Banknote France 10,000 Francs - Bonaparte - June 5, 1958 - Series L.128

Remarks:

Plis, épinglages, salissures

This French banknote with a face value of 10,000 francs, dated October 2, 1958, belongs to the L.128 series. It was issued by the Banque de France.

On the front of the banknote, there is a bust of Napoleon Bonaparte facing right. On the left, the Arc de Triomphe is represented. The background is adorned with floral, plant and fruit motifs. Lyres, horns and trumpets are also integrated into the design, as well as a palette and a parchment. The inscriptions "DIX MILLE" and "FRANCS" are clearly visible, accompanied by the mention "BANQUE DE FRANCE". André Marliat is identified as the engraver, while Clément Serveau is credited as the designer.

The back of the banknote features another bust of Napoleon Bonaparte, this time facing left, with numerous flags in the background. On the right, the Invalides church is represented. The inscriptions "DIX MILLE" and "FRANCS" are repeated, as well as the mention "BANQUE DE FRANCE". A legal text, Article 129 of the Penal Code, is included, recalling the penalties for counterfeiting banknotes. Robert Armanelli is the engraver of this side, and Clément Serveau is also the designer.

The banknote's watermark represents Bonaparte's head in profile. The dimensions of the banknote are 172 mm in length and 92 mm in width.