World Banknotes
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# 141 - Currency Commission, The Bank of Ireland, £1, 24 August 1932, serial n... »
Currency Commission, The Bank of Ireland, £1, 24 August 1932, serial number 30BA 095910, (PMI CBI1, Pick 8a),
£420
# 142 - Currency Commission, Hibernian Bank, £1, 4 May 1939, serial number 22H... »
Currency Commission, Hibernian Bank, £1, 4 May 1939, serial number 22HA 063993, (PMI CHB1, Pick 14a),
£700
# 143 - Currency Commission, Munster & Leinster Bank Limited, £1, 3 June 1... »
Currency Commission, Munster & Leinster Bank Limited, £1, 3 June 1938, serial number 34MA 027315, (PMI CML7, Pick 20b),
£550
# 144 - Bank of Scotland, £1, 30 September 1890, serial number 92/E 6666, (PMS... »
Bank of Scotland, £1, 30 September 1890, serial number 92/E 6666, (PMS BA89a),
£650
# 145 - Bank of Scotland, £1, 19 May 1915, serial number 45/AD 9829, (PMS BA89... »
Bank of Scotland, £1, 19 May 1915, serial number 45/AD 9829, (PMS BA89d, Pick 81c),
£400 to £600
# 146 - Bank of Scotland a full specimen set of the 2007 issue, including £5,... »
Bank of Scotland a full specimen set of the 2007 issue, including £5, £10, £20, £50 (2), £100, (PMS BA127as-131as),
£750
# 147 - British Linen Company, Scotland, £1, 9 August 1902, serial number L 11... »
British Linen Company, Scotland, £1, 9 August 1902, serial number L 116/937, (PMS BL44f, Pick S170e),
£1,500 to £2,000
# 148 - Royal Bank of Scotland, £1, 1 May 1865, serial number 185/816, (PMS RB... »
Royal Bank of Scotland, £1, 1 May 1865, serial number 185/816, (PMS RB43, Pick 315),
£2,000 to £2,500
# 149 - Royal Bank of Scotland, £1, 1 October 1872, serial number E 359/203, (... »
Royal Bank of Scotland, £1, 1 October 1872, serial number E 359/203, (PMS RB52),
£1,800
# 150 - Royal Bank of Scotland, £1, 3 January 1908, serial number H 336/441, (... »
Royal Bank of Scotland, £1, 3 January 1908, serial number H 336/441, (PMS RB53e),
£500 to £700
# 151 - Royal Bank of Scotland, £1, 20 January 1922, serial number E 804/224,... »
Royal Bank of Scotland, £1, 20 January 1922, serial number E 804/224, (PMS RB53g),
£400 to £600
# 152 - Royal Bank of Scotland, £50, 2020, serial number AA 000040, (PMS RB113... »
Royal Bank of Scotland, £50, 2020, serial number AA 000040, (PMS RB113, Pick 373a),
£700
# 153 - Town and County Bank Limited, Scotland, colour trial £1, ND (1882-1908... »
Town and County Bank Limited, Scotland, colour trial £1, ND (1882-1908), no serial numbers, (PMS TC11 for type),
£320
# 154 - Ionian Bank Limited, Greece, colour trial proposed design 100 drachmai... »
Ionian Bank Limited, Greece, colour trial proposed design 100 drachmai, 19- (1903-19), no serial numbers (Pick S152ct),
£3,000
# 155 - Banco de Guatemala, obverse and reverse composite essay for 1/2 quetza... »
Banco de Guatemala, obverse and reverse composite essay for 1/2 quetzal, 31 December 1959, black serial number A000000, (Pick 35 for...
