Description
This is a veteran, but fairly scarce these days, “One Piastre” note from the now historical “French Indo-China”. Undated, these were released beginning in 1932. Today French Indo-China is no more.
France obtained control over "Indo-China" following its victory over China in the "Sino-French War" of 1884 - 1885. "French Indochina" was formed in October of 1887 from Annam, Tonkin, Cochinchina (which together form modern Vietnam) and the Kingdom of Cambodia. Laos was added after the "Franco-Siamese War" of 1893.
The federation lasted until the “Geneva Accord” of 1954. In the four protectorates, the French formally left the local rulers in power, who were the Emperors of Vietnam, Kings of Cambodia, and the Kings of Luang Prabang, but in fact gathered all powers in their hands, the local rulers acting only as figureheads.
"Standard Catalog of World Paper Money" (General Issues 1368-1960) by Albert Pick. #54.
Face: 228777410 • C. 9152 • 410 • Brown, red and multicolor. • House at center woman at right.
Back: In multiple languages. • Man with baskets.
The Note: A veteran, it has seen some hands. It has been folded and soiled. It has a single edge tear, a large central pinhole and another tiny pinhole in the watermark area. The note will be sent in a large new currency holder that protects it. As grading is subjective, please see the pictures and judge for yourself.
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France obtained control over "Indo-China" following its victory over China in the "Sino-French War" of 1884 - 1885. "French Indochina" was formed in October of 1887 from Annam, Tonkin, Cochinchina (which together form modern Vietnam) and the Kingdom of Cambodia. Laos was added after the "Franco-Siamese War" of 1893.
The federation lasted until the “Geneva Accord” of 1954. In the four protectorates, the French formally left the local rulers in power, who were the Emperors of Vietnam, Kings of Cambodia, and the Kings of Luang Prabang, but in fact gathered all powers in their hands, the local rulers acting only as figureheads.
"Standard Catalog of World Paper Money" (General Issues 1368-1960) by Albert Pick. #54.
Face: 228777410 • C. 9152 • 410 • Brown, red and multicolor. • House at center woman at right.
Back: In multiple languages. • Man with baskets.
The Note: A veteran, it has seen some hands. It has been folded and soiled. It has a single edge tear, a large central pinhole and another tiny pinhole in the watermark area. The note will be sent in a large new currency holder that protects it. As grading is subjective, please see the pictures and judge for yourself.
Remember, FREE SHIPPING!
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