World Banknotes
Lot 2847 Session 9 (4.30pm Wednesday) World Banknotes
Estimate $400
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SOLD $750
FIJI, World War II emergency issue, The Garrick Hotel, one penny, No.1947, sixpence, No.612 and one shilling, No.154. Very fine and rare. (3)
Due to a shortage of small change during World War II, a number of Fijian hotels, business houses, cinemas etc, issued similar notes to alleviate the currency situation.
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