Created on 2024-11-17

This image shows two historical French banknotes affixed to a pink background. The larger banknote at the top prominently reads "République Française" and "Assignat de cinquante livres," which indicates that it is an assignat, a type of paper money, for the value of fifty livres. The note is adorned with ornate patterns and inscriptions, and it features a central illustration with a figure seated next to a pedestal. Below the larger banknote, there is a smaller one with the heading "LOI DU 24 OCTOBRE 1793 L'AN DEUX DE LA REPUBLIQUE" which translates as "Law of October 24, 1793, in the second year of the Republic." This smaller note is marked as an "Assignat de dix livres," indicating its value at ten livres. Both notes form part of the currency used during the French Revolution period, highlighting historical French economic practices. The notes are worn and show signs of age, with some discoloration and damage to their edges.

Created on 2024-11-17

The image shows two historical French documents or assignats. The top document is titled "Republique Francaise" (French Republic) and is an "Assignat de cinquante-LIVRES" (Fifty-Livre Assignat) dated July 2, 1901. It features an allegorical female figure representing the Republic and the motto "Liberte Egalite" (Liberty, Equality). The bottom document is a "Domaines-nationaux" (National Domains) assignat for 10 livres, dated October 24, 1792. It also features decorative border designs. Both documents appear to be official financial instruments or currency used during the French Revolutionary and post-Revolutionary periods. The images and text provide insight into the historical use of assignats as a form of paper money in France.