Paper Money, Scripophily and Banking Histrory

Panama / France, Compagnie Universelle du Canal Interocéanique de Panama, Bond, Paris, 1883, 500 Francs, 5%

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Description

Historic bond certificate issued by the Compagnie Universelle du Canal Interocéanique de Panama in 1883, with stunning vignettes and original coupons. This 5% bond was part of the grand infrastructure initiative to connect the Atlantic and Pacific. A central piece for collectors of engineering, canal history, and 19th-century financial failures.


Condition report:

Very Good