Issuer | Canton of Geneva |
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Issuing bank | Geneva Trade Bank (Banque du Commerce de Genève) |
Type | Standard banknote |
Years | 1889-1906 |
Value | 50 Francs |
Currency | Franc (1848-1906) |
Composition | Paper |
Shape | Rectangular (hand cut) |
Demonetized | Yes |
Number | N# 202626 |
References |
P# S302,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Paper Money. Modern issues 1961-present (25th edition). Krause Publications, Iola, Wisconsin, United States.
Richt/Kunz# K52 And 2 more volumes.
Jürg Richter, Ruedi Kunzmann; 2003. Die Banknoten der Schweiz. Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany.
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Date, value, issuer and signatures inside an ornamental frame with an oval wreath of grapevines with grapes. Cartouche with value above and below. On the left: standing and draped Libertas (Roman goddess and personification of Liberty) wearing diadem and holding shield facing right. On the right: kneeling child supporting cartouche with value.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
50
LA
BANQUE DU COMMERCE
payera à vue, au porteur,
CINQUANTE FRANCS
50
en espèces, ayant cours legal,
GENEVE 27 Septembre 1897.
UN ADMINISTRATEUR :
LE DIRECTEUR :
50
Engravers: Albert Walch, Josef von Storck
Three connected decorative frames; the value in three languages: French, German and Italian inside the middle frame. Head of Hermes looking inward in each of the external round frames. Cartouche with value in each corner.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
50 50
CINQUANTE FRANCS
FÜNFZIG FRANKEN
CINQUANTA FRANCHI
50 50
Engraver: Josef von Storck
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Pictures | Sale | Date | Version | Grade | Sold price |
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Sincona AG Auction 52 Lot 5385 |
25 Oct 2018 | 1897-Sep-27 |
G (Some small pin holes) |
USD 9982.25
(CHF 9000.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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