1909. Among the members of the jury is the architect Charles Hindermeyer. Serveau and Miss Yvette Hindermeyer married in 1913 in Remiremont. Thereafter, his visits are frequent in Remiremont there made numerous paintings, landscapes and portraits.
As the Artistic Director Ferenczi editions since 1919, he illustrated, using the technique of wood burning, many books (seventy-eight) of the modern illustrated book. Colette was the literary manager for several years. It is also about thirty other books. Medal of Honor in 1920, bronze 1921, silver in 1926 and gold in 1929. For memorials designed by his father Charles in the region Hindermeyer Remiremont he created boxes for mosaics: The Union in 1923, Ventron in 1923, Venice enamel executed Moro-Lin, Rupt-sur-Moselle in 1923 by brothers Mauméjean, mosaic in Paris, and La Bresse in 1923, exhibited at the Salon the same year, also directed by the brothers Mauméjean. With his master Luc-Olivier Merson, he created designs for banknotes. He designed or engraved forty-two French or foreign postage stamps from 1956 to 1970. In September 1933 he remarried in Paris 9th with Sara Sophie Wisoume (born in Smolensk in January 1903).
After a trip to Greece in 1934, Clement Serveau engaged in post-Cubism. He has participated in numerous exhibitions including the Salon des Artistes french and was appointed Chevalier de la Legion d'honneur in 1936. It is also a large number of paintings including a six-meter three Meaux High School, where he was student. He directs the School of frescoes from the École nationale supérieure des beaux-arts, decorates the tourism pavilion at the Exposition Universelle of 1937. He participates in many french art exhibitions (in Sweden, London, United States, Canada, etc.) where he makes and sells the works. Clement Serveau died in Paris on 8 July 1972, he was buried in the cemetery of Bourbonne-les-Bains where he owned a house Street Vellone. A room of the local museum is dedicated to him.
Algeria
B123a (
Veiled Algerian woman at Port d'Algers, Amirauté Lighhouse
B123a (
- MK2a
- P-77a
Veiled Algerian woman at Port d'Algers, Amirauté Lighhouse
- Printer: BdF
- 7/28/1933
- 127 x 88mm
- Sig 4
- Verification number at upper center
- Watermark: Moorish Woman's head
Algeria
B137b (
Veiled Algerian woman at Port d'Algers, Amirauté Lighhouse
B137b (
- MK5b
- P-94b
Veiled Algerian woman at Port d'Algers, Amirauté Lighhouse
- 10/2/1944
- 98 x 60mm
- Sig 2
Comoros
B101b (
B101b (
- LK902b
- P-2b
- Printer: BdF
- ND (1963)
- 120 x 78mm
- Sig 5
- Watermark: Girl's head
- “COMORES” overprinted in red on Madagascar B101a
For notes with this same design, see Betsileo Woman omnibus
Comoros
B103b (
B103b (
- LK908
- P-4b
- Printer: BdF
- ND (1963)
- 140 x 90mm
- Sig 5
- Watermark: Girl's head
- “COMORES” overprinted in red on Madagascar B103a
French Afars and Issas
B101a (
B101a (
- KM664
- P-30
- Printer: BdF
- ND (1969)
- Watermark: Woman's head
French Antilles
B104a (
Martinique and Guadeloupe Women; Transporting Sugar Cane by Ox
B104a (
- K.704
- P-4a
Martinique and Guadeloupe Women; Transporting Sugar Cane by Ox
- Printer: BdF
- ND (1961)
- Sig 1
For notes with this same design, see Pointe-à-Pitre omnibus
French Antilles
B107a (
Martinique and Guadeloupe Women; Transporting Sugar Cane by Ox
B107a (
- K.707a
- P-7a
Martinique and Guadeloupe Women; Transporting Sugar Cane by Ox
- Printer: BdF
- ND (1964)
- Sig 1
