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10 Francs - Minerve type 1915
| Issuer | Banque de France |
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| Year | 1916-1937 |
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| Value | 10 Francs |
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| Obverse description | Blue intaglio print on white paper. A medallion vignette to the left bears a portrait of Minerva (Athena), goddess of wisdom, in classical profile. Denomination and issuer inscriptions are arranged across the face, with a counterfeiting warning legend at the foot. |
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| Reverse description | Blue intaglio print. Central vignette shows a young peasant woman seated in profile in a field, holding a sickle and resting against a bushel of grain, enclosed by a garland of vine leaves and grape clusters. Engraver and designer credits appear at the lower margin. |
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| Protection description | Bust of Minerva facing left |
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