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November 2019 Floor Auction > Session 1 - Nov. 7 @ 11 AM - World


Lot #59305 - World Paper Money > Afghanistan - ($ 700.00 - $ 1,200.00)
36 1000 Afghanis SH1327 (1948)
Highest denomination of Zahir series. PMG terms this "AU 55 EPQ".
Grade: PMG AU 55 EPQ    Bank Name: Bank of Afghanistan
Lot #59306 - World Paper Money > Algeria - ($ 1,400.00 - $ 1,800.00)
96 1000 Francs 23.3.1945
Woman and sailing ship/farmers and woman with Liberty. Some small tears have now been restored.
Grade: VF    Bank Name: Banque de l'Algerie
Lot #59307 - World Paper Money > Algeria - ($ 350.00 - $ 500.00)
106a 500 Francs 9.4.1952
Ram and Bacchus/two men. Quality example with excellent color. See next lot for great comparison piece.
Grade: Fine/VF    Bank Name: Banque de l'Algerie et de la Tunisie
Lot #59308 - World Paper Money > Algeria - ($ 200.00 - $ 300.00)
118a 5 Nouveaux Francs 18.12.1959
Ram and Bacchus/two men. Few inconspicuous pinholes at left. This original is an excellent companion with the prior lot.
Grade: Ch. XF    Bank Name: Banque de l'Algerie
Lot #59309 - World Paper Money > Angola - ($ 650.00 - $ 1,000.00)
27 1000 Mil Reis 1.3.1909
Steamship seal Type I. WBG terms this "UNC 60Q pencil graffiti". Extraordinary.
Grade: WBG UNC 60Q    Bank Name: Banco Nacional Ultramarino
Lot #59310 - World Paper Money > Argentina - ($ 1,000.00 - $ 1,500.00)
311a; 312s; 313s; 314s; 315s; 316s; 317s1 1; 5; 10; 50; 100; 500; 1000 Pesos ND (1983-84)
SEVEN NOTES in album. Casa de Moneda Republica Argentina stamped in gold on the front cover. All notes are mounted into the album. The 1 Peso has regular serial number; the other denominations are SPECIMENS stamped MUESTRA in black on face and back, each with series A and serial numbers of zeroes. I have not previously seen an album for this series like this. Sold as is; no returns.
Grade: Overall well preserved    Bank Name: Republica Argentina
Lot #59311 - World Paper Money > Argentina - ($ 1,250.00 - $ 2,000.00)
339a? 1 Peso ND (1992-94)
Stamped PRUEBA in red on face and back; serial number of zeroes. Polymer. Without signatures. PMG terms this "Gem UNC 65 EPQ". Only the second we have offered in this form.
Grade: PMG Gem UNC 65 EPQ    Bank Name: Banco Central de la Republica Argentina
Lot #59312 - World Paper Money > Argentina - ($ 825.00 - $ 1,200.00)
S380a 20 Pesos 1.4.1841
Horse; uniface. Made on orange paper. Year date fully printed. Margin roughness, few small spots, and other signs of circulation. Seldom seen; the first we have ever offered.
Grade: VG    Bank Name: La Provincia de Buenos Ayres
Lot #59313 - World Paper Money > Argentina - ($ 750.00 - $ 950.00)
S841 1 Peso 1.3.1888
House of Tucuman and Governor Quinteros. Residue area at right on back. Overall strong example; the first time we have offered this type.
Grade: Fine/VF    Bank Name: Banco Provincial de Tucuman
Lot #59314 - World Paper Money > Argentina - ($ 825.00 - $ 1,200.00)
S1395 1 Peso 27.9.1871
Uniface; sheep. Hand written RADAR serial number #4774. Stamping at lower center. Imprint Lit. H. Simon. We have not previously offered this type; completely unpriced in any condition in the Standard Catalog. WBG terms this "XF 40 tiny pinhole". Red Ox Collection.
Grade: WBG XF 40    Bank Name: Gobierno de la Provincia de San Luis
Lot #59315 - World Paper Money > Argentina - ($ 250.00 - $ 350.00)
S1731 1 Real 15.9.1866
Rosario branch; uniface. Perforated "INUTILIZADO". Partial counterfoil at left. Stain at lower left; tiny margin tears; small spots. Red Ox Collection.
Grade: Fine    Bank Name: Banco de Londres y Rio de la Plata
Lot #59316 - World Paper Money > Argentina - ($ 325.00 - $ 450.00)
NL 1 Real 15.11.1869
Uniface. Partial counterfoil at left. Somewhat similar design to previous. These two pieces would seem to indicate the possibility that the Standard Catalog merges two separate issues with 1866 and 1869 from this bank. Pinholes; small hole at left center; small piece missing top right. Red Ox Collection.
Grade: Fine    Bank Name: Banco de Londres y Rio de la Plata
Lot #59317 - World Paper Money > Argentina - ($ 325.00 - $ 450.00)
S1732 1 1/2 Real 15.9.1866
Uniface. Perforated "INUTILIZADO". Partial counterfoil at left. Light stains. Unusual denomination we have not previously offered. Red Ox Collection.
Grade: Fine+    Bank Name: Banco de Londres y Rio de la Plata
Lot #59318 - World Paper Money > Argentina - ($ 325.00 - $ 450.00)
S1734 4 Reales 1.1.1867
Uniface. Steer's head. Perforated "INUTILIZADO". Partial counterfoil at left. Another denomination we have not previously offered. Red Ox Collection.
Grade: Fine+    Bank Name: Banco de Londres y Rio de la Plata
Lot #59319 - World Paper Money > Argentina - ($ 400.00 - $ 600.00)
S1735 1 Peso 15.11.1869
Uniface; Belgrano. Perforated "INUTILIZADO". Partial counterfoil at left. Few tiny spots for this original. Completely unpriced and incomplete description in Standard Catalog. Only the second we have ever offered. Red Ox Collection.
Grade: Fine/VF    Bank Name: Banco de Londres y Rio de la Plata
Lot #59320 - World Paper Money > Argentina - ($ 400.00 - $ 600.00)
S1737 10 Pesos 15.9.1866
Uniface; Belgrano. Perforated "INUTILIZADO". Partial counterfoil at left. Spots and other signs of circulation. Completely unpriced and incomplete description in Standard Catalog. We have not previously offered this tough type. Red Ox Collection.
Grade: VG/Fine    Bank Name: Banco de Londres y Rio de la Plata
Lot #59321 - World Paper Money > Argentina - ($ 500.00 - $ 800.00)
S1738A 20 Pesos 15.11.1869
S1738A 20 Pesos 15.9.1869
Allegorical figure plowing and Belgrano/helmeted heads on back. Perforated "INUTILIZADO". Partial counterfoil at left. Small thins on back, writing at left and right, and other signs of circulation. Completely unpriced and incomplete, incorrect description in Standard Catalog. We have not previously offered this extremely difficult type. Red Ox Collection.
Grade: VG    Bank Name: Banco de Londres y Rio de la Plata
Lot #59322 - World Paper Money > Argentina - ($ 1,650.00 - $ 2,250.00)
S1739 50 Pesos 15.11.1869
Highest listed denomination of series. Allegorical figure holding lighthouse with cat behind and Belgrano/helmeted heads on back. Partial counterfoil at left. Completely unpriced and incomplete, incorrect description in Standard Catalog. We have not previously offered this rare type. WBG terms this "VF 20". Red Ox Collection.
Grade: WBG VF 20    Bank Name: Banco de Londres y Rio de la Plata
Lot #59323 - World Paper Money > Argentina - ($ 500.00 - $ 800.00)
S1741 10 Pesos 10.11.1871
Belgrano. Similar to previous 10 Pesos. Perforated "INUTILIZADO". Partial counterfoil at left. Couple stains for this original. Completely unpriced and incomplete description in Standard Catalog. We have never previously offered this type. Red Ox Collection.
Grade: Fine/VF    Bank Name: Banco de Londres y Rio de la Plata
Lot #59324 - World Paper Money > Argentina - ($ 400.00 - $ 600.00)
S1742 20 Pesos 10.11.1871
Allegorical figure plowing and Belgrano/helmeted heads on back; similar to previous 20 Pesos. Perforated "INUTILIZADO". Partial counterfoil at left. Margin tears, small spots, and other signs of circulation. Completely unpriced and incomplete description in Standard Catalog. We have never previously offered this type. Red Ox Collection.
Grade: VG/Fine    Bank Name: Banco de Londres y Rio de la Plata
Lot #59325 - World Paper Money > Argentina - ($ 325.00 - $ 450.00)
S1744 1/2 Real 25.9.1872
Bird and arms. Spot at top left; several small holes. Still, overall quality example for this completely unpriced type in the Standard Catalog. Red Ox Collection.
Grade: Fine+    Bank Name: Banco de Londres y Rio de la Plata
Lot #59326 - World Paper Money > Aruba - ($ 350.00 - $ 550.00)
CS1 5; 10; 25; 50; 100 Florin 1.1.1990
FIVE NOTES MATCHED SERIAL NUMBER #117 IN SPECIAL PRESENTATION FOLDER. Front inside cover states made "on the occasion of the issue of Aruba's first banknotes of national design.... numbers 16 through 200 have been offered for sale". Limited production.
Grade: UNC    Bank Name: Centrale Bank van Aruba
Lot #59327 - World Paper Money > Australia - ($ 450.00 - $ 750.00)
20 10 Shillings ND (1934)
King George V. Red overprint TEN SHILLINGS on three of four margins. Solid original.
Grade: Fine/VF    Bank Name: Commonwealth of Australia
Lot #59328 - World Paper Money > Australia - ($ 750.00 - $ 1,250.00)
25a 10 Shillings ND (1939)
King George VI; first signature combination in orange. PMG terms this "Gem UNC 66 EPQ"; tied with only three others and a mere one better of 99 examples on the population report.
Grade: PMG Gem UNC 66 EPQ    Bank Name: Commonwealth of Australia
Lot #59329 - World Paper Money > Australia - ($ 350.00 - $ 550.00)
36 10 Pounds ND (1960-65)
Governor Arthur Phillip. Signatures Coombs and Wilson. WBG terms this "Ch. UNC 64".
Grade: WBG Ch. UNC 64    Bank Name: Reserve Bank of Australia
Lot #59330 - World Paper Money > Austria - ($ 300.00 - $ 500.00)
89 10 Schillinge 2.1.1925
Man. PMG terms this "VF 30"; one of only three examples on the population report.
Grade: PMG VF 30    Bank Name: Austrian National Bank
Lot #59331 - World Paper Money > Austria - ($ 650.00 - $ 1,000.00)
97 100 Schilling 3.1.1927
Allegorical woman/Science Academy. WBG terms this "AU 50 TOP". Seldom seen so choice.
Grade: WBG AU 50 TOP    Bank Name: Austrian National Bank
Lot #59332 - World Paper Money > Bahamas - ($ 400.00 - $ 700.00)
14a 10 Shillings ND (1953)
Ship seal and Queen Elizabeth II; with four digit serial number, the lowest we have ever offered. The first and scarcest signature combination. WBG terms this "AU 53". Appealing.
Grade: WBG AU 53    Bank Name: Bahamas Government
Lot #59333 - World Paper Money > Bahamas - ($ 2,500.00 - $ 4,000.00)
16b 5 Pounds ND (1953)
Highest denomination of Queen Elizabeth II series. WBG terms this "Gem UNC 65 TOP". Terrific original for this very difficult type.
Grade: WBG Gem UNC 65 TOP    Bank Name: Bahamas Government
Lot #59334 - World Paper Money > Bahamas - ($ 7,500.00 - $ 15,000.00)
41a 100 Dollars L. 1974
Spectacular Queen Elizabeth II highest denomination/deep sea fishing. Absolutely breath taking original. PMG terms this "Gem UNC 66 EPQ"; betters all four examples currently on the population report. We have not offered an issued example of this variety in approximately 15 years and never this choice. A landmark key Queen Elizabeth II type for any advanced collection.
Grade: PMG Gem UNC 66 EPQ    Bank Name: Central Bank of the Bahamas
Lot #59335 - World Paper Money > Bahamas - ($ 3,500.00 - $ 5,500.00)
49a 100 Dollars L. 1974 (1984)
Highest denomination of this Queen Elizabeth II series; seldom offered. Allen signature; both serial numbers horizontal. Prefix A. PMG terms this "Ch. UNC 63 EPQ".
Grade: PMG Ch. UNC 63 EPQ    Bank Name: Central Bank of the Bahamas
Lot #59336 - World Paper Money > Bahamas - ($ 6,000.00 - $ 8,000.00)
49a 100 Dollars L. 1974 (1984)
Highest denomination; Queen Elizabeth II. Allen signature; prefix B. WBG terms this "Gem UNC 66 TOP". Wonderful original.
Grade: WBG Gem UNC 66 TOP    Bank Name: Central Bank of the Bahamas
Lot #59337 - World Paper Money > Bahamas - ($ 200.00 - $ 300.00)
76a 100 Dollars 2009
Highest denomination of this Queen Elizabeth II series; blue marlin on back. PMG terms this "Gem UNC 65 EPQ".
Grade: PMG Gem UNC 65 EPQ    Bank Name: Central Bank of the Bahamas
Lot #59338 - World Paper Money > Bahrain - ($ 500.00 - $ 800.00)
5a 5 Dinars L. 1964
Key to series. This fresh original with small squiggle top center, margin tear at top center that nearly extends to design, and couple pinholes at upper right.
Grade: Fine/VF    Bank Name: Bahrain Currency Board
Lot #59339 - World Paper Money > Barbados - ($ 500.00 - $ 800.00)
4b 5 Dollars 1.6.1943
Tough King George VI type with excellent color. Few areas of light foxing. Now quite scarce.
Grade: Fine+    Bank Name: Government of Barbados
Lot #59340 - World Paper Money > Belgium - ($ 350.00 - $ 550.00)
82 2 Francs 27.8.1914
Cute serial number #059594; series D. WBG terms this "Ch. AU 58 TOP". Seldom offered, particularly so choice.
Grade: WBG Ch. AU 58 TOP    Bank Name: Banque Nationale de Belgique
Lot #59341 - World Paper Money > Belgium - ($ 650.00 - $ 1,000.00)
89 20 Francs 2.2.1915
Paul Rubens; early date for type, which we have not previously offered. Fantastic example; the best we have offered.
Grade: VF/XF    Bank Name: Societe Generale de Belgique
Lot #59342 - World Paper Money > Bermuda - ($ 800.00 - $ 1,200.00)
16 1 Pound 17.2.1947
King George VI; prefix A/7. WBG terms this scarce type "UNC 62 TOP".
Grade: WBG UNC 62 TOP    Bank Name: Bermuda Government
Lot #59343 - World Paper Money > Bolivia - ($ 200.00 - $ 400.00)
S148 5 Bolivianos 1.1.1898
Francisco Argandona, cherub, and arms/building. Couple slits; few nicks. The last time we offered this type was over 15 years ago. Quite scarce. Red Ox Collection.
Grade: Fine    Bank Name: Banco Francisco Argandona
Lot #59344 - World Paper Money > Bolivia - ($ 200.00 - $ 400.00)
S205a 1 Boliviano 1.1.1883
Condor and Bolivar/reclining allegorical woman. Series RR. Margin soiling; couple spots on back. Overall quite appealing. The last time we offered this elusive type was over 15 years ago. Red Ox Collection.
Grade: Abt. VF    Bank Name: Banco Nacional de Bolivia
Lot #59345 - World Paper Money > Brazil - ($ 850.00 - $ 1,250.00)
37 10 Mil Reis Estampa 15A (1923)
Woman with plants. PMG terms this "Ch. VF 35 EPQ"; one of only two examples on the population report. The first we have offered since 2012.
Grade: PMG Ch. VF 35 EPQ    Bank Name: Republica dos Estados Unidos do Brasil
Lot #59346 - World Paper Money > Brazil - ($ 250.00 - $ 350.00)
45a 20 Mil Reis Estampa 13A (1912)
Woman reclining. Quality original.
Grade: Ch. Fine    Bank Name: Republica dos Estados Unidos do Brazil
Lot #59347 - World Paper Money > British Caribbean Territories - ($ 1,350.00 - $ 1,750.00)
3 5 Dollars 28.11.1950
King George VI. PMG terms this "XF 45 EPQ"; significantly better than most show.
Grade: PMG XF 45 EPQ    Bank Name: British Caribbean Territories, Eastern Group
Lot #59348 - World Paper Money > British Caribbean Territories - ($ 7,000.00 - $ 10,000.00)
6s 100 Dollars 28.11.1950
SPECIMEN perforated; serial number of zeroes, prefix A/1. Highest denomination of the King George VI series. WBG terms this "Ch. AU 58". Excessively difficult in any form.
Grade: WBG Ch. AU 58    Bank Name: British Caribbean Territories, Eastern Group
Lot #59349 - World Paper Money > British Caribbean Territories - ($ 225.00 - $ 325.00)
7c 1 Dollar 2.1.1961
Map and Queen Elizabeth II/arms. Sharp embossing. Lovely so choice.
Grade: UNC    Bank Name: British Caribbean Territories, Eastern Group
Lot #59350 - World Paper Money > British Caribbean Territories - ($ 900.00 - $ 1,500.00)
8c 2 Dollars 2.1.1962
Queen Elizabeth II. PMG terms this "Gem UNC 66 EPQ"; only one better of 70 on the population report. Has every element of a sensational piece.
Grade: PMG Gem UNC 66 EPQ    Bank Name: British Caribbean Territories, Eastern Group
Lot #59351 - World Paper Money > British Caribbean Territories - ($ 1,000.00 - $ 1,500.00)
9a 5 Dollars 5.1.1953
Queen Elizabeth II/arms. Only date with watermark of sailing ship. Prefix A2; the few others we have offered over the years have had prefix B2. PMG terms this "Ch. AU 58 EPQ"; significantly better than all 12 others currently on the population report.
Grade: PMG Ch. AU 58 EPQ    Bank Name: British Caribbean Territories, Eastern Group
Lot #59352 - World Paper Money > British Caribbean Territories - ($ 225.00 - $ 325.00)
9b 5 Dollars 2.1.1957
Queen Elizabeth II; series J2. WBG terms this "Ch. VF 35".
Grade: WBG Ch. VF 35    Bank Name: British Caribbean Territories, Eastern Group
Lot #59353 - World Paper Money > British Caribbean Territories - ($ 1,250.00 - $ 2,000.00)
9c 5 Dollars 2.1.1962
Queen Elizabeth II. PMG terms this "Gem UNC 66 EPQ"; one of the four best examples of 49 on the population report. Blazing original.
