10 francs 1971 — France ( Pick: 147 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 10 francs issued in France in 1971. It is cataloged under Pick number 147. Its multicolour design features Voltaire on the right side, and the dimensions are 150 x 80 mm. This note is printed on 100% cotton paper and produced by Imprimerie des Billets de Banque.
The banknote bears the signatures of Michel Debré and Pierre Lemoine. The amount produced is recorded as 40,000,000. The characteristics of this note align with its catalog reference.
In 1971, the French economy experienced various adjustments as part of broader monetary policy initiatives.
The banknote bears the signatures of Michel Debré and Pierre Lemoine. The amount produced is recorded as 40,000,000. The characteristics of this note align with its catalog reference.
In 1971, the French economy experienced various adjustments as part of broader monetary policy initiatives.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Michel Debré, Pierre Lemoine
- Date of issue
- 1971
- Printing office
- Imprimerie des Billets de Banque
- Paper
- 100% cotton
- Colour
- Multicolour
- Dimensions
- 150 x 80 mm
- Amount produced
- 40,000,000
- Pick catalog
- 147
About this banknote
The Banque de France issued the 10 francs "Voltaire" banknote (Pick 147) between 1963 and 1973. This series was introduced to replace the previous 10 francs "Bertrand" note, aligning with the 1960 currency reform that introduced the new franc.
The front of the banknote features a portrait of Voltaire on the right, with the Palais des Tuileries in the background. The reverse displays an identical portrait of Voltaire, mirrored, with an illustration of the Château de Cirey in the background. The note measures 150 x 80 mm and was printed on 100% cotton paper. It was signed by Michel Debré and Pierre Lemoine, with a total production of 40,000,000 notes.
