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10 Francs, State Bank of Morocco, Morocco, 1920–1928 (Pick 11)

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Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1920-1928

Issuing entity

Morocco

This 10 Francs note was issued in Morocco by the State Bank of Morocco, with dates recorded from 1920–1928. It belongs to the Franc (1910-1959) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Yusef (1912-1927). It measures 145 × 90 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 11.

Obverse: Two-tone blue and light beige printing on white paper. Frame composed of repetitive shapes with a beige security background with continuous patterns. Monogram "BEM" of the "Banque d'État du Maroc" in the center of the frame at the top. The creation date, numbering and alphabet are printed in black. In the center, the value in letters with the words "PAYABLES A VUE AU PORTEUR". The value in figures is positioned in white below the watermark on the left. The article of law is printed at the bottom of the note in a light cartouche. Its lettering reads “BANQUE D'ÉTAT DU MAROC / DIX FRANCS / PAYABLE A VUE AU PORTEUR / LEAS AUTEURS OU COMPLICES DE FALSIFICATION IU DE CONTREFAÇON / DE BILLETS DE BANQUE, SERONT PUNIS CONFORMÉMENT AUX LOIS & / ACTES EN VIGUEUR / AD. GIRALDON FEC. RITA SC.”.

Reverse: Frame decorated with floral motifs on a beige security background with continuous patterns. Scripts: Arabic and Latin. Its lettering reads “AD. GIRALDON FEC. RITA SC. E. GASPÉ SC.”. The note was printed by Banque de France, Paris, France. Design is credited to Adolphe Giraldon. Engraving is credited to Marguerite Dreyfus (Rita), Eugène Gaspérini. Watermark: Lion's head in profile. Demonetized: Yes. 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.

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
2
Photograph views
2
Catalogue references
2

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Historical context

1st. type (P#11a) - Serial # only at bottom 2nd. type (P#11b) - Serial # on top and at bottom For similar note (3rd. and 4th. types), see P#17.

Physical characteristics

Size
145 × 90 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Material
Paper
Watermark
Lion's head in profile.

Technical characteristics

Printer
Banque de France, Paris, France
Currency
Franc (1910-1959)
Designer
Adolphe Giraldon
Engraver
Marguerite Dreyfus (Rita), Eugène Gaspérini
Demonetized
Yes
Issuing bank
State Bank of Morocco

Design

Obverse
Two-tone blue and light beige printing on white paper. Frame composed of repetitive shapes with a beige security background with continuous patterns. Monogram "BEM" of the "Banque d'État du Maroc" in the center of the frame at the top. The creation date, numbering and alphabet are printed in black. In the center, the value in letters with the words "PAYABLES A VUE AU PORTEUR". The value in figures is positioned in white below the watermark on the left. The article of law is printed at the bottom of the note in a light cartouche.
Reverse
Frame decorated with floral motifs on a beige security background with continuous patterns. Scripts: Arabic and Latin
Obverse lettering
BANQUE D'ÉTAT DU MAROC / DIX FRANCS / PAYABLE A VUE AU PORTEUR / LEAS AUTEURS OU COMPLICES DE FALSIFICATION IU DE CONTREFAÇON / DE BILLETS DE BANQUE, SERONT PUNIS CONFORMÉMENT AUX LOIS & / ACTES EN VIGUEUR / AD. GIRALDON FEC. RITA SC.
Reverse lettering
AD. GIRALDON FEC. RITA SC. E. GASPÉ SC.

Identification

Value
10 Francs
Dates recorded
1920-1928
Distinguishing features
Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
Catalogue number to match
Pick 11

Documentation checklist

Denomination
Research required
Issue or mint date
Recorded
Material
Recorded
Weight
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Mint or printer
Recorded
Mint or printer mark
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Catalogue reference
Recorded
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Recorded

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Catalogue references

  • Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (Pick)P11
  • NumistaN# 243418

Research required

  • Confirm date and signature varieties against the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money.
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