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banknote
;
specimen
Object Type
banknote
specimen
Museum number
2019,4059.2
Denomination
birr
, 500
Description
Specimen banknote.
Authority
Issuer:
State Bank of Ethiopia
Production date
1961
Production place
Issued in:
Ethiopia
Materials
paper
Dimensions
Length:
145 millimetres
Width:
75 millimetres
Location
Not on display
Acquisition name
Purchased from:
Colin Narbeth
Funder name
Funded by:
The Archibald Bequest
Acquisition date
2019
Department
Money and Medals
Registration number
2019,4059.2
Banknote serial number
G/I 000000