For notes with this same design, see Pointe-à-Pitre omnibus
French Equatorial Africa
B411a (
Martinique and Guadeloupe Women; Transporting Sugar Cane by Ox
B411a (
- LK536b
- P-25
Martinique and Guadeloupe Women; Transporting Sugar Cane by Ox
- Printer: BdF
- ND (1971)
- Sig 2
For notes with this same design, see Pointe-à-Pitre omnibus
French Guiana
B408a (
Martinique and Guadeloupe Women; Transporting Sugar Cane by Ox
B408a (
- K.226
- P-24a
Martinique and Guadeloupe Women; Transporting Sugar Cane by Ox
- Printer: BdF
- ND (1946)
- Sig 3
For notes with this same design, see Pointe-à-Pitre omnibus
French Guiana
B414a (
Martinique and Guadeloupe Women; Transporting Sugar Cane by Ox
B414a (
- K.232
- P-30
Martinique and Guadeloupe Women; Transporting Sugar Cane by Ox
- Printer: BdF
- ND (1960)
- Sig 3
- CONTRE-VALEUR DE 5 NOUVEAUX FRANCS overprinted on B408a
For notes with this same design, see Pointe-à-Pitre omnibus
French Indochina
B136b (
Peacock, Butterflies
B136b (
- KM146b
- P-49b
Peacock, Butterflies
- Printer: BdF
- ND (1926)
- 180 x 90mm
- Buff paper
- Watermark: Profile of Man's head
For notes with this same design, see Peacock omnibus
French Somaliland
B109a (
Maroon, Tan. Peacock, Butterflies
B109a (
- KM610a
- P-7a
Maroon, Tan. Peacock, Butterflies
- Printer: BdF
- ND (2/26/1936)
- Sig 4
- Watermark: Profile of Man's head
For notes with this same design, see Peacock omnibus
French Somaliland
B110a (
Multicolor, denomination in red. Woman; Peacock, Butterflies
B110a (
- KM611
- P-7A
Multicolor, denomination in red. Woman; Peacock, Butterflies
- Printer: BdF
- ND (1941)
- Sig 7
- Microprint
- Watermark: Profile of Man's head
- Like B109a with different colors
For notes with this same design, see Peacock omnibus
French Somaliland
B117.5 20 Francs
Woman; Peacock, Butterflies
B117.5 20 Francs
Woman; Peacock, Butterflies
- Printer: BdF
- ND (1943)
- Series 14
- Watermark: Profile of Man's head
- Second Free France overprint design on B109a
French Somaliland
B118 (
Woman; Peacock, Butterflies
B118 (
- KM625
- P-12
Woman; Peacock, Butterflies
- Printer: BdF
- ND (1943)
- Series U.23-Y.23
- Watermark: Profile of Man's head
- Second Free France overprint design on B110a
French Somaliland
B119 (
Woman; Peacock, Butterflies
B119 (
- KM620
- P-12A
Woman; Peacock, Butterflies
- Printer: BdF
- ND (1943)
- Series F.24-U.26
- Watermark: Profile of Man's head
- First Free France overprint design on B110a
French Somaliland
B305a (
B305a (
- KM661
- P-29
- Printer: BdF
- ND (1952)
French West Africa
B303b (
B303b (
- LK207a
- P-46
- Printer: BdF
- 5/20/1957
- Sig 1
- Watermark: Woman's head
- Like West African States B102a but with different issuer name
French West Africa
B306a 5000 Francs Modern and Traditional Palm Oil Manufacturing
B306a 5000 Francs Modern and Traditional Palm Oil Manufacturing
- Printer: BdF
- Sig 1
- Unconfirmed
- Watermark
- Like West African States B105a but with different issuer name
Guadeloupe
B318 (
Allegorical Woman with Floral Garland; Ship, Jungle
B318 (
- K.112
- P-14
Allegorical Woman with Floral Garland; Ship, Jungle
- Printer: BdF
- 1934
Guadeloupe
B410a (
Martinique and Guadeloupe Women; Transporting Sugar Cane by Ox
B410a (
- K.134
- P-36
Martinique and Guadeloupe Women; Transporting Sugar Cane by Ox
- Printer: BdF
- ND (1946)
- Watermark: Marianne
- See B416a for this note with revalution overprint
For notes with this same design, see Pointe-à-Pitre omnibus
Guadeloupe
