French Franc and Dollar Currency Porcelain Limoges Box

Money takes center stage on this porcelain box, which pairs the French franc with the American dollar in a nod to travel between two countries. The theme was painted by hand in Limoges, France, where the box was made.

Francs, Dollars and Wanderlust

Before the euro arrived in 2002, the franc was the money of France for centuries, and anyone who crossed the Atlantic remembers counting out unfamiliar notes at a café. Pairing it with the dollar makes this box a small souvenir of Franco-American friendship and of the exchange counters that came with it. It also recalls an era when a trip abroad began with a visit to the bank.

Who Will Cash In on It

• A banker, accountant or financial advisor marking a promotion
• A frequent traveler between the United States and France
• A coin or currency collector who enjoys a porcelain twist

Banking on a Good Shelf

It sits comfortably on an office desk, a study bookshelf or a travel themed cabinet with passport, suitcase and Eiffel Tower pieces. Hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France, it brings a little wit to a room where serious money talk usually happens.