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Document Description
- Value: USD 100,000
- Issuer: Commerzbank Overseas Finance N.V.
- Guarantee: Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft
- Interest Rate: 5.125%
- Maturity Date: March 7, 2000
- Issue Date: March 6, 1996
- Place of Issue: Curaçao
- Interest Payment: Annually
- Paying Agent: Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft, Frankfurt am Main
History of Commerzbank
Founded in 1870 in Hamburg, Commerzbank is one of Germany's leading banks. It has a long history of growth and innovation, becoming a cornerstone in the European banking sector. In the 1990s, Commerzbank expanded its international presence by establishing branches worldwide, including Commerzbank Overseas Finance N.V. in Curaçao, to manage global financial operations and bond issuances.
Illustration
The image represents the headquarters of Commerzbank in Frankfurt am Main, an impressive skyscraper symbolizing the bank's power and stability. The modern and imposing structure stands as a beacon of trust and reliability in the German and European financial landscape.
Article
This document represents a historical bond issued by Commerzbank Overseas Finance N.V. in 1996, maturing in 2000. Such bonds were issued to raise capital for the bank's international operations and represent a significant piece of global financial history. Collectors of historical financial documents view these bonds not only as an investment but also as a symbol of economic dynamism and growth in the late 20th century.