Document Description
- Value: USD 10,000
- Issuer: Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft
- Interest Rate: 6.50%
- Maturity Date: May 7, 1999
- Issue Date: May 6, 1997
- Aggregate Principal Amount: USD 250,000,000
- Interest Payment Dates: May 7, 1998; May 7, 1999
- Redemption Date: May 7, 1999
- Listing: Luxembourg Stock Exchange
- Paying Agents: Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft, Frankfurt am Main (Principal Paying Agent), Commerzbank International S.A., Luxembourg
History of Commerzbank
Founded in 1870 in Hamburg, Commerzbank has grown to become one of Germany's leading banks. Throughout its history, the bank has been known for its role in financing German industry and international trade. In the 1990s, Commerzbank expanded its international presence, including issuing various financial instruments to support its global operations.
Illustration
The image below represents the headquarters of Commerzbank in Frankfurt am Main. The modern architecture of the building symbolizes the bank's significant role in the financial sector and its commitment to innovation and growth.
Article
This bearer note from Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft, issued in 1997, is a valuable collectible item. It reflects the bank's strategy during the late 20th century to raise capital through international financial markets. Collectors and historians view such documents as important artifacts that illustrate the bank's expansive history and its influence on global finance. These notes are not only financial instruments but also pieces of history, capturing a snapshot of the economic environment of their time.