Lot 3229
Sale 125 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Great Britain, Bank of England, Operation Bernhard Forgery, twenty pounds, London, 20 November 1930, No.44/M 56679, Catterns signature, Operation Bernhard forgeries were almost perfect counterfeits produced by prisoners in the German concentration camp Sachsenhausen during World War II, the enterprise was code named 'Operation Bernhard', (S&B183 SCWPM337). Lightly pressed, otherwise very fine.
- Estimate
- $250
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $260