Morocco 10 Francs 1943 P-25a F – WWII Issue

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Discover a remarkable WWII survivor with this authentic Morocco 10 Francs banknote dated 1 May 1943! Issued by the Banque d’État du Maroc during the French protectorate and printed in Philadelphia, USA, it is a tangible link between North Africa and the Allied war effort.

⚡ Extreme Index: 5.6 / 10
Why it’s extreme: Printed in Philadelphia for Morocco after the 1942 Operation Torch landings brought the Allies to North Africa.

• History & drama (30%): 7/10
• Scarcity (25%): 4.2/10 (Numista rarity index 27/100)
• Wow factor (20%): 5/10
• Age (15%): 7/10
• Condition (10%): 4/10

The Extreme Index is Extreme Banknotes’ own collector score based on history, scarcity, curiosity, age and condition — it is not a valuation or investment rating.

📦 Included Banknote(s):

1. 1943 Morocco 10 Francs, dated 1-5-1943 (P-25a)

📖 History and Significance:
In November 1942, American and British forces landed in French North Africa in Operation Torch, bringing Morocco — then a French protectorate under Sultan Mohammed V — onto the Allied side. Cut off from its usual printers in France, the Banque d’État du Maroc turned to the United States, and this simple but elegant series was produced by the E.A. Wright Bank Note Company of Philadelphia. Dated 1 May 1943, this note circulated as Allied troops passed through Morocco on their way to Tunisia, Sicily and Italy, and it was later replaced as Morocco moved towards independence in 1956.

🎨 Design Details:
The obverse features a five-pointed Moroccan star inside a circular medallion, framed by classical columns, with “BANQUE D’ÉTAT DU MAROC – DIX FRANCS” and a warning against counterfeiting in French. The reverse has a blue scalloped frame over a salmon underprint, with the bank’s monogram, the value in eight-pointed stars, and the promise and signatures in Arabic script. The imprint “E.A. Wright Bank Note Co. Phila.” appears at the bottom of both sides.

🔍 Numismatic Features:

• Size: 143 x 88 mm

• Material: Paper

• Type: Standard Circulation Banknote

• Currency: Moroccan Franc (1921-1974)

• Country: Morocco (French Protectorate)

• Issuing Authority: Banque d’État du Maroc

• Date: 1 May 1943

• Printer: E.A. Wright Bank Note Company, Philadelphia, USA

✅ Condition Guide:
F (Fine) / Well Circulated. A Fine note has seen considerable circulation: expect multiple folds and creases, softened paper, rounded corners, light soiling or age toning, and possible small edge nicks, while the design remains complete and fully legible. Because we hold multiple quantities in inventory, the exact serial numbers and specific wear patterns will vary. This condition guide represents our overall quality standard rather than the specific flaws of the photographed note.