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100 Francs Louis de Funès
| Issuer | France |
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| Year | 2014 |
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| Currency | New franc (1960-2001) |
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| Reverse description | Composite vignette incorporating Louis de Funès alongside the facade of the Gendarmerie from Les gendarmes de Saint-Tropez, a UFO motif from The Gendarme and the Extra-Terrestrials, and Fantomas imagery referencing various screen roles. A facsimile autograph of the actor appears within the design. |
| Reverse lettering | CENT 100 FRANCS LOUIS DE FUNÈS 1914 - 1983 RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE Q 001234567 GENDARMERIE NATIONALE GABRIS BANKNOTE 2014 NON VALABLE ECHANTILLON |
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This is a fantasy note — not legal tender, never issued by the Banque de France. "Louis de Funès" series notes are privately produced novelty items that circulate as collectibles or gift items, trading on affection for the French comic actor best known internationally for the Gendarmerie film series. Gabris is a Slovak engraver whose intaglio-style work on fantasy and specimen pieces has built a genuine following among collectors who appreciate the craft regardless of the note's non-monetary status.
The watermark inclusion on a privately printed piece is an unusual production choice — most fantasy notes skip security features entirely.