Lot 35: A FR 1934 Banque de France 50 Francs Banknote

A FR 1934 banknote, denominated as CINQUANTE FRANCS. The obverse features a polychrome design with a central figure of Mercury, depicted as a winged putto holding a caduceus, set against an ornate background of cornucopias and floral wreaths. Two additional putti flank the upper portion of the note. The text BANQUE DE FRANCE is printed in a blue serif font at the top, with the date 15-2-1934 printed beneath. The serial number 373202164 is located at the centre, with the codes 164 and C.14929 appearing in the corners.