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Article L511-4 of the French Commercial code

A bill of exchange the amount of which is written both in words and in figures shall, in the event of a difference, be worth the sum written in words.

A bill of exchange the amount of which is written several times, either in words or in figures, shall, in the event of a difference, be worth only the lesser sum.

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Article L511-4

La lettre de change dont le montant est écrit à la fois en toutes lettres et en chiffres vaut, en cas de différence, pour la somme écrite en toutes lettres.

La lettre de change 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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