50 Francs

Features

Issuer Canton of Neuchâtel
Issuing bank Neuchâtel Cantonal Bank (Banque cantonale Neuchâteloise)
Type Standard banknote
Years 1874-1879
Value 50 Francs
Currency Franc (1855-1906)
Composition Paper
Size 150 × 105 mm
Shape Rectangular (hand cut)
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
291991
References P# S407,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Paper Money. Modern issues 1961-present (25th edition). Krause Publications, Iola, Wisconsin, United States.
And 2 more volumes.
Richt/Kunz# KA150
Jürg Richter, Ruedi Kunzmann; 2003. Die Banknoten der Schweiz. Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany.

Obverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
50 F.s
BANQUE CANTONALE NEUCHATELOISE.
IL SERA PAYÉ A VUE AU PORTEUR,
cinquante francs.
50 50

Le Contrôleur,
Le Caissier,
Le Directeur,

ÉMISSION
DU 1ER. AOÛT 1879
NEUCHÂTEL

A. BOVET
A GENEVE

Engraver: Auguste Bovet

Reverse

Engraver: Auguste Bovet

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
1874-May-01 
1878-Aug-01 
1879-Aug-01  Photo $ 5900

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 50 FrancsPicture 1 of a sold 50 Francs
Sincona AG
Auction 45
Lot 7386
Internet Archive
26 Oct 2017 1879-Aug-01 VF
(Some pin holes, glue rests)
USD 6655.03
(CHF 6000.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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