Share SIDI BOU AOUANE 5000 francs 1920s old vintage financial certificate

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Description

This document is an old bearer share certificate issued by the Société Anonyme d’Exploitations Minières SIDI BOU AOUANE. It is a five thousand franc share, dated from the 1920s, characteristic of historical financial documents from this period. The visible side features a decorative border with golden geometric patterns, typical of securities from the early 20th century.

The certificate includes a main section clearly displaying the inscription "SIDI BOU AOUANE," followed by the full company name and the share value: "ACTION DE CINQ MILLE FRANCS AU PORTEUR" (FIVE THOUSAND FRANCS BEARER SHARE). Several official signatures and stamps are visible, as well as the issue number "030.330."

The lower part of the document is occupied by a series of detachable coupons, each numbered and stamped with a circular red seal. These coupons are arranged in a grid and are used to receive the dividends attached to the share. The entire document has an off-white tint with golden borders and black and red printing.

The paper shows a slight patina of use, with wavy edges and some signs of age visible in the photo, with no apparent tears. The print remains clear and the inscriptions are perfectly legible on the presented side.

This type of document, also called a "stock certificate" or "share certificate," illustrates the aesthetic and administrative rigor of early 20th-century securities, and constitutes an authentic testament to economic and financial history.

Condition

Used item sold as is. Patina and visible signs of use, with no apparent structural defects on the presented side.

Did you know? Bearer shares like this one were commonly used in France until the mid-20th century. They allowed any physical holder of the document to assert their rights without having to prove their identity, which facilitated transactions but also led to their gradual disappearance for reasons of traceability and security.

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