1944 France 10 Francs “Mineur” Banque de France – 22-6-1944 – WWII Issue – VF

1944 France 10 Francs – “Mineur” Type – Banque de France – Dated 22 June 1944

A historic World War II-era French banknote featuring the iconic Miner (Mineur) design. Issued during the final months of German occupation in France, this note represents a significant transitional period in French monetary history.

The obverse features a rugged miner holding a pickaxe, symbolizing labor and industry. The reverse displays a rural agricultural scene with a mother and child, livestock, and harvest imagery — emphasizing resilience and national recovery.

Design highlights:

• “DIX FRANCS” bold denomination
• Miner portrait with pickaxe
• Rural farming vignette on reverse
• Date: 22-6-1944
• WWII occupation-era issue
• Intricate pastel engraving
• Classic Banque de France artistry

These notes circulated during one of the most dramatic periods in European history and remain popular with WWII collectors and French currency specialists.

A strong mid-century European type note.