Berlioz

Found this interesting portrait on a French banknote of Hector Berlioz (1803-1869):

France, 1975, 10 francs

This rather quirky romantic era composer once composed a 5 movement symphony (The Symphonie Fantastique) just to impress an actress (must have worked, because she did marry him).

Ironically he wasn't considered that great of a composer until his music starting to enjoy a revival in the 1960's and 1970's... not too long before France decided to honor him on this banknote.

Love the style of the portrait.

 

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That's a pretty cool looking note! Nice to see something so out of the ordinary.

 

I just bought 2 of them from 1978. They are A.6-7-1978-A in spotless condition. Paid a buck a piece. Is there a value to these?

 

Assuming "spotless" is the same as uncirculated, you made a very good deal! Those would sell for around $25 each.

Dave

 

Sharp note

 

thanks..the look identical to the one the OP linked. Off to church then to the hospital.