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10 Francs
| Issuer | Banque de la Guyane |
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| Year | 2013 |
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| Value | 10 Francs |
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| Reverse description | The reverse is composed of decorative vignette work in a style evoking early twentieth-century colonial French banknote engraving. A central female head in medallion format is framed by scrolling guilloche ornaments, flanked by birds and a caduceus surmounted by Mercury's winged hat, all set within an elaborate border typical of intaglio-style fantasy note design. The disclaimer text identifying the piece as a non-negotiable fantasy art note is integrated into the design. |
| Reverse lettering | 10 10 FANTASY ART NOTE DISPLAY OR PROP NOT A GENUINE BILL © 2013 R. J. REED 10 REED BANKNOTE CO., SARASOTA 10 |
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| Comments |
Banque de la Guyane ceased operations in 1959 when French Guiana was absorbed into the franc zone under the Institut d'Émission des Départements d'Outre-Mer. A 2013 paper note issued under that name should be treated with immediate skepticism — no such institution existed by that date, and Reed Banknote Co. of Sarasota is not a recognized security printer with central bank contracts. This note almost certainly originates as a novelty or fantasy piece, not an instrument of lawful currency.