Vintage Banknote Set WWII France Allied 2 & 10 Francs Goddess Miner Lot 3 Pcs
Original price
¥7,700
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Original price
¥7,700
Original price
¥7,700
¥7,700
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¥7,700
Current price
¥7,700
Availability:
Only 1 left!
Own three significant pieces of French monetary history spanning the early 20th century through the WWII liberation, with beautiful classic currency designs.
Included Notes:
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2 Francs (1944 Allied Military Currency)
Issued for D-Day operations. Features the vibrant Tricolor flag on the reverse. Serial #90123971. ~78 x 67 mm -
10 Francs "Mineur"
Features a miner in a helmet with a pickaxe resting on his right shoulder. Back depicts a young mother holding a baby in her arms, with cows and a small village in the background. Serial #079415927. ~118 mm x 75 mm -
10 Francs "Minerve"
Features the Goddess Minerva (Athena) and a peasant girl with a sickle. Dated 1939-1942. Serial#1839556803. ~138 x 88 mm.
Security: The 10 Francs Mineur features a watermark of Joan of Arc wearing a helmet, which you can see when holding the note up to the light. The large, empty white circle on the left is where the Minerva watermark is located.
Condition: Circulated. These notes show true wartime history with visible folds, corner wear, and aging (foxing). The 10 Franc Minerve has a particularly rich, aged patina. Please see all photos, including backlit shots showing the watermarks.
Perfect for WWII historians, militaria collectors, or numismatists.