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Auction: 17008 - World Banknotes
Lot: 1333

(x) Banque de France, a proof for a proposed issue of 50000 francs, ND (1958), red and multicoloured on large format paper, Moliere at centre, theatre in background. Signatures of Gargam, d'Ambrieres and Favre-Gilly in right field, reverse red and multicoloured, a scene from a play by Lepautre, Moliere at centre, stage in background
(Pick 136A, Fayette p.338 2007 edition), this design never issued for 50000 francs and this denomination the highest recorded for the Banque de France. In PMG holder 66 EPQ GEM UNCIRCULATED. Extremely rare and a striking design, ex Lin Zhan Wei Collection

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Estimate
£16,000 to £18,000