B416a (
Martinique and Guadeloupe Women; Transporting Sugar Cane by Ox
B416a (
- K.140
- P-42
Martinique and Guadeloupe Women; Transporting Sugar Cane by Ox
- Printer: BdF
- ND (1960)
- Sig 3
- CONTRE-VALEUR DE 5 NOUVEAUX FRANCS overprinted on B410a
For notes with this same design, see Pointe-à-Pitre omnibus
Lebanon
B101a (
Arabic text; Waterwheel of Hama on the Orontes River, Syria
B101a (
- MK621
- P-1
Arabic text; Waterwheel of Hama on the Orontes River, Syria
- Printer: BdF
- 4/15/1925
- 130 x 85mm
- Sig 1
- Blue “GRAND-LIBAN” in a Cartouche on back
- Watermark: Stylized wheat and leaves
- Bornet SC
- Serveau, C. FEC
Lebanon
B102a (
Arabic text; View of Village and Mosque
B102a (
- MK622
- P-2
- PCLB-22a-b
Arabic text; View of Village and Mosque
- Printer: BdF
- 4/15/1925
- 140 x 97mm
- Sig 1
- Blue “GRAND-LIBAN” on back
- Watermark: Stylized wheat and leaves
- Bornet SC
- Serveau, C. FEC
Lebanon
B103b (
Arabic text; Jounieh Bay, Beirut Lebanon
B103b (
- MK629
- P-8A
Arabic text; Jounieh Bay, Beirut Lebanon
- Printer: BdF
- 11/1/1930
- 162 x 100mm
- Sig 2
- Blue “GRAND-LIBAN” on back
- Watermark: Horse head
- Like B103a
- Rita SC
- Serveau, C. FEC
Lebanon
B104a (
Arabic text; Krak des Chevaliers Castle in Syria
B104a (
- MK624
- P-4
Arabic text; Krak des Chevaliers Castle in Syria
- Printer: BdF
- 4/15/1925
- 182 x 110mm
- Sig 1
- Red “GRAND-LIBAN” on back
- Watermark: Horse head
Lebanon
B106b (
Arabic text; Temple of Mercury
B106b (
- MK631
- P-10
Arabic text; Temple of Mercury
- Printer: BdF
- 11/1/1930
- 198 x 120mm
- Sig 2
- Red “GRAND-LIBAN” in a Cartouche on back
- Only one example known
- Watermark: Horse head
- Like B106a
- Deloche, E. SC
- Serveau, C. FEC
Lebanon
B107a (
Arabic text; Citadel of Aleppo, Syria
B107a (
- MK626
- P-6
Arabic text; Citadel of Aleppo, Syria
- Printer: BdF
- 4/15/1925
- 220 x 123mm
- Sig 1
- Red “GRAND-LIBAN” in a Cartouche on back
- Watermark: Ram's head
- Deloche, E. SC
- Serveau, C. FEC
Lebanon
B108a (
Arabic text; Badawi mosque, fish pond, and gardens in North Tripoli
B108a (
- MK627
- P-7
- PCLB-27a
Arabic text; Badawi mosque, fish pond, and gardens in North Tripoli
- Printer: BdF
- 4/15/1925
- 228 x 125mm
- Sig 1
- Blue “GRAND-LIBAN” in a Cartouche on back
- Watermark: Ram's head
- Deloche, E. SC
- Serveau, C. FEC
Lebanon
B111.5a 5 Livres
Arabic text; Krak des Chevaliers Castle in Syria
B111.5a 5 Livres
Arabic text; Krak des Chevaliers Castle in Syria
- Printer: BdF
- 4/15/1925
- 182 x 110mm
- Sig 1
- Red “GRAND-LIBAN” in a Cartouche on back
- Watermark: Horse head
- Black “LIBAN 1939” overprint on B104a
Lebanon
B112a (
Multicolor Design; Azam Palace
B112a (
- P-13
Multicolor Design; Azam Palace
- Printer: BdF
- 2/1/1935
- 180 x 105mm
- Sig 2
- Red “SYRIE” in a Cartouche on back
- Black “LIBAN 1939” overprint on Syria B205a
Lebanon
B113 (
Multicolor Design; Azam Palace
B113 (
- MK651
- P-13A
Multicolor Design; Azam Palace
- Printer: BdF
- 2/1/1935
- 180 x 105mm
- Sig 2
- Red “LIBAN” in a Cartouche on back
- Black “LIBAN 1939” overprint on B105a
Lebanon
B116a (
Arabic text; Citadel of Aleppo, Syria
B116a (
- MK654
- P-13C
Arabic text; Citadel of Aleppo, Syria
- Printer: BdF
- 2/1/1935
- 220 x 123mm
- Sig 2
- Red “GRAND-LIBAN” in a Cartouche on back
- Watermark: Ram's head
- Black “LIBAN 1939” overprint on B107c
- Deloche, E. SC
- Serveau, C. FEC
Lebanon
B201a (
Multicolor Floral Design, Two Eagles; Cedar Tree and Antelopes
B201a (
- MK644
