NAM.1963-10-288-2

Paper currency note, 1884. Printed in black and blue Arabic characters; inscribed on the back, ‘This is one of the notes issued by Gen Gordon in Khartoum it is for ten paistres (about 1/8). It was found in the steamer in which Col Stewart was wounded in Sep 84 but before he was murdered Korti Wolseley Feby 1885.’; mounted on card with this is a label inscribed, ‘This Government Note was issued in Khartoum by General Gordon, in 1884.’; framed with a paper currency note issued from Khartoum.

Khartoum, Siege of, 1885 (1st Sudan War 1883-1885)