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Cape Verde Banco Nacional Ultramarino 50 Mil Reis 1.3.1909 Pick 9s Specimen PMG Extremely Fine 40. This grandly sized note was the highest denomination from this design series. The vignette of Vasco da Gama embarking is seen on the front and the seated allegorical woman looking out at see is seen on the back. The type I steamship seal with S. Thiago and a perforated "Specimen" are seen on this variety. Previous mounting is noted. From the Yuri Solovey Collection of Africa HID08701242017
Estimate: 1000-1400 USD