- P-15
Multicolor Floral Design, Two Eagles; Cedar Tree and Antelopes
- Printer: BdF
- 4/1/1939
- 158 x 96mm
- Sig 1
- Red “LIBAN” printed on back
- Watermark: Stylized eagle
- Deloche SC
- Serveau, C. FEC
Lebanon
B202a (
Multicolor Floral Design; Cedar Tree and Antelopes
B202a (
- MK645
- P-16
Multicolor Floral Design; Cedar Tree and Antelopes
- Printer: BdF
- 4/1/1939
- 180 x 105mm
- Sig 1
- Red “LIBAN” printed on back
- Watermark: Stylized eagle
Lebanon
B203a (
Multicolor Floral Design; Fountain and trees in Beiteddine Palace courtyard in Beiteddine, Lebanon
B203a (
- MK646
- P-17
Multicolor Floral Design; Fountain and trees in Beiteddine Palace courtyard in Beiteddine, Lebanon
- Printer: BdF
- 4/1/1939
- 198 x 100mm
- Sig 1
- Red “LIBAN” printed twice on back
- Watermark: Lion Heads
Lebanon
B207a (
Multicolor Floral Design; Fountain and trees in Beiteddine Palace courtyard in Beiteddine, Lebanon
B207a (
- P-22
Multicolor Floral Design; Fountain and trees in Beiteddine Palace courtyard in Beiteddine, Lebanon
- Printer: BdF
- 9/1/1939
- 198 x 100mm
- Red “LIBAN” printed twice on back
- Watermark: Lion Heads
- Like B203a but denominated in Livres Libanaise
Lebanon
B218a (
Cedar Tree and Antelopes
B218a (
- MK676
- P-48a
Cedar Tree and Antelopes
- Printer: BdF
- 12/1/1945
- 158 x 96mm
- Sig 3
- Watermark: Stylized eagle
- Like B201a with face/back text languages reversed
- Deloche SC
- Serveau, C. FEC
Lebanon
B219a (
Multicolor Floral Design; Cedar Tree and Antelopes
B219a (
- MK677
- P-49a
Multicolor Floral Design; Cedar Tree and Antelopes
- Printer: BdF
- 12/1/1945
- 180 x 105mm
- Sig 3
- Watermark: Stylized eagle
- Like B202a with face/back text languages reversed
Lebanon
B220a (
Multicolor Floral Design; Fountain and trees in Beiteddine Palace courtyard in Beiteddine, Lebanon
B220a (
- MK678
- P-50a
Multicolor Floral Design; Fountain and trees in Beiteddine Palace courtyard in Beiteddine, Lebanon
- Printer: BdF
- 12/1/1945
- 198 x 100mm
- Sig 3
- Watermark: Lion Heads
- Like B203a with face/back text languages reversed
Madagascar
B208a (
B208a (
- LK816b
- P-41
- Printer: BdF
- 7/11/1933
- Sig 1
- Serveau, C. FEC
Madagascar
B101a (
B101a (
- LK823b
- P-45a
- Printer: BdF
- ND (1950)
- Sig 3
For notes with this same design, see Betsileo Woman omnibus
Madagascar
B103a (
B103a (
- LK827b
- P-47a
- Printer: BdF
- 6/30/1950
- Sig 3
Madagascar
B101a (
B101a (
- LK833b
- P-51a
- Printer: BdF
- ND (1962)
- Sig 1
- Overprint on B101a
- See B111a for notes with different overprint
For notes with this same design, see Betsileo Woman omnibus
Madagascar
B103 (
B103 (
- LK837b
- P-53
- Printer: BdF
- 6/18/1951
- Sig 3
- Overprint on B103a
Madagascar
B111a (
B111a (
- LK843
- P-61
- Printer: BdF
- ND (1969)
- Sig 3
- Watermark: Girl's head
- Like B101a for notes with different overprint
For notes with this same design, see Betsileo Woman omnibus
Martinique
B216 (
Allegorical Woman with Floral Garland; Ship, jungle
B216 (
- K.313
- P-12
Allegorical Woman with Floral Garland; Ship, jungle
- Printer: BdF
- 1934
Martinique
B410a (
Martinique and Guadeloupe Women; Transporting Sugar Cane by Ox
B410a (
- K.339
- P-32a
Martinique and Guadeloupe Women; Transporting Sugar Cane by Ox
- Printer: BdF
- ND (1946)
For notes with this same design, see Pointe-à-Pitre omnibus
Martinique
B416a (
Martinique and Guadeloupe Women; Transporting Sugar Cane by Ox
B416a (
- K.345
- P-38
