According the UCoin, the 2001 10 francs from the Comoros is made of nickel-plated steel whilst the 2017 version is made from stainless steel. If this can be confirmed, shouldn't we split them? We split the 50 and 100 franc coins with similar differences in composition.
Former Numista referee for banknotes from Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and Saint Helena.
Krause (Numismaster) says they both are “steel” which is no help. How would you confirm composition easily? Both are magnetic. Both are same density. Both are same weight. If I had 2 of each I would cut one in half and look inside.