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Auction: SW1012 - Bonds & Shares Certificates of the World
Lot: 187

Banca della Svizzera Italiana BSI. 3 different items. Obligazioni, Lugano, 1880s to 1900s. Capitale versato a) Fr. 1 Mio b) Fr. 2 Mio. c) Fr. 3 Mio. Unissued. Banca della Svizzera Italiana is the oldest bank in the Swiss canton of Ticino. In 1873, BSI opened its main office on Piazza della Riforma in Lugano. The next year, the bank opened its first branch in Locarno. Branches in Bellinzona (1879) and Chiasso (1906) were following. In 1880, BSI relocated its headquarters to the historic Palazzo dei Marchesi Riva, where they are still today. Until 1907, this was the only bank in Ticino issuing banknotes. In 1998, the company became part of the Italian Insurance Group Generali. EF.

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