Martinique and Guadeloupe Women; Transporting Sugar Cane by Ox
- Printer: BdF
- ND (1960)
- Sig 3
- “CONTRE-VALEUR DE 5 NOUVEAUX FRANCS” overprinted on B410a
For notes with this same design, see Pointe-à-Pitre omnibus
New Caledonia
B314a (
Peacock, Butterflies
B314a (
- KM413a
- P-37b
Peacock, Butterflies
- Printer: BdF
- ND (1929)
- Sig 5
- Watermark: Profile of Man's head
For notes with this same design, see Peacock omnibus
New Hebrides
B202a (
Peacock, Butterflies
B202a (
- KM702
- P-6
Peacock, Butterflies
- Printer: BdF
- ND (1941)
- Sig 5
- Watermark: Profile of Man's head
- Oval “NOUVELLES HEBRIDES FRANCE LIBRE”, Cross of Lorraine and palm tree overprint on New Caledonia B314a
For notes with this same design, see Peacock omnibus
Reunion
B213 (
Allegorical Woman with Floral Garland; Ship, jungle
B213 (
- K.412
- P-23
Allegorical Woman with Floral Garland; Ship, jungle
- Printer: BdF
- 1934
Reunion
B409 (
Martinique and Guadeloupe Women; Transporting Sugar Cane by Ox
B409 (
- K.437
- P-46
Martinique and Guadeloupe Women; Transporting Sugar Cane by Ox
- Printer: BdF
- ND (1947)
For notes with this same design, see Pointe-à-Pitre omnibus
Reunion
B503 (
Martinique and Guadeloupe Women; Transporting Sugar Cane by Ox
B503 (
- K.442
- P-51
Martinique and Guadeloupe Women; Transporting Sugar Cane by Ox
- Printer: BdF
- ND (1964)
For notes with this same design, see Pointe-à-Pitre omnibus
Reunion
B506b (
Martinique and Guadeloupe Women; Transporting Sugar Cane by Ox
B506b (
- K.445
- P-54b
Martinique and Guadeloupe Women; Transporting Sugar Cane by Ox
- Printer: BdF
- ND (1971)
- Sig 2
- Watermark: Marianne
- “CONTRE-VALEUR DE 10 NOUVEAUX FRANCS” overprinted on B503
For notes with this same design, see Pointe-à-Pitre omnibus
Romania
B218a (
Farmers, Oil Refinery
B218a (
- P-28a
Farmers, Oil Refinery
- Printer: BdF
- 6/12/1924
Romania
B234a (
Farmers, Oil Refinery
B234a (
- P-53a
Farmers, Oil Refinery
- Printer: Banca Naţională a României
- 11/18/1941
- Watermark: Trajen
St. Pierre and Miquelon
B513a (
Martinique and Guadeloupe Women; Transporting Sugar Cane by Ox
B513a (
- K.619
- P-27
Martinique and Guadeloupe Women; Transporting Sugar Cane by Ox
- Printer: BdF
- ND (1971)
- Watermark: Marianne
For notes with this same design, see Pointe-à-Pitre omnibus
St. Pierre and Miquelon
B519a (
Martinique and Guadeloupe Women; Transporting Sugar Cane by Ox
B519a (
- K.625
- P-33a
Martinique and Guadeloupe Women; Transporting Sugar Cane by Ox
- Printer: BdF
- ND (1964)
- Watermark: Marianne
- “CONTRE-VALEUR DE 10 NOUVEAUX FRANCS” overprinted on B513a
For notes with this same design, see Pointe-à-Pitre omnibus
Syria
B201a (
Arabic text; Waterwheel of Hama on the Orontes River, Syria
B201a (
- MK706
- P-21
Arabic text; Waterwheel of Hama on the Orontes River, Syria
- Printer: BdF
- 4/15/1925
- Blue “SYRIE” in a Cartouche on back
- Watermark: Stylized wheat and leaves
- Like Lebanon B101a
- Bornet SC
- Serveau, C. FEC
Syria
P-22 50 Piastres
Arabic text; View of Village and Mosque
P-22 50 Piastres
Arabic text; View of Village and Mosque
- Printer: BdF
- 4/15/1925
- Without “SYRIE” overprint
- Watermark: Stylized wheat and leaves
- Like Lebanon B102a
- Bornet SC
- Serveau, C. FEC
Syria
B203b (
Arabic text; Jounieh Bay, Beirut Lebanon
B203b (
- MK714
- P-29A
Arabic text; Jounieh Bay, Beirut Lebanon
- Printer: BdF
- 11/1/1930
- Blue “SYRIE” in a Cartouche on back
- Watermark: Horse head
- Like Lebanon B103a
- Rita SC
