Unknown Mauritania 1000 ouguiya 1981 P3D Uncirculated

This handsome 1000 ouguiya note dated 1981 from Mauritania has a catalogue reference but until very recently it was only known as a Specimen (P3D).That all changed after a dealer friend unearthed these on a visit to the country. They are a wonderful find and we were delighted to be able to purchase Uncirculated examples to offer to our collectors. It was printed in Germany but for some reason was never issued for circulation. The front has a portrait of an old man while on the back there are vignettes of a camel and palm tree, a mine head and men in a field. A stunning addition for your collection!