Billet France 10 francs 1975 VF

The 10 francs Berlioz banknote is an issue from the Banque de France dating back to 1975, with this example bearing the date of 1st July 1976 and belonging to series R.289. This banknote is part of a series dedicated to the great figures of French culture, in this case the Romantic composer Hector Berlioz (1803-1869), best known for his Symphonie fantastique.

The obverse of the banknote features a portrait of Hector Berlioz, rendered with the characteristic care of the Banque de France's graphic productions of that era. The composition also incorporates decorative and symbolic elements related to the world of music, along with the regulatory inscriptions specific to French banknotes, including the face value of 10 francs and legal warnings against counterfeiting.

The reverse of the banknote features complementary graphic motifs, with architectural or artistic representations related to the composer's work, all within a chromatic palette typical of French banknotes of this period, dominated by warm tones blending ochres and browns.

The face value of this banknote is 10 francs, a common denomination in French monetary circulation at the time. The print date of 01-07-1976 and the series R.289 reference constitute precise identification elements, allowing collectors to place this example exactly within the production timeline of this issue. This information is crucial for establishing the relative rarity of this example, as certain series were produced in more limited quantities than others within the same banknote type.

 

 

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