1939 France 10 Francs Minerve Banque de France WWII Era Banknote P-84

Original 1939 French 10 Francs “Minerve” banknote, issued by the Banque de France and dated October 12, 1939, shortly after the beginning of World War II.

This is the modified Minerve type, cataloged as Pick P-84 / Fayette F.07.11. The front features Minerva (Athena) at left, while the reverse depicts a seated farm woman. This type measures approximately 138 × 88 mm and carries the Rousseau / Favre-Gilly signatures.

Visible identification on this example includes N.74194, number 420, and the printed number 1854837420.

Condition: Heavily circulated example with multiple folds/creases, staining, edge and corner wear, and several punched holes, including holes through the design. Please examine all photographs carefully for exact condition. Sold exactly as shown.

An interesting genuine prewar/early-WWII French currency piece for collectors of French paper money, Banque de France banknotes, WWII-era currency, European banknotes, Minerve notes, and vintage numismatics.

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