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The creation of the Banque de France — The bank of issue founded on 18 January 1800
Founded by the First Consul with private bankers, the Bank soon afterwards received the privilege of issuing notes — the instrument of monetary stability after the assignats’ collapse. (Editorial synthesis)
The creation of the Banque de France took place on 18 January 1800. (source: Banque de France and Fondation Napoléon)
The creation of the Banque de France ended in a private company authorized to issue notes payable on demand to the bearer, against the discount of commercial paper. (source: Archives nationales and Banque de France)
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