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50 Francs
| Issuer | Caisse d'Échange, Orléans |
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| Year | 1801-1802 |
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| Currency | Franc (1795-2001) |
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| Obverse description | The obverse is framed by a decorative typographic border of repeating ornamental units running along all four edges. At upper centre, the large heading 'Caisse d'Echange' is set in bold letterpress type, with the address 'Rue du Colombier, No. 12, à ORLÉANS' below in a smaller roman face. To the upper left, a small oval vignette contains a standing allegorical figure. The body text, partly in red letterpress, reads 'Cinquante Francs' and details the terms of redemption, with manuscript date, handwritten signatures, and the series and number designations 'Série A' and 'No.' at the foot. |
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| Obverse lettering | Caisse d'Echange Rue du Colombier, No. 12, à ORLÉANS. Il a été versé Cinquante Francs à la Caisse d'Echange, en monnoie de Cuivre, qui seront remis au Porteur de vue. — Orléans, le No. Moyennant la bonification de la différence, le Porteur recevra en Argent ou en Papier sur Paris. Entré en Caisse Série A. No. |
| Reverse description | The reverse shows the plain unprinted side of the note, with the obverse text visible in mirror image as a strong show-through, including the 'Caisse d'Echange' heading and the decorative border, all reversed. The surface is undecorated, consistent with the simple production methods of early nineteenth-century French provincial exchange notes. Horizontal fold lines are evident across the sheet. |
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