Banknote Billet France 10 francs 1977

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The 10 francs Berlioz banknote is a French banknote issued in 1977, belonging to series N.295. It was issued by the Banque de France and is one of the iconic banknotes of the contemporary period of French currency before the introduction of the euro.

This banknote pays tribute to Hector Berlioz (1803-1869), a major French composer of musical romanticism, best known for the Symphonie fantastique. The choice of this figure reflects the French tradition of featuring cultural and artistic personalities who have shaped the country's history on its banknotes.

The obverse of the banknote features a portrait of Hector Berlioz, accompanied by graphic elements evoking his musical world. The reverse also presents representations linked to the composer's work and life, including architectural and musical motifs characteristic of this series.

The face value of this banknote is 10 francs, making it a common denomination in the French monetary system of the time. Its graphic design is the work of the artistic teams of the Banque de France, who produced this banknote using the intaglio printing techniques characteristic of French banknotes, ensuring a high level of detail and precision in the representations.

Series N.295 allows for the precise identification of this banknote within the production of the year 1977, thereby facilitating its attribution and classification in numismatic and notaphilic collections.