100 Francs Banknote (Banque Internationale A Luxembourg 1981)

100 Francs Franc (Issued 1981)

The Luxembourg Franc ceased to be legal tender on 1 January 2002, when the country adopted the Euro as its official currency following Luxembourg’s membership in the European Economic and Monetary Union. This 100 Francs note, issued by the Banque Internationale à Luxembourg in 1981, represents the final era of Luxembourg’s independent currency system before monetary integration with continental Europe. Banknotes from this period have become sought-after by collectors and currency enthusiasts who wish to preserve examples of Luxembourg’s pre-Euro monetary heritage.

On the front, the banknote displays the Banque Internationale à Luxembourg name and inscription across the top in elegant serif typography. Two male portrait heads dominate the right side of the composition, rendered in fine engraved detail with carefully executed crosshatching that creates subtle tonal gradations across their facial features. The denomination “100 CENT FRANCS” appears prominently in large numerals at both the lower left and lower right corners. To the left of the main portraits, an architectural vignette depicts Luxembourg’s cityscape with characteristic Gothic spires and institutional buildings rendered in sepia tones. A broad security strip of ochre and tan colouring runs diagonally across the note’s surface, displaying the issuing authority’s details and signatures. The serial number U0340008 appears in the lower right corner, whilst the date “8 MARS 1981” is printed beneath the main portraits. The overall colour scheme transitions from warm beige and tan tones on the left through to pale cream on the right, with subtle golden highlights throughout the architectural elements and borders.

The reverse features an abstract eye motif as its primary design element, rendered in bold sweeping curves with intricate line work creating a sense of depth and movement within the circular form. The eye is outlined in dark brown engraving with detailed linear patterns throughout, whilst the interior contains geometric line sequences in muted tones of tan and pale blue. The Banque Internationale à Luxembourg name appears again at the top in serif capitals, and the denomination “100” is positioned in the upper right corner. The word “HONNEUR” and additional institutional text appear in the lower right section, with a small architectural element suggesting fortress or civic buildings. The background incorporates fine guilloché patterning in pale mauve and cream tones, creating an intricate textile-like appearance across the note’s surface. The overall composition maintains a sophisticated, modernist aesthetic with the abstract eye serving as a striking focal point against the otherwise geometric and architectural design language.

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• Indicate the quantity of 100 Francs Franc banknotes you want to exchange
• Click the ‘Add to your account’ button
• Your online account now shows the exchange value

From leftover holiday money to inherited collections, Webuyallcurrency.com will exchange or buy your Luxembourgish Francs banknotes and other foreign currency, handling old and withdrawn pieces in the same simple process.

Other Luxembourgish Francs you can exchange: 10, 20, 50, 1000, 5000.