One of the rarest occupation banknotes with a rich historical background.
A sought-after and prized London counterfeit stamped "Falsch Emissionsbank" - "Petrikau".
Typical numbering range for this item starting with the digits: 12.
The stamped forgeries were banknotes seized by the Germans from airdrops near Piotrków Trybunalski. They served as banknote specimens for banks in the General Government.
Pieces without central deflections, natural and fresh with original paper texture.
Deflections within the right corners, including one affecting the printed field.
Interestingly, on the reverse with no additional markings that it is a forgery, which, combined with the sticking mark, allows us to assume that it was a presentation piece - mounted on a card or in a dedicated notebook for use by cash registers or other financial institutions.
The rarest occupation banknote, sought after by collectors.Uncommonon the auction market in such excellent condition of preservation.
The 17th Premium Auction is a unique opportunity to acquire a stamped and uncatchable London counterfeit in beautiful states of preservation. There has never been such a pair in one auction before.
