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Cyprus Government of Cyprus 3 Piastres on 1 Shilling 1941 (ND 1943) Pick 26 PMG About Uncirculated 53. Seldom seen in such collectible grade, this handsome, scarce type is overprinted on a smaller denomination. This type was issued to aid in small change transactions due to the lack of silver coinage in the colony. Additionally, British printer Thomas de la Rue suffered severe damage due to the aerial raid on London and had not yet resumed banknote printing activities. Only brief circulation is seen on this desirable type. From The Drs. Joanne and Edward Dauer Collection of World Banknotes https://currency.ha.com/itm/world-currency/cyprus-government-of-cyprus-3-piastres-on-1-shilling-1941-nd-1943-pick-26-pmg-about-uncirculated-53/a/4020-26084.s?type=CoinArchivesCurrency4020 HID08706262019 © 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 1000-1200 USD
Cyprus Government of Cyprus 3 Piastres on 1 Shilling 1941 (ND 1943) Pick 26 PMG About Uncirculated 53. Seldom seen in such collectible grade, this handsome, scarce type is overprinted on a smaller denomination. This type was issued to aid in small change transactions due to the lack of silver coinage in the colony. Additionally, British printer Thomas de la Rue suffered severe damage due to the aerial raid on London and had not yet resumed banknote printing activities. Only brief circulation is seen on this desirable type. From The Drs. Joanne and Edward Dauer Collection of World Banknotes https://currency.ha.com/itm/world-currency/cyprus-government-of-cyprus-3-piastres-on-1-shilling-1941-nd-1943-pick-26-pmg-about-uncirculated-53/a/4020-26084.s?type=CoinArchivesCurrency4020 HID08706262019 © 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 1000-1200 USD