Billet France 10 francs 1976 VF

The 10 francs Berlioz banknote is an issue from the Banque de France dated 5 August 1976, belonging to series W.294. This banknote is part of a series dedicated to one of the most illustrious French composers of the 19th century, Hector Berlioz, whose work has profoundly shaped the history of Romantic music.

The obverse of the banknote features the portrait of Hector Berlioz, depicted with the characteristic features that distinguish him in French musical iconography. The graphic composition incorporates ornamental elements typical of Banque de France banknotes of this era, with refined typography indicating the face value of ten francs as well as the usual legal inscriptions.

The reverse of the banknote depicts scenes related to the musical world and Berlioz's work, including architectural and symbolic elements associated with his life and artistic legacy. The dominant colours of the banknote fall within a palette characteristic of Banque de France productions of this period, combining warm tones and carefully crafted shades to ensure both the aesthetic quality and the security of the fiduciary document.

This 10 francs banknote was issued as part of French monetary circulation under the Fifth Republic, prior to the transition to the euro. The year 1976 and the series reference W.294 allow for precise identification of this issue within the overall production of this type. These elements are essential for collectors and experts wishing to determine the relative rarity of a given specimen within the complete series of Berlioz banknotes issued by the Banque de France.

 

 

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