bill of exchange

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Object Type: bill of exchange
Museum number: 1932,0503.1
Denomination: pound, 6
Description: Bill of exchange. (whole); Inscription, in six lines above royal coat of arms lower left and three signatures right, within patterned border: red and black print on white background: paper embedded with mica flakes. (obverse); Leaf horizontal centre, inscription and patterned border on all sides: black print on white background. (reverse)
Authority: Ruler: George III, King of the United Kingdom
Production date: 1776 (March 25)
Production place: Issued in: Burlington
Materials: paper
Dimensions: Length: 111 millimetres; Width: 60 millimetres
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Location: Not on display
Subjects: heraldry; animal; unicorn; plant
Associated names: Named in inscription: George III, King of the United Kingdom
Acquisition name: Donated by: Joseph T Hadwen
Previous owner: Previous owner/ex-collection: Isaac Hadwen
Acquisition date: 1932
Department: Money and Medals
Registration number: 1932,0503.1
Banknote serial number: 1963

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