10 francs 1927 — France ( Pick: 73 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 10 francs issued in France in 1927. It is cataloged under Pick number 73. The dimensions of the banknote are 235 x 130 mm, and it is made of ramie paper.
The front side design features a depiction of a woman. The signature titles include LE CAISSIER PRINCIPAL and LE SECRÉTAIRE GÉNÉRAL. Several signatures are present, including J. Laferriere and E. Picard, J. Laferriere and A. Aupetit, L. Platet and A. Aupetit, and L. Platet and P. Strohl, corresponding to their periods of validity.
The color scheme of the note includes light brown, blue, and multicolor.
The front side design features a depiction of a woman. The signature titles include LE CAISSIER PRINCIPAL and LE SECRÉTAIRE GÉNÉRAL. Several signatures are present, including J. Laferriere and E. Picard, J. Laferriere and A. Aupetit, L. Platet and A. Aupetit, and L. Platet and P. Strohl, corresponding to their periods of validity.
The color scheme of the note includes light brown, blue, and multicolor.
Specifications
- Signed by
- LE CAISSIER PRINCIPAL
- Date of issue
- 1927-1937
- Paper
- Ramie
- Colour
- Light brown, blue and multicolor
- Dimensions
- 235 x 130 mm
- Pick catalog
- 73
About this banknote
The Banque de France issued the 10 francs "Minerva" banknote from 1916 to 1937. This series was introduced on January 3, 1916, during World War I, to address the need for smaller denominations in circulation.
The front of the banknote features an image of Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom, positioned at the upper left. The back depicts a seated farm woman. The note measures 235 x 130 mm and is printed on ramie paper. The 1927 issue bears the signatures of L. Platet as "Le Caissier Principal" and P. Strohl as "Le Secrétaire Général," with their tenure spanning from July 1, 1926, to September 8, 1932.
