1920 - ANGLO-EGYPTIAN FINANCE AND EXCHANGE - 100 AZIONI

Anglo-Egyptian Finance & Exchange Company, Limited was established in 1910 with a share capital of £200,000, divided into 200,000 ordinary shares of £1 each. The company’s primary objective was to facilitate financial intermediation between the United Kingdom and Egypt, as well as to manage commercial exchanges and investments in financial securities. During a time characterized by growing British interest in the Middle East and North Africa, the company positioned itself as a crucial bridge to facilitate capital flows and support economic development in the region.

Company Historical Data

Document Characteristics

Historical Context

The certificate was issued in February 1910, a period when Egypt was under strong British control and saw significant inflows of foreign capital. The Anglo-Egyptian Finance & Exchange Company operated in this context, facilitating financial transactions between the United Kingdom and Egypt, helping to support investments in infrastructure and industrial projects. The company was an important component of the British colonial economy, serving as a key intermediary for capital flows across the Mediterranean.

Artistic and Typographic Details

The document features a simple and functional design, with a thin border and discreet corner ornaments, typical of a certificate intended for legal and commercial purposes. Most of the text is in English, the official language of business at the time, and the entire layout reflects the seriousness and formality typical of early 20th-century financial documents. The printing was done by Waterlow Bros. & Layton, Ltd., a printing house in Alexandria known for the quality of its work.

Provenance of the Title

This certificate was issued to an investor who subsequently kept the document in good condition through the generations. The certificate has passed through the hands of various collectors and is now available for purchase through our portal dedicated to scripophily collecting.

Valuation and Rarity

This certificate is quite rare, particularly because of its connection to the historical period of British rule in Egypt and the role of the company in facilitating capital flows between the United Kingdom and the Middle East. Its rarity is further heightened by the fact that few examples have survived in good condition. For scripophily collectors, it represents a unique opportunity to acquire a significant document of economic history in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Importance of Scripophily Collection

Scripophily collecting is a fascinating way to explore economic and commercial history through documents that are both records of financial transactions and works of art. Even relatively simple documents like this certificate represent a window into a bygone era and the economic dynamics that shaped it. Displaying these certificates in appropriate frames allows not only to preserve them but also to enhance them as pieces of history.

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