Coins & Banknotes Public Auction 361

Boer War - Cape Colony: 1902 Upington Border Scouts £2 dated '1-3-02', serial number 'C510', black and red ink on buff cloth. With black h/s 'ISSUED BY PAYMASTER B.S.UPINGTON' at top & h/s of the Border Scout arms at left with jackal in circular frame & crown above, manuscript text at centre 'Pay to bearer the sum of two pounds for pay / J Birkbeck Major OC'. Extremely fine & fresh condition. P-S715a listed but unpriced. Great rarity of significant historical interest. 2018 Ceremuga certificate of authenticity. (P)