An Impossible Set
Paraguay: Argentine Occupation 1870

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The land-locked Paraguay, having long-standing disputes with its much larger neighbours over trade, taxes and territory, became involved in a similar situation between Brazil and Uruguay resulting in the declaration of war in 1864. This prompted Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay to join forces against P...
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Set Details
Note Description: Paraguay / Argentine Occupation
50 Centimos
Grade: 64 EPQ
Country: Paraguay
Note Number: PARS181r
Signatures/
Vignettes: 		Army Supplies
- Remainder
Comment: Exceptional Paper Quality
Certification #: 1855026-054
Owner: ColonialCoinsUK
Set Category: World
Set Name: An Impossible Set
Slot Name: Paraguay: Argentine Occupation 1870
Research: See PMG's Census Report for this Note

Owner's Description

The Argentine forces issued notes in several denominations with the 50 centimos (this note S181r, P.P.1r) being the most common and usually found as a remainder. On the front of this blue uniface note is the coat of arms for Paraguay and a dog laying on a strong box. The 5 and 10 pesos notes are much more difficult to find with the 1 peso denomination probably the rarest of the set.

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