Paper Money, Scripophily and Banking Histrory

Spain, Barcelona Traction, Light and Power Company Limited, 6% 45-Year Bond, Barcelona, 1927, 500 Pesetas

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Rare scripophily piece from the historic Barcelona Traction, Light and Power Company, Limited, issued in 1927. This 6% 45-year bond in Pesetas is printed in two languages (English and Spanish), adorned with detailed borders, and bears tax stamps and signatures. The company was a major Canadian  enterprise operating infrastructure and utilities in Spain, and this bond represents a key artifact from Spain’s interwar economic modernization. Highly collectible due to historical relevance, corporate scandal (lauded in economic literature), and attractive bilingual design. Printed by Waterlow & Sons 


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