Auction: 24400 - World Banknotes - e-Auction
Lot: 565
(x) Government of Iraq, 10 Dinars, 1931 (ND 1938), serial number A134059,
the obverse of this remarkable 10 Dinars banknote showcases a vibrant blend of purple, pink, peach and green tones, whilst the obverse presents a solid violet. Arabic text is featured, central to this note, within ornate guilloches patterns. At the right of the obverse, an image of King Ghazi in military uniform is featured. King Ghazi was the King of Iraq from 1933 to 1939. The signatures of Leopold Stennett Amery and Raouf al-Chadirchi are also visible on the obverse and the denomination is presented on all four corners of the note. On the reverse, Ten Dinars can be seen in large text at the centre, with Government of Iraq at the top. A design of 10 Dinars is also featured in a diamond shape to the left of the reverse,
(Pick 11a, BNB 11), in PMG holder 50 About Uncirculated, discoloration
Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Estimate
£4,000 to £6,000
Starting price
£4000