A scarce design and series that represents one of the earliest iterations of this popular type that lingered through the 1960s. This particular piece was issued under the Series of 1880 and features the engraved signatures of Bruce and Gilfillan which places the issue of this piece at some point between 1881 and 1883 when both men held their respective positions. Even circulation is likewise observed and does well to demonstrate the fairly limited circumstances in which this note circulated. This note has however somehow warranted a "NET" designation from PMG for a "Minor Restoration." The restoration in question is exceedingly well executed and does well to evade easy detection and arguably fails to warrant such a harsh distinction from PMG. Even so this is a fine piece and one that will aptly represent this popular type and denomination in any collection. PMG comments "Minor Restoration."From the Hararn Family Collection.