Grade: PMG Gem UNC 66 EPQ    Bank Name: British Caribbean Territories, Eastern Group
Lot #59354 - World Paper Money > British Caribbean Territories - ($ 2,250.00 - $ 3,000.00)
10as 10 Dollars 5.1.1953
SPECIMEN perforated; serial number of zeroes, prefix A/2. Only date with sailing ship watermark. WBG terms this "Ch. AU 58 TOP".
Grade: WBG Ch. AU 58 TOP    Bank Name: British Caribbean Territories, Eastern Group
Lot #59355 - World Paper Money > British Caribbean Territories - ($ 2,500.00 - $ 5,000.00)
10c 10 Dollars 2.1.1962
Queen Elizabeth II. PMG terms this "Superb Gem UNC 67 TOP"; bests all 18 examples currently on the population report for the entire date range. Condition rarity!
Grade: PMG Superb Gem UNC 67 TOP    Bank Name: British Caribbean Territories, Eastern Group
Lot #59356 - World Paper Money > British Caribbean Territories - ($ 2,500.00 - $ 3,500.00)
11as 20 Dollars 5.1.1953
SPECIMEN perforated; serial number of zeroes, split prefix A/2. Only date with sailing ship watermark. See next lot for specimen with prefix A/2 but later date and the other watermark. WBG terms this "Ch. AU 58 TOP".
Grade: WBG Ch. AU 58 TOP    Bank Name: British Caribbean Territories, Eastern Group
Lot #59357 - World Paper Money > British Caribbean Territories - ($ 2,500.00 - $ 3,500.00)
11bs 20 Dollars 2.1.1957
SPECIMEN perforated; serial number of zeroes, split prefix A/2. Later watermark variety. See prior lot for specimen with prefix A/2 but first date and earlier watermark. WBG terms this "AU 50 TOP".
Grade: WBG AU 50 TOP    Bank Name: British Caribbean Territories, Eastern Group
Lot #59358 - World Paper Money > British Guiana - ($ 1,000.00 - $ 1,500.00)
B3 3 Joes of 66 Guilders ND (1830s)
Not issued. Woman with anchor; full counterfoil. Excellent example of one of the only British Guiana paper issues of the 19th century. Seldom offered.
Grade: VF    Bank Name: Colonies of Demerary and Essequebo
Lot #59359 - World Paper Money > British Honduras - ($ 350.00 - $ 550.00)
29c 2 Dollars 1.1.1973
Queen Elizabeth II; prefix H/2. WBG terms this "Gem UNC 65 TOP excellent embossing".
Grade: WBG Gem UNC 65 TOP    Bank Name: Government of British Honduras
Lot #59360 - World Paper Money > British Honduras - ($ 500.00 - $ 800.00)
30c 5 Dollars 1.1.1970
Queen Elizabeth II; split prefix F/2. WBG terms this "Superb Gem UNC 67 TOP excellent embossing". Scarcer earlier date.
Grade: WBG Superb Gem UNC 67 TOP    Bank Name: Government of British Honduras
Lot #59361 - World Paper Money > British Honduras - ($ 350.00 - $ 550.00)
30c 5 Dollars 1.1.1973
Queen Elizabeth II; split prefix F/2. WBG terms this "Superb Gem UNC 67 TOP excellent embossing".
Grade: WBG Superb Gem UNC 67 TOP    Bank Name: Government of British Honduras
Lot #59362 - World Paper Money > British Honduras - ($ 1,750.00 - $ 3,000.00)
31b 10 Dollars 1.5.1965
Queen Elizabeth II; prefix F/1. WBG terms this a phenomenal "Superb Gem UNC 67 TOP excellent embossing". Only the second high grade example for this date we have offered in over 15 years.
Grade: WBG Superb Gem UNC 67 TOP    Bank Name: Government of British Honduras
Lot #59363 - World Paper Money > Bulgaria - ($ 1,650.00 - $ 2,250.00)
43 1000 Leva ND (1924)
Extremely difficult type with overprint in Cyrillic "this note is valid only within the kingdom"; printed by BWC. PMG terms this "XF 40"; by itself and by far the best of only three examples on the population report.
Grade: PMG XF 40    Bank Name: Bulgarian National Bank
Lot #59364 - World Paper Money > Cambodia - ($ 200.00 - $ 300.00)
FX1 1 Riel 24.7.1963
Foreign Exchange Certificates of Cambodia have a proven record of strong sale prices and low availability. Stamping including date on back.
Grade: Fine/VF    Bank Name: Ministre du Tourisme du Cambodge
Lot #59365 - World Paper Money > Cambodia - ($ 200.00 - $ 300.00)
FX4 10 Riels 24.7.1963
Stamping including date on back. Margin roughness; top right corner tip missing. Only the second we have offered in over 15 years.
Grade: Fine+    Bank Name: Ministre du Tourisme du Cambodge
Lot #59366 - World Paper Money > Cambodia - ($ 500.00 - $ 750.00)
FX5 20 Riels 15.1.1963
Stamping including date on back. WBG terms this "Ch. UNC 63 TOP". Terrific original. We have not previously offered this very scarce higher denomination.
Grade: WBG Ch. UNC 63 TOP    Bank Name: Ministre du Tourisme du Cambodge
Lot #59367 - World Paper Money > Cayman Islands - ($ 500.00 - $ 800.00)
3 10 Dollars L. 1971 (1972)
Queen Elizabeth II/beach scene. Prefix A/1. PMG terms this "Gem UNC 66 EPQ".
Grade: PMG Gem UNC 66 EPQ    Bank Name: Cayman Islands Currency Board
Lot #59368 - World Paper Money > Cayman Islands - ($ 375.00 - $ 750.00)
14? 25 Dollars 1991
SPECIMEN (#002) with two printer's logos on face and back; punch cancelled over signature with serial number of zeroes. Prefix B/1; hand written security code at top left corner. First we have offered.
Grade: UNC    Bank Name: Cayman Islands Monetary Authority
Lot #59369 - World Paper Money > Central African Republic - ($ 750.00 - $ 1,250.00)
11 5000 Francs 1.1.1980
Girl and village scene/carving, airplane, and train crossing bridge. PCGS terms this "Very Ch. New 64". Appealing larger size type.
Grade: PCGS Very Ch. New 64    Bank Name: Republique Centrafricaine Banque des Etats de l'Afrique Centrale
Lot #59370 - World Paper Money > Ceylon - ($ 1,750.00 - $ 3,000.00)
37a 50 Rupees 24.6.1945
Last date for this difficult King George VI type/farmer plowing on back. PMG terms this "XF 40 staple holes"; only one better of 20 currently on the population report.
Grade: PMG XF 40    Bank Name: Government of Ceylon
Lot #59371 - World Paper Money > China - ($ 4,000.00 - $ 7,000.00)
AA10 1 Kuan ca.1368-1399
Famed large size Ming Dynasty note on mulberry bark paper; the earliest collectible paper money. Two vermilion seals on face and one on back. Ten strings of coins, each representing 100 Cash, at center. PMG terms this "VF 25 holes, corner missing". While there are a few small margin pieces missing, overall strong color and quality.
Grade: PMG VF 25    Bank Name: Ming Dynasty Note
Lot #59372 - World Paper Money > China - ($ 4,000.00 - $ 6,000.00)
H133-10r 100 Coppers 1908
Rarely offered type unlisted in the Standard Catalog. Dragon design with several bats on back; the dragons and bats are clearly visible making this a terrific collector piece. PMG terms this "VF 20"; by far the best we have offered.
Grade: PMG VF 20    Bank Name: Shun Yee Savings Bank
Lot #59373 - World Paper Money > China - ($ 850.00 - $ 1,250.00)
869 5 Yuan 1953
Fantastic grade for type. Demonstrators/arms. PMG terms this "Gem UNC 65 EPQ".
Grade: PMG Gem UNC 65 EPQ    Bank Name: Peoples Bank of China
Lot #59374 - World Paper Money > Costa Rica - ($ 4,000.00 - $ 6,000.00)
167? 2 Colones ND (ca. 1931-36)
Mona Lisa color trial black on multicolored face with green back; face and back overprints SPECIMEN (#524) with printer's name; punch cancelled, without serial number. PCGS terms this "Ch. Abt. New 58 Apparent hole punch cancelled, minor mounting remnants on back at right edge". Sensational in any form.
Grade: PCGS Ch. Abt New 58 Apparent    Bank Name: Banco Internacional de Costa Rica
Lot #59375 - World Paper Money > Costa Rica - ($ 1,350.00 - $ 2,000.00)
194a 100 Colones 4.2.1942
Here is a wonderful collector piece. Red overprint on earlier Banco Internacional type; last date with Gerente signature title at right. PMG terms this "Gem UNC 66 EPQ"; by itself, the best of 12 on the population report. Sensational!
Grade: PMG Gem UNC 66 EPQ    Bank Name: Banco Nacional de Costa Rica
Lot #59376 - World Paper Money > Costa Rica - ($ 575.00 - $ 750.00)
222c 20 Colones 7.12.1960
Scarcer, earlier Picado type in red; the first time we have offered this date. ICG terms this "Ch. UNC 66".
Grade: ICG Ch. UNC 66    Bank Name: Banco Central de Costa Rica
Lot #59377 - World Paper Money > Costa Rica - ($ 450.00 - $ 600.00)
252a 20 Colones 28.6.1983
LOW SERIAL NUMBER #0000311. Series Z; printed on Tyvek. PMG terms this "Gem UNC 66 EPQ"; quite handsome.
Grade: PMG Gem UNC 66 EPQ    Bank Name: Banco Central de Costa Rica
Lot #59378 - World Paper Money > Croatia - ($ 500.00 - $ 800.00)
10a 50 Kuna 15.1.1944
Arms; without serial number. Higher and scarcer of two denominations from unissued 1944 series; according to WW II Remembered, "...the train transporting them was mined by Yugoslav partisans; most notes were destroyed...". A key for this country.
Grade: VF/XF    Bank Name: Independent State of Croatia
Lot #59379 - World Paper Money > Cuba - ($ 600.00 - $ 800.00)
27e 1 Peso 6.8.1883
Seated allegorical woman/Columbus in sight of land. PMG terms this "XF 40"; by itself, second of 15 on the population report.
Grade: PMG XF 40    Bank Name: Banco Espanol de la Habana
Lot #59380 - World Paper Money > Cyprus - ($ 350.00 - $ 550.00)
20 1 Shilling 1.5.1942
Earlier date for this King George VI type; prefix C/5. WBG terms this "Ch. UNC 63". By far the best example of this date we have offered for this type in over 15 years.
Grade: WBG Ch. UNC 63    Bank Name: Government of Cyprus
Lot #59381 - World Paper Money > Danzig - ($ 1,400.00 - $ 2,000.00)
2b 1 Mark 10.8.1914
UNGULTIG on back. PMG terms this "Ch. UNC 64 EPQ"; one of only five on the population report.
Grade: PMG Ch. UNC 64 EPQ    Bank Name: City Council Danzig
Lot #59382 - World Paper Money > Danzig - ($ 500.00 - $ 700.00)
13 100 Mark 31.10.1922
St. Mary's Church/buildings. ICG terms this "AU+ 58".
Grade: ICG AU+ 58    Bank Name: Senate of the Municipality Danzig
Lot #59383 - World Paper Money > Danzig - ($ 300.00 - $ 500.00)
14 500 Mark 31.10.1922
Arms and church. WBG terms this "UNC 62 faint pencil graffiti".
Grade: WBG UNC 62    Bank Name: Senate of the Municipality Danzig
Lot #59384 - World Paper Money > Danzig - ($ 750.00 - $ 1,000.00)
15 1000 Mark 31.10.1922
Arms and Hanseatic galleon/town view. PCGS terms this "AU 55 ink stain on back right margin".
Grade: PCGS AU 55    Bank Name: Senate of the Municipality Danzig
Lot #59385 - World Paper Money > Danzig - ($ 650.00 - $ 850.00)
18 10,000 Mark 26.6.1923
Danzig merchant/city view. PMG terms this "Ch. UNC 64 good embossing".
Grade: PMG Ch. UNC 64    Bank Name: Senate of the Municipality Danzig
Lot #59386 - World Paper Money > Danzig - ($ 500.00 - $ 800.00)
20 50,000 Mark 20.3.1923
St. Mary's Church/arms and building; in brown. PMG terms this "Ch. UNC 64"; only four better of 16 on the population report.
Grade: PMG Ch. UNC 64    Bank Name: Senate of the Municipality Danzig
Lot #59387 - World Paper Money > Danzig - ($ 925.00 - $ 1,250.00)
28a 500 Millionen Mark 26.9.1923
Schopenhauer type; upright light blue margin inscription. PMG terms this "Ch. UNC 64".
Grade: PMG Ch. UNC 64    Bank Name: Senate of the Municipality Danzig
Lot #59388 - World Paper Money > Danzig - ($ 825.00 - $ 1,200.00)
30 5 Milliarden Mark 11.10.1923
Tough second highest denomination; uniface. PMG terms this "Ch. AU 58 EPQ".
Grade: PMG Ch. AU 58 EPQ    Bank Name: Senate of the Municipality Danzig
Lot #59389 - World Paper Money > Danzig - ($ 700.00 - $ 1,000.00)
31a 10 Milliarden Mark 11.10.1923
Highest denomination of series; uniface. Without serial number. Watermark interlaced lines. PCGS terms this "Ch. Abt. New 58".
Grade: PCGS Ch. Abt. New 58    Bank Name: Senate of the Municipality Danzig
Lot #59390 - World Paper Money > Djibouti - ($ 2,000.00 - $ 4,000.00)
4B 20 Francs 3.1.1921
Wonderful design in incredible condition! Neptune reclining holding trident. ANNULE stamped. PMG terms this "Gem UNC 66 EPQ stamp cancelled"; by itself, the best of only a scant three on the population report. The first we have ever offered. A centerpiece for any collection.
Grade: PMG Gem UNC 66 EPQ    Bank Name: Banque de l'Indochine
Lot #59391 - World Paper Money > Djibouti - ($ 4,000.00 - $ 5,500.00)
10As 1000 Francs ND (1938)
SPECIMEN perforated; serial number of zeroes. Amazing design, particularly with the bank name and denomination numerals in red. PMG terms this "Gem UNC 66 EPQ"; the best of only three examples on the population report.
Grade: PMG Gem UNC 66 EPQ    Bank Name: Banque de l'Indochine
Lot #59392 - World Paper Money > Dominican Republic - ($ 750.00 - $ 1,000.00)
64a 50 Pesos Oro ND (1947)
From first smaller size series for country. Tomb of Columbus. PMG terms this "AU 53 EPQ".
Grade: PMG AU 53 EPQ    Bank Name: Banco Central de la Republica Dominicana
Lot #59393 - World Paper Money > Dominican Republic - ($ 650.00 - $ 1,000.00)
66s 500 Pesos ND (1947-50)
SPECIMEN stamped in black; punch cancelled at signatures area, serial number of zeroes. Obelisco de Ciudad Trujillo. Official notations at top left on back. PMG terms this "Gem UNC 66 EPQ"; three better of eight on the population report.
Grade: PMG Gem UNC 66 EPQ    Bank Name: Banco Central de la Republica Dominicana
Lot #59394 - World Paper Money > East Africa - ($ 500.00 - $ 800.00)
28a 5 Shillings 1.1.1938
King George VI. Three signatures. WBG terms this "Ch. AU 58 TOP excellent embossing". Phenomenal original for this early date.
Grade: WBG Ch. AU 58 TOP    Bank Name: East African Currency Board
Lot #59395 - World Paper Money > East Africa - ($ 450.00 - $ 700.00)
30A 20 Shillings = 1 Pound 1.8.1942
King George VI; tough Indian style serial number type. Small margin tear at bottom; areas of soiling on back.
Grade: Fine+    Bank Name: East African Currency Board
Lot #59396 - World Paper Money > East Africa - ($ 300.00 - $ 500.00)
42b 10 Shillings ND (1962-63)
Queen Elizabeth II. WBG terms this "UNC 62". Significantly better than most show.
Grade: WBG UNC 62    Bank Name: East African Currency Board
Lot #59397 - World Paper Money > East Africa - ($ 600.00 - $ 900.00)
47 20 Shillings ND (1964)
Part of the "Lakes" issue. WBG terms this "Gem UNC 65 TOP". Outstanding original.
Grade: WBG Gem UNC 65 TOP    Bank Name: East African Currency Board
Lot #59398 - World Paper Money > Egypt - ($ 450.00 - $ 750.00)
25a 5 Pounds 24.5.1946
Leith-Ross signature for this Farouk type; early date with prefix AB/20. PCGS terms this "Abt. New 53". Significantly better than most show.
Grade: PCGS Abt. New 53    Bank Name: National Bank of Egypt
Lot #59399 - World Paper Money > Egypt - ($ 500.00 - $ 800.00)
172 5 Piastres ND (1952)
Queen Nefertiti. Last type with obliterated Farouk watermark; series B/10. WBG terms this "AU 53". Handsome original.
Grade: WBG AU 53    Bank Name: Egyptian Currency Note Royal Government of Egypt
Lot #59400 - World Paper Money > El Salvador - ($ 650.00 - $ 850.00)
85a 10 Colones 6.9.1949
Manuel Jose Arce/Christopher Columbus; back date March 16, 1950. PCGS terms this "Ch. New 63 PPQ".
Grade: PCGS Ch. New 63 PPQ    Bank Name: Banco Central de El Salvador
Lot #59401 - World Paper Money > El Salvador - ($ 500.00 - $ 750.00)
S142a 5 Pesos 15.8.1896
Woman with fruit basket on head and tree/obverse and reverse of coin-like design. Last date; in black. Oval bank stamping with date on back. Red Ox Collection.
Grade: Fine/VF    Bank Name: Banco Industrial del Salvador
Lot #59402 - World Paper Money > El Salvador - ($ 825.00 - $ 1,200.00)
S201p? 1 Peso ND (ca. 1899)
Uniface black and white face proof; without serial number, date, or signatures. Two women ("Reapers No. 3") and seated allegorical woman with arms and caduceus. Areas of slight residue on back. Lovely condition and scarce in any form. Red Ox Collection.
