Description: Dnipropetrovsk (Ukrainian) or Dnepropetrovsk (Russian), formerly known as D'iekaterinoslaw, is the Ukraine's fourth largest city. It was occupied by the Germans for two years during World War II and suffered significant damage. Dnipropetrovsk began construction of a tramway (trolley or urban railroad) system in the late 1890s; this too, suffered considerable damage during World War II. For auction is a bond certificate issued to fund the tramway system; it is dated 1897. The bond is for 100 French Francs, and the total amount of the bond offering was 2 million French Francs. With the collapse of the Russian Empire and the takeover of the government by the Communists, the bond became a worthless investment. 1897 bond, Tramways D'Iekaterinoslaw, Ukraine - now known as Dnipropetrovsk Click images to enlarge Description Dnipropetrovsk (Ukrainian) or Dnepropetrovsk (Russian), formerly known as D'iekaterinoslaw, is the Ukraine's fourth largest city, with about one million inhabitants. It is 242 miles southeast of the Ukrainian capital city of Kiev on the Dnieper River in the south-central part of the Ukraine. A vital industrial center of the Ukraine, Dnipropetrovsk was one of the key centres of the nuclear, arms and space industries of Russia. In particular, it is home to a major space and ballistic missile design bureau and manufacturer. Dnipropetrovsk, which is surrounded by rich agricultural areas, was occupied by the German Army for two years during World War II and suffered significant damage to its infrastructure. Dnipropetrovsk began construction of a tramway (trolley or urban railroad) system in the late 1890s; this system, too, suffered considerable damage during World War II. For auction is a bond certificate issued to fund the tramway system; it is dated 1897. The bond is for 100 French Francs, and the total amount of the bond offering was 2 million French Francs. With the collapse of the Russian Empire and the takeover of the government by the Communists, the bond became a worthless investment. The bond measures appx 10 x 8 1/2 inches and is printed on a medium-weight paperstock. Attached to the bond are two unpaid interest coupons. The back of the bond contains a summary of the bond terms. The bond was issued in Belgium, and all language is in French. This item is in very good condition, in spite of being over 115 years old. It has no rips or tears, but the right side is irregular from the cutting off of earlier bond coupons. All writing/markings are from the issuance and processing of the bond. It has a number of rubber-stamp impressions related to its processing. This is a great collectible for the collector of foreign railroad stocks and bonds or for the Ukrainian history buff. Pictures sell! Auctiva offers Free Image Hosting and Editing.300+ Listing Templates! Auctiva gets you noticed! The complete eBay Selling Solution. Track Page Views WithAuctiva's Counter
Price: 12 USD
Location: Alexandria, Virginia
End Time: 2023-11-07T18:42:16.000Z
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