British and World Paper Money

Bank of England, Five Pounds, late 1850s, printed on paper watermarked for Government of India, Five Rupees. Extremely fine £1,500-2,000

Bank of England notes made ‘Payable to Bearer on Demand’ after 1855. Notes for 5 Rupees not issued in India at this time. Specimen dated 26 March 1858 sold at DNW, 30 September 2010, Lot 3364.