1,000 francs, “Phoenix” type, SPECIMEN - Central Bank of Overseas France, February 2, 1944 (July 15, 1946).

P.18s - K.SP220-1 (R6).
This is the second-highest grade (1)! To date, only one specimen is listed in a higher grade in the PMG population database! (1x PMG 64: Top Pop). Highly sought after! Provenance: “collection of an American gentleman.”
PMG 63 Choice Uncirculated (2462260-011).
A pinhole (two holes) in the upper margin. SPL+.

* Pursuant to Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, which will be implemented in national law as of January 1, 2025, buyers from within the EU must pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot.
* Pursuant to Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, which will be implemented in national law as of January 1, 2025, European buyers must also pay 5.5% VAT on this lot.