£750
# 156 - Chartered Bank, Hong Kong, 500 dollars, ND (1962), serial number Z/N 7... »
Chartered Bank, Hong Kong, 500 dollars, ND (1962), serial number Z/N 702047, (Pick 72b),
£2,600
# 157 - Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $1, 2 January 1899, serial... »
Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $1, 2 January 1899, serial number 363715, (Pick 136c, Ma H2, BNB626a),
£4,000
# 158 - HongKong & Shanghai Banking Corporation, $5, 1 July 1016, radar se... »
HongKong & Shanghai Banking Corporation, $5, 1 July 1016, radar serial number A420024, (Pick 166, BNB B649a, KNB54a),
£27,000
# 159 - Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corporation, $500, 1968, serial numbe... »
Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corporation, $500, 1968, serial number L25800, (Pick 179e),
£800
# 160 - British Bank of Bengal, 250 Sicca Rupees, 29 April 1813, serial number... »
British Bank of Bengal, 250 Sicca Rupees, 29 April 1813, serial number 1549A, (Pick S20b, Jhun&Rez 1A.3.1.1),
£1,600
Argentina
El Estado de Buenos Ayres, Argentina, colour trial 1 peso, ND (1858), no serial numbers, uniface, purple and orange (issued note in black and white),(Bauman BA-81 for type, Pick S429 for type), in PMG holder..... very rare and possibly uniqueSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Bahamas
(x) Bahamas Government, obverse and reverse uniface for 4 shillings, 1917, zero serial numbers, (Pick 2p, BNB B102p), mounted on card, card with signature of Percy W.D. Armbrister, annotated '9th June 1922', various ABNC Canadian branches stamps at reverse, damage reverse design card, banknotes not affected, scarce and a lovely design (2 notes)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Bahrain
(x) Bahrain Currency Board, 5 dinars, 1964, serial number HD233962, (Pick 5a, BNB 105), in PMG holder 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated, with only 2 in a higher grade on PMG Census. The scarcest denomination from the first seriesSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Bahrain Currency Board. 10 dinars, 1964, serial number KH790631, (Pick 6a, BNB 106), in PMG holder 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated, with less than 10 examples in a higher grade on PMG Census. ScarceSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Barbados
(x) Government of Barbados, uniface front specimen, 5 dollars, ND (1939-43), (Pick 4s1), in PMG holder 62 EPQ UncirculatedSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Belize
(x) Government of Belize, progressive proofs for 2 dollars, ND (1974-76), one complete design without signatures and serial numbers, one with underprints only, reverse design fully printed,(Pick 34pp, BNB B102pp), with printer's annotations and printing guides, in PCGS holders 63 Choice New, 64 Very Choice New (2 notes)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
British Caribbean
British Caribbean Territories, Specimen 5 dollars, 1955-59, serial number F2-000000, (Pick 9bs), in PMG holder 58 Choice About UncSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) British Caribbean Currency Board, colour trial 5 dollars, ND (1953-64), no serial numbers, orange and green (issued note in green),(Pick 9cts, BNB B109ct), in PMG holder 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated, scarceSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) British Caribbean Currency Board, specimen 10 dollars, 1955, serial number A2-000000, (Pick 10bs, BNB 110bs), in PMG holder, previously mounted, printer's annotation at top margin, 50 About UncirculatedSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
British Honduras
(x) Government of British Honduras, specimen 1 dollar, Belize, 15 April 1942, serial number range A110001 to A260000, (Pick 20bs, BNB B119as2), in PMG holder, printer's annotations, 58 Choice About Unc, scarceSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
British West Indies
Barclays Bank (Dominion, Colonial and Overseas), Barbados, specimen 5 dollars, Bridgetown, 1 September 1926, no serial numbers, (Pick S101s, BNB B041as), perforated CANCELLED, light mounting traces at reverse, extremely fine. Usually seen with serial number ranges and annotationsSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Barclays Bank (Dominion, Colonial and Overseas), Barbados, specimen 20 dollars, Bridgetown, 1 September 1926, no serial numbers, (Pick S102s, BNB B042as), perforated CANCELLED, minor mounting traces, minor spot at reverse, about uncirculated. Usually seen with serial number ranges and annotationsSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Barclays Bank (Dominion, Colonial and Overseas), Barbados, specimen 100 dollars, Bridgetown, 1 September 1926, no serial numbers, (Pick S103s, BNB B043as), perforated CANCELLED, minor mounting traces at reverse, good extremely fine. Usually seen with serial number ranges and annotations, 100 dollars scarceSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Barclays Bank (Dominion, Colonial and Overseas), British Guiana, specimen 5 dollars, Demerara, 1 September 1926, no serial numbers, (Pick S101s, BNB B051as), perforated