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Reunion (Isles of France and Bourbon) ND (1795) PMG About UNC 50 5 Livres
Listed in Kolsky under Isle of France and Bourbon, but issued for the French island of Reunion. Part of an extensive series of early banknotes issued towards the end of the 18th century. This particular type is unlisted in Pick and is very scarce, with a small group of pieces known to exist. We note one example in similar grade selling recently at another auction for $4,560. An important opportunity for the French colonial specialist. PMG mentions "Edge damage; pinholes".
Listed in Kolsky under Isle of France and Bourbon, but issued for the French island of Reunion. Part of an extensive series of early banknotes issued towards the end of the 18th century. This particular type is unlisted in Pick and is very scarce, with a small group of pieces known to exist. We note one example in similar grade selling recently at another auction for $4,560. An important opportunity for the French colonial specialist. PMG mentions "Edge damage; pinholes".