Description

Issuer	France
Issuing bank	Bank of France
Ruling authority	Fifth Republic (1958-date)
Type	Standard circulation banknotes
Years	1963-1973
Value	10 Francs (10 FRF)
Currency	New franc (1960-2001)
Composition	Paper
Size	145 × 80 mm
Shape	Rectangular
Demonetized	31 December 2003

This France 10 Francs banknote, featuring Voltaire and issued in 1963 under the Bank of France, represents a piece of French monetary history. Made of paper with a rectangular shape and measuring 145 × 80 mm, this note was part of the standard circulation from 1963 to 1973. The design reflects the era of the Fifth Republic (1958-date) and the New Franc currency (1960-2001). Its significance lies in its commemoration of Voltaire, a prominent French Enlightenment writer and philosopher known for his advocacy of freedom of speech and separation of church and state. With its demonetization in 2003, this rare banknote holds value not only as a collectible item but also as a piece of cultural heritage that appeals to numismatists and history enthusiasts alike.