Banknote France 10000 Francs Young woman with book and globe - 04-11-1954 - Serial B.7810

The 10,000 Francs banknote, issued by the Banque de France on November 4, 1954, features a numbered series B.7810. This banknote, of a unit weight, bears inscriptions in Latin.

On the front, an allegorical composition features a young woman holding a book and an olive branch, symbols of knowledge and peace. She stands before a globe, evoking the extent of French knowledge and influence. On the left, a swan-necked balloon and a microscope suggest the scientific and technological advances of the time. Oak and olive leaves also adorn the front, representing strength and prosperity.

The inscriptions "10 000 FRS" appear twice, framing the mention "BANQUE DE FRANCE". The face value, "DIX MILLE FRANCS", is also written out in full. The front is the work of several artists: Sébastien Laurent as designer, and Jules Piel and Georges Léon Égalité Beltrand as engravers.

The back of the banknote depicts a young man leaning on a block of stone, surrounded by carving and drawing tools, evoking the arts and crafts of construction. A Corinthian capital stands in the background, recalling Antiquity and the classical heritage. On the left, a Gothic-style building testifies to the French architectural richness, while on the right, the Saint-Bénezet bridge in Avignon, also known as the Pont d'Avignon, adds a regional and historical touch.

The banknote, rectangular in shape, measures 221 mm in length and 120 mm in width.