World. - 15 Banknotes - Various Dates (No reserve price)

Description
An interesting collection of 15 original historical banknotes, originating from a sailor’s estate and dating from the Second World War and the immediate post-war years.
The collection includes banknotes from France, French Equatorial Africa and Finland, reflecting an important period of European and colonial monetary history. Of particular interest are four French colonial 100 Francs banknotes, including issues associated with the Free French movement during World War II.
Collection contents
French Equatorial Africa – 4 banknotes
• 100 Francs – Caisse Centrale de la France d’Outre-Mer, serial PR 140660, Pick 18b (provisional identification).
• 100 Francs – Caisse Centrale de la France Libre, serial RD 496055, Pick 13a (provisional identification).
• 100 Francs – Afrique Française Libre, Brazzaville, circa 1943, Pick 8-1, serial L 098762.
• 100 Francs – Afrique Française Libre, Brazzaville, circa 1943, Pick 8-1, serial Q 536750.
The two Afrique Française Libre notes are attributed to the Brazzaville issue based on their L and Q serial prefixes. These notes reflect the Free French administration in Central Africa during World War II.
France – 10 banknotes
• 1 × 5 Francs Berger, 1945.
• 3 × 10 Francs Mineur, 1942 and 1946.
• 3 × 10 Francs Minerva, 1939–1940.
• 2 × 20 Francs Pêcheur, 1943.
• 1 × 50 Francs Le Verrier, 1947.
Finland – 1 banknote
1 × 5 Markkaa, 1945, issued by Suomen Pankki – Finlands Bank.
Historical provenance
The 15 banknotes come from a sailor’s estate. They have been preserved among his belongings and together form a historical group of currencies from Europe and French overseas territories. Their maritime provenance adds interest, although no individual voyage or place of acquisition is documented here.
Condition
Circulated condition, generally ranging from Poor/Fair to Fine. The notes show folds, creases, discolouration, edge wear and occasional small tears. None has been professionally graded. Please examine the photographs carefully; they form part of the description.
Collector’s interest
An appealing lot for collectors of World War II banknotes, Free France and colonial currency, European monetary history, and maritime memorabilia.
Total: 15 original banknotes, offered together as one complete lot. The banknotes photographed are the exact items offered for sale.
Seller notes (not part of listing)
Catalogue subtypes and all serial-number transcriptions should be checked against the original notes before publication.