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Burma Currency Board, George VI, Rupees 5, Tampered as the standard "Burma Currency Board"

Burma Currency Board, George VI, Rupees 5, Tampered as the standard "Burma Currency Board"

Burma Currency Board, George VI, Rupees 5, Tampered as the standard "Burma Currency Board" and "Burma Only" overprints are missing, Type 5.10.2, Signed C.D. Deshmukh, Prefix F/11 (Jhun# 5.14.1). About very fine, rare. Genuine notes issued by the Burma Currency Board for use specifically in Burma typically featured these overprints to differentiate them from Indian currency. Often, the legend "Legal Tender in Burma Only" accompanied either the "Burma Currency Board" or "Military Administration of Burma" overprint. The absence of both these crucial legends strongly suggests their intentional rem

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Auction: Auction #108 · Oswal Antiques · 2025-07-13 · Estimate: ₹ 5000 - ₹ 6000

Category: Paper Money : Burma Currency Board

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