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Object Type: banknote
Museum number: CIB.10512
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: 65.000 millimetres
Location: Not on display
Subjects: classical deity; farmer/farm worker; 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: Money and Medals
Registration number: CIB.10512
Banknote serial number: E78564

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