British, Irish and World Banknotes

Banco Nacional Ultramarino, Cape Verde, specimen 500 Escudos, 16 November 1945, no serial number, red ESPECIME overprint and four cancelation holes, with a fifth partial cancellation hole in low left margin, ink numeral in top right, toning in margins, but otherwise only minor handling, good extremely fine, scarce
Pick 46s £300-£400