10 Dirhams, Bank of Morocco, Morocco, 1384–1389 (1960–1969) (Pick 54)

This 10 Dirhams note was issued in Morocco by the Bank of Morocco, with dates recorded from 1384–1389 (1960–1969). It belongs to the Dirham (1960-date) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Mohammed V (1957-1961). It measures 152 × 80 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 54.

Obverse: King in white on the left, watermark in the right corner. Reverse: Farmers picking fruit, watermark in the left corner. Its lettering reads “BANQUE DU MAROC / DIX DIRHAMS”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Bank of Morocco Ten Dirhams”. The note was printed by Banque de France, Paris, France. Watermark: Lion's head. Dates on the note follow the Islamic calendar (Hijri); Gregorian equivalents are given in brackets in the date field. Demonetized: 31 December 2011.

Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.