- Serveau, C. FEC
Syria
B204a (
Arabic text; Krak des Chevaliers Castle in Syria
B204a (
- MK709
- P-25
Arabic text; Krak des Chevaliers Castle in Syria
- Printer: BdF
- 4/15/1925
- Blue “SYRIE” in a Cartouche on back
- Watermark: Horse head
- Like Lebanon B104a
Syria
B205a (
Multicolor Design; Azam Palace
B205a (
- MK719
- P-36
Multicolor Design; Azam Palace
- Printer: BdF
- 2/1/1935
- Red “SYRIE” printed in Cartouche
- Like Lebanon B105a
Syria
B206a (
Arabic text; Temple of Mercury
B206a (
- MK710
- P-26
Arabic text; Temple of Mercury
- Printer: BdF
- 4/15/1925
- Red “SYRIE” in a Cartouche on back
- Watermark: Horse head
- Like Lebanon B106a
- Deloche, E. SC
- Serveau, C. FEC
Syria
B207a (
Arabic text; Citadel of Aleppo, Syria
B207a (
- MK711
- P-27
Arabic text; Citadel of Aleppo, Syria
- Printer: BdF
- 4/15/1925
- Red “SYRIE” printed in Cartouche
- Watermark: Ram's head
- Like Lebanon B107a
- Deloche, E. SC
- Serveau, C. FEC
Syria
B208a (
Arabic text; Badawi mosque, fish pond, and gardens in North Tripoli
B208a (
- MK712
- P-28
Arabic text; Badawi mosque, fish pond, and gardens in North Tripoli
- Printer: BdF
- 4/15/1925
- Sig 1
- Blue “SYRIE” printed in Cartouche
- Watermark: Ram's head
- Like Lebanon B108a
- Deloche, E. SC
- Serveau, C. FEC
Syria
B212a (
Arabic text; Jounieh Bay, Beirut Lebanon
B212a (
- MK727
- P-39A
Arabic text; Jounieh Bay, Beirut Lebanon
- Printer: BdF
- 4/15/1925
- Watermark: Horse head
- Overprint on B203c
- Rita SC
- Serveau, C. FEC
Syria
B213a (
Multicolor Design; Azam Palace
B213a (
- MK728
- P-39B
Multicolor Design; Azam Palace
- Printer: BdF
- 2/1/1935
- Red “SYRIE” printed in Cartouche
- Overprint on B205a
Syria
B214a (
Arabic text; Temple of Mercury
B214a (
- MK724
- P-39C
Arabic text; Temple of Mercury
- Printer: BdF
- 11/1/1930
- Red “SYRIE” printed in Cartouche
- Watermark: Horse head
- Black “SYRIE 1939” overprint on B206b
- Deloche, E. SC
- Serveau, C. FEC
Syria
B214.5a (
Arabic text; Citadel of Aleppo, Syria
B214.5a (
- MK729
Arabic text; Citadel of Aleppo, Syria
- Printer: BdF
- 2/1/1935
- Red “GRAND-LIBAN” in a Cartouche on back
- Watermark: Ram's head
- Black “SYRIE 1939” overprint on Lebanon B107b
- Deloche, E. SC
- Serveau, C. FEC
Syria
B309a (
Arabic text; Jounieh Bay, Beirut Lebanon
B309a (
- MK753
- P-57
Arabic text; Jounieh Bay, Beirut Lebanon
- Printer: BdF
- 4/1/1947
- Watermark: Horse head
- Like B203c
- Rita SC
- Serveau, C. FEC
Syria
B310a (
Multicolor Design; Azam Palace
B310a (
- MK758
- P-62
Multicolor Design; Azam Palace
- Printer: BdF
- 12/15/1948
- Type of B205a
Syria
B312a (
Arabic text; Citadel of Aleppo, Syria
B312a (
- MK764
- P-59
Arabic text; Citadel of Aleppo, Syria
- Printer: BdF
- 4/1/1947
- Red “SYRIE” printed in Cartouche
- Watermark: Ram's head
- Green Syrian Republic coat of arms overprint on B214.5a
- Deloche, E. SC
- Serveau, C. FEC
Syria
B313a (
Arabic text; Badawi mosque, fish pond, and gardens in North Tripoli
B313a (
- MK765
- P-60
Arabic text; Badawi mosque, fish pond, and gardens in North Tripoli
- Printer: BdF
- 4/1/1947
- Blue “SYRIE” printed in Cartouche
- Watermark: Ram's head
- Green Syrian Republic coat of arms overprint on B215a
- Deloche, E. SC
- Serveau, C. FEC
Tahiti
P-12 (
Peacock, Butterflies
P-12 (
- KM510b
Peacock, Butterflies
- Printer: BdF
- ND (1928)
- Sig 6
For notes with this same design, see Peacock omnibus
Tahiti
B312 (
Woman; Peacock, Butterflies
B312 (
- KM512
- P-16
