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Long Beach Signature Currency Sale 4006 6-7 Sep 2018
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East Africa Currency Board 100 Shillings = £5 1.9.1943 Pick 31bs Specimen. This denomination became the largest in circulation after the larger notes of the 1921 King George V series were not re-introduced. Excellent colors are seen on this grandly sized example which represented a significant amount of purchasing power. Heavy embossing especially of the denomination is evident from the back. Annotations in the margin further help to date this note, and identify it as a working Specimen. Previous mounting on the left side is also noted. PMG Choice Extremely Fine 45. From the Feeling Good Collection HID08701242017
Estimate: 1500-2500 USD
East Africa Currency Board 100 Shillings = £5 1.9.1943 Pick 31bs Specimen. This denomination became the largest in circulation after the larger notes of the 1921 King George V series were not re-introduced. Excellent colors are seen on this grandly sized example which represented a significant amount of purchasing power. Heavy embossing especially of the denomination is evident from the back. Annotations in the margin further help to date this note, and identify it as a working Specimen. Previous mounting on the left side is also noted. PMG Choice Extremely Fine 45. From the Feeling Good Collection HID08701242017
Estimate: 1500-2500 USD