Banknote French Antilles 10 NF overprinted on 1000 Francs - Fisherman - Specimen - Serial O.00 - ND (1961) - ICG63

The 10 new francs overprinted on 1000 francs, known as the “Pêcheur”, is a precious emblematic banknote dating from 1961. Part of the O.00 series, it is marked “Specimen”, indicating its use for authenticity verification purposes, and exists in very limited numbers.

This ICG63-certified bill features an overprint of 10 new francs, a measure adopted after the 1960 monetary reform in France, which aimed to replace the old francs with the new ones in order to simplify the monetary system. The overprint on a 1000-franc bill underlines the economic transition and monetary revaluation of the time.

The banknote's design features a fisherman, symbolizing France's deep connection with its maritime traditions and fishing industry. The artistic details and the quality of the printing reflect the know-how of the period, making this banknote a historical testimony and a valuable object for collectors.