Paper Money

Name/Title

Paper Money

Entry/Object ID

1964.63.222

Description

This is a collection of currency from the French revolution. These Assignat notes of the French Revolution were issued from 1790 - 1796. They are printed only on one side. There are two square 15-sol notes, three small rectangular 25-sol notes and one larger 25-sol note. There is an envelop with this money saying they come come a person in Paris. The name might be Madame Vignat, the same person who sent a Confederate bill.

Context

Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.

Acquisition

Accession

1964.63

Source or Donor

France

Acquisition Method

Gift

Dimensions

Height

3 in

Width

5-1/8 in

Material

Paper

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Merci Train

Related Places

Place

Country

France

Continent

Europe