Stocks & Bonds. Stocks & Bonds. Panama - ephemera

Stocks and Bonds -- Panama Canal French Bond Certificate with Coupons In 1880 the French began digging a canal across the Isthmus of Panama. After 20 years of work the project was a failure due to disease and financial problems. Over 20,000 men were lost and it cost over $287,000,000. This 1888 French Panama Canal Bond Certificate has 11 France and Canal revenue stamps and great auxiliary marks. A significant piece of history. Condition is typical of these bonds. Unusual to have the coupons. (Image1)

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