Zurich 50 Francs 1905-Mar-01

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Zurich 50 Francs, 1888-1907 obverse
Zurich 50 Francs, 1888-1907 reverse

Information:

Rarity B - Uncommon
Date Variety Iss. VG F VF XF AU UNC
1905-Mar-01 + - - - - - -
Country Zurich
Period Zurich, Canton of Franc (1837-1907)
Issuing bank Zurich Cantonal Bank
Currency Francs
Denomination 50 Francs
Type Circulation banknotes
Year 1888-1907
Shape Rectangular (hand cut)
Composition Paper
Demonetized Yes
Size (WxH) 162x105 mm

Obverse:

Zurich 50 Francs, 1888-1907
Latin

Obverse text

50 DIE ZÜRCHER KANTONALBANK zahlt dem Überbringer, bei Sicht, FÜNFZIG FRANKEN in gesetzlicher Barschaft. ZÜRICH 1 Juni 1897. DER DIREKTOR : DER BANKPRÄSIDENT : DER KASSIER : BRADBURY, WILKINSON & CO. LONDRES. CINQUANTA FRANCHI • FUNFZIG FRANKEN • CINQUANTE FRANCS

Obverse symbol

To the left, full-length figure of Helvetia, standing, facing right, leaning against a shield with the coat of arms of Switzerland, holding sword and wearing diadem. To th right, putto supporting rectangular cartouche with value.

Reverse:

Image 1
Latin

Reverse text

50 CINQUANTE FRANCS FUNFZIG FRANKEN CINQUANTA FRANCHI

Reverse symbol

Two heads of Hermes wearing winged petasos (hat) in round medallions.