Banknote France 10 Francs Minerva - 06-07-1939 - Serial T.74479

The 10 Francs Minerve banknote, issued by the Banque de France, dates from October 12, 1939, and bears the serial number V.74319. This banknote represents a nominal value of ten francs.

The front of the banknote features a portrait of the goddess Minerva, also known as Athena in Greek mythology. Minerva is depicted in a medallion positioned on the left side of the banknote. The overall impression of the front is in blue.

The inscriptions on the banknote are written in Latin. The words "BANQUE DE FRANCE" can be read at the top of the banknote, followed by the nominal value "DIX FRANCS". The value "10" is repeated twice on each side of the banknote. A legal warning is also inscribed, informing that "LE CONTREFACTEUR SERA PUNI DES TRAVAUX FORCES A PERPETUITE", emphasizing the seriousness of counterfeiting.

The dimensions of the banknote are 138 millimeters in length and 88 millimeters in width.