Banknote Billet France 10 francs 1975

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The 10 francs Berlioz banknote dated 15 May 1975 belongs to series V.187, issued by the Banque de France. This banknote is part of a series dedicated to one of the most illustrious French composers of the 19th century, Hector Berlioz (1803-1869), an emblematic figure of French musical Romanticism, best known for his major works such as the Symphonie fantastique.

This type of banknote was put into circulation from 1972 onwards and was issued in several vintages until the mid-1970s. The banknote dated 15 May 1975 represents one of the last issues of this series before its gradual withdrawal from circulation.

From a graphic standpoint, the banknote features the portrait of Hector Berlioz in a central position, accompanied by iconographic elements related to his musical work. The reverse of the banknote depicts representations linked to the world of Romantic music and the composer's universe. The dominant colours of the banknote are warm tones, blending shades of brown and beige, characteristic of Banque de France banknotes of that era.

Like all French banknotes of this period, it incorporates security features typical of the printing techniques of the time, including watermarks and serial numbers allowing its precise identification. Series V.187 thus constitutes an essential reference point for collectors wishing to precisely identify the issue of this banknote.

This 10 francs banknote represents an important testimony to French monetary history under the Fifth Republic, reflecting the Banque de France's desire to promote national cultural and artistic heritage through its fiduciary issues. Its weight is 1 gram, characteristic of paper banknotes of this denomination.