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France Banque de France 50 Francs 11.8.1884 Pick 62a PMG Fine 12 Net. Surprisingly rare, this 19th century offering is seldom seen. At the time of cataloging, this example is the lone note in the PMG Population Report for Picks 62a, 62b, and 62c. In the 1880s, this banknote was redeemable for gold coinage, which was saved in lieu of paper banknotes. Splits to the thin paper and a repaired corner are mentioned for accuracy on this otherwise pleasing note. The pastel blue ink still appears beautifully distinct despite the passage of time. This is the first we have offered for any date in its known range, and the first time any note for Pick 62 has been offered in a public auction, together constituting an important opportunity to acquire a seriously rare type. https://currency.ha.com/itm/world-currency/france-banque-de-france-50-francs-1181884-pick-62a-pmg-fine-12-net/a/4025-28279.s?type=CoinArchivesCurrency4025 HID08706262019 © 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 1200-1800 USD
France Banque de France 50 Francs 11.8.1884 Pick 62a PMG Fine 12 Net. Surprisingly rare, this 19th century offering is seldom seen. At the time of cataloging, this example is the lone note in the PMG Population Report for Picks 62a, 62b, and 62c. In the 1880s, this banknote was redeemable for gold coinage, which was saved in lieu of paper banknotes. Splits to the thin paper and a repaired corner are mentioned for accuracy on this otherwise pleasing note. The pastel blue ink still appears beautifully distinct despite the passage of time. This is the first we have offered for any date in its known range, and the first time any note for Pick 62 has been offered in a public auction, together constituting an important opportunity to acquire a seriously rare type. https://currency.ha.com/itm/world-currency/france-banque-de-france-50-francs-1181884-pick-62a-pmg-fine-12-net/a/4025-28279.s?type=CoinArchivesCurrency4025 HID08706262019 © 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 1200-1800 USD