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Auction: 24038 - The Dr. Martin M Mortazavi Collection of Persian Banknotes
Lot: 20

(x) Imperial Bank of Persia, Colour Trial Specimen, Teheran, 2 Tomans, ND (1924-32), B/A 0000000,
the front of the banknote features a vibrant mix of purple, yellow, orange, green, and brown, along with Farsi text. On the right of the banknote, an image of Naser al-Din Shah Qajar is depicted in military uniform and a feathered fez indicating his role in the military and evoking thoughts of Persian heritage and royalty. This colour trial specimen banknote also bears a handwritten date of 1st January 1924. The back of the note is a combination of green and purple. English text states the Imperial Bank of Persia as the issuer of this note. Perforated 'SPECIMEN',

(Pick 12cts, BNB 114), in PMG holder 58 Choice About Uncirculated, minor ink, only 2 notes in higher grade on PMG Census

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

Sold for
£2,600

Starting price
£1700