10 000 Francs - Bonaparte type 1955

Issuer France
Year 1955-1958
Type Standard circulation banknote
Value 10 000 Francs (10 000)
Currency Franc (1795-1959)
Composition Paper
Size 172 × 92 mm
Shape Rectangular
Printer
Designer(s) Clément Serveau
Engraver(s) Obverse: André Marliat
Reverse: Robert Armanelli
In circulation to 30 April 1971
Reference(s) P#136
Obverse description Bust of Napoleon Bonaparte on the right. On the left, the Arc de Triomphe. Floral, vegetal and fruit motifs. Lyres, horns and trumpets. Palette, parchment.
Obverse lettering DIX MILLE 10 000 FRANCS BANQUE DE FRANCE
Reverse description Bust of Napoleon Bonaparte on the left. Many flags in the background. On the right, the Invalides church.
Reverse lettering DIX MILLE | 10000 FRANCS BANQUE DE FRANCE L`ARTICLE 129 DU CODE PENAL PUNIT DES TRAVAUX FORCES CEUX QUI AURONT CONTRE- FAIT OU FALSIFIE DES BILLETS DE BANQUES AUTORISES PAR LA LOI AINSI QUE CEUX QUI AURONT FAIT USAGE DE CES BILLETS CONTREFAITS OU FALSIFIES.
Signature(s)
Protection type Watermark
Protection description Head of BONAPARTE in profile
Variants
Numisquare ID 3051616350
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