Banknote Billet France 10 francs 1976

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Plis, salissure et épinglages

The 10 francs Berlioz banknote is a French banknote issued by the Banque de France from 1976 onwards. It belongs to series A.289 and bears the year 1977. This banknote is part of a series of French notes paying tribute to major figures of national culture and history.

The note is dedicated to Hector Berlioz (1803-1869), a leading French composer of the Romantic era, best known for his iconic works such as the Symphonie fantastique and the Grande Messe des morts. His portrait is prominently featured on this banknote, reflecting the recognition of his importance in French cultural heritage.

On the obverse, the portrait of Hector Berlioz is depicted, accompanied by ornamental details characteristic of the fine engraving typical of Banque de France notes of this period. The face value of 10 francs is clearly indicated. The reverse generally features a representation related to the composer's works or world, enriched with graphic elements and security patterns typical of French monetary production of this era.

This banknote illustrates the typographic and artistic expertise of the Banque de France printing works, with intaglio printing techniques ensuring a precise and detailed rendering of the designs. These characteristics also help to ensure resistance to counterfeiting.

The series A.289 is a classification reference used to precisely identify the issue and variant of the note within the overall production of this type.