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Reference code
GB RPSL PB-CORRESP-LB-101104-160
Title
Correspondence regarding security features for bank notes and specimen notes sent
Date(s)
- Sept 5th 1857 (Creation)
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1 page
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English
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Summary: This page contains correspondence discussing the security features of bank notes, including the use of colored inks to prevent successful copying or imitation. It mentions sending specimen notes printed in black, blue, green, and red inks, and offers to have the notes tested for security. The letter is addressed to C McNab and dated September 5th, 1857, from 69 Fleet St E.C.