Grade: AU+    Bank Name: Banco Salvadoreno
Lot #59403 - World Paper Money > Equatorial African States - ($ 850.00 - $ 1,500.00)
2 100 Francs ND (1961-62)
General Ebouie. Code symbol * at lower right for Cameroun; English text at upper right. PCGS terms this "Gem New 66 PPQ". Vastly underrated, particularly in grade.
Grade: PCGS Gem New 66 PPQ    Bank Name: Banque Centrale des Etats de l'Afrique Equatoriale et du Cameroun
Lot #59404 - World Paper Money > Ethiopia - ($ 5,000.00 - $ 7,500.00)
11 500 Thalers 29.4.1933
Highest denomination of series; large size type with standing warrior in indigenous attire. Repeater serial number #2525; prefix E/2. PMG terms this "Ch. XF 45".
Grade: PMG Ch. XF 45    Bank Name: Bank of Ethiopia
Lot #59405 - World Paper Money > Faeroe Islands - ($ 1,000.00 - $ 1,350.00)
11a 10 Kroner November 1940
LOW SERIAL NUMBER #000066. Higher denomination in the World War II series. PMG terms this "Ch. XF 45"; one of only four examples on the population report and significantly better than most show.
Grade: PMG Ch. XF 45    Bank Name: Faeroerne
Lot #59406 - World Paper Money > Falkland Islands - ($ 500.00 - $ 800.00)
4 10 Shillings 19.5.1938
King George VI; initial denomination. WBG terms this "Ch. UNC 64 TOP".
Grade: WBG Ch. UNC 64 TOP    Bank Name: Government of the Falkland Islands
Lot #59407 - World Paper Money > Fiji - ($ 18,500.00 - $ 25,000.00)
46b 5 Pounds ND
Extremely difficult World War II classic. Overprint on type with kiwi and Maori Chief Tawhiao; prefix 5K. Only five examples with prefix 5K listed in WW II Remembered including this piece; that source states only 30,997 issued. WBG terms this "Ch. Fine 15". Rarely offered.
Grade: WBG Ch. Fine 15    Bank Name: Government of Fiji
Lot #59408 - World Paper Money > Fiji - ($ 750.00 - $ 1,250.00)
53a 1 Pound 1.7.1954
Queen Elizabeth II; first date. WBG terms this "Ch. UNC 63 TOP excellent embossing".
Grade: WBG Ch. UNC 63 TOP    Bank Name: Government of Fiji
Lot #59409 - World Paper Money > Finland - ($ 500.00 - $ 800.00)
A24 20 Kopeks 1838
Rare early issue. Uniface; double headed eagle. Small piece missing upper center, slits, soiling, and other signs of circulation. The first we have offered. Sold as is; no returns.
Grade: VG    Bank Name: Storfurstendomet Finlands Waxel-Depositions-och Lane-Bank
Lot #59410 - World Paper Money > Finland - ($ 150.00 - $ 250.00)
A46a 10 Markkaa 1882
Tough early type. Uniface; double headed eagle. Lines under signatures. Bottom left corner piece missing and other signs of circulation. Sold as is; no returns.
Grade: VG    Bank Name: Finlands Bank
Lot #59411 - World Paper Money > Finland - ($ 850.00 - $ 1,250.00)
A48a 100 Markaa 1882
Tough early higher denomination. Arms. Center slit, margin tears, and other signs of circulation. Sold as is; no returns.
Grade: VG/Fine    Bank Name: Finlands Bank
Lot #59412 - World Paper Money > Finland - ($ 300.00 - $ 500.00)
A51 10 Markkaa 1889
Arms. This original has pleasing color.
Grade: Fine+    Bank Name: Finlands Bank
Lot #59413 - World Paper Money > France - ($ 700.00 - $ 1,250.00)
68b 20 Francs 6.11.1912
Mercury and woman. PMG terms this "Ch. AU 58 annotation"; by itself, the best of twelve on the population report. Lovely overall appearance.
Grade: PMG Ch. AU 58    Bank Name: Banque de France
Lot #59414 - World Paper Money > France - ($ 13,250.00 - $ 17,000.00)
101A 500 Francs 00.0.0000
SPECIMEN; serial number, block number, and date of zeroes. Terrific type with Colbert with globe and statue of Mercury/dockside scene and allegorical figure. PCGS terms this "Gem New 66 PPQ".
Grade: PCGS Gem New 66 PPQ    Bank Name: Banque de France
Lot #59415 - World Paper Money > France - ($ 350.00 - $ 550.00)
131c 5000 Francs 16.8.1951
Allegories of Sea and Countryside/Mercury and allegorical woman. WBG terms this "UNC 62".
Grade: WBG UNC 62    Bank Name: Banque de France
Lot #59416 - World Paper Money > France - ($ 500.00 - $ 800.00)
140 100 Nouveaux Francs on 10,000 Francs ND (old date 30.10.1958)
Napoleon and Arc de Triomphe. Few pinholes at left. Strong original.
Grade: Ch. XF/AU    Bank Name: Banque de France
Lot #59417 - World Paper Money > French Antilles - ($ 750.00 - $ 1,000.00)
9a 50 Francs ND (1964)
Marvelous design with banana harvest/shoreline houses; scarce first signature combination. PCGS terms this "Superb Gem New 67 PPQ".
Grade: PCGS Superb Gem New 67 PPQ    Bank Name: Institut d'Emission des Departements d'Outre-Mer Republique Francaise
Lot #59418 - World Paper Money > French Antilles - ($ 625.00 - $ 850.00)
9b 50 Francs ND (1964)
Banana harvest/shoreline houses. PMG terms this "Ch. UNC 63".
Grade: PMG Ch. UNC 63    Bank Name: Institut d'Emission des Departements d'Outre-Mer Republique Francaise
Lot #59419 - World Paper Money > French India - ($ 2,000.00 - $ 3,000.00)
4c/J13.1.4 1 Roupie 5.4.1932
Helmeted woman; two crosses on back. Couple tiny center holes; margin nicks; writing at top right on back. The first time we have offered this very tough earlier date in issued form.
Grade: VG/Fine    Bank Name: Banque de l'Indochine
Lot #59420 - World Paper Money > French India - ($ 1,750.00 - $ 2,500.00)
4d/J13.1.5 1 Roupie 13.2.1936
Helmeted woman; two crosses on back. Couple tiny holes and soiling at bottom left for this original. Scarce date.
Grade: Fine    Bank Name: Banque de l'Indochine
Lot #59421 - World Paper Money > French Indochina - ($ 300.00 - $ 500.00)
16b 5 Piastres 27.11.1915
Haiphong issue. Strong color, particularly on the back, for this original. Multiple pinholes; areas of foxing; tiny tear at bottom left corner. Becoming quite scarce.
Grade: Fine/VF    Bank Name: Banque de l'Indochine
Lot #59422 - World Paper Money > French Indochina - ($ 6,000.00 - $ 8,000.00)
K212; K218; K213; K215; K216 1; 2; 3; 5; 10 Cents ND
FIVE NOTES. Each uniface; emergency small change plantation chits post World War I. Cochinchina encompasses the southern third of Vietnam; during this time, it was French occupied. Listed in Kolsky. PCGS Europe terms these "Ch. UNC 64 OPQ"; "Ch. UNC 64"; "Gem UNC 65 OPQ"; "Gem UNC 65 OPQ"; and "Ch. UNC 64". Excellent opportunity.
Grade: PCGS Europe graded    Bank Name: Ste des Plantations de Honquan-Cochinchine
Lot #59427 - World Paper Money > French Oceania - ($ 800.00 - $ 1,200.00)
13c 2.50 Francs 25.9.1943
Highest denomination in series; map outline on back. Embossed seal. WBG terms this "Gem UNC 65 TOP". We have never previously offered this type in any quantity.
Grade: WBG Gem UNC 65 TOP    Bank Name: Bons de Caisse des Etablissements Francais de l'Oceanie
Lot #59428 - World Paper Money > Germany - ($ 300.00 - $ 500.00)
4 5 Mark 10.1.1882
Knight in armor. PMG terms this "VF 25 minor stains". Tough type.
Grade: PMG VF 25    Bank Name: Imperial Treasury Note
Lot #59429 - World Paper Money > Germany - ($ 1,500.00 - $ 3,000.00)
5 20 Mark 10.1.1882
Two small boys with fruit. PMG terms this "VF 25 tear, minor rust"; tied for second of only four on the population report. Seldom offered in any grade.
Grade: PMG VF 25    Bank Name: Imperial Treasury Note
Lot #59430 - World Paper Money > Germany-Federal Republic - ($ 825.00 - $ 1,200.00)
35c 500 Mark 2.1.1980
Well underrated second highest denomination; from Hans Maler portrait. We have seldom offered this date. PMG terms this "Ch. AU 58". See next lot for CONSECUTIVE.
Grade: PMG Ch. AU 58    Bank Name: Deutsche Bundesbank
Lot #59431 - World Paper Money > Germany-Federal Republic - ($ 825.00 - $ 1,200.00)
35c 500 Mark 2.1.1980
Well underrated second highest denomination. We have seldom offered this date. PMG terms this "Ch. AU 58 EPQ". See previous lot for CONSECUTIVE.
Grade: PMG Ch. AU 58 EPQ    Bank Name: Deutsche Bundesbank
Lot #59432 - World Paper Money > Greece - ($ 20,000.00 - $ 23,500.00)
77r 500 Drachmai 8.1.1923
Stavros/church. PMG terms this "XF 40 cancelled pieces missing; trimmed; minor discoloration"; the only example on the population report. Rarely offered in any form. A critical type from all of Europe.
Grade: PMG XF 40    Bank Name: National Bank of Greece
Lot #59433 - World Paper Money > Greece - ($ 3,700.00 - $ 4,250.00)
86 500 Drachmai 1926
Stavros/city; red NEON overprint. PMG terms this "AU 53 stains lightened"; only two better of 17 on the population report. Extremely difficult type.
Grade: PMG AU 53    Bank Name: National Bank of Greece
Lot #59434 - World Paper Money > Greece - ($ 500.00 - $ 700.00)
181a 5000 Drachmai 9.6.1947
Woman with children; brown. PMG terms this "Ch. AU 58".
Grade: PMG Ch. AU 58    Bank Name: Bank of Greece
Lot #59435 - World Paper Money > Greece - ($ 1,250.00 - $ 1,500.00)
186a 10 Drachmai 15.1.1954
Initial denomination and a key type for the revalued currency series. Cute serial number #439493. PMG terms this "AU 55". Strong example.
Grade: PMG AU 55    Bank Name: Bank of Greece
Lot #59436 - World Paper Money > Greece - ($ 2,000.00 - $ 2,500.00)
187a 20 Drachmai 15.1.1954
Athena and coin/Medusa and chicken. Cute serial number #248428. PMG terms this "Ch. UNC 64"; only three better of 30 on the population report. Key to the series in this high quality condition.
Grade: PMG Ch. UNC 64    Bank Name: Bank of Greece
Lot #59437 - World Paper Money > Greece - ($ 1,650.00 - $ 2,250.00)
M7 5000 Drachmai ND (1941)
Key denomination of series, particularly so choice. Alexander the Great. PMG terms this "Ch. AU 58"; only one example better (barely) of twenty currently on the population report.
Grade: PMG Ch. AU 58    Bank Name: Cassa Mediterranea di Credito per la Grecia
Lot #59438 - World Paper Money > Greece - ($ 575.00 - $ 750.00)
M18a 5000 Drachmai ND (1941)
Highest denomination of the series. PMG terms this "Ch. UNC 64".
Grade: PMG Ch. UNC 64    Bank Name: Biglietto a Corso Legale per le Isole Jonie
Lot #59439 - World Paper Money > Greece - ($ 600.00 - $ 800.00)
S163b 100 Oka 5.6.1944
World War II partisan issue. Serial number stamped at top right on back. Stain across bottom; restored area at bottom right. Tough denomination; the first we have offered in nearly 12 years. Sold as is; no returns.
Grade: Abt. VF    Bank Name: Civilian Committee of National Liberation
Lot #59440 - World Paper Money > Greenland - ($ 900.00 - $ 1,200.00)
16Aa 10 Kroner 1945
Humpback whale; signatures Eske Brun and Ole Pedersen. ICG terms this "UNC 63 minor yellow staining".
Grade: ICG UNC 63    Bank Name: Grønlands Styrelse
Lot #59441 - World Paper Money > Greenland - ($ 500.00 - $ 800.00)
18a 5 Kroner ND (1953-67)
Famed polar bear design. PMG terms this "Gem UNC 66 EPQ"; tied with eight others as the best of 32 on the population report.
Grade: PMG Gem UNC 66 EPQ    Bank Name: Den Kongelige Gronlandske Handel
Lot #59442 - World Paper Money > Greenland - ($ 650.00 - $ 850.00)
19b 10 Kroner ND (1953-67)
Humpback whale. PMG terms this "Gem UNC 66 EPQ"; only one better of 18 on the population report.
Grade: PMG Gem UNC 66 EPQ    Bank Name: Den Kongelige Gronlandske Handel
Lot #59443 - World Paper Money > Greenland - ($ 1,850.00 - $ 2,500.00)
20a 50 Kroner ND (1953-67)
Clipper ship. PMG terms this "Gem UNC 66 EPQ"; only one better of 12 on the population report.
Grade: PMG Gem UNC 66 EPQ    Bank Name: Den Kongelige Gronlandske Handel
Lot #59444 - World Paper Money > Guatemala - ($ 750.00 - $ 1,000.00)
A4s 1 Peso ND (ca. 1882)
SPECIMEN stamped twice in red; punch cancelled at signatures area with five digit serial number of zeroes, without plate letter. Reclining woman with book, arms, and woman with scales. PMG terms this "Ch. UNC 64 printer's annotations, pinhole". Wonderful appearance.
Grade: PMG Ch. UNC 64    Bank Name: Tesoreria Nacional de Guatemala
Lot #59445 - World Paper Money > Guatemala - ($ 1,000.00 - $ 2,000.00)
A5a 5 Pesos ND (ca. 1882)
Wonderful design of steam locomotive and arms. Series letter E in black; without plate letter. PMG terms this "XF 40 foreign substance"; by far the best of only three on the population report.
Grade: PMG XF 40    Bank Name: Tesoreria Nacional de Guatemala
Lot #59446 - World Paper Money > Guatemala - ($ 3,000.00 - $ 5,000.00)
11a 1 Quetzal 31.10.1928
Initial denomination of General Orellana series; printer Waterlow & Sons, without law date. PMG terms this "XF 40 EPQ"; the better of a mere two examples on the population report. Wonderful piece.
Grade: PMG XF 40 EPQ    Bank Name: Banco Central de Guatemala
Lot #59447 - World Paper Money > Guatemala - ($ 600.00 - $ 800.00)
14a 1 Quetzal 19.9.1942
Farm buildings and truck, quetzal bird at left and right/Monolith of Quirigua. PMG terms this "Gem UNC 65 EPQ".
Grade: PMG Gem UNC 65 EPQ    Bank Name: Banco Central de Guatemala
Lot #59448 - World Paper Money > Guatemala - ($ 2,000.00 - $ 3,000.00)
17a 10 Quetzales 4.11.1941
Quetzal bird design/ornate bridge. WBG terms this "Gem UNC 65 TOP". Wonderful original.
Grade: WBG Gem UNC 65 TOP    Bank Name: Banco Central de Guatemala
Lot #59449 - World Paper Money > Guatemala - ($ 450.00 - $ 750.00)
18c 20 Quetzales 3.9.1943
Dock workers and Quetzal bird. PMG terms this "VF 25 minor rust".
Grade: PMG VF 25    Bank Name: Banco Central de Guatemala
Lot #59450 - World Paper Money > Guatemala - ($ 500.00 - $ 1,000.00)
56a 50 Quetzales 13.1.1967
LOW SERIAL NUMBER #0000030. First date for Orellana type. PMG terms this "Gem UNC 66 EPQ"; by far the best of six on the population report.
Grade: PMG Gem UNC 66 EPQ    Bank Name: Banco de Guatemala
Lot #59451 - World Paper Money > Guatemala - ($ 500.00 - $ 750.00)
S115s 500 Pesos ND (ca. 1895)
SPECIMEN stamped twice in red; punch cancelled at signatures area, serial number of zeroes. Highest denomination of series. Without signatures. Choice original.
Grade: UNC    Bank Name: Banco Americano de Guatemala
Lot #59452 - World Paper Money > Guatemala - ($ 300.00 - $ 500.00)
S177 5 Pesos 15.1.1918
Woman and Mercury. PMG terms this "Gem UNC 66 EPQ". Outstanding original.
Grade: PMG Gem UNC 66 EPQ    Bank Name: Banco de Occidente en Quezaltenango
Lot #59453 - World Paper Money > Guernsey - ($ 4,000.00 - $ 5,500.00)
15 10 Shillings 5.6.1937
Seal of Guernsey on back. Far more difficult than the 1 Pound from this period. PCGS terms this "Ch. Abt. New 55 PPQ". Best we have ever offered. Wonderful opportunity.
Grade: PCGS Ch. Abt. New 55 PPQ    Bank Name: States of Guernsey
Lot #59454 - World Paper Money > Guernsey - ($ 400.00 - $ 550.00)
42b 10 Shillings 1.1.1961
Underrated middle date. PMG terms this "Ch. UNC 64".
Grade: PMG Ch. UNC 64    Bank Name: States of Guernsey
Lot #59455 - World Paper Money > Honduras - ($ 1,000.00 - $ 1,350.00)
54a 50 Lempiras 20.1.1956
Highest denomination of series. Dr. Reyes/University of Honduras. ICG terms this "XF 45".
Grade: ICG XF 45    Bank Name: Banco Central de Honduras
Lot #59456 - World Paper Money > Iceland - ($ 800.00 - $ 1,200.00)
30d? 100 Kronur L. 1928
ARCHIVE SPECIMEN perforated with serial numbers #045001-050000. Signature 1. Official notations top center. ICG terms this "Ch. UNC 66 printer's annotations".
Grade: ICG Ch. UNC 66    Bank Name: Landsbanki Islands
Lot #59457 - World Paper Money > India - ($ 1,000.00 - $ 1,500.00)
20e 100 Rupees ND (1943)
Calcutta issue; Deshmukh signature. Watermark profile and serial number black. Series B20. Small repair in watermark.
Grade: Abt. VF    Bank Name: Reserve Bank of India
Lot #59458 - World Paper Money > India - ($ 200.00 - $ 300.00)
24/J 4.6.1 10 Rupees ND (1943)
King George VI; Deshmukh signature. Series K27. Choice.
