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Auction: 23888 - The Michael E. Bonine Collection of Persian and World Banknotes
Lot: 33

(x) Imperial Bank, Kingdom of Persia, 5 Tomans, 10th April 1900, serial number D110250, green, pink, and brown. The obverse showcases Farsi text and a coat of arms with the Kiani crown, a sun, lion, and sword together with an image of Nasser al-Din Shah Qajar in military uniform, wearing a feathered fez. On the reverse, English text is accompanied by the coat of arms.
This banknote does not include a security thread or watermark and was printed by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Company
(Pick 3, BNB 105), repaired, PMG NC (Not Suitable for Cert.). Nonetheless, scarce. Sold as seen, without returns

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Sold for
£2,000

Starting price
£140