Woman; Peacock, Butterflies
- Printer: BdF
- ND (1940)
- Sig 7
- CENT FRANCS and CENT overprinted on New Caledonia B314a
For notes with this same design, see Peacock omnibus
Tunisia
B207d (
Veiled Algerian woman at Port d'Algers
B207d (
- MK403
- P-8d
Veiled Algerian woman at Port d'Algers
- Printer: BdF
- 1/27/1941
- Sig 2
- Watermark: Moorish Woman's head
- Vertical “TUNISIE” overprint at right on Algeria B123a
Tunisia
B216a (
Veiled Algerian woman at Port d'Algers, Amirauté Lighhouse
B216a (
- MK404a
- P-15
Veiled Algerian woman at Port d'Algers, Amirauté Lighhouse
- 2/8/1944
- Sig 5
- Vertical “TUNISIE” overprint at right on Algeria B137b
Uruguay
P-17a 1 Peso Helmeted Woman
Indians, Sailboat
P-17a 1 Peso Helmeted Woman
Indians, Sailboat
- Printer: BdF
- 7/18/1930
- First banknote series printed by BdF using Intaglio vignette over Relief
- Watermark: José Gervasio Artigas, Father of Uruguayan Independence
Uruguay
P-18 5 Pesos Woman, Horseback Rider
P-18 5 Pesos Woman, Horseback Rider
- Printer: BdF
- 7/18/1930
- Watermark: José Gervasio Artigas, Father of Uruguayan Independence
- Piel, J. SC
- Serveau, C. FEC
Uruguay
P-19 10 Pesos Woman
P-19 10 Pesos Woman
- Printer: BdF
- 7/18/1930
- Watermark: José Gervasio Artigas, Father of Uruguayan Independence
- Piel, J. SC
- Serveau, C. FEC
West African States
B102a (
B102a (
- LK212
- P-2a
- Printer: BdF
- 4/23/1959
- Intaglio
- Sig 1
- Watermark: Girl's head
- Like French West Africa B303b but with different issuer name
West African States
B104a (
West African Couple; Rope Bridge
B104a (
- LK234
- P-4
West African Couple; Rope Bridge
- Printer: BdF
- 9/17/1959
- Intaglio
- Sig 1
West African States
B105a (
B105a (
- LK248
- P-5
- Printer: BdF
- 4/15/1959
- Sig 1
- Like French West Africa B306a but with different issuer name
West African States
B106Kb (
B106Kb (
- LK214K
- P-701Kb
- Printer: BdF
- 3/20/1961
- Intaglio
- Sig 2
- Watermark: Girl's head
West African States
B108Am (
Rope Bridge
B108Am (
- LK236A
- P-103Am
Rope Bridge
- Printer: BdF
- ND (1959-65)
- Litho
- Sig 13
- Watermark: Man's head
West African States
B109Ah (
B109Ah (
- LK256A
- P-104Ah
- Printer: BdF
- ND (1961-65)
- Sig 9
- Watermark: Girl's head
Yugoslavia
B206a (
Orange. Kingdom of Yugoslavia coat of arms
B206a (
- P-25
Orange. Kingdom of Yugoslavia coat of arms
- Printer: BdF
- 5/26/1926
- Sig 2
- Series 1-2399
- Watermark: Woman's head
- Deloche, E. SC
- Serveau, C. FEC
Yugoslavia
B101 (
Orange. Kingdom of Yugoslavia coat of arms
B101 (
- P-26
Orange. Kingdom of Yugoslavia coat of arms
- Printer: Institute for Manufacturing Banknotes
- 12/1/1929
- Sig 1
- Like B206a with new bank name
- Deloche, E. SC
- Serveau, C. FEC
France
B973b (
Pyrenean shepherd and woman of Agenais
B973b (
- F.5.7
- P-98b
Pyrenean shepherd and woman of Agenais
- Printer: BdF
- 10/30/1947
- 100 x 65mm
- Sig 5
- This is the smallest banknote issued by Banque de France
- Watermark: Bust of Bernard Palissy
- Serveau, C. INV
France
B968a (
Allegories of Science and Labor; Chemist looking through microscope
B968a (
- F.12.12
- P-92b
Allegories of Science and Labor; Chemist looking through microscope
- Printer: BdF
- 2/20/1941
- 160 x 97mm
- Sig 4
- Watermark: Bust of woman in front of flag
- Deloche, E. SC
- Serveau, C. INV
France
B961c (
B961c (
- F.18.38
- P-85b
- Printer: BdF
- 2/8/1940
- 155 x 90mm
- Sig 4
- Watermark: Bust of Greek Divinity
- Like B961 except signature title changed to “Le Caissier Général”