Grade: UNC    Bank Name: Reserve Bank of India
Lot #59459 - World Paper Money > India - ($ 14,250.00 - $ 18,000.00)
S140 10 Rupees 1840?
Year date appears to be 1840; rest of date is illegible. Sir Thomas Munro on horseback; Munro, originally from Scotland, was an East India Company officer who became Governor of Madras in 1819. This note appears to be bisected and then reattached on back; also, other areas of restoration, soiling, small pieces missing, and other signs of circulation. The Standard Catalog does not include any illustrations for any issued notes. Stamped CANCELLED twice. WBG terms this "VG 8, areas of restoration". Excessively rare; we have never previously offered any issued examples. Sold as is; no returns.
Grade: WBG VG 8    Bank Name: Bank of Madras
Lot #59460 - World Paper Money > India - ($ 25,000.00 - $ 35,000.00)
S141 20 Rupees 184x?
Date illegible. Sir Thomas Munro on horseback. The Standard Catalog does not include any illustrations for any issued notes. We have never previously offered this type. Annotations on back; soiling and other signs of circulation. Sold as is; no returns.
Grade: VG/Fine    Bank Name: Bank of Madras
Lot #59461 - World Paper Money > India - ($ 25,000.00 - $ 35,000.00)
S142 25 Rupees 17.8.1849??
Date appears to be 1849. Sir Thomas Munro on horseback. The Standard Catalog does not include any illustrations for any issued notes. Stamped CANCELLED twice. We have never previously offered this type. PMG terms this "Fine 12 NET cancelled; repaired, annotations"; second best of four examples on the population report.
Grade: PMG Fine 12 NET    Bank Name: Bank of Madras
Lot #59462 - World Paper Money > India - ($ 33,000.00 - $ 45,000.00)
S143 50 Rupees 184x
Year date of 1840; rest of date is illegible. Sir Thomas Munro on horseback. This note appears to be bisected and then reattached on back; also, other areas of restoration, soiling, margin roughness, and other signs of circulation. The Standard Catalog does not include any illustrations for any issued notes. Stamped CANCELLED twice. WBG terms this "VG 8, areas of restoration". The key denomination; we have never previously offered this type. Sold as is; no returns.
Grade: WBG VG 8    Bank Name: Bank of Madras
Lot #59463 - World Paper Money > India - ($ 17,500.00 - $ 22,500.00)
S144 100 Rupees 1840?
Year date appears to be 1840; rest of date is illegible. The Standard Catalog does not include illustrations for any issued notes. Stamped CANCELLED twice. WBG terms this "VG 8 areas of restoration". Essentially unavailable on the market.
Grade: WBG VG 8    Bank Name: Bank of Madras
Lot #59464 - World Paper Money > Iran - ($ 4,000.00 - $ 5,500.00)
11 1 Toman 4.1.1927
Muzaffar-al-Din; payable at Shiraz only, 4 Jan 1927 date stamp on face. PMG terms this "Ch. XF 45 minor repairs"; only four better of 45 on the population report.
Grade: PMG Ch. XF 45    Bank Name: Imperial Bank of Persia
Lot #59465 - World Paper Money > Iran - ($ 2,500.00 - $ 5,000.00)
38C 10,000 Rials AH1317 (1938)
SPECIMEN (#5) color trial in blue on multicolored stamped in single English printer's logo on face; serial number of zeroes, not punch cancelled. Highest denomination of Shah Reza series. This type used to be (#38D) in previous Standard Catalogs. PMG terms this "AU 53 printers annotation, staple holes, minor rust".
Grade: PMG AU 53    Bank Name: Bank Melli Iran
Lot #59466 - World Paper Money > Iraq - ($ 2,800.00 - $ 3,500.00)
9b 1 Dinar L. 1931 (1934)
King Ghazi in military uniform; prefix H with tough second signature combination. PMG terms this "VF 20"; one of only five examples on the population report.
Grade: PMG VF 20    Bank Name: Government of Iraq
Lot #59467 - World Paper Money > Ireland - ($ 6,650.00 - $ 8,000.00)
17a/BA14 1 Pound 5.6.1824
Hibernia seated within seal. PMG terms this "Fine 12 NET outer edges backed"; the only example on the population report and the first we have ever offered. Not illustrated in the Standard Catalog; listed only as rare and unpriced in any condition in both that source and the Irish catalog.
Grade: PMG Fine 12 NET    Bank Name: Bank of Ireland
Lot #59468 - World Paper Money > Ireland - ($ 25,000.00 - $ 40,000.00)
35/BA 31 1 Pound 7.5.1838
Larger size, early type in black; uniface. Rare double branch Dublin and Westport issue; Irish catalog plate note. Hibernia standing at left and right. PMG terms this "Fine 12"; the only example on the population report.
Grade: PMG Fine 12    Bank Name: Bank of Ireland
Lot #59469 - World Paper Money > Ireland - ($ 6,500.00 - $ 8,000.00)
62a?/BA 51 1 Pound 29.10.1881
Early date for Craig signature precedes Standard Catalog listing; uniface. Prefix A33. PCGS terms this "Fine 15".
Grade: PCGS Fine 15    Bank Name: Bank of Ireland
Lot #59470 - World Paper Money > Ireland - ($ 2,750.00 - $ 3,500.00)
69c/LTN67 100 Pounds 4.4.1977
Highest denomination of this Lady Lavery series/River Erne river mask. Prefix 02B. PMG terms this "Gem UNC 65 EPQ". Terrific original.
Grade: PMG Gem UNC 65 EPQ    Bank Name: Central Bank of Ireland
Lot #59471 - World Paper Money > Ireland - ($ 2,500.00 - $ 4,000.00)
74a?/BA 65a 1 Pound 24.11.1909
Early date precedes Standard Catalog listing; uniface. Date also not listed in Irish catalog. Prefix G95. PCGS terms this "VF 25 spindle holes as issued". By far the best example we have offered for the type.
Grade: PCGS VF 25    Bank Name: Bank of Ireland
Lot #59472 - World Paper Money > Ireland - ($ 4,500.00 - $ 6,000.00)
80a/BA 71a 20 Pounds 10.11.1915
Hibernia standing at left and right; split prefix W/14. PCGS terms this "VG 10 stamp cancelled". The first time we have ever offered this type.
Grade: PCGS VG 10    Bank Name: Bank of Ireland
Lot #59473 - World Paper Money > Ireland - ($ 15,000.00 - $ 20,000.00)
154/BB 83 50 Pounds 7.12.1917
Plate note for the Irish catalog. Excessively difficult high denomination; only 1000 made! Arms. MacDonald signature. PCGS terms this "Fine 15 erased graffiti; bank stamp". The first type we have ever offered from this entire series.
Grade: PCGS Fine 15    Bank Name: Belfast Banking Company Limited
Lot #59474 - World Paper Money > Ireland - ($ 13,000.00 - $ 17,000.00)
377/UB 28 5 Pounds 1.11.1906
Farm scene and sailing ship; Patton signature. Irish catalog plate note. PCGS terms this "VF 20 minor rust". Terrific example.
Grade: PCGS VF 20    Bank Name: Ulster Bank Limited
Lot #59475 - World Paper Money > Ireland-Northern - ($ 175.00 - $ 300.00)
127b/BB 69 5 Pounds 8.3.1928
Arms at top and bottom. Very early date for red serial number; the earliest we have offered. PCGS terms this "VF 20 stamp on back; pinholes".
Grade: PCGS VF 20    Bank Name: Belfast Banking Company Limited
Lot #59476 - World Paper Money > Ireland-Northern - ($ 425.00 - $ 600.00)
127b/BB 69 5 Pounds 2.10.1942
Arms at top and bottom. Red serial number. Strong original.
Grade: Abt. AU    Bank Name: Belfast Banking Company Limited
Lot #59477 - World Paper Money > Ireland-Northern - ($ 450.00 - $ 750.00)
129c/BB 79 20 Pounds 3.2.1943
Arms at top and bottom. Always a very scarce denomination. PCGS terms this "VF 20 small tear".
Grade: PCGS VF 20    Bank Name: Belfast Banking Company Limited
Lot #59478 - World Paper Money > Ireland-Northern - ($ 2,900.00 - $ 3,500.00)
130b/BB 83 50 Pounds 9.11.1939
Next denomination and a key to the series. Cute serial number #3434; scarce Smyth signature. The earliest date we have ever offered for this type. PMG terms this "AU 55 EPQ Blake Plate Note"; one of six on the population report.
Grade: PMG AU 55 EPQ    Bank Name: Belfast Banking Company Limited
Lot #59479 - World Paper Money > Ireland-Northern - ($ 600.00 - $ 800.00)
190d/NR 104 20 Pounds 15.6.1988
The first note made for this Torrens signature had serial number #1800001; therefore, this and the following two notes are the seventh, eighth, and ninth notes for this signature! Cows, shipyard, and loom. PMG terms this "Superb Gem UNC 67 EPQ"; tied with several others as the best of nine on the population report. See next two lots for CONSECUTIVE run.
Grade: PMG Superb Gem UNC 67 EPQ    Bank Name: Northern Bank Limited
Lot #59480 - World Paper Money > Ireland-Northern - ($ 600.00 - $ 800.00)
190d/NR 104 20 Pounds 15.6.1988
The eighth note made for this Torrens signature. PMG terms this "Superb Gem UNC 67 EPQ"; tied with several others as the best of nine on the population report. See prior and next lot for CONSECUTIVES.
Grade: PMG Superb Gem UNC 67 EPQ    Bank Name: Northern Bank Limited
Lot #59481 - World Paper Money > Ireland-Northern - ($ 600.00 - $ 800.00)
190d/NR 104 20 Pounds 15.6.1988
The ninth note made for this Torrens signature. PMG terms this "Superb Gem UNC 67 EPQ"; tied with several others as the best of nine on the population report. See prior two lots for CONSECUTIVE run.
Grade: PMG Superb Gem UNC 67 EPQ    Bank Name: Northern Bank Limited
Lot #59482 - World Paper Money > Ireland-Northern - ($ 200.00 - $ 300.00)
239b/PR 93 5 Pounds 5.2.1951
Serial block NB. Strong original.
Grade: UNC    Bank Name: Provincial Bank of Ireland Limited
Lot #59483 - World Paper Money > Ireland-Northern - ($ 550.00 - $ 750.00)
329a/UB 80 50 Pounds 1.10.1982
Underrated type; less than 200,000 made. PCGS terms this "Ch. New 63".
Grade: PCGS Ch. New 63    Bank Name: Ulster Bank Limited
Lot #59484 - World Paper Money > Isle of Man - ($ 11,500.00 - $ 13,500.00)
4 1 Pound 1.10.1932
Douglas harbor/triskele. PMG terms this "VF 30 paper pull"; one of only two on the population report and the first we have ever offered. Not illustrated in the Standard Catalog. Extremely difficult. We are pleased to offer a few select pieces from the Isle of Man; most of these types have been long off of the market.
Grade: PMG VF 30    Bank Name: Isle of Man Bank Limited
Lot #59485 - World Paper Money > Isle of Man - ($ 2,500.00 - $ 3,500.00)
S122 1 Pound 18xx
Remainder. PCGS terms this "VF 30 graffiti on back". Not illustrated in the Standard Catalog; the first we have ever offered.
Grade: PCGS VF 30    Bank Name: Douglas & Isle of Man Bank
Lot #59486 - World Paper Money > Isle of Man - ($ 175.00 - $ 300.00)
S131 1 Pound 1844?
Hand written date illegible. PCGS terms this "VG 10".
Grade: PCGS VG 10    Bank Name: Douglas & Isle of Man Bank
Lot #59487 - World Paper Money > Isle of Man - ($ 2,000.00 - $ 3,000.00)
S143r 1 Pound 18xx
Remainder. Lion and unicorn supporting crowned triskele. Date of 18xx in plate. PCGS terms this "XF 45". Wonderful design; the first we have ever offered.
Grade: PCGS XF 45    Bank Name: Dumbell's Banking Company
Lot #59488 - World Paper Money > Isle of Man - ($ 4,000.00 - $ 5,500.00)
M220 10 Pounds ND
Remainder; uniface. Douglas Harbor scene. PCGS terms this "XF 45 rust". Extremely difficult; the first we have ever offered.
Grade: PCGS XF 45    Bank Name: Douglas Isle of Man
Lot #59489 - World Paper Money > Isles de France et de Bourbon - ($ 4,000.00 - $ 5,500.00)
23 1000 Livres L. 1790
Grand, early note. Uniface; straight bar under title. Few small holes; areas of soiling; other signs of circulation. Seldom offered.
Grade: VG/Fine    Bank Name: Isles de France et de Bourbon
Lot #59490 - World Paper Money > Israel - ($ 150.00 - $ 250.00)
12c? 100 Pruta ND (1952)
This note has what appears to be the autograph of David Ben Gurion, first Prime Minister of Israel, on back. This signature compares favorably with documents he signed. Couple small margin tears; light stains.
Grade: Fine    Bank Name: Israel Government
Lot #59491 - World Paper Money > Israel - ($ 500.00 - $ 750.00)
23a 50 Pounds ND (9.6.1952)
Highest denomination of series; without prefix. Lightly flattened; small piece missing bottom left. Sold as is; no returns.
Grade: Fine    Bank Name: Bank Leumi Le-Israel
Lot #59492 - World Paper Money > Italian East Africa - ($ 5,000.00 - $ 7,000.00)
4a 1000 Lire 14.6.-12.9.1938
Highest denomination of series; allegorical design. PMG terms this "AU 55 tape repair"; bests all seven currently on the population report.
Grade: PMG AU 55    Bank Name: Serie Speciale Africa Orientale Italiana
Lot #59493 - World Paper Money > Italian Somaliland - ($ 2,000.00 - $ 2,750.00)
16 5 Somali 1951
Leopard as portrait and watermark. Striking appearance. PMG terms this "Ch. UNC 64 EPQ".
Grade: PMG Ch. UNC 64 EPQ    Bank Name: Cassa per la Circolazione Monetaria della Somalia
Lot #59494 - World Paper Money > Italy - ($ 500.00 - $ 800.00)
34 1 Lira L. 1894
King Umberto I; series 116. Limited issuance and extremely difficult so choice; not illustrated in the Standard Catalog.
Grade: AU/UNC    Bank Name: Buono di Cassa Treasury
Lot #59495 - World Paper Money > Italy - ($ 500.00 - $ 800.00)
39f 100 Lire 21.9.1925
Early type with counterfoil at left. PMG terms this "VF 30 minor repairs".
Grade: PMG VF 30    Bank Name: Banca d'Italia
Lot #59496 - World Paper Money > Italy - ($ 5,000.00 - $ 6,500.00)
42b 25 Lire 22.1.1919
Medallic Italia head, eagle with flag above. PMG terms this "Ch. AU 58"; by itself, the best of seven on the population report.
Grade: PMG Ch. AU 58    Bank Name: Banca d'Italia
Lot #59497 - World Paper Money > Italy - ($ 700.00 - $ 900.00)
47c 50 Lire 17.7.1934
Earlier type with counterfoil at left and Azzolini-Cima signatures. PMG terms this "AU 53 EPQ". Seldom offered so choice.
Grade: PMG AU 53 EPQ    Bank Name: Banca d'Italia
Lot #59498 - World Paper Money > Italy - ($ 1,000.00 - $ 1,350.00)
94? 500 Lire 14.2.1974
SPECIMEN with CAMPIONE stamped in red at all four corner areas on face and back; serial number of zeroes. PMG terms this "Ch. UNC 64 EPQ"; only five examples on the population report. Scarce in this form.
Grade: PMG Ch. UNC 64 EPQ    Bank Name: Banca d'Italia
Lot #59499 - World Paper Money > Ivory Coast - ($ 2,500.00 - $ 3,500.00)
7 1 Franc ND (ca. 1943)
Part of rare elephant head series. Wartime issue; Hubert-Jules Deschamps was the Ivory Coast Governor from January 1, 1941-September 29, 1942. Tear top center; couple small spots. Missing in the vast majority of advanced collections. Sold as is; no returns.
Grade: Fine+    Bank Name: Cote d'Ivoire
Lot #59500 - World Paper Money > Jamaica - ($ 400.00 - $ 600.00)
45 5 Shillings 17.3.1960
One year King George VI type with different back design. WBG terms this "Ch. AU 58 TOP". Very scarce so choice.
Grade: WBG Ch. AU 58 TOP    Bank Name: Government of Jamaica
Lot #59501 - World Paper Money > Jamaica - ($ 250.00 - $ 350.00)
49 5 Shillings L. 1960 (1961)
Queen Elizabeth II/river rapids; Latin motto. PMG terms this "Gem UNC 65 EPQ".
Grade: PMG Gem UNC 65 EPQ    Bank Name: Bank of Jamaica
Lot #59502 - World Paper Money > Jamaica - ($ 250.00 - $ 350.00)
50 10 Shillings L. 1960 (1961)
Queen Elizabeth II; Latin motto. WBG terms this "Gem UNC 66 TOP excellent embossing".
Grade: WBG Gem UNC 66 TOP    Bank Name: Bank of Jamaica
Lot #59503 - World Paper Money > Jamaica - ($ 350.00 - $ 550.00)
51Cd 1 Pound L. 1960 (1964)
Queen Elizabeth II; Hall signature as Governor. WBG terms this "Superb Gem UNC 67 TOP".
Grade: WBG Superb Gem UNC 67 TOP    Bank Name: Bank of Jamaica
Lot #59504 - World Paper Money > Jamaica - ($ 2,750.00 - $ 4,000.00)
52d 5 Pounds L. 1960
Highest denomination of this Queen Elizabeth II series/storage plant and woman with fruit basket. WBG terms this "Gem UNC 66 TOP". Lucky note with four eights?
Grade: WBG Gem UNC 66 TOP    Bank Name: Bank of Jamaica
Lot #59505 - World Paper Money > Jamaica - ($ 1,250.00 - $ 1,500.00)
S146c 1 Pound 1.2.1938
Arms on face and back; prefix D/Q. PCGS terms this "Fine 12 Newman collection". We have not previously offered this date.
Grade: PCGS Fine 12    Bank Name: Barclays Bank (Dominion, Colonial and Overseas)
Lot #59506 - World Paper Money > Japan - ($ 6,000.00 - $ 8,000.00)
21 5 Yen ND (1878)
Three blacksmiths/Daikoku. From the 15th bank, in Tokyo; also known as the Peers Bank because samurai put their pension bonds into its capitalization. Pressed; few light spots; few repairs. Rare type not included in the Japanese Destiny Collection.
