{"product_id":"action-au-porteur-100-francs-union-generale-industrie-mines-vintage-1920s","title":"Bearer share 100 francs Union Générale Industrie Mines vintage 1920s","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetailed Visual Description\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe document visible in the photo is a 100-franc bearer share issued by Union Générale pour l'Industrie \u0026amp; les Mines, a limited company with a capital of 32,500,000 francs, headquartered in Paris. The certificate features a decorative blue frame with intertwined and arabesque patterns, typical of early 20th-century securities. The upper part displays the full name of the company, the capital amount, the mention \"Action de 100 francs au porteur\" (100-franc bearer share), the individual number (here no. 254507), as well as the printed signatures of the directors and commissioners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe lower part of the document includes a sheet of detachable coupons, also printed in blue with ornamental frames and red \"UGIM\" stamps. Each coupon is numbered and bears the same reference as the main share, attesting to their authenticity. The typography, watermarks, and graphic elements observed confirm professional production from the 1920s, consistent with the period mentions in the keywords.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe entire document is printed on paper that appears slightly yellowed, showing a slight ripple due to age. The front is fully visible in the photo, revealing all major inscriptions, signatures, and undeterred coupons. The graphic style and layout of the information perfectly match old French financial securities from the interwar period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe dominant colors are blue and white, with touches of red for the stamps. No superfluous decoration: the emphasis is on readability, the issuer's authority, and the security of the title. The main legible inscriptions are: \"Union Générale pour l’Industrie \u0026amp; les Mines\", \"Action de 100 francs au porteur\", \"entièrement libérée\" (fully paid), \"catégorie B\" (category B), \"N° 254507\", and several administrative mentions in small print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis type of document, also known as \"financial security,\" \"antique security,\" or \"scripophily,\" is sought after for its historical and decorative value. The sheet of coupons is clearly visible, typical of bearer shares from this period, attesting to the possibility of detaching dividends upon maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. The paper has a good general appearance, with slight handling marks, some ripples, and uniform yellowing, with no apparent tears on the visible side. The inscriptions and stamps remain perfectly clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Union Générale pour l'Industrie \u0026amp; les Mines was one of many French limited companies to issue bearer shares in the early 20th century, a period marked by strong stock market speculation and the popularity of mining investments. Securities from this era often included coupons allowing holders to collect their dividends in cash at scheduled maturities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping provided by a professional seller specializing in antique documents and financial securities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: antique financial security, scripophily, paper share, old share, bearer share, stock market security, detachable coupon, Union Générale Industrie Mines, 100 franc share, share\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54314880794951,"sku":"9e3a5e6a-592d-4bd1-aa5d-657a49a2bf1a-PA0.36","price":2.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_a1df1459-dae4-43c1-ac5f-80d3e96b8da6.jpg?v=1783585888","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/action-au-porteur-100-francs-union-generale-industrie-mines-vintage-1920s","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}