Watch List notes:

Russia: 500 Rubles 1898 front and reverse SPECIMEN with signature: PLESKE, P.6as with perforation "образець", black serial number AA123456 and AA789000 and punch hole cancellation, taken from a presentation book with traces of tape, or glue on back, stronger vertical fold and a few minor creases in the paper on the front side, Condition: VF+ (front)/XF(reverse). Highly Rare! (2 pcs.)
[taxed under margin system]