10 francs 1917 — France ( Pick: 73 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 10 francs issued in France in 1917. It is cataloged under Pick number 73. Its denomination and year place it among documented banknotes within this issue.
The front side design of the note depicts a woman. The signed titles include LE CAISSIER PRINCIPAL and LE SECRÉTAIRE GÉNÉRAL. Recorded signature ranges include J. Laferriere and E. Picard, valid from March 1, 1916, to November 15, 1918; J. Laferriere and A. Aupetit from November 15, 1920, to June 6, 1921; L. Platet and A. Aupetit from May 1, 1922, to June 26, 1926; L. Platet and P. Strohl from July 1, 1926, to September 8, 1932; and J. Boyer.
The note features a blue and cream color scheme and is made of papier blanc. It has dimensions of 150 x 90 mm. The printing office for this issue was the Imprimerie de la Banque de France.
The front side design of the note depicts a woman. The signed titles include LE CAISSIER PRINCIPAL and LE SECRÉTAIRE GÉNÉRAL. Recorded signature ranges include J. Laferriere and E. Picard, valid from March 1, 1916, to November 15, 1918; J. Laferriere and A. Aupetit from November 15, 1920, to June 6, 1921; L. Platet and A. Aupetit from May 1, 1922, to June 26, 1926; L. Platet and P. Strohl from July 1, 1926, to September 8, 1932; and J. Boyer.
The note features a blue and cream color scheme and is made of papier blanc. It has dimensions of 150 x 90 mm. The printing office for this issue was the Imprimerie de la Banque de France.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Léon Barthélémy, Paul Doumer
- Date of issue
- 1917
- Printing office
- Imprimerie de la Banque de France
- Paper
- Papier blanc
- Colour
- Blue and cream
- Dimensions
- 150 x 90 mm
- Amount produced
- Non spécifié
- Pick catalog
- 73
About this banknote
The Banque de France issued the 10 francs "Minerva" banknote series starting on January 3, 1916. This series was introduced during World War I to address the increased demand for currency.
The front of the banknote features an image of Minerva at the upper left. The back depicts a seated farm woman. The note measures 150 x 90 mm and is printed in blue and cream colors on white paper. The printing was carried out by the Imprimerie de la Banque de France.