Grade: Fine    Bank Name: Great Imperial Japanese National Bank
Lot #59507 - World Paper Money > Katanga - ($ 750.00 - $ 1,000.00)
13a 500 Francs 17.4.1962
Key to series; man with fire. PMG terms this "VF 30 EPQ". Seldom offered, particularly in issued form, and better than most show.
Grade: PMG VF 30 EPQ    Bank Name: Banque Nationale du Katanga
Lot #59508 - World Paper Money > Keeling Cocos Islands - ($ 1,500.00 - $ 2,500.00)
S101 1/4 Rupee 26.9.1879
Initial denomination of first series. Made on sheepskin; uniface. Small, embossed seal; signed by John Clunies-Ross. Extremely rare.
Grade: Fine    Bank Name: (Keeling) Cocos Islands
Lot #59509 - World Paper Money > Keeling Cocos Islands - ($ 2,500.00 - $ 4,000.00)
S103 1 Rupee 3.10.1879
Made on sheepskin; uniface. Small, embossed seal; signed by John Clunies-Ross.
Grade: Abt. VF    Bank Name: (Keeling) Cocos Islands
Lot #59510 - World Paper Money > Keeling Cocos Islands - ($ 4,000.00 - $ 6,000.00)
S103 1 Rupee 27.7.1888
SERIAL NUMBER 2! Made on sheepskin; uniface. Larger seal; signed by John Clunies-Ross. Cut cancelled top right. Outstanding comparison piece with prior lot.
Grade: VF    Bank Name: (Keeling) Cocos Islands
Lot #59511 - World Paper Money > Keeling Cocos Islands - ($ 17,500.00 - $ 30,000.00)
S111; S112; S113; S114; S115; S116 1/4; 1/2; 1; 2; 3; 5 Rupees 19.1.1888; 25.1.1888; 20.1.1888; 15.1.1888; 10.1.1888; 1.6.1888
SIX NOTES; incredible complete set. Made on sheepskin; uniface. First series under this issuer's name. Embossed seal; signed by John Clunies-Ross. Each with stains across face due to very humid climate, absorbent nature of sheepskin, and ink that easily runs. Most pieces from this series come with these stains. This is quite likely an offering that will never again be replicated.
Grade: Avg. VF/XF    Bank Name: Keeling Cocos Islands
Lot #59512 - World Paper Money > Keeling Cocos Islands - ($ 27,500.00 - $ 40,000.00)
S117; S118; S119; S120; S122 1/4; 1/2; 1; 2; 5 Rupees 1897
FIVE NOTES; nearly complete type set, missing only the 3 Rupees. DO NOT BE DECEIVED! This is the earlier and rarer 1897 series which closely resembles the available 1902. Embossed seal; signed by John Clunies-Ross on face with handwritten serial number at left and right. The first three notes with at least one corner cut cancelled. WBG terms these "Gem UNC 65 TOP"; "Ch. UNC 64"; "Ch. UNC 64"; Ch. UNC 64"; and "Gem UNC 65 TOP". We are delighted to offer this nearly complete 1897 set, each note in shockingly incredible condition.
Grade: WBG graded    Bank Name: Keeling Cocos Islands
Lot #59513 - World Paper Money > Latvia - ($ 5,000.00 - $ 6,500.00)
19a 500 Latu 1929
Highest denomination of series. Girl in national costume/cows and sheaves. PMG terms this "Gem UNC 65 EPQ"; only one better of 23 on the population report and by far the best example of this type we have offered.
Grade: PMG Gem UNC 65 EPQ    Bank Name: Latvijas Bankas
Lot #59514 - World Paper Money > Liberia - ($ 1,000.00 - $ 1,500.00)
6b 50 Cents 26.2.1862
After centuries of European incursions, Liberia was eventually settled by the American Colonization Society. Plow and palm tree; uniface. 18- in plate; the first time we have offered this date. PMG terms this "Ch. Fine 15"; tied with the only other on the population report.
Grade: PMG Ch. Fine 15    Bank Name: Republic of Liberia
Lot #59515 - World Paper Money > Liberia - ($ 1,000.00 - $ 1,500.00)
7b 1 Dollar 26.2.1862
Next in this historic series; uniface. Tough earlier variety with 18__ in plate. PMG terms this "Ch. Fine 15 repaired, minor edge damage"; one of only four examples on the population report.
Grade: PMG Ch. Fine 15    Bank Name: Republic of Liberia
Lot #59516 - World Paper Money > Liberia - ($ 1,000.00 - $ 1,500.00)
7c 1 Dollar 28.12.1863
Later variety with 186_ in plate. PMG terms this "VF 25"; tied with one other as the best of only seven on the population report. Strong overall appearance.
Grade: PMG VF 25    Bank Name: Republic of Liberia
Lot #59517 - World Paper Money > Liberia - ($ 1,500.00 - $ 2,500.00)
12 1 Dollar 26.8.1880
Most denominations in this later series have reduced size compared with earlier notes from the 1850s and 1860s; this piece has the same dimensions as the notes offered previously in this auction. PMG terms this "VF 20"; only one example currently on the population report. The first we have offered; extremely difficult.
Grade: PMG VF 20    Bank Name: Republic of Liberia
Lot #59518 - World Paper Money > Lithuania - ($ 1,500.00 - $ 2,000.00)
24s2 50 Litu 31.3.1928
SPECIMEN stamped PAVYZDYS twice in red on face and back; perforated CANCELLED with serial number of zeroes. Second highest denomination of series; Dr. Jonas Basanavicius. PMG terms this "AU 55"; one of only six on the population report and the first we have offered in this form.
Grade: PMG AU 55    Bank Name: Bank of Lithuania
Lot #59519 - World Paper Money > Madagascar - ($ 400.00 - $ 600.00)
48a? 1000 Francs 00-00-0000
Uniface face SPECIMEN perforated; date and serial number of zeroes. Woman and man; without watermark. PMG terms this "Ch. UNC 64 pencil annotations".
Grade: PMG Ch. UNC 64    Bank Name: Banque de Madagascar et des Comores
Lot #59520 - World Paper Money > Malawi - ($ 500.00 - $ 750.00)
3Aa 1; 1 Pound L. 1964
TWO NOTES; each with prefix H, one with LOW SERIAL NUMBER #000010; I do not recall seeing prefixes before H so this is quite likely SERIAL NUMBER 10! Also has AUTOGRAPH from General Manager Holt with "Best Wishes" at lower right. The autographed note with soiling at top and bottom and slight margin roughness at top; the other note slightly off center with tinge of foxing. Wonderful collector pair.
Grade: Fine/VF; AU+    Bank Name: Reserve Bank of Malawi
Lot #59521 - World Paper Money > Mali - ($ 800.00 - $ 1,200.00)
8 500 Francs 22.9.1960 (1967)
Underrated denomination from second Keita series. PMG terms this "Ch. UNC 63".
Grade: PMG Ch. UNC 63    Bank Name: Banque de la Republique du Mali
Lot #59522 - World Paper Money > Mali - ($ 850.00 - $ 1,250.00)
15f 10,000 Francs ND (1972-84)
Highest denomination of series; signature 8. PMG terms this "Ch. UNC 64".
Grade: PMG Ch. UNC 64    Bank Name: Banque Centrale du Mali
Lot #59523 - World Paper Money > Martinique - ($ 1,650.00 - $ 2,500.00)
A2? 1 Franc D. 1855 and 1858
Uniface remainder; without signatures. Terrific design with small portrait at left and right; sailing ship, trees, barrels, and arms in frame. Full counterfoil at left. Rare early type with excellent color. Overall quality original with slight vertical fold at right. Rated as R5 in Kolsky. We have not offered an example this choice in several years.
Grade: AU/UNC    Bank Name: Martinique Tresor Colonial
Lot #59524 - World Paper Money > Martinique - ($ 1,100.00 - $ 1,500.00)
14 500 Francs ND (1945)
Highest denomination of series. Woman with scepter and ship in background/palm trees and other vegetation. Tough signature combination of Arnaud, Rosemain, and Calvy. Few pieces missing; toned; other signs of circulation. Sold as is; no returns.
Grade: VG    Bank Name: Banque de la Martinique
Lot #59525 - World Paper Money > Martinique - ($ 825.00 - $ 1,200.00)
19a 100 Francs ND (1942)
Allegorical woman seated with fruit/seated allegorical woman with child. Signatures of Didellot as Directeur and Calvi as Censeur. PMG terms this "VF 25".
Grade: PMG VF 25    Bank Name: Banque de la Martinique
Lot #59526 - World Paper Money > Martinique - ($ 825.00 - $ 1,200.00)
19a 100 Francs ND (1942)
Allegorical woman seated with fruit/seated allegorical woman with child. Signatures of Garcin as Directeur and Angelini as Censeur; we have offered this signature combination less frequently. PMG terms this "VF 30"; only two better of ten on the population report.
Grade: PMG VF 30    Bank Name: Banque de la Martinique
Lot #59527 - World Paper Money > Martinique - ($ 850.00 - $ 1,250.00)
19s 100 Francs ND (1942)
SPECIMEN stamped twice in red; punch cancelled at signatures area, serial number of zeroes. Without signatures. Allegorical woman seated with fruit/seated allegorical woman with child. PMG terms this "Ch. AU 58 EPQ".
Grade: PMG Ch. AU 58 EPQ    Bank Name: Banque de la Martinique
Lot #59528 - World Paper Money > Martinique - ($ 1,750.00 - $ 2,500.00)
34s 5000 Francs ND (1952)
SPECIMEN stamped in black and perforated; serial number of zeroes. Highest denomination; General Schoelcher. WBG terms this "Ch. UNC 64 TOP". Elusive in any form.
Grade: WBG Ch. UNC 64 TOP    Bank Name: Caisse Centrale de la France d'Outre-Mer
Lot #59529 - World Paper Money > Mauritius - ($ 700.00 - $ 1,000.00)
25c 50 Cents ND (1940)
King George VI; uniface. Series B. WBG terms this "Gem UNC 66 TOP".
Grade: WBG Gem UNC 66 TOP    Bank Name: Government of Mauritius
Lot #59530 - World Paper Money > Memel - ($ 500.00 - $ 1,000.00)
1; 2; 3a, b; 4a, b; 5a, b; 6a, b; 7a, b; 8; 9 1/2; 1; 2; 2; 5; 5; 10; 10; 20; 20; 50; 50; 75; 100 Mark 22.2.1922
FOURTEEN NOTES; complete type and variety set. PMG terms these "Ch. UNC 63"; "Ch. UNC 64 EPQ"; "Gem UNC 66 EPQ"; "Ch. AU 58 EPQ"; "Ch. UNC 64"; "Ch. UNC 64"; "Gem UNC 66 EPQ"; "Gem UNC 65 EPQ"; "AU 55"; "Gem UNC 64 EPQ"; "Ch. AU 58 EPQ"; "AU 55"; "Ch. UNC 64 EPQ" and "UNC 62 tear". Good collector opportunity.
Grade: PMG Ch. UNC 63; Ch. UNC 64 EPQ; Gem UNC 66 EPQ; Ch. AU 58 EPQ; Ch. UNC 64; Ch. UNC 64; Gem UNC 66 EPQ; Gem UNC 65 EPQ; AU 55; Gem UNC 64 EPQ; Ch. AU 58 EPQ; AU 55; Ch. UNC 64 EPQ; UNC 62 tear    Bank Name: Chamber of Commerce, Territory of Memel
Lot #59531 - World Paper Money > Mexico - ($ 300.00 - $ 500.00)
S145 1 Peso 1878
Agricultural work/arms. Series F. Strong original with pleasing color.
Grade: Fine/VF    Bank Name: Banco Mejicano
Lot #59532 - World Paper Money > Mexico - ($ 1,250.00 - $ 2,000.00)
S238a 500 Pesos 1.7.1897
Pride of lions ("Lion at Home") and Juarez/man walking horses ("Horse Breaking"). Series B. Key denomination, particularly with this early date. Few pinholes; tear at top center and smaller tear at bottom center. Quite appealing.
Grade: Fine    Bank Name: Banco de Londres y Mexico
Lot #59533 - World Paper Money > Mexico - ($ 1,350.00 - $ 2,000.00)
S238a 500 Pesos 1.7.1909
Pride of lions ("Lion at Home") and Juarez/man walking horses ("Horse Breaking"). Series E. Tear at upper center; other smaller tears. Tough type from the Red Ox Collection.
Grade: Fine    Bank Name: Banco de Londres y Mexico
Lot #59534 - World Paper Money > Mexico - ($ 300.00 - $ 500.00)
S238? 500 Pesos ND
Back proof on card; men walking horses. Terrific design.
Grade: Well preserved    Bank Name: Banco de Londres y Mexico
Lot #59535 - World Paper Money > Mexico - ($ 2,000.00 - $ 3,000.00)
S263a 1000 Pesos 4.11.1913
Highest denomination in series. Garcia Teruel and symbolization of riches/reclining woman with water jug. Slight margin roughness; spots with small hole at lower right and small residue on back; few small holes. Red Ox Collection. Sold as is; no returns.
Grade: Fine/VF    Bank Name: Banco Nacional de Mexico
Lot #59536 - World Paper Money > Mexico - ($ 850.00 - $ 1,250.00)
S333a 100 Pesos 1.1.1898
SERIAL NUMBER 2! Ship and seated Ceres (Goddess of Agriculture)/steam passenger train traveling through mountain pass. Small holes and other signs of circulation. Wonderful collector item from the Red Ox Collection. Sold as is; no returns.
Grade: Good/VG    Bank Name: Banco del Estado de Mexico
Lot #59537 - World Paper Money > Mexico - ($ 675.00 - $ 850.00)
S338p 5 Pesos 19xx
Uniface face proof; punch cancelled, serial number of zeroes. Jose M. Morelos Pavon, lion, and winged cherub. Series A. Without signatures. Hole at lower left; tiny hole at right center; tear at right. Red Ox Collection. Seldom offered in any form. Sold as is; no returns.
Grade: VF/XF    Bank Name: Banco de Michoacan
Lot #59538 - World Paper Money > Mexico - ($ 5,000.00 - $ 6,500.00)
S387b 1000 Pesos 1.4.1914
Sailor, Antunano, and allegorical woman with scythe and wheat. WBG terms this "AU 55 TOP". Terrific collector piece from the Red Ox Collection.
Grade: WBG AU 55 TOP    Bank Name: Banco Oriental de Mexico
Lot #59539 - World Paper Money > Mexico - ($ 250.00 - $ 400.00)
S425a 10 Pesos 1.1.1901
Scarce first date with four digit serial number. Government Palace. Few spots, particularly at bottom left; areas of soiling.
Grade: Fine+    Bank Name: Banco de Tabasco
Lot #59540 - World Paper Money > Mexico - ($ 600.00 - $ 800.00)
S461 50 Pesos 16.4.1904
Gypsy woman ("Haidee") and woman with Liberty cap ("Liberty"). Series H. Quality original from the Red Ox Collection.
Grade: VF+    Bank Name: Banco Peninsular Mexicano
Lot #59541 - World Paper Money > Mongolia - ($ 2,000.00 - $ 3,000.00)
2r 1 Dollar 1924
Lower denomination for this exotic, fantastic series. PMG terms this "Ch. UNC 63 minor rust". Nothing like this was produced before and almost assuredly nothing will be produced like this again.
Grade: PMG Ch. UNC 63    Bank Name: State Treasury Note
Lot #59542 - World Paper Money > Mongolia - ($ 2,000.00 - $ 4,000.00)
3r 3 Dollars 1924
Next denomination in this incredible series. PMG terms this "Gem UNC 66 EPQ"; by itself, the best of 13 on the population report.
Grade: PMG Gem UNC 66 EPQ    Bank Name: State Treasury Note
Lot #59543 - World Paper Money > Mongolia - ($ 2,000.00 - $ 3,000.00)
5r 10 Dollars 1924
Higher denomination in this wondrous series. PMG terms this "Ch. UNC 63 EPQ".
Grade: PMG Ch. UNC 63 EPQ    Bank Name: State Treasury Note
Lot #59544 - World Paper Money > Morocco - ($ 750.00 - $ 1,250.00)
8 5 Francs ND (1921)
Much tougher type with bank name in one line. WBG terms this "UNC 62". Very difficult to find in such terrific condition. Wonderful companion with next lot.
Grade: WBG UNC 62    Bank Name: Banque d'Etat du Maroc
Lot #59545 - World Paper Money > Morocco - ($ 425.00 - $ 600.00)
9 5 Francs ND (1924)
Bank name in two lines. WBG terms this "Ch. UNC 64 TOP". Excellent comparison piece with prior lot.
Grade: WBG Ch. UNC 64 TOP    Bank Name: Banque d'Etat du Maroc
Lot #59546 - World Paper Money > Morocco - ($ 425.00 - $ 600.00)
15b 500 Francs 10.11.1948
Large size, attractive piece. Fez/ornate design; powerful lion head as watermark. PMG terms this "Ch. UNC 64".
Grade: PMG Ch. UNC 64    Bank Name: Banque d'Etat du Maroc
Lot #59547 - World Paper Money > Morocco - ($ 1,350.00 - $ 2,000.00)
20? 100 Francs 00.00.00
Larger size proof on watermarked paper; serial and block numbers of zeroes. WBG terms this "Ch. UNC 63 TOP". Elegant in this form.
Grade: WBG Ch. UNC 63 TOP    Bank Name: Banque d'Etat du Maroc
Lot #59548 - World Paper Money > Morocco - ($ 750.00 - $ 1,250.00)
46 500 Francs 19.12.1956
Doorway of house with Moroccan city/arch. WBG terms this "UNC 61 faint graffiti". This original is far better than most show.
Grade: WBG UNC 61    Bank Name: Banque d'Etat du Maroc
Lot #59549 - World Paper Money > Morocco - ($ 1,500.00 - $ 2,000.00)
47 1000 Francs 15.11.1956
Mosque, city, and hills. WBG terms this "UNC 61". Outstanding example.
Grade: WBG UNC 61    Bank Name: Banque d'Etat du Maroc
Lot #59550 - World Paper Money > Morocco - ($ 1,750.00 - $ 2,250.00)
52 100 Dirhams on 10000 Francs ND (28.4.1955)
Highest denomination of this series; large size attractive type with overprint for new monetary unit. WBG terms this "Ch. UNC 63 TOP".
