10 francs 1944 — France ( Pick: 116 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 10 francs issued in France in 1944. It is cataloged under Pick number 116, which identifies it within this issue. The note's denomination and year place it among documented banknotes of this specific reference.
The front side features a design in lilac and black on a green underprint, with two green underprint torches placed at the left and right. The text "EMIS EN FRANCE" is printed, along with the printer's information: Forbes Lithograph Manufacturing Co., Boston. The dimensions of the banknote are 78 x 67 mm.
This banknote showcases a tricolor palette of blue, white, and red. The printing office responsible for its production is noted as Forbes Lithograph Manufacturing Co., Boston.
The front side features a design in lilac and black on a green underprint, with two green underprint torches placed at the left and right. The text "EMIS EN FRANCE" is printed, along with the printer's information: Forbes Lithograph Manufacturing Co., Boston. The dimensions of the banknote are 78 x 67 mm.
This banknote showcases a tricolor palette of blue, white, and red. The printing office responsible for its production is noted as Forbes Lithograph Manufacturing Co., Boston.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- 6 June 1944
- Printing office
- Forbes Lithograph Manufacturing Co., Boston
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Lilac and black on green underprint; tricolor in blue, white, and red
- Dimensions
- 78 x 67 mm
- Pick catalog
- 116
About this banknote
The issuing authority for the 10 francs note was the Allied Military Government. The series was issued in 1944 during the liberation of France. This series was introduced following the Allied landings in Normandy as part of the effort to stabilize the French economy with new currency printed in the United States.
The front side design features lilac and black on a green underprint, with torches at the left and right. The text includes "EMIS EN FRANCE," indicating its issuance location. The note was printed by Forbes Lithograph Manufacturing Co., Boston, and measures 78 x 67 mm. The colorful design includes the tricolor in blue, white, and red.
