Lot 3230

Sale 125 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Great Britain, Bank of England, Operation Bernhard Forgery, fifty pounds, London, 15 June 1935, No.55/N 82684, Peppiatt 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&B184 SCWPM338). Edge tears, centre fold holes, stained edges, otherwise fine.

Estimate
$200
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$130

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