{"product_id":"vintage-banknote-1940-lot-of-3-old-french-money-france-wwii-vichy-era-watermark","title":"Vintage Banknote 1940 Lot of 3 Old French Money France WWII Vichy Era Watermark","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis banknote lot consists of three authentic 1940s World War II-era French banknotes issued by the Bank of France (Banque de France), capturing the critical transition from the outbreak of the war to the occupation era.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20 Francs \"Science et Travail\" (Dated 1940): \u003c\/strong\u003eIssued just months before the German invasion (Blitzkrieg), capturing the final days of the Third Republic. Approximately 160 mm x 97 mm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20 Francs \"Pêcheur\" (circa 1942): \u003c\/strong\u003eReleased during the German occupation\/Vichy regime, highlighting localized regional motifs. Approximately 130 mm x 80 mm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5 Francs \"Violet\" (Dated late 1940):\u003c\/strong\u003e A classical pre-war design that continued production during the early occupation months to stabilize daily commercial transactions. Approximately 125 mm x 80 mm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial\u003c\/strong\u003e: T.1068 \/ N°113 (20 Francs), L.85 \/ N°08226 (20 Francs Pêcheur), and Q.67830 \/ N°772 (5 Francs Violet)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecurity\u003c\/strong\u003e: Masterfully dense, colorful guilloché background mesh fields. Integrated unprinted circular frames enclosing delicate portrait watermarks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: About Good to Very Good heavily circulated with tears, folds, edge wear, paper aging, softening, tape residue.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is an authentic vintage item. Use the zoom tool to inspect the photos for a detailed view of the condition.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Satin Crystals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48985469452538,"sku":"BN00097","price":22.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1547\/3947\/files\/SmkhLOcd_0.jpg?v=1781029664","url":"https:\/\/www.satincrystals.com\/en-ca\/products\/vintage-banknote-1940-lot-of-3-old-french-money-france-wwii-vichy-era-watermark","provider":"Satin Crystals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}