South Africa, Mafeking, banknotes, 1900 (3), 10 Shillings, ‘Commaning’ instead of ‘Commanding’ error (S.654a); 10 Shillings (S.654b); 2 Shillings (S.652a). The first graded by PCGS as Very Fine 20 (Edge splits), the second as Fine 15 (Small edge and internal splits), the last as Fine 12 (Pinholes), a rare group. (3)

PCGS Certifications 80675435/8/3.

These notes were issued by Col. Robert Baden-Powell during the Boer siege. The 2 Shillings note is printed on notepad paper and often shows visible lines, whilst the 10 Shilling notes were designed by Baden-Powell himself and are printed using wood blocks carved from split halves of croquet mallets.

Estimate: £ 200 - 400