Description

Bhutan 10 Ngultrum Specimen Pick 8s, BNB B108as2
ND (1981), Royal Government of Bhutan
Serial Number: D/1 0000000 (specimen zero serial)
Printer: Thomas De La Rue & Company Limited, London
PCGS 68 PPQ — Superb Gem New, Perforated Cancelled

Obverse: Portrait of King Jigme Singye Wangchuck (4th King of Bhutan) wearing Raven Crown; royal emblem with Dungkar (conch shell), one of the eight auspicious symbols; Dzongkha text; horizontal perforated SPECIMEN / OF NO VALUE cancellation
Reverse: Paro Rinpung Dzong Buddhist monastery and fortress

This specimen is cancelled by horizontal perforated text reading SPECIMEN / OF NO VALUE punched through both obverse and reverse — a De La Rue cancellation method used for archival and distribution specimens.

Further reading: Specimen Banknote Guide: Uses, Markings & Types

PCGS Certification: 59068768