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French West Africa Banque de l'Afrique Occidentale 1000 Francs 14.12.1942 Pick 32s Specimen PMG Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ. World War II disrupted supply lines of all varieties of goods and services, including coins and banknotes. The Bank of France was unable to service the currency needs of its colonies, which turned to non-traditional suppliers. The American Banknote Company prepared this high denomination Specimen and subsequent issued banknotes. Red overprints, hole punched cancellations, and a variety of notations are seen. Completely original paper adds to the desirability. A seldom seen Specimen. https://currency.ha.com/itm/world-currency/french-west-africa-banque-de-l-afrique-occidentale-1000-francs-14121942-pick-32s-specimen-pmg-gem-uncirculated-66-epq/p/4028-34018.s?type=CoinArchivesCurrency4028 HID08706262019 © 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 800-1200 USD
French West Africa Banque de l'Afrique Occidentale 1000 Francs 14.12.1942 Pick 32s Specimen PMG Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ. World War II disrupted supply lines of all varieties of goods and services, including coins and banknotes. The Bank of France was unable to service the currency needs of its colonies, which turned to non-traditional suppliers. The American Banknote Company prepared this high denomination Specimen and subsequent issued banknotes. Red overprints, hole punched cancellations, and a variety of notations are seen. Completely original paper adds to the desirability. A seldom seen Specimen. https://currency.ha.com/itm/world-currency/french-west-africa-banque-de-l-afrique-occidentale-1000-francs-14121942-pick-32s-specimen-pmg-gem-uncirculated-66-epq/p/4028-34018.s?type=CoinArchivesCurrency4028 HID08706262019 © 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 800-1200 USD