European Banknotes Collection

Origin: France, Italy, Switzerland, Portugal, and the United Kingdom

Denomination: Various

Year: 1940s-1970s

Issuer: Bank of England, Banque de France, Banca d’Italia, Swiss National Bank, Banco de Portugal, and Bank of England

Grade: Unspecified 

Condition: Near Uncirculated w/ Light Aged Toning

Additional Description: Collection of ten vintage European banknotes from France, Italy, Switzerland, Portugal, and the United Kingdom. The notes date from 1947 through the 1970s and feature notable historical figures, writers, statesmen, and classic European banknote artwork.

Included Banknotes

• France — 10 Nouveaux Francs, dated March 5, 1959, featuring Cardinal Richelieu

• France — 5 Nouveaux Francs, dated December 3, 1959, featuring Victor Hugo

• Italy — 1,000 Lire, 1947 issue, with the Botticelli-inspired Italia ornata di perle design

• Switzerland — 10 Francs, dated November 29, 1956, featuring Gottfried Keller

• Switzerland — 20 Francs, dated July 5, 1956, featuring Guillaume-Henri Dufour

• Portugal — 20 Escudos, dated January 27, 1959, featuring the Marquis of Marialva

• Portugal — 50 Escudos, dated June 24, 1955, featuring Fontes Pereira de Melo

• Portugal — 100 Escudos, dated June 25, 1957, featuring Pedro Nunes

• United Kingdom — Two Bank of England £1 Notes, John B. Page signature, issued during the 1970s

The notes vary in condition. All are crisp with minute handling and age related discoloration.

The notes have not been professionally graded. No specific numerical or letter grade is guaranteed. Please examine all photographs carefully for condition, serial numbers, dates, signatures, margins, and other details. The photographs are considered part of the description. No claim is made regarding hidden defects such as pinholes, pressing, cleaning, repairs, or very small edge splits that may not be visible in the photographs.

An attractive group for a world paper money collector, European history collection, or beginner currency collection.