Grade: WBG Ch. UNC 63 TOP    Bank Name: Banque d'Etat du Maroc
Lot #59551 - World Paper Money > New Caledonia - ($ 2,500.00 - $ 3,500.00)
15a 5 Francs 15.6.1916
Asian woman seated below Liberty holding a caduceus. Rated as an R6 in the Kolsky/Muszynski Banque de l'Indochine catalog. PMG terms this "Ch. VF 35 annotation"; significantly better than the mere two examples currently on the population report. Terrific original with excellent color; only the second time we have offered this type and the first we have offered for this date.
Grade: PMG Ch. VF 35    Bank Name: Banque de l'Indochine
Lot #59552 - World Paper Money > New Caledonia - ($ 750.00 - $ 1,250.00)
43d? 1000 Francs ND (1963)
SPECIMEN (#0162) stamped in black and perforated; serial number of zeroes. Large size pastel; highest denomination of series. PMG terms this "Gem UNC 66 EPQ"; three better of 16 on the population report.
Grade: PMG Gem UNC 66 EPQ    Bank Name: Banque de l'Indochine
Lot #59553 - World Paper Money > New Caledonia - ($ 1,000.00 - $ 1,750.00)
46a 100 Francs 1943
Woman wearing wreath and carrying small figure of Athena/statue of Angkor. PMG terms this "Gem UNC 66 EPQ"; by itself, clearly the best of 8 on the population report. Surreal condition for this type.
Grade: PMG Gem UNC 66 EPQ    Bank Name: Banque de l'Indochine
Lot #59554 - World Paper Money > New Hebrides - ($ 300.00 - $ 500.00)
1 5 Francs ND (1943)
Emergency issue made because of the interruption of paper money from France. Cross of Lorraine above two palm branches. Locally printed. According to WW II Remembered, only 40,000 made. PMG terms this "AU 50"; significantly better than most show.
Grade: PMG AU 55    Bank Name: Services Nationaux Francais des Nouvelles Hebrides
Lot #59555 - World Paper Money > New Hebrides - ($ 500.00 - $ 750.00)
8a 20 Francs ND (1941-45)
Very tough type with "NOUVELLES HEBRIDES" overprint; signature titles "Le President" and "Le Vice President Directeur General". Not generally available on the market. Pleasing original.
Grade: AU    Bank Name: Banque de l'Indochine
Lot #59556 - World Paper Money > New Zealand - ($ 650.00 - $ 1,000.00)
168a 100 Dollars ND (1967-68)
Highest denomination of series; Queen Elizabeth II/Takahe. PMG terms this "Gem UNC 66 EPQ"; only three better of 49 on the population report.
Grade: PMG Gem UNC 66 EPQ    Bank Name: Reserve Bank of New Zealand
Lot #59557 - World Paper Money > Newfoundland - ($ 175.00 - $ 300.00)
A9/NF-7a 25 Cents 1910-11
Waterfall; few made. Small hole at center; couple small spots on back. We have not previously offered these scarcer dates for this type.
Grade: VG/Fine    Bank Name: Newfoundland Government Cash Note
Lot #59558 - World Paper Money > Newfoundland - ($ 400.00 - $ 700.00)
A10/NF-8c 50 Cents 1912-13
Next in the series; waterfall. Strong original with excellent paper quality and color.
Grade: VF    Bank Name: Newfoundland Government Cash Note
Lot #59559 - World Paper Money > Newfoundland - ($ 300.00 - $ 500.00)
A14/NF-12b 1 Dollar 1.2.1920
King George V and caribou/ship and seal of Newfoundland. Hickey and Brownrigg signatures.
Grade: VG/Fine    Bank Name: Government of Newfoundland
Lot #59560 - World Paper Money > Newfoundland - ($ 300.00 - $ 500.00)
A15b/NF-13b 2 Dollars 2.1.1920
Mining scene and caribou head; Hickey and Brownrigg signatures. Spot at top left and various signs of circulation. Scarcer denomination. Sold as is; no returns.
Grade: VG    Bank Name: Government of Newfoundland
Lot #59561 - World Paper Money > Newfoundland - ($ 1,000.00 - $ 1,350.00)
S112/CH-185-18-04 2 Dollars 3.1.1888
Young sailor, allegory of "Going Aloft", and fishermen. Orange underprint; couple pinholes. Seldom offered.
Grade: VG    Bank Name: Commercial Bank of Newfoundland
Lot #59562 - World Paper Money > Newfoundland - ($ 850.00 - $ 1,250.00)
S114/CH 185-18-06 5 Dollars 3.1.1888
Sailor ("Young Tar"), seated Commerce, and seals. Plate letter B. Only the second time we have offered this rare type.
Grade: VG    Bank Name: Commercial Bank of Newfoundland
Lot #59563 - World Paper Money > Newfoundland - ($ 450.00 - $ 750.00)
S124a/CH 750-16-02 2 Dollars 1.5.1882
Codfish, John Smith, and dog and safe. Small tape at bottom left and other signs of circulation. Very difficult in any grade; only the second issued example we have ever offered. Sold as is; no returns.
Grade: VG    Bank Name: Union Bank of Newfoundland
Lot #59564 - World Paper Money > Nicaragua - ($ 1,250.00 - $ 1,500.00)
18a 20 Centavos D. 1894
Locally made series. Stamped in purple Registrado Folio 1312. Signatures in black. Not illustrated in the Standard Catalog. PMG terms this "XF 40 small tear"; the better of a mere two examples on the population report.
Grade: PMG XF 40    Bank Name: Billete del Tesoro Nacional Republica de Nicaragua
Lot #59565 - World Paper Money > Nicaragua - ($ 1,650.00 - $ 2,250.00)
19c 50 Centavos D. 1894
Next and highest denomination of series. Series IX at top center. PMG terms this "Ch. UNC 63"; by far the better of only two on the population report. Exquisite color and appearance.
Grade: PMG Ch. UNC 63    Bank Name: Billete del Tesoro Nacional Republica de Nicaragua
Lot #59566 - World Paper Money > Nicaragua - ($ 1,000.00 - $ 1,350.00)
34 50 Centavos 1.1.1906
Allegorical woman seated with sword and trumpet. PMG terms this "VF 25"; only one better of 11 on the population report.
Grade: PMG VF 25    Bank Name: Republica de Nicaragua
Lot #59567 - World Paper Money > Nicaragua - ($ 1,075.00 - $ 1,350.00)
35 1 Peso 1.1.1906
Two women and child gathering fruit and woman/arms. Two additional circular stampings. PMG terms this "Ch. VF 35"; by itself, the best of nine on the population report.
Grade: PMG Ch. VF 35    Bank Name: Republica de Nicaragua
Lot #59568 - World Paper Money > Nicaragua - ($ 350.00 - $ 500.00)
63b 1 Cordoba 1938
Woman. For accuracy, slight foxing. Quite attractive original.
Grade: UNC    Bank Name: Banco Nacional de Nicaragua
Lot #59569 - World Paper Money > Nicaragua - ($ 575.00 - $ 750.00)
100a 5 Cordobas 1953
Low serial number #005153; toughest first date for type. PMG terms this "Ch. UNC 63 EPQ"; far better than the only other example on the population report.
Grade: PMG Ch. UNC 63 EPQ    Bank Name: Banco Nacional de Nicaragua
Lot #59570 - World Paper Money > Nicaragua - ($ 450.00 - $ 650.00)
100c 5 Cordobas 1959
Typographed date. PMG terms this "Gem UNC 66 EPQ"; tied with one other as the best of three on the population report. Strong original with excellent embossing.
Grade: PMG Gem UNC 66 EPQ    Bank Name: Banco Nacional de Nicaragua
Lot #59571 - World Paper Money > Nicaragua - ($ 875.00 - $ 1,200.00)
101a 10 Cordobas 1957
Next in the series. Arms and Larreynaga/Independence meeting. PMG terms this "Ch. UNC 64 EPQ"; only one better of a mere four for all dates of this variety on the population report.
Grade: PMG Ch. UNC 64 EPQ    Bank Name: Banco Nacional de Nicaragua
Lot #59572 - World Paper Money > Nicaragua - ($ 1,325.00 - $ 2,000.00)
113a 500 Cordobas D. 1962
Second highest denomination of series; Dario. PMG terms this "VF 20". Wonderful opportunity with next lot.
Grade: PMG VF 20    Bank Name: Banco Central de Nicaragua
Lot #59573 - World Paper Money > Nicaragua - ($ 1,500.00 - $ 2,500.00)
114a 1000 Cordobas D. 1962
Next and highest denomination in the series; Somoza/Cordoba. PMG terms this "VF 25". Seldom offered; outstanding opportunity with previous lot.
Grade: PMG VF 25    Bank Name: Banco Central de Nicaragua
Lot #59574 - World Paper Money > Oman - ($ 500.00 - $ 1,000.00)
21a 50 Rials ND
First 50 Rials from this country. Sultan/Jabreen Fort. PMG terms this "Ch. AU 58 EPQ".
Grade: PMG Ch. AU 58 EPQ    Bank Name: Central Bank of Oman
Lot #59575 - World Paper Money > Oman - ($ 450.00 - $ 650.00)
30b 50 Rials 1992/AH1413
Highest denomination of series. PMG terms this "Gem UNC 66 EPQ".
Grade: PMG Gem UNC 66 EPQ    Bank Name: Central Bank of Oman
Lot #59576 - World Paper Money > Pakistan - ($ 825.00 - $ 1,250.00)
6 10 Rupees ND (1948)
From the first non-provisional issue after independence; English signature Ghulam Muhammed. PCGS terms this "Ch. New 63". Terrific example.
Grade: PCGS Ch. New 63    Bank Name: Government of Pakistan
Lot #59577 - World Paper Money > Palestine - ($ 1,850.00 - $ 2,500.00)
6c 500 Mils 20.4.1939
Rachel's tomb near Bethlehem/Tower of David. Series F. PMG terms this "VF 30".
Grade: PMG VF 30    Bank Name: Palestine Currency Board
Lot #59578 - World Paper Money > Palestine - ($ 1,375.00 - $ 2,500.00)
7b 1 Pound 30.9.1929
Scarcer date of the Dome of the Rock/Tower of David; series B. Pressed; small center slit and uneven margin.
Grade: Fine+    Bank Name: Palestine Currency Board
Lot #59579 - World Paper Money > Palestine - ($ 1,850.00 - $ 2,500.00)
7c 1 Pound 20.4.1939
Dome of the Rock/Tower of David. Series X. Blue ink at top center and smudge at bottom right corner. Overall appealing.
Grade: Abt. VF    Bank Name: Palestine Currency Board
Lot #59580 - World Paper Money > Palestine - ($ 1,000.00 - $ 1,500.00)
8b 5 Pounds 30.9.1929
Crusader's tower at Ramleh/Tower of David. Prefix A. Pressed; writing at watermark area on back comes through on face; couple margin tears. Sold as is; no returns.
Grade: Fine+    Bank Name: Palestine Currency Board
Lot #59581 - World Paper Money > Palestine - ($ 5,250.00 - $ 8,500.00)
9c 10 Pounds 7.9.1939
Crusader's Tower/Tower of David; prefix A. PMG terms this "VF 25". Pleasing example.
Grade: PMG VF 30    Bank Name: Palestine Currency Board
Lot #59582 - World Paper Money > Paraguay - ($ 10,000.00 - $ 13,500.00)
94p1; 94p2 200 Pesos 24.9.1894
Separate face and back proof on card. Arms and General Egusquiza (Paraguay President 1894-98). Highest denomination type rarely seen in any form. PMG terms the face "UNC 61 previously mounted, tear" and the back "UNC 62 tape repairs, previously mounted".
Grade: PMG UNC 61; UNC 62    Bank Name: Republica del Paraguay
Lot #59583 - World Paper Money > Paraguay - ($ 10,000.00 - $ 13,500.00)
S128? 10 Pesos 1.1.1882
Extremely difficult issued note; unlisted as such in the Standard Catalog and the first I have ever seen. Great serial number #04560! Sailing ship. PMG terms this "Fine 12 rust"; the only example on the population report. Terrific opportunity.
Grade: PMG Fine 12    Bank Name: Banco del Paraguay
Lot #59584 - World Paper Money > Paraguay - ($ 1,000.00 - $ 1,500.00)
S185 10 Pesos 1.3.1870
Highest denomination of series. Uniface; woman and arms. WBG terms this "AU 50 tiny pinholes". Overall pleasing example from the Red Ox Collection.
Grade: WBG AU 50    Bank Name: Lezica y Lanus-Army Supplies
Lot #59585 - World Paper Money > Peru - ($ 250.00 - $ 400.00)
S101B 50 Centavos 1.7.1875
Serial number in red, back blue. Multiple pinholes; few spots. Rare issued note; the first we have offered. Red Ox Collection.
Grade: VG/Fine    Bank Name: Banco Anglo Peruano
Lot #59586 - World Paper Money > Peru - ($ 2,000.00 - $ 3,000.00)
S367 20 Soles 1.12.1877
Woman wearing plumes and radiant woman's head/woman. Incredible color and overall appearance for this type that generally comes no better than Good/VG when it shows at all. Small piece missing top left; small hole nearby; few small spots. Red Ox Collection.
Grade: Ch. Fine/VF    Bank Name: Banco del Peru
Lot #59587 - World Paper Money > Peru - ($ 1,700.00 - $ 3,000.00)
S392 1 Peso/1 Sol 1.4.1886
Sensational provisional type from the Chilean takeover of Tacna. Girl's heads ("Nina" and "Lola") with steam train between. With center denomination altered to 1 Peso, overprint TACNA 1.4.1886 CINCO QUINTOS BOLIVIANOS POR PESO O SU EQUIVALENTE EN MONEDA CORRIENTE, serial number, signatures. Small center slits; couple small pieces missing. Not illustrated in the Standard Catalog. Great rarity from the Red Ox Collection.
Grade: Fine    Bank Name: Banco de Tacna
Lot #59588 - World Paper Money > Philippines - ($ 5,350.00 - $ 7,000.00)
21 200 Pesos 1.1.1928
Highest denomination of series. Justice with scales and shield. Only 1060 made. PMG terms this "VF 30 minor repairs"; tied with one other as the best of fourteen on the population report. The last of the 200 Pesos printings.
Grade: PMG VF 30    Bank Name: Bank of the Philippine Islands
Lot #59589 - World Paper Money > Philippines - ($ 2,000.00 - $ 2,500.00)
78 50 Pesos 1929
General Lawton; a mere 40,500 printed. Extremely difficult; not illustrated in the Standard Catalog. Thin writing and pinhole at upper left of this original with pleasing color. The Pineda example, in Fine 15, hammered for $3200.
Grade: Fine    Bank Name: Philippine Islands Treasury Certificate
Lot #59590 - World Paper Money > Philippines - ($ 450.00 - $ 750.00)
85a 20 Pesos 1936
Mount Mayon. PMG terms this "Ch. VF 35"; with strong color, better than most show.
Grade: PMG Ch. VF 35    Bank Name: Philippine Islands Treasury Certificate
Lot #59591 - World Paper Money > Philippines - ($ 4,000.00 - $ 6,000.00)
101c 500 Pesos ND (1944)
Highest denomination of series; Legazpi. Last signature combination of Roxas and Guevara; 250,000 made. PMG terms this "Ch. UNC 64 minor rust". A wonderful treasure for any collection.
Grade: PMG Ch. UNC 64    Bank Name: Philippines VICTORY Series No. 66
Lot #59592 - World Paper Money > Portugal - ($ 250.00 - $ 400.00)
72 500 Reis 22.7.1899
Earlier and scarcer date which we have not previously offered. Woman and shield/arms. Somewhat heavily watermarked. This original has areas of soiling on back and tiny center hole.
Grade: Fine/VF    Bank Name: Banco de Portugal
Lot #59593 - World Paper Money > Portugal - ($ 1,575.00 - $ 2,000.00)
115a 20 Escudos 14.12.1917
Tough type in any condition. Almeida Garrett with ladies in gowns on both sides. Prefix EZ. PMG terms this "Fine 12 NET Splits; Rust".
Grade: PMG Fine 12 NET    Bank Name: Banco de Portugal
Lot #59594 - World Paper Money > Portugal - ($ 1,250.00 - $ 2,000.00)
122 20 Escudos 9.8.1920
First date for type. Jose Estevao Coelho de Magalhaes, reknowned journalist and parliamentary orator. PMG terms this "VF 30 stains, annotation"; only four examples currently listed on the population report. Very scarce; the best we have offered.
Grade: PMG VF 30    Bank Name: Banco de Portugal
Lot #59595 - World Paper Money > Portugal - ($ 1,825.00 - $ 2,250.00)
136 50 Escudos 13.1.1925
Vasco de Gama and Monastery of Mafra/arms. Prefix 1PN. PCGS terms this "VF 25 Apparent small edge tear in top margin at left corner". Scarce in any form.
Grade: PCGS VF 25 Apparent    Bank Name: Banco de Portugal
Lot #59596 - World Paper Money > Portugal - ($ 1,000.00 - $ 2,000.00)
140 100 Escudos 12.8.1930
Gomes Freire, allegorical figures, and pillars/horse cart and town. PMG terms this "VF 30"; in the middle of the five examples currently on the population report.
Grade: PMG VF 30    Bank Name: Banco de Portugal
Lot #59597 - World Paper Money > Portugal - ($ 650.00 - $ 1,000.00)
151 500 Escudos 26.4.1938
Arms and Infante Don Henriques/tomb. PMG terms this "VF 30"; only three examples currently on the population report.
Grade: PMG VF 30    Bank Name: Banco de Portugal
Lot #59598 - World Paper Money > Portuguese Guinea - ($ 850.00 - $ 1,250.00)
36? 500 Escudos 27.3.1947
SPECIMEN (hand written #75) stamped ESPECIME in red on face and back; punch cancelled at signatures area, without serial number. Highest denomination from Pinto series. PMG terms this "Gem UNC 66 EPQ"; the only example on the population report.
Grade: PMG Gem UNC 66 EPQ    Bank Name: Banco Nacional Ultramarino
Lot #59599 - World Paper Money > Portuguese India - ($ 700.00 - $ 1,000.00)
23A/J 12.21.1 1 Rupia 1.1.1924 (1929)
Tiger head; Decreto at upper left/city scene with merchants. Lightly flattened; areas of soiling, particularly on back.
