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Auction: 24009 - World Banknotes
Lot: 43

(x) Asiatic Banking Corporation, Ceylon, [Top Pop] Remainder £1, Colombo, ND (1865-66),
this exceptional £1 remainder is the sole example graded on PMG Census making it incredibly rare and adding to its intrigue. The design features shades of brown and black, with three languages visible - English, Sinhala and Tamil text. At the centre of the obverse, the crowned coat of arms can be seen, as well as the watermark reading ASIATIC BANKING CORPORATION. The denomination of £1 is presented on all four corners of the note within the bordered decorative design. The reverse of this note is blank,

(Pick S102r, BNB 112a for the type), in PMG holder 63 Choice Uncirculated, previously mounted, very rare, the sole example graded on PMG Census

Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.

Estimate
£3,000 to £5,000