1900 Bank of Nova Scotia Jamaica £1 Specimen Banknote – PMG 55 EPQ | Printer’s Annotations | J.Y. Payzant

An exceptional and extremely rare 1900 Bank of Nova Scotia One Pound Specimen banknote issued for the bank’s Kingston, Jamaica branch. Professionally graded PMG 55 About Uncirculated EPQ (Exceptional Paper Quality), this remarkable specimen also carries the highly desirable Printer’s Annotations designation, making it a premium example for advanced collectors of Canadian chartered bank notes and Caribbean currency.

Produced by the American Bank Note Company, this archival specimen displays the classic allegorical design with vivid original colour, bold “SPECIMEN” overprints, zero serial numbers (00000), punch cancellations, and numerous original production notations used during the printing process. These handwritten annotations provide a fascinating glimpse into the banknote manufacturing process and significantly enhance its historical appeal.

Specifications:

• Issuer: The Bank of Nova Scotia

• Branch: Kingston, Jamaica

• Denomination: One Pound (£1)

• Date: January 2, 1900

• Specimen Note

• Signature: J.Y. Payzant

• Serial Number: 00000

• Grade: PMG 55 About Uncirculated EPQ

• Comments: Exceptional Paper Quality, Printer’s Annotations

• Printer: American Bank Note Company

Specimen notes from the Bank of Nova Scotia’s Caribbean operations are among the most sought-after issues in Canadian chartered banking history. Examples with EPQ, Printer’s Annotations, and outstanding originality are seldom encountered and are highly prized by collectors of Canadian, Jamaican, Caribbean, and world paper money.

The note shown is the exact PMG-certified specimen you will receive. Guaranteed genuine.