10 francs 1978 — France ( Pick: 150 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 10 francs issued in France in 1978. It is cataloged under Pick number 150. The note is constructed from cotton and has dimensions of 150 x 80 mm.
On the front side, the design features Hector Berlioz positioned on the right. The color scheme includes red, brown, and olive. It is signed by P. A. Strohl, G. Bouchet, and J. J. Tronche, and was printed by the Banque de France.
The total amount produced for this note is not specified. The 10 francs note is associated with significant currency changes occurring in France during the late 20th century.
On the front side, the design features Hector Berlioz positioned on the right. The color scheme includes red, brown, and olive. It is signed by P. A. Strohl, G. Bouchet, and J. J. Tronche, and was printed by the Banque de France.
The total amount produced for this note is not specified. The 10 francs note is associated with significant currency changes occurring in France during the late 20th century.
Specifications
- Signed by
- P. A. Strohl, G. Bouchet and J. J. Tronche
- Date of issue
- February 1, 1976 to July 6, 1978
- Printing office
- Banque de France
- Paper
- Cotton
- Colour
- Red, brown and olive
- Dimensions
- 150 x 80 mm
- Amount produced
- Not specified
- Pick catalog
- 150
About this banknote
The Banque de France issued the 10 francs "Berlioz" banknote series between November 23, 1972, and July 6, 1978. This series was introduced to honor the French Romantic composer Hector Berlioz (1803–1869).
The front of the banknote features a portrait of Hector Berlioz at the right, conducting his "Requiem" with an orchestra in the Chapelle des Invalides in Paris. The back depicts Berlioz playing a guitar in front of Villa Medici in Rome, with the Mausoleum of Hadrian and St. Peter's Basilica in the background. The banknote measures 140 x 75 mm and was printed by the Banque de France.
