Rare 1932 Ethiopia Ten Thalers Pick Number 8 Leopard Image PMG Very Fine 25
Description: A nice very fine Banknote from Ethiopia. This is the May 1st, 1932, ten Thalers currency note issued by the Bank of Ethiopia. The front of the banknote is purple on multicolored underprint with Amharic, English, and French text and depict the image of a leopard walking with its head down in the center of the front. The front also has the image of a bank building at the left edge and the Ethiopian Arms (Lion Passant with cross on its shoulder) at the right edge. The back has basically the same color scheme as the front with green being more prominent and has Amharic text. The front shows the serial number and one signature of the governor of the Bank of Ethiopia at the time. This particular note has the serial number B/1 07244, which is displayed in black twice on the front. The note has no watermark and no security thread. Please carefully review the scans as they are part and parcel of our description.
Date: 1 May 1932.
Printer: Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co., New Malden, England
Size: The banknote measures ~6 5/8" by ~3 1/2".
Pick Number: Pick 8 and is listed in the Banknote Book as B103a.
Condition: The note is graded very Fine 25 by PMG and comes in a plastic holder that is so marked. It has the notations "Pinholes, Annotations". The banknote is soiled, has several pinholes, and shows some light graffiti on the back. The note has several folds, bumps, rounding of the corners, and general light roughness along the edges. The note does not show objectionable staining. Be that as it may, it is a nice note that very seldom comes by in any grade. A nice, rare note to add to your collection. Please see photo for additional condition information.