CANCELLED, minor mounting traces, about uncirculated. Usually seen with serial number ranges and annotations. All British Guiana scarceSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Barclays Bank (Dominion, Colonial and Overseas), British Guiana, specimen 20 dollars, Demerara, 1 September 1926, no serial numbers, (Pick S102As, BNB B053as), perforated CANCELLED, minor mounting traces, minor spot at reverse, about uncirculated. Usually seen with serial number ranges and annotations. All British Guiana scarceSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Barclays Bank (Dominion, Colonial and Overseas), British Guiana, specimen 100 dollars, Demerara, 1 September 1926, no serial numbers, (Pick S103s, BNB B054as), perforated CANCELLED, minor mounting traces, about uncirculated. Usually seen with serial number ranges and annotations. All British Guiana scarceSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Barclays Bank (Dominion, Colonial and Overseas), Trinidad & Tobago, specimen 5 dollars, Port of Spain, 1 September 1926, no serial numbers, (Pick S101s, BNB B141as), perforated CANCELLED, minor mounting traces, about uncirculated. Usually seen with serial number ranges and annotationsSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Barclays Bank (Dominion, Colonial and Overseas), Trinidad & Tobago, specimen 20 dollars, Port of Spain, 1 September 1926, no serial numbers, (Pick S101As, BNB B142as), perforated CANCELLED, minor mounting traces, about uncirculated, Usually seen with serial number ranges and annotations. ScarceSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Barclays Bank (Dominion, Colonial and Overseas), Trinidad & Tobago, specimen 100 dollars, Port of Spain, 1 September 1926, no serial numbers, (Pick S101Bs, BNB B143s), perforated CANCELLED, minor mounting traces, about uncirculated. Usually seen with serial number ranges and annotations. ScarceSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Barclays Bank (Dominion, Colonial and Overseas), Jamaica, specimen £1, Kingston, 1 September 1926, no serial numbers, (Pick S141s, BNB B091as), perforated CANCELLED, minor mounting traces, about uncirculated. Usually seen with serial number ranges and annotationsSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Barclays Bank (Dominion, Colonial and Overseas), Jamaica, specimen £5, Kingston, 1 September 1926, no serial numbers, (Pick S142s, BNB B092as), perforated CANCELLED, minor mounting traces, tiny spots, about uncirculated. Usually seen with serial number ranges and annotationsSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Barclays Bank (Dominion, Colonial and Overseas), Jamaica, specimen £10, Kingston, 1 September 1926, no serial numbers, (Pick S143s, BNB B093as), perforated CANCELLED, minor mounting traces, about uncirculated. Usually seen with serial number ranges and annotations. ScarceSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Barclays Bank (Dominion, Colonial and Overseas), Antigua, specimen 5 dollars, 1 September 1926, no serial numbers, overprints in red,(Pick S105s, BNB B301as), perforated CANCELLED, minor mounting traces, about uncirculated. Usually seen with serial number ranges and annotations. Scarce branchSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Barclays Bank (Dominion, Colonial and Overseas), Dominica, specimen 5 dollars, 1 September 1926, no serial numbers, overprints in red,(Pick S101s, BNB B301as), perforated CANCELLED, minor mounting traces, about uncirculated. Usually seen with serial number ranges and annotations. Red overprint types generally scarcerSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Barclays Bank (Dominion, Colonial and Overseas), Grenada, specimen 5 dollars, 1 September 1926, no serial numbers, overprints in red,(Pick S106s, BNB B301as), perforated CANCELLED, minor mounting traces, about uncirculated. Usually seen with serial number ranges and annotations. All red overprints type generally scarcerSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Barclays Bank (Dominion, Colonial and Overseas), St. Kitts, specimen 5 dollars, 1 September 1926, no serial numbers, overprints in red,(Pick S104s, BNB B301as), perforated CANCELLED, minor mounting traces, about uncirculated. Usually seen with serial number ranges and annotations. Rare branchSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Barclays Bank (Dominion, Colonial and Overseas), St. Lucia, specimen 5 dollars, 1 September 1926, no serial numbers, overprints in red,(Pick S106s, BNB B031as), perforated CANCELLED, minor mounting traces, about uncirculated. Usually seen with serial number ranges and annotations. Rare branchSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Barclays Bank (Dominion, Colonial and Overseas), St. Vincent, specimen 5 dollars, 1 September 1926, no serial numbers, overprints in red,(Pick S101s, BNB B201as), perforated CANCELLED, minor mounting traces, about uncirculated. Usually seen with serial number ranges and annotations,Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Brunei