Grade: Fine+    Bank Name: Banco Nacional Ultramarino
Lot #59600 - World Paper Money > Qatar & Dubai - ($ 1,100.00 - $ 1,500.00)
1a 1 Riyal ND (1960s)
Initial denomination of series; dhow-oil derrick. PMG terms this "Gem UNC 66 EPQ".
Grade: PMG Gem UNC 66 EPQ    Bank Name: Qatar & Dubai Currency Board
Lot #59601 - World Paper Money > Qatar & Dubai - ($ 700.00 - $ 900.00)
3a 10 Riyals ND (ca. 1960)
Derrick and palm tree design. PMG terms this "VF 25".
Grade: PMG VF 25    Bank Name: Qatar & Dubai Currency Board
Lot #59602 - World Paper Money > Qatar & Dubai - ($ 7,500.00 - $ 9,000.00)
6a 100 Riyals ND (ca. 1960)
Highest denomination of popular series. PMG terms this "VF 30 minor splits".
Grade: PMG VF 30    Bank Name: Qatar & Dubai Currency Board
Lot #59603 - World Paper Money > Reunion - ($ 450.00 - $ 650.00)
14 5 Francs ND (1912-44)
Medallic heads. Signatures Poulet and Ninon; later combination. WBG terms this "UNC 61".
Grade: WBG UNC 61    Bank Name: Banque de la Reunion
Lot #59604 - World Paper Money > Reunion - ($ 350.00 - $ 550.00)
14 5 Francs ND (1912-44)
Medallic heads. Signatures Rabot and Ninon; last combination. WBG terms this "Ch. UNC 63".
Grade: WBG Ch. UNC 63    Bank Name: Banque de la Reunion
Lot #59605 - World Paper Money > Reunion - ($ 1,400.00 - $ 2,000.00)
37c 100 Francs L. 1941 (1944-45)
Falls within serial number range for Marianne issue used in Reunion. WBG terms this "Gem UNC 65 TOP". Amazing piece; correctly priced only to Fine in the Standard Catalog.
Grade: WBG Gem UNC 65 TOP    Bank Name: Caisse Centrale de la France Libre
Lot #59606 - World Paper Money > Reunion - ($ 1,150.00 - $ 1,500.00)
48a 5000 Francs ND (1947)
Highest denomination and key to series. Abolitionist General Schoelcher/family. "LA REUNION" at top and bottom. WBG terms this "VF 25 pinholes, faint graffiti".
Grade: WBG VF 25    Bank Name: Caisse Centrale de la France d'Outre-Mer
Lot #59607 - World Paper Money > Reunion - ($ 500.00 - $ 800.00)
48s 5000 Francs ND (1947)
SPECIMEN stamped twice in black and perforated; serial number of zeroes. Highest denomination of series; General Schoelcher design. PMG terms this "Gem UNC 66 EPQ".
Grade: PMG Gem UNC 66 EPQ    Bank Name: Caisse Centrale de la France d'Outre-Mer
Lot #59608 - World Paper Money > Reunion - ($ 700.00 - $ 900.00)
54b 10 Nouveaux Francs on 500 Francs ND (1971)
Farmers with ox cart on back. Second signature combination. PMG terms this "Ch. AU 58 EPQ".
Grade: PMG Ch. AU 58 EPQ    Bank Name: Institut d'Emission des Departements d'Outre-mer Department de la Reunion
Lot #59609 - World Paper Money > Rhodesia - ($ 300.00 - $ 500.00)
24a 10 Shillings 28.10.1964
Queen Elizabeth II/tobacco field. Prefix H/5. WBG terms this "Gem UNC 65 TOP". Choice original.
Grade: WBG Gem UNC 65 TOP    Bank Name: Reserve Bank of Rhodesia
Lot #59610 - World Paper Money > Rhodesia - ($ 600.00 - $ 1,000.00)
25a 1 Pound 21.9.1964
Queen Elizabeth II/Victoria Falls. WBG terms this "UNC 62 TOP". Lovely original.
Grade: WBG UNC 62 TOP    Bank Name: Reserve Bank of Rhodesia
Lot #59611 - World Paper Money > Rhodesia - ($ 650.00 - $ 1,000.00)
26 5 Pounds 10.11.1964
Queen Elizabeth II; highest denomination of series. WBG terms this "Superb Gem UNC 67 TOP".
Grade: WBG Superb Gem UNC 67 TOP    Bank Name: Reserve Bank of Rhodesia
Lot #59612 - World Paper Money > Rhodesia - ($ 300.00 - $ 500.00)
27b 10 Shillings 10.9.1968
Queen Elizabeth II/tobacco field. WBG terms this "Gem UNC 66 TOP". Choice.
Grade: WBG Gem UNC 66 TOP    Bank Name: Reserve Bank of Rhodesia
Lot #59613 - World Paper Money > Rhodesia - ($ 1,250.00 - $ 2,000.00)
29a 5 Pounds 1.7.1966
LOW SERIAL NUMBER #000014. Highest denomination and clear key to this Queen Elizabeth II series. Locally made and more difficult to find than its 5 Pounds predecessor, particularly so choice. WBG terms this "Ch. UNC 64 TOP".
Grade: WBG Ch. UNC 64 TOP    Bank Name: Reserve Bank of Rhodesia
Lot #59614 - World Paper Money > Rhodesia - ($ 2,000.00 - $ 3,000.00)
34a; 35a; 36a; 37a 1; 2; 5; 10 Dollars 1.3.1976
FOUR NOTES; complete type set with MATCHED LOW SERIAL NUMBER #000040. As the first page states, presentation booklet made to "the South African Minister of Finance Senator, The Honourable O.F. Horwood to commemorate the first issue of Reserve Bank of Rhodesia Banknotes signed by Dr. D.C. Krogh as Governor, 1 March 1976". The first presentation set we have offered like this.
Grade: UNC    Bank Name: Reserve Bank of Rhodesia
Lot #59615 - World Paper Money > Rhodesia & Nyasaland - ($ 600.00 - $ 800.00)
20a 10 Shillings 17.6.1960
Fish eagle, arms and Queen Elizabeth II/river scene. Prefix W/20. Strong original with excellent color and pleasing embossing.
Grade: Ch. XF/AU    Bank Name: Bank of Rhodesia and Nyasaland
Lot #59616 - World Paper Money > Rhodesia & Nyasaland - ($ 500.00 - $ 750.00)
21a 1 Pound 9.4.1959
Queen Elizabeth II; prefix X/29. Lightly flattened; tiny pinhole top center. Still, overall quality example.
Grade: XF    Bank Name: Bank of Rhodesia and Nyasaland
Lot #59617 - World Paper Money > Rhodesia & Nyasaland - ($ 1,850.00 - $ 2,500.00)
22a 5 Pounds 30.3.1957
Queen Elizabeth II; earlier date, prefix Y/2, which we have offered only once prior. For accuracy, tiny spot at left center. WBG terms this "Ch. AU 58 TOP". This original with sensational color is far better not only than that previous piece but is the best we have ever offered for the type.
Grade: WBG Ch. AU 58 TOP    Bank Name: Bank of Rhodesia and Nyasaland
Lot #59618 - World Paper Money > Rhodesia & Nyasaland - ($ 750.00 - $ 1,200.00)
22a 5 Pounds 3.6.1960
Queen Elizabeth II; scarce later date for Grafftey-Smith signature, prefix Y/6. Pressed. Seldom offered.
Grade: Fine/VF    Bank Name: Bank of Rhodesia and Nyasaland
Lot #59619 - World Paper Money > Rhodesia & Nyasaland - ($ 3,000.00 - $ 4,500.00)
23a 10 Pounds 3.7.1959
Highest denomination of Queen Elizabeth II series/elephants; split prefix Z/1. Small writing at bottom of watermark area; small squiggle at bottom center; tiny margin tear at right. Limited issuance for this original.
Grade: Fine/VF    Bank Name: Bank of Rhodesia and Nyasaland
Lot #59620 - World Paper Money > Russia - ($ 300.00 - $ 500.00)
120 1,000,000 Rubles 1921
Large size type. Very scarce so choice.
Grade: AU/UNC    Bank Name: Treasury Short Term Certificate
Lot #59621 - World Paper Money > Russia - ($ 300.00 - $ 500.00)
121 5,000,000 Rubles 1921
Large size type. Seldom seen so choice.
Grade: AU+    Bank Name: Treasury Short Term Certificate
Lot #59622 - World Paper Money > Russia - ($ 300.00 - $ 500.00)
122 10,000,000 Rubles 1921
Highest denomination of series. The best we have ever offered.
Grade: AU/UNC    Bank Name: Treasury Short Term Certificate
Lot #59623 - World Paper Money > Russia - ($ 250.00 - $ 400.00)
137 5000 Rubles 1922
High denomination; large size type. Areas of light foxing; few tiny pinholes at left. Overall pleasing original.
Grade: Abt. AU    Bank Name: State Currency Note
Lot #59624 - World Paper Money > Russia - ($ 300.00 - $ 500.00)
138 10,000 Rubles 1922
Highest denomination of series. Stamped "Collectible" in Russian. Tough so choice.
Grade: AU/UNC    Bank Name: State Currency Note
Lot #59625 - World Paper Money > Russia - ($ 800.00 - $ 1,200.00)
155? 50 Kopeks 1923
SPECIMEN; separate uniface face and back stamped OBPA3EII in red. State arms/50 Kopeks coin image. Perforated top, right, and bottom margins. WBG terms these "Ch. UNC 64 TOP" (in the same encapsulation). Extremely scarce in this form.
Grade: WBG Ch. UNC 64 TOP    Bank Name: State Currency Note
Lot #59626 - World Paper Money > Russia - ($ 500.00 - $ 750.00)
165b? 10 Rubles 1923
Separate uniface face and back SPECIMEN each perforated OBPA3EII; regular block number. WBG terms the face "Ch. UNC 63" and the back "Ch. UNC 64 TOP". Elusive in this form.
Grade: WBG Ch. UNC 63; Ch. UNC 64 TOP    Bank Name: State Currency Note
Lot #59627 - World Paper Money > Russia - ($ 350.00 - $ 550.00)
166? 25 Rubles 1923
Separate uniface face and back SPECIMEN each perforated OBPA3EII; regular block number. WBG terms each "Ch. UNC 64 TOP".
Grade: WBG Ch. UNC 64 TOP; Ch. UNC 64 TOP    Bank Name: State Currency Note
Lot #59629 - World Paper Money > Rwanda-Burundi - ($ 900.00 - $ 1,200.00)
2 10 Francs 15.9.1960
Hippopotamus. Earlier date for type. Prefix C. PMG terms this "Ch. UNC 63".
Grade: PMG Ch. UNC 63    Bank Name: Banque d'Emission du Rwanda et du Burundi
Lot #59630 - World Paper Money > Saint Thomas & Prince - ($ 700.00 - $ 1,000.00)
30? 50 Escudos 21.3.1944
SPECIMEN (without designation) punch cancelled at signatures area, without serial number. Tough denomination from the Chamico series. PCGS terms this "Very Ch. New 64 Apparent partially removed writing in ink in margin at top right".
Grade: PCGS Very Ch. New 64 Apparent    Bank Name: Banco Nacional Ultramarino
Lot #59631 - World Paper Money > Saudi Arabia - ($ 500.00 - $ 700.00)
14a 50 Riyals L. AH1379 (1968)
First signature combination. PMG terms this "Ch. VF 35".
Grade: PMG Ch. VF 35    Bank Name: Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency
Lot #59632 - World Paper Money > Saudi Arabia - ($ 800.00 - $ 1,200.00)
14b 50 Riyals L. AH1379 (1968)
Second signature combination. PMG terms this "AU 50 EPQ".
Grade: PMG AU 50 EPQ    Bank Name: Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency
Lot #59633 - World Paper Money > Saudi Arabia - ($ 650.00 - $ 850.00)
15a 100 Riyals L. AH1379 (1966)
Highest denomination of series; government building/derricks. First signature. PMG terms this "XF 40".
Grade: PMG XF 40    Bank Name: Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency
Lot #59634 - World Paper Money > Saudi Arabia - ($ 800.00 - $ 1,200.00)
15b 100 Riyals L. AH1379 (1966)
Government building/derricks. Second signature. PMG terms this "AU 55".
Grade: PMG AU 55    Bank Name: Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency
Lot #59635 - World Paper Money > Scotland - ($ 350.00 - $ 550.00)
94f 20 Pounds 2.10.1963
Panel with coins, arms, and seated Britannia; uniface. Neat serial number #5000. WBG terms this "VF 30 TOP".
Grade: WBG VF 30 TOP    Bank Name: Bank of Scotland
Lot #59636 - World Paper Money > Scotland - ($ 8,000.00 - $ 10,000.00)
NL 1 Pound 15.1.1895
Signed and issued with an early date to boot! Uniface. Man with dog and woman with dog, city view of Inverness on waterfront above. Few pinholes; few areas of soiling; small writing on back. The first we have offered in issued form.
Grade: VG/Fine    Bank Name: Caledonian Banking Company
Lot #59637 - World Paper Money > Scotland - ($ 1,000.00 - $ 1,500.00)
259d 5 Pounds 1.12.1955
Printed signature of CASHIER and GENERAL MANAGER. PMG terms this "Ch. XF 45".
Grade: PMG Ch. XF 45    Bank Name: National Bank of Scotland
Lot #59638 - World Paper Money > Scotland - ($ 100.00 - $ 175.00)
S331a 1 Pound 4.5.1939
John Pitcairn. Pressed. We have not previously offered this date.
Grade: Fine/VF    Bank Name: Commercial Bank of Scotland Limited
Lot #59639 - World Paper Money > Scotland - ($ 150.00 - $ 250.00)
S640 5 Pounds 1.3.1932
Arms and Marischal College/arms. This original has numerous small spots over much of back that come through on face as well as couple streaks on back. Quite scarce.
Grade: Abt. Fine    Bank Name: North of Scotland Bank
Lot #59640 - World Paper Money > Seychelles - ($ 850.00 - $ 1,250.00)
12d 10 Rupees 1.1.1967
Queen Elizabeth II; last date. WBG terms this "UNC 62 TOP".
Grade: WBG UNC 62 TOP    Bank Name: Government of Seychelles
Lot #59641 - World Paper Money > Singapore - ($ 1,750.00 - $ 2,250.00)
15a 500 Dollars ND (1977)
Beautiful design with oriole/view of island and oil refinery. PMG terms this "Gem UNC 65 EPQ". Wonderful original.
Grade: PMG Gem UNC 65 EPQ    Bank Name: Board of Commissioners of Currency Singapore
Lot #59642 - World Paper Money > South Africa - ($ 3,000.00 - $ 4,500.00)
NL 1 Pound 18xx
Unusual Bethlehem branch; Bethlehem is located in Orange Free State. Date mostly illegible. Stamped WITHDRAWN/CANCELLATION. Areas of restoration and other signs of circulation. Great research piece. Sold as is; no returns.
Grade: VG/Fine    Bank Name: Bank of Africa
Lot #59643 - World Paper Money > South Korea - ($ 750.00 - $ 1,250.00)
24 500 Hwan 4291 (1958)
Syngman Rhee. PCGS terms this "Ch. Abt. New 55".
Grade: PCGS Ch. Abt. New 55    Bank Name: Bank of Korea
Lot #59644 - World Paper Money > Southern Rhodesia - ($ 2,000.00 - $ 3,000.00)
9a 10 Shillings 15.12.1939
King George VI/sable and Victoria Falls; prefix A/3. WBG conservatively terms this "Ch. UNC 64". Tough first date; exceptional in every way.
Grade: WBG Ch. UNC 64    Bank Name: Southern Rhodesia Currency Board
Lot #59645 - World Paper Money > Southern Rhodesia - ($ 750.00 - $ 1,000.00)
9a 10 Shillings 15.12.1939
King George VI/sable and Victoria Falls. Prefix A/18. Keith Tucker signature at left. Few areas of light soiling for this original.
Grade: Abt. VF    Bank Name: Southern Rhodesia Currency Board
Lot #59646 - World Paper Money > Southern Rhodesia - ($ 1,250.00 - $ 1,750.00)
10a 1 Pound 15.12.1939
King George VI/sable and Victoria Falls; prefix B/15. Keith Tucker signature at left. Scarce first date. For accuracy, tiny margin tear at top right center. Strong embossing for this original.
Grade: XF    Bank Name: Southern Rhodesia Currency Board
Lot #59647 - World Paper Money > Southern Rhodesia - ($ 800.00 - $ 1,200.00)
17a 1 Pound 10.9.1955
Queen Elizabeth II series with the Central Africa name. WBG terms this "VF 25 pinholes" (only a few). Considerably better than most show when they appear at all.
Grade: WBG VF 25    Bank Name: Central Africa Currency Board
Lot #59648 - World Paper Money > Spain - ($ 600.00 - $ 1,000.00)
124a 500 Pesetas 21.10.1940
Conde de Orgaz (Death Scene) by El Greco/Toledo. Wonderful original with excellent color; very difficult to find so choice.
Grade: XF/AU    Bank Name: Banco de Espana
Lot #59649 - World Paper Money > Spain - ($ 500.00 - $ 800.00)
S256 4000 Reales de Vellon 8.5.1870
Printed blue paper. Highest and unusual denomination. Punch cancellation at center; partial stub at left. PCGS terms this "XF 40 Apparent hole punch cancelled, mounting remnants on back". Seldom offered.
Grade: PCGS XF 40 Apparent    Bank Name: Banco de Bilbao
Lot #59650 - World Paper Money > Straits Settlements - ($ 750.00 - $ 1,250.00)
9a 1 Dollar 1.1.1925
First date for type. Palm trees and arms/palm trees along coast. WBG terms this "Ch. AU 58". Significantly better than most show.
Grade: WBG Ch. AU 58    Bank Name: Government of the Straits Settlements
Lot #59651 - World Paper Money > Sudan - ($ 30,000.00 - $ 50,000.00)
A1s; A2s; A3s; A4s; A5s 25; 50 Piastres; 1; 5; 10 Pounds 6.7.1955; ND (1955)
FIVE NOTES; complete set of SPECIMENS, each punch cancelled with serial number of zeroes. The 1, 5, and 10 Pounds without date; the 1 and 10 Pounds without signatures. PCGS terms these "Ch. Abt. New 55 PPQ"; "Ch. Abt. New 55 small rust stain near bottom left, pinholes"; "Ch. Abt. New 55 PPQ"; "Abt. New 50 pinholes"; and "Ch. New 63 pinhole in right margin". We are pleased to offer the complete specimen set for this initial series; one expert states this is the best specimen set in existence. Incredible collector opportunity.
