Belgian Congo 10 Francs, 1896
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Information:
| Reference | P#1 |
| Country | Belgian Congo |
| Period | Congo Free State - Franc (1885-1908) |
| Ruler | Leopold II (1885-1908) |
| Currency | Francs |
| Type | Circulation banknotes |
| Year | 1896 |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Composition | Paper |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Size (WxH) | 145x70 mm |
Obverse:
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Latin
ÉTAT INDÉPENDANT DU
CONGO
DIX FRANCS
PAYABLES AU PORTEUR À
LA TRÉSORERIE GÉNÉRALE DE L'ETAT
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Reverse:
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Latin
10 ETAT INDEPENDANT 10
DIX
10 DU CONGO 10
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Varieties:
| Date | Variety | Value | ||||||
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| VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | AVG | ||
| ND (1896) | Remainder, without date and signature | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| ND (1896) | Reminder, without serial # | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1896-Feb-07 | Issued note; Series A | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1896-Feb-07 | As P#1a, Punch hole cancelled | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |