World Banknotes

Oriental Bank Corporation, Ceylon, 50 Rupees, Colombo, 18- (c.1866-81), serial number C2347, two manuscript signatures, split and rejoined, several small wear and tear holes, overall very good and an excessively rare note in issued form, an exceptional find in any condition
Pick S144 £3,000-£4,000

Even though this note was clearly issued and circulated, it is probable that the date and serial numbers on this note are later additions, added to keep the note in circulation after the original numbers and date had faded. It is not possible to tell whether this was done officially or by a member of the public.