(x) Government of Brunei, specimen 1 ringgit, 1967, serial number A/1 000000, (Pick 1s, BNB 101s, KNB 1s), four punched holes, red SPECIMEN overprints, in PMG holder, pinholes, 63 Choice UncirculatedSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Government of Brunei, specimen 5 ringgit, 1967, serial number A/1 000000, (Pick 2s, BNB 102s, KNB 2s), four punched holes, red SPECIMEN overprints, in PMG holder, pinholes, 63 Choice UncirculatedSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Government of Brunei, specimen 10 ringgit, 1967, serial number A/1 000000, (Pick 3s, BNB 103s, KNB 3s), four punched holes, black SPECIMEN overprints, in PMG holder, pinholes, 63 Choice UncirculatedSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Brunei Currency Board, consecutive 10 ringgit (10), 1967, prefix A/5, also a prefix A/3,(Pick 3, BNB B103), uncirculated, quite scarce as a high grade bundle (11 notes)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Government of Brunei, specimen 50 ringgit, 1967, serial number A/1 000000, (Pick 4s, BNB 104s, KNB 4s), four punched holes, red SPECIMEN overprints, in PMG holder, pinholes, 63 Choice UncirculatedSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Government of Brunei, specimen 100 ringgit, 1967, serial number A/1 000000, (Pick 5s, BNB 105s, KNB 5s), four punched holes, red SPECIMEN overprints, in PMG holder, pinholes, 63 Choice UncirculatedSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Government of Brunei, specimen 1 and 5 ringgit, 1981-82,prefix A/23, A/4, (Pick 6cs 7as, BNB 106es, 107bs), both with printer's annotations at top margin, in PMG holders 64, and (previously mounted) 62 (2 notes)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Government of Brunei, specimen 1 and 5 ringgit, 1983, prefix A/26, A/4 (Pick 6cs, 7bs, BNB 106fs, 107cs), both with printer's annotations, in PMG holders 66 EPQ, 64 (2 notes)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Brunei Currency Board, progressive proofs for 1 ringgit (2), 1978-88, (Pick 6pp, BNB B106pp), signature and different dates composited on the proof, printer's annotations showing that this was used for approval of different dates, hole punched, minor handling, generally uncirculated (2 notes)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Brunei Currency Board, specimen proof for 5 ringgit, 1981, no serial numbers, (Pick 7sp, BNB B107sp), signature and date composited on proof, printer's annotations, hole punched, about uncirculatedSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Government of Brunei, specimen 10 ringgit, 1983, serial number A/14 000000, (Pick 8bs, BNB 108cs), in PMG holder, printer's annotations, 64 Choice UncirculatedSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Government of Brunei, specimen 50 ringgit, 1981, serial number A/4 000000, (Pick 9cs, BNB 109cs), in PMG holder, previously mounted, 62 UncirculatedSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Government of Brunei, specimen 100 ringgit, 1982, serial number A/4 000000, (Pick 10cs, BNB 110es), in PMG holder, previously mounted, 63 Choice UncirculatedSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Government of Brunei, specimen 100 ringgit, 1983, serial number A/5 000000, (Pick 10cs, BNB 110fs), in PMG holder, previously mounted, 64 Choice UncirculatedSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Brunei Currency Board, progressive proof for 100 ringgit, 1978m no serial numbers, (Pick 10pp, BNB B110pp), date and signature composited on proof, printer's annotations at margins, hole punched, uncirculated, quite scarceSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Burma
(x) Government of India, Burma Issue, 10 rupees, Rangoon, 1918, serial number ND8 07860, M.M.S. Gubbay signature(Pick A5c, Razack-Jhunjhunwalla 2A.2.3.D.3, BNB133r3), in PMG holder 20 Very Fine, 786 is considered a lucky or holy number. Especially, the significance of this number in Islam. The number is believed as a numeric form of the Arabic phrase “Bismillah al-Rahman al-Rahim”, meaning, ‘In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful’, interesting and rareSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Union Bank of Burma, front essay, 100 rupees, ND (1950), serial number 1E000000, partially hand painted(Pick 37pm1, BNB804 for type), in PMG holder 63 Choice Uncirculated, ink, very attractive and extremely rareSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Union Bank of Burma, back essay, 100 rupees, ND (1950) partially hand painted(Pick 37pm2, BNB804 for type), in PMG holder 64 Choice Uncirculated, very attractive and extremely rareSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Union Bank of Burma, a uniface obverse and reverse composite essay for a 50 rupees, ND (ca 1953), serial number A1000000, orange and pale yellow, peacock at right, value at centre and at each corner, reverse red and dark orange, bank title at top centre, lovely scene of temples, lakes and trees at centre, value at each corner(Pick unrecorded denomination), laminated, good very fine, unique and an unusual colour (2 notes)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Canada
Bank of British North America, Canada, $5, Montreal, 28 May 1886, serial number