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COSTA RICA. Banco Nacional de Costa Rica. 2 Colones, 1938. P-195c. PMG Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ.
Although the front side of this banknote features an issuer and date, it is overprinted text on the back that indicates the true issuer of this note. Apparently, the Banco Nacional de Costa Rica was in the process of absorbing and / or withdrawing notes from private issuers, as evidenced by the black text on the back. Additionally, this note was originality printed with the text "Caja de Conversion", which indicated that this example was to be exchangeable with government issues and as such fully backed. A rare type in any grade, and extremely impressive in this Gem Uncirculated grade.
Estimate: $1000 - $2000
Although the front side of this banknote features an issuer and date, it is overprinted text on the back that indicates the true issuer of this note. Apparently, the Banco Nacional de Costa Rica was in the process of absorbing and / or withdrawing notes from private issuers, as evidenced by the black text on the back. Additionally, this note was originality printed with the text "Caja de Conversion", which indicated that this example was to be exchangeable with government issues and as such fully backed. A rare type in any grade, and extremely impressive in this Gem Uncirculated grade.
Estimate: $1000 - $2000