- Deloche, E. SC
- Serveau, C. FEC
France
B961c (
B961c (
- F.18.38
- P-85b
- Printer: BdF
- 2/8/1940
- 155 x 90mm
- Sig 4
- Watermark: Bust of Ceres
- Like B961 except signature title changed to “Le Caissier Général”
- Like B961 except signature title changed to “Le Caissier Général”
- Deloche, E. SC
- Serveau, C. FEC
France
B965a (
B965a (
- F.29.1
- P-87a
- Printer: BdF
- 10/6/1938
- 138 x 88mm
- Sig 4
- This is the only BdF note with no printed date
- Watermark: Profile of Mercury
- Serveau, C. INV
France
B988a (
Victor Hugo and the Pantheon where he is buried; Place des Vosges
B988a (
- F.35.3
- P-133a
Victor Hugo and the Pantheon where he is buried; Place des Vosges
- Printer: BdF
- 9/2/1954
- 140 x 75mm
- Sig 11
- New series of smaller notes from BdF
- Watermark: Bust of Victor Hugo
- Piel, J. SC
- Serveau, C. INV
France
B984a (
Allegories of the Goddess Minerva and Hercules
B984a (
- F.41.13
- P-130a
Allegories of the Goddess Minerva and Hercules
- Printer: BdF
- 4/25/1946
- 172 x 95mm
- Sig 10
- Watermark: French warrior, Venus
- Serveau, C. INV
France
B989a (
Richelieu at the Palais Royal
B989a (
- F.42.22
- P-134a
Richelieu at the Palais Royal
- Printer: BdF
- 10/4/1956
- 150 x 80mm
- Sig 12
- Watermark: Richelieu
- Piel, J. SC
- Serveau, C. INV
France
B979a (
France with natives of the French community, Ports of the Basque coast, France and Rabat, Morocco
B979a (
- F.47.59
- P-103e
France with natives of the French community, Ports of the Basque coast, France and Rabat, Morocco
- Printer: BdF
- 3/20/1947
- 208 x 115mm
- Sig 15
- Watermark: Profiles of French, African and Asian women
France
B992b (
Napoleon Bonaparte, Arc de Triomphe; Les Invalides
B992b (
- F.51.13
- P-136b
Napoleon Bonaparte, Arc de Triomphe; Les Invalides
- Printer: BdF
- 10/2/1958
- 172 x 92mm
- Sig 14
- Watermark: Bonaparte
France
B994 (
Victor Hugo and the Pantheon where he is buried
B994 (
- F.52
- P-137
Victor Hugo and the Pantheon where he is buried
- Printer: BdF
- 142 x 75mm
- Watermark: Victor Hugo
- “CONTRE-VALEUR DE 5 NOUVEAUX FRANCS” overprinted on France B988a
- Serveau, C. INV
France
B995 (
Richelieu at the Palais Royal
B995 (
- F.53.1
- P-138
Richelieu at the Palais Royal
- Printer: BdF
- 3/7/1957
- 150 x 80mm
- Watermark: Richelieu
- “CONTRE-VALEUR DE 10 NOUVEAUX FRANCS” overprinted on France B989a
- Serveau, C. INV
France
B997 (
Napoleon Bonaparte, Arc de Triomphe; Les Invalides
B997 (
- F.55
- P-140
Napoleon Bonaparte, Arc de Triomphe; Les Invalides
- Printer: BdF
- 10/30/1958
- 172 x 92mm
- Watermark: Bonaparte
- “CONTRE-VALEUR DE 100 NOUVEAUX FRANCS” overprinted on France B992b
France
B999a (
Victor Hugo and the Pantheon where he is buried; Place des Vosges
B999a (
- F.56.5
- P-141a
Victor Hugo and the Pantheon where he is buried; Place des Vosges
- Printer: BdF
- 2/4/1960
- 140 x 75mm
- Sig 16
- Watermark: Victor Hugo
- Like France B994 but denominated in New Francs
- Serveau, C. INV
France
B1000a (
Richelieu at the Palais Royal
B1000a (
- F.57.19
- P-142a
Richelieu at the Palais Royal
- Printer: BdF
- 6/7/1962
- 150 x 80mm
- Sig 16
- Watermark: Richelieu
- Like France B995 but denominated in New Francs
- Serveau, C. INV
France
B1002 (
Napoleon Bonaparte, Arc de Triomphe; Les Invalides
B1002 (
- F.59
- P-144
Napoleon Bonaparte, Arc de Triomphe; Les Invalides
- Printer: BdF
- 1959
- 172 x 92mm
- Watermark: Bonaparte
- Like France B997 but denominated in New Francs