10 NF on 1000 Francs - Richelieu type 1953

Issuer France
Year 1953-1957
Type Standard circulation banknote
Value 10 Francs (10 FRF)
Currency New franc (1960-2001)
Composition Paper
Size 150 × 80 mm
Shape Rectangular
Printer
Designer(s) Clément Serveau
Engraver(s) Obverse: André Marliat
Reverse: Robert Armanelli
In circulation to 4 January 1960
Reference(s) P#138
Obverse description Bust of the cardinal of Richelieu on the right. The Royal Palace in the background.
Obverse lettering BANQUE | 1000 DE FRANCE MILLE FRANCS CONTRE-VALEUR DE 10 NOUVEAUX-FRANCS
Reverse description Bust of the cardinal of Richelieu on the left. Monumental gate of the city of Richelieu on the right.
Reverse lettering BANQUE | 1000 DE FRANCE L`ARTICLE 139 DU CODE PENAL PUNIT DES TRAVAUX FORCES CEUX QUI AURONT CONTREFAIT OU FALSIFIE LES BILLETS DE BANQUE 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 RICHELIEU in profile
Variants
Numisquare ID 4652719080
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