Uruguay 1896 - Banco Nacional de la Republica Oriental del Uruguay 20 Centesimos Issued Note PAGADO 25.8.96 Perforation Cancel, Serial L084390 (Pick A88b)
This is not a specimen marking and not a branch validation overprint. It is a structured institutional redemption cancel applied through a mechanical punch device. The perforations are evenly spaced and uniform in diameter, forming clearly legible letter shapes and numerals. The density and alignment indicate deliberate administrative invalidation rather than random damage or informal cancellation. Read more →