Grade: PCGS graded    Bank Name: Sudan Government
Lot #59652 - World Paper Money > Sudan - ($ 1,750.00 - $ 3,000.00)
NL 5 Pounds 1976
Separate back and face essay on card; serial number of zeroes and with date and many other design elements pasted down. Made by TDLR. Nothing remotely similar to this design was ever issued. Also, I am not sure why this was made as the Sudan was using essentially the same type of 5 Pounds from 1970-80. A prize collector piece; likely unique.
Grade: Well Preserved    Bank Name: Bank of Sudan
Lot #59653 - World Paper Money > Swaziland - ($ 450.00 - $ 700.00)
1a; 2a; 3a; 4a 1; 2; 5; 10 Emalangeni ND (1974)
FOUR NOTES; MATCHED LOW SERIAL NUMBER #000037. King Sobhuza II and Parliament House. Does not include the 20 Emalangeni as it was made later. The first two digit set we have offered.
Grade: UNC    Bank Name: Monetary Authority of Swaziland
Lot #59654 - World Paper Money > Swaziland - ($ 500.00 - $ 700.00)
6a 10 Emalangeni 1981
COMMEMORATIVE; made for the Diamond Jubilee of King Sobhuza II. Black text over watermark area. Prefix N.
Grade: UNC    Bank Name: Central Bank of Swaziland
Lot #59655 - World Paper Money > Swaziland - ($ 600.00 - $ 800.00)
7a 20 Emalangeni 1981
COMMEMORATIVE; made for the Diamond Jubilee of King Sobhuza II. Black text over watermark area. Prefix D. See Knight Live for more Swaziland notes.
Grade: UNC    Bank Name: Central Bank of Swaziland
Lot #59656 - World Paper Money > Switzerland - ($ 1,750.00 - $ 2,500.00)
74d 1000 Franken (20)12
Highest denomination of series. Jacob Burckhardt/fantastic back design including Rotunda of the Pantheon in Rome and facade of Palazzo Strossi in Florence. PMG terms this "Gem UNC 65 EPQ".
Grade: PMG Gem UNC 65 EPQ    Bank Name: Swiss National Bank
Lot #59657 - World Paper Money > Syria - ($ 400.00 - $ 700.00)
12 10 Piastres 1.7.1920
Shepherds around campfire and goats. Quality originals are quite scarce for this type; strong color.
Grade: Ch. Fine/VF    Bank Name: Banque de Syrie
Lot #59658 - World Paper Money > Syria - ($ 500.00 - $ 800.00)
80 5 Livres 1957
From the first Central Bank series; arms/Citadel of Aleppo. Very slight residue feel for this overall quality original.
Grade: VF/XF    Bank Name: Banque Centrale de Syrie
Lot #59659 - World Paper Money > Thailand - ($ 500.00 - $ 800.00)
14 1 Tical 11.6.1923
This unlisted date extends the Standard Catalog by nearly two years! Signature 9. This original with small closed tear top margin and couple tiny pieces missing top margin. Still, significantly better than most show.
Grade: Fine/VF    Bank Name: Government of Siam
Lot #59660 - World Paper Money > Thailand - ($ 500.00 - $ 800.00)
20b 100 Baht 1.5.1932
Ceremonial procession on back. Signature 16. This original with pinhole at left; small hole at center; areas of light foxing. Generally comes pressed. Sold as is; no returns.
Grade: VF    Bank Name: Government of Siam
Lot #59661 - World Paper Money > Thailand - ($ 200.00 - $ 300.00)
29 20 Baht 15.5.1936
Highest denomination of series. Tiny spot bottom margin on back. Overall solid example.
Grade: Ch. Fine/VF    Bank Name: Government of Siam
Lot #59662 - World Paper Money > Thailand - ($ 1,000.00 - $ 2,000.00)
35a 10 Baht ND (1939)
King Rama VIII. Signature 16. PMG terms this "Gem UNC 66 EPQ"; tied with the single best example of 21 currently on the population report. Incredible original; by far the best we have ever offered.
Grade: PMG Gem UNC 66 EPQ    Bank Name: Government of Siam
Lot #59663 - World Paper Money > Thailand - ($ 600.00 - $ 1,000.00)
40a 10 Baht ND (1943)
Signature 17. PMG terms this "XF 40". Deceptively difficult type, particularly in quality condition.
Grade: PMG XF 40    Bank Name: Government of Thailand
Lot #59664 - World Paper Money > Thailand - ($ 350.00 - $ 550.00)
48 10 Baht ND (1945)
Signature 20. PMG terms this "VF 25"; only three examples currently on the population report. The first we have offered in many years.
Grade: PMG VF 25    Bank Name: Government of Thailand
Lot #59665 - World Paper Money > Thailand - ($ 350.00 - $ 550.00)
50a 20 Baht ND (1945)
King Rama VIII; back light brown. PMG terms this "VF 30"; only five examples currently on the population report. Quite scarce.
Grade: PMG VF 30    Bank Name: Government of Thailand
Lot #59666 - World Paper Money > Thailand - ($ 500.00 - $ 800.00)
53Ab 20 Baht ND (1945)
Later King Rama type; signature 20. PMG terms this "AU 55 EPQ"; bests the three examples currently on the population report.
Grade: PMG AU 55 EPQ    Bank Name: Government of Thailand
Lot #59667 - World Paper Money > Thailand - ($ 400.00 - $ 600.00)
53Bc 100 Baht ND (1945)
King Rama VIII and temple; signature 20. PMG terms this "XF 40".
Grade: PMG XF 40    Bank Name: Government of Thailand
Lot #59668 - World Paper Money > Thailand - ($ 500.00 - $ 800.00)
55A 5 Baht ND (1945)
King Rama VIII; signature 21. PMG terms this "Ch. UNC 64"; significantly better than most show.
Grade: PMG Ch. UNC 64    Bank Name: Government of Thailand
Lot #59669 - World Paper Money > Thailand - ($ 300.00 - $ 500.00)
56b 10 Baht ND (1945)
Mahagal Fortress at bottom center. PMG terms this "XF 40 annotation".
Grade: PMG XF 40    Bank Name: Government of Thailand
Lot #59670 - World Paper Money > Thailand - ($ 750.00 - $ 1,250.00)
57a 50 Baht ND (1945)
Without watermark; signature 20. PMG terms this "Ch. UNC 63"; this strong example clearly bests all of the other four currently on the population report.
Grade: PMG Ch. UNC 63    Bank Name: Government of Thailand
Lot #59671 - World Paper Money > Timor - ($ 750.00 - $ 1,000.00)
1 1 Pataca 1.1.1910
Early type. Arms on back. PCGS terms this "Fine 12 Apparent small edge and internal splits".
Grade: PCGS Fine 12 Apparent    Bank Name: Banco Nacional Ultramarino
Lot #59672 - World Paper Money > Timor - ($ 750.00 - $ 1,000.00)
3 10 Patacas 1.1.1910
From first paper money series. Perforated left margin; arms on back. PCGS terms this "VF 25 small edge splits".
Grade: PCGS VF 25    Bank Name: Banco Nacional Ultramarino
Lot #59673 - World Paper Money > Timor - ($ 1,150.00 - $ 1,750.00)
4 20 Patacas 1.1.1910
Next in series; highest denomination. Perforated left margin; arms on back. PCGS terms this "XF 40 Apparent restoration".
Grade: PCGS XF 40 Apparent    Bank Name: Banco Nacional Ultramarino
Lot #59674 - World Paper Money > Trinidad and Tobago - ($ 500.00 - $ 800.00)
28c 10 Dollars L. 1964
Last signature and key denomination for this Queen Elizabeth II series; prefix S. WBG terms this "Gem UNC 66 TOP". Terrific original.
Grade: WBG Gem UNC 66 TOP    Bank Name: Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago
Lot #59675 - World Paper Money > Turkey - ($ 750.00 - $ 1,000.00)
142s 50 Lira L. 1930 (1942)
SPECIMEN stamped in English in red; punch cancelled at signatures area, serial number of zeroes. Series N1. Inonu with long black tie; we have not offered this specimen in over eight years. PMG terms this "Gem UNC 66 EPQ".
Grade: PMG Gem UNC 66 EPQ    Bank Name: Central Bank of Turkey
Lot #59676 - World Paper Money > Turkey - ($ 1,650.00 - $ 2,000.00)
142p1; 142p2 50 Lira L. 1930 (1942)
Separate face and back proof on card; serial number of zeroes. Official notations at top of card on face. Without series letter. Inonu with long black tie. PMG terms the face "UNC 62 minor stains" and the back "UNC 61 minor stains"; the only examples on the population report.
Grade: PMG UNC 62; UNC 61    Bank Name: Central Bank of Turkey
Lot #59677 - World Paper Money > Turkey - ($ 800.00 - $ 1,200.00)
142As 50 Lira L. 1930
SPECIMEN stamped in English in red; punch cancelled at signatures area, serial number of zeroes. Series E1. Inonu with white bow tie. PMG terms this "Ch. UNC 64 EPQ".
Grade: PMG Ch. UNC 64 EPQ    Bank Name: Central Bank of Turkey
Lot #59678 - World Paper Money > Turkey - ($ 1,800.00 - $ 2,250.00)
142Ap1; 142Ap2 50 Lira L. 1930
Separate face and back proof on card; punch cancelled at signatures area, without serial number. Official notations at top of card on face. Inonu with bow tie. PMG terms the face "Superb Gem UNC 67 EPQ" and the back "Gem UNC 66 EPQ"; the only examples on the population report.
Grade: PMG Gem UNC 66 EPQ; Gem UNC 66 EPQ    Bank Name: Central Bank of Turkey
Lot #59679 - World Paper Money > Turkey - ($ 2,300.00 - $ 2,750.00)
145p1; 145p2 500 Lira L. 1930 (1946)
Separate face and back proof on card; each punch cancelled, without serial number. Official notations at top of card on face. President Inonu/factory workers at machines. PMG terms each "Gem UNC 66 EPQ"; the only examples on the population report.
Grade: PMG Gem UNC 66 EPQ; Gem UNC 66 EPQ    Bank Name: Central Bank of Turkey
Lot #59680 - World Paper Money > Turkey - ($ 800.00 - $ 1,200.00)
149s 100 Lira L. 1930 (1947)
SPECIMEN stamped in English in red; punch cancelled at signatures area, serial number of zeroes. Series K1. President Inonu/fortress. PMG terms this "Gem UNC 65 EPQ".
Grade: PMG Gem UNC 65 EPQ    Bank Name: Central Bank of Turkey
Lot #59681 - World Paper Money > Turkey - ($ 1,800.00 - $ 2,250.00)
149p1; 149p2 100 Lira L. 1930 (1947)
Separate face and back proof on card; each punch cancelled, without serial number. Official notations at top of card on face. President Inonu/Rumeli Hissar fortress. PMG terms each "Gem UNC 66 EPQ"; the only examples on the population report.
Grade: PMG Gem UNC 66 EPQ; Gem UNC 66 EPQ    Bank Name: Central Bank of Turkey
Lot #59682 - World Paper Money > Uruguay - ($ 300.00 - $ 500.00)
22 5 Pesos 9.8.1934
Man and arms. Similar to the previous 1896 type. Small tear top left trickles into design; few streaks on back. Scarce. Sold as is; no returns.
Grade: Fine    Bank Name: Banco de la Republica Oriental del Uruguay
Lot #59683 - World Paper Money > Uruguay - ($ 1,000.00 - $ 1,500.00)
S168a 1000 Pesos 23.10.1894
Highest denomination of series. Two allegorical figures/cows. Three signatures; fairly low serial number #00388. Top right corner missing. Unpriced in the Standard Catalog as an issued note. Red Ox Collection.
Grade: Fine/VF    Bank Name: Banco de Credito Auxiliar, Montevideo
Lot #59684 - World Paper Money > Uruguay - ($ 850.00 - $ 1,250.00)
S169? 10 Pesos 1.1.1888
SPECIMEN stamped twice in red; punch cancelled at signatures area, serial number of zeroes. Wonderful vignettes of "The Reapers", sailors sighting land, and cattle/allegorical woman. Very difficult bank in any form. WBG terms this "Ch. UNC 63". Red Ox Collection.
Grade: WBG Ch. UNC 63    Bank Name: Banco de Espana y Rio de la Plata
Lot #59685 - World Paper Money > Uruguay - ($ 1,250.00 - $ 1,750.00)
S201a 20 Centesimos 2.1.1867
Boy with cows. Perforated left margin. Regional circular stamping for Paysandu at upper left. Strong condition with excellent color.
Grade: VF    Bank Name: Banco Italiano
Lot #59686 - World Paper Money > Vietnam-South - ($ 8,250.00 - $ 12,000.00)
4A? 1000 Dong ND
Uniface face proof of design; without watermark and other elements. Classic old man type with temple. PCGS terms this "Very Ch. New 64".
Grade: PCGS Very Ch. New 64    Bank Name: National Bank of Viet Nam
Lot #59687 - World Paper Money > Vietnam-South - ($ 1,500.00 - $ 2,000.00)
6Aa 500 Dong ND (1962)
Dragon and palace/farmer with two water buffaloes. PMG terms this "AU 55 staple holes". Significantly better than most show.
Grade: PMG AU 55    Bank Name: National Bank of Viet Nam
Lot #59688 - World Paper Money > Vietnam-South - ($ 500.00 - $ 800.00)
10s1 500 Dong ND (1955)
SPECIMEN stamped GIAY MAU twice in red on face and blue on back; punch cancelled at signatures area with serial number of zeroes. Highest denomination of series; pagoda. PCGS terms this "Very Ch. New 64".
Grade: PCGS Very Ch. New 64    Bank Name: National Bank of Viet Nam
Lot #59689 - World Paper Money > Vietnam-South - ($ 350.00 - $ 550.00)
13a? 5 Dong ND (1955)
REPLACEMENT. Farmer with water buffalo. WBG terms this "Ch. Fine 15". Very tough in this form.
Grade: WBG Ch. Fine 15    Bank Name: National Bank of Viet Nam
Lot #59690 - World Paper Money > Western Samoa - ($ 1,250.00 - $ 1,500.00)
7b 10 Shillings 15.5.1942
Palm tree design. Earlier signature title at left with somewhat early WWII rubber stamped date. Scarcer signatures of Fraser and Lutch. Quality original with vibrant color and strong paper quality; particularly exceptional given the heavy use sustained by the vast majority of this type. Beginning with this lot, we are pleased to offer four 10 Shillings of this variety that have a date range within two years (not to mention the two later 10 Shillings also being offered); these four pieces are separated by a serial number range of less than 10,000. It is challenging to find a 10 Shillings of this era in collectible condition.
Grade: Abt. VF    Bank Name: Territory of Western Samoa
Lot #59691 - World Paper Money > Western Samoa - ($ 1,000.00 - $ 1,500.00)
7b 10 Shillings 10.9.1942
Earlier signature title at left; a bit later WWII rubber stamped date. Signatures of Fraser and Pearce. This overall compelling original with a few light to moderate stains. Another anomaly with strong paper quality.
Grade: Abt. VF    Bank Name: Territory of Western Samoa
Lot #59692 - World Paper Money > Western Samoa - ($ 1,100.00 - $ 1,500.00)
7b 10 Shillings 20.7.1943
Earlier signature title at left; next WWII year date, stamped. Signatures of Fraser and Pearce. Lightly flattened; moderate soiling on back.
Grade: Fine    Bank Name: Territory of Western Samoa
Lot #59693 - World Paper Money > Western Samoa - ($ 1,250.00 - $ 1,500.00)
7b 10 Shillings 28.4.1944
Earlier signature title at left; next WWII year date, stamped. Signatures of Fraser and Pearce. Lightly flattened; a few areas of moderate soiling, particularly down right margin with tiny nick at that area.
Grade: Fine    Bank Name: Territory of Western Samoa
Lot #59694 - World Paper Money > Western Samoa - ($ 1,250.00 - $ 1,500.00)
7c 10 Shillings 24.8.1954
Later signature title "Minister of Island Territories" at left; stamped date. This original with a few tiny spots, particularly at top right on back.
Grade: Fine+    Bank Name: Territory of Western Samoa
Lot #59695 - World Paper Money > Western Samoa - ($ 1,500.00 - $ 2,000.00)
7d 10 Shillings 22.12.1959
Issued just prior to the start of the Bank of Western Samoa. Powles and Cook signatures. An example a few numbers apart hammered for $1200 in June 2018. Immaculate original.
Grade: UNC    Bank Name: Territory of Western Samoa
Lot #59696 - World Paper Money > Western Samoa - ($ 1,500.00 - $ 2,000.00)
11b 1 Pound 1.5.1961
Scarcer earlier provisional type without HIGH COMMISSIONER at left; the first we have offered as such. Cute serial number #655506, nearly a RADAR. Not too long after a completely new type was issued, the first with the Bank of Western Samoa name in the plate. This overall solid original with couple pinholes at center. Well underrated variety.
Grade: Ch. Fine    Bank Name: Bank of Western Samoa
Lot #59697 - World Paper Money > Western Samoa - ($ 250.00 - $ 350.00)
13a 10 Shillings ND (1963)
Arms and hut and two palms. Quality original.
Grade: AU    Bank Name: Bank of Western Samoa
Lot #59698 - World Paper Money > Western Samoa - ($ 400.00 - $ 600.00)
14a 1 Pound ND (1963)
Next in the series; choice.
Grade: UNC    Bank Name: Bank of Western Samoa
Lot #59699 - World Paper Money > Western Samoa - ($ 600.00 - $ 800.00)
15a 5 Pounds ND (1963)
Highest denomination of series. Rava bowl and flag over arms/shoreline with trees. Pleasing original; somewhat surprisingly, only the second issued example we have offered in over 15 years.
Grade: AU/UNC    Bank Name: Bank of Western Samoa
Lot #59700 - World Paper Money > Yemen-Democratic Republic - ($ 425.00 - $ 550.00)
1a 250 Fils ND (1965)
Tough signature 1. PMG terms this "Gem UNC 65 EPQ"; only two better of 19 on the population report.
Grade: PMG Gem UNC 65 EPQ    Bank Name: South Arabian Currency Authority
Lot #59701 - World Paper Money > Yugoslavia - ($ 500.00 - $ 750.00)
21a 10 Dinara 1.11.1920
Terrific design of "Progress" and scarce in grade. ICG terms this "AU 55".
Grade: ICG AU 55    Bank Name: National Bank, Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes