'Bank of British West Africa Ltd.' linen money bag
Maker: Unknown
Linen bag used to hold one king manilla, eleven copper manillas and five coins (CM.524-2008 to CM.539-2008), stamped 'B.B.W.A.LTD' [Bank of British West Africa Limited].
History note: Acquired by the donor's father, Col. J.B.J. Austin QPM CPM, during service in the Colonial Police of British West Africa, 1926-53
Method of acquisition: Given (2008) by Austin, J.C.B. Jean
Accession number: CM.540-2008
Primary reference Number: 248672
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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