Banknote Billet France 10 francs 1975

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Plis et salissures

The 10 francs Berlioz banknote is a French banknote issued by the Banque de France from 1975 onwards. The example presented here belongs to series R.212 and bears the date 1977. This banknote is part of an issue dedicated to the French composer Hector Berlioz (1803-1869), one of the major figures of musical Romanticism in France, notably the composer of the Symphonie fantastique.

The front of the banknote features a portrait of Hector Berlioz, accompanied by graphic and typographic elements characteristic of Banque de France productions of that era. The reverse generally features motifs related to the composer's work and universe, in a chromatic treatment typical of French banknotes of the period. The face value of 10 francs is clearly indicated on both sides of the note.

This type of banknote is part of the French tradition of paying tribute to great cultural and artistic figures on paper currency. The Berlioz banknote series circulated in France for several years before being gradually withdrawn from circulation.

Series R.212 allows the precise identification of this banknote's position within the sequential numbering established by the Banque de France, which is an important identification element for collectors and specialists.

For numismatists and paper money collectors, the condition of preservation, the legibility of the serial number, and the absence of folds or tears are decisive criteria in the evaluation of this type of banknote. The year 1977 printed on this specimen specifies its year of printing.