Watch List notes:

Bank Markazi Iran, specimen 5000 rials, ND (1978-1979), red zero serial numbers, purple and multicoloured, Shah Pahlavi at right, ornate design in underprint, reverse purple and multicoloured, the Golestan Palace in Teheran at left centre, yellow thread, (Pick 106s, TBB B238s), perforated, red SPECIMEN overprint, uncirculated and scarce, "This lot is subject to import restrictions into certain countries. Please enquire with us before buying.".

Estimate: £250 - £300