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Article L131-10 of the French Monetary and Financial Code

A cheque written in both words and figures is only valid for the amount written in words in the event of a difference.

Where a cheque is written more than once, either in words or in figures, the difference shall be deemed to be the lesser amount.

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Article L131-10

Le chèque dont le montant est écrit à la fois en toutes lettres et en chiffres ne vaut, en cas de différence, que pour la somme écrite en toutes lettres.

Le chèque dont le montant est écrit plusieurs fois, soit en toutes lettres, soit en chiffres, ne vaut, en cas de différence, que pour la moindre somme.

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