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banknote
Object Type
banknote
Museum number
CIB.10508
Denomination
franc
, 2
Description
Banknote.
(whole)
Seated Hermes and female figure in traditional costume at left. Farmer ploughing with oxen at lower centre. Design printed in blue and green.
(obverse)
Two cherubs surrounding emblem at lower centre. Value at left and right. Design printed in blue.
(reverse)
Authority
Issuer:
Chambre de Commerce d'Oran
Production date
1915
Production place
Issued in:
Oran
Materials
paper
Dimensions
Length:
109.000 millimetres
Width:
63.000 millimetres
Location
Not on display
Subjects
classical deity
farming
cherub/cupid
Associated names
Representation of:
Hermes/Mercury
Acquisition name
Donated by:
ifs School of Finance
Acquisition date
2009
Acquisition notes
On loan from ifs School of Finance (previously Chartered Institute of Bankers) between 1987 and 2009.
Department
Coins and Medals
Registration number
CIB.10508
Banknote serial number
C100654