The Simon Narbeth Collection of Early South African Banknotes

Bank of Africa, Five Pounds, 1 May 1907, Johannesburg, B 33332, perforated and stamped CANCELLED three times on each side (Pick S564a). Edge nicks and pinholes, otherwise about fine (£400-500)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Simon Narbeth Collection of Early South African Banknotes.

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The Bank of Africa opened in 1879 to take over the business established by the Oriental Bank Corporation within South Africa. It remained in business until 1912 when it was taken over by the National Bank of South Africa