The Laurence Pope Collection of Portuguese Colonial Banknotes

Banco Nacional Ultramarino, Cape Verde, colour trial 500 Escudos, 29 June 1971, serial number 000000, with additional fully printed star decoration in watermark area on reverse, Abel Beja Corte Real signature, single cancellation hole, annotated ‘NOT APPROVED’ with dates in top margins, in PMG holder 65 EPQ, gem uncirculated, almost certainly unique and an important note
BNU CV65ct1, Pick 53Act for similar £300-£400

This item has been graded by PMG and has been awarded grade 65 EPQ, gem uncirculated.

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This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Laurence Pope Collection of Portuguese Colonial Banknotes.

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