South Africa: Boer War Mafeking Siege 1 Shilling Prefix B. P S651b
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Reference Number: Avaluer:16520146 |
From South Africa during the Boer War, a Mafeking Siege 1 Shilling Note. Scarcer Prefix B6601. P# S651b. Dated February, 1900. Variety issued with staple holes on left. Small tear bottom left; several pinholes. This note is No. 232 in South African Banknotes and Paper Money by Brian Hern. He record that 1, 950 notes were issued. Many of these notes were retained as souvenirs and not redeemed. Of the total issue of £5, 228 Mafeking Siege Not...es only 12% was exchanged for British coin after the end of hostilities.The text in the images is the relevant extract from Paper Currency of the Anglo-Boer War by John Ineson._________________________________________________________________________________________________________ This item can be sent from the United States by either First Class Mail or First Class Mail International.Packages with a value of $200 or more must be sent by Priority Mail or Priority Mail International The cost of insurance is included with the shipping charges. Where possible, multiple purchases may be combined. Bidders are welcome to ask questions. Overseas buyers are responsible for any customs duty, tariffs, VAT or import fees. Message me if you have special requirements.
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