A Bond for the Republica Mexicana

A Bond for the Republica Mexicana

Republica Mexicana

14 September 1858

Folded: 33.8 x 42.4cm, Unfolded: 50.8 x 42.4cm

This bond contains engraved decorative elements and borders, with text printed on top of the engravings. This paper is of a large format, with a panel of coupons folded along the right edge. There are decorative and colourful borders, a sidepiece on the left side with details of the bearer bond, and signatures present near the bottom. On the verso side, there are two bordered pieces describing the bond, one has been engraved using coloured ink, and it has also been stamped. The larder bordered piece is engraved in black, and has an illustration of the Mexican coat of arms portraying an eagle, along with text regarding the bond.

Part Transcription: "Bonos del fondo consolidado del tesoro federal de la Republica Mexicana. Cuarta Serie. Letra D. Sectretaia de estado y del despacho da hacienda. - Seccion 2,a. ... El rito de este bono número 6.311 por valor de qiunientos pesos ($500) será pagado al portador por tercios de an͠o por la Junta de crédito público, conforme á lo que espresa la ley inserta. - México [blank] de [blank] de 185[blank]. Vo. Bo. El Ministro de Hacienda, [blank]. El Tesorero General de la Federacion, [blank]."

Donated by Mr. Seymour Schulich in 2017.

The Republica Mexicana, proprietor. The Minister of Finance, signee. The General Treasurer of the Federation, signee.

Spanish

Mexico

043, Bond No. 6.311