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Nordea Föreningsbanken i Finland Bill of Exchange 1881 Helsingfors (payable in Paris via Rothschild Frères)

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This 1881 bill of exchange was issued by Föreningsbanken i Finland, Finland’s first private commercial bank, founded in 1862 to support the country’s growing trade and industry. It later merged with Nordiska Föreningsbanken, forming a crucial part of Finland’s modern banking system, eventually becoming a predecessor of Nordea, one of Scandinavia’s largest financial institutions.


The document orders payment of 321.31 francs to Messrs. L. Jampier & Cie, payable at Rothschild Frères, Paris, highlighting Finland’s financial integration with Western Europe. The design features an elegant bank seal, decorative flourishes, and multiple stamps and endorsements, signifying its circulation through international banking channels. The “à vue” (payable on sight) marking further underscores its role in facilitating cross-border transactions.

This rare financial artifact connects Finland’s early banking evolution to Nordea’s modern presence, making it a valuable piece for collectors of Nordic financial history.
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