An Impossible Set
Bolivia: Banco Francisco Argandano

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Francisco Argandona, made his fortune from mining silver and opened a bank in 1892, named after himself, as a way to diversify his investments. As the Bolivian economy expanded this made Francisco extremely wealthy enabling him to also forge a successful diplomatic career alongside bank operations. ...
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Set Details
Note Description: Bolivia, Banco Francisco Argando?a
1 Boliviano
Grade: VF 25
Country: Bolivia
Note Number: BOLS147b
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Vignettes: 		- Printer: BWC
Certification #: 2077643-022
Owner: ColonialCoinsUK
Set Category: World
Set Name: An Impossible Set
Slot Name: Bolivia: Banco Francisco Argandano
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Owner's Description

The notes issued by this bank all feature a portrait of Francisco Argandona on the front although the position varies, for the 1 peso note from 1909 (S147b) which represents the bank in this set his older portrait is on the left. A mining scene on the right highlights the source of funds used to establish the bank although I expect a child wielding a pick may raise a few eyebrows today! The back of the note has two female figures, representing industry and commerce, reclining either side of the Bolivian coat of arms.

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