10 New Francs Overprint on 1000 Francs

Issuer French Guiana
Year 1961
Type Standard circulation banknote
Value 10 New Francs
Currency New Franc (1961)
Composition Paper
Size 185 × 102 mm
Shape Rectangular
Printer Banque de France, France
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Reference(s) P#31
Obverse description Multicolor. Fisherman from Antilles at left and center; stylizes butterflies at both sides. Multiple red `Guyane` on margins. Red overprint `CONTRE-VALEUR DE 10 NOUVEAUX FRANCS` at center.
Obverse lettering CAISSE CENTRALE DE LA FRANCE D`OUTRE-MER MILLE FRANCS CONTRE-VALEUR DE 10 NOUVEAUX FRANCS Guyane
(Translation: Central Fund of Overseas France Thousand Francs Counter-value of Ten New Francs Guiana)
Reverse description Multicolor. Woman with basket (bananas) at center left; stylizes butterflies at both sides. Multiple red `Guyane` on margins.
Reverse lettering 1000 CAISSE CENTRALE DE LA FRANCE D`OUTRE-MER Guyane MILLE FRANCS L`ART 139 DU CODE PÉNAL PUNIT DES TRAVAUX FORCES A PERPÉTUITÉ CEUX QUI AURONT CONTREFAIT OU FALSIFIE LES BILLETS DE BANQUE AUTORISÉES PAR LA LOI
(Translation: Central Fund of Overseas France Guiana Thousand Francs Article 139 of the Penal Code punishes with forced labor those who have counterfeited or falsified bank notes authorized by law.)
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Variants January 2, 1911
Numisquare ID 4591003870
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