1970 France 10 Francs PMG 58 EPQ

Product Overview

1970 Bank of France 10 Francs banknote (Voltaire issue), Pick#147c, Serial No. K.626 54557, issued on November 5, 1970, with the Bouchet-Morant-Tondu signature combination. The obverse features a portrait of the Enlightenment thinker Voltaire against a backdrop of Parisian riverside architecture, while the reverse depicts a view of Voltaire's country estate. It bears a Voltaire portrait watermark and is a classic example of European banknote engraving celebrating humanistic themes.

Certified and encapsulated by PMG (Paper Money Guaranty), the authoritative international banknote grading service:

• Graded 58 EPQ (Choice About Uncirculated); EPQ certification confirms original paper quality with no repairs, rich and complete color tones, and sharp engraved details, showing only slight signs of circulation. The label details the issuing country, issuing authority, variety, date range, denomination, watermark, signatories, and serial number; the reverse features a unique QR code for authenticity verification on the PMG website.
• Encased in a professional, transparent, and sealed holder that protects against dust, oxidation, fingerprints, and smudges, preserving the banknote's original condition over the long term.

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