Description
This is a veteran, but still presentable, oversize, "Cinq" or 5 Francs note from "Vichy" French Algeria. It is dated March 10, 1941 during World War II.
The note was issued by the "Banque de L'Agérie". This same design had been issued with different dates since 1924. Free France had fallen to the Germans in July of 1940 and the "Vichy" regime was running the unoccupied areas of France. In November of 1942 "Operation Torch" would bring British and American troops to defeat the "Vichy" forces and occupy Algeria.
Size: 128 Millimeters or 5.04 Inches x 88 Millimeters or 3.46 Inches.
"Oversize" currency holder necessary and included.
"Standard Catalog of World Paper Money" (General Issues 1368-1960) by Albert Pick. #77b.
Face: 886 • C.5004 • A. 10-3-1941. A. • Red-orange, blue and multicolor. • Girl with kerchief at right and facing right in watermark.
Back: Blue and multicolor. • Veiled woman with fruit at wharf side.
The Note: A real World War II veteran, it has a single small edge tear, seen below the watermark, some minor edge splits at the crease lines and some pinholes. The note will be sent in new, "oversize" currency holder that protects it. As grading is subjective, please see the pictures and judge for yourself.
Remember, FREE SHIPPING to the USA! Due to the oversize holder necessary for this piece, a big envelope is mandatory so out of the US shipping will be at postage cost, as determined by the eBay calculator for your location, (shipping tab above) nothing extra added.
The note was issued by the "Banque de L'Agérie". This same design had been issued with different dates since 1924. Free France had fallen to the Germans in July of 1940 and the "Vichy" regime was running the unoccupied areas of France. In November of 1942 "Operation Torch" would bring British and American troops to defeat the "Vichy" forces and occupy Algeria.
Size: 128 Millimeters or 5.04 Inches x 88 Millimeters or 3.46 Inches.
"Oversize" currency holder necessary and included.
"Standard Catalog of World Paper Money" (General Issues 1368-1960) by Albert Pick. #77b.
Face: 886 • C.5004 • A. 10-3-1941. A. • Red-orange, blue and multicolor. • Girl with kerchief at right and facing right in watermark.
Back: Blue and multicolor. • Veiled woman with fruit at wharf side.
The Note: A real World War II veteran, it has a single small edge tear, seen below the watermark, some minor edge splits at the crease lines and some pinholes. The note will be sent in new, "oversize" currency holder that protects it. As grading is subjective, please see the pictures and judge for yourself.
Remember, FREE SHIPPING to the USA! Due to the oversize holder necessary for this piece, a big envelope is mandatory so out of the US shipping will be at postage cost, as determined by the eBay calculator for your location, (shipping tab above) nothing extra added.
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I SHIP THE DAY AFTER CLEARED PAYMENT!
Shipping OUT OF THE USA will be at POSTAGE COST as determined by the eBay calculator for your location (see the shipping tab above) - NOTHING Extra Added!
All items will be insured, at no extra cost.
International shipments will also be insured at no extra cost to most countries.
International Buyers ? Please Note:
Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.
Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.
I SHIP THE DAY AFTER CLEARED PAYMENT!
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