Old City Gate of Suakin , map of country, and ear of wheat on front. Central Bank headquarters in Khartoum on back. Watermark: coat of arms (3rd image). Note under ultraviolet (UV or black light) shown on 2nd image, showing security inks.

At Kartoum Englishman "Chinese" Gordon made his stand, waiting for Great Britain to send reenforcements. By making a moat of the river, Gorden lasted months, but not long enough to save his life.