United Kingdom, defaced polymer £5 note
'Defaced!’ written on front and back in black biro with signature, reverse image of Churchill with glasses and moustache drawn on.
History note: Received anonymously via the Museum donation box
Given anonymously, 2023
Method of acquisition: Given (2023) by Anonymous
Production date: AD 2023
Inscription present: glasses and moustache drawn on Sir Winston Churchill
Accession number: CM.259-2023
Primary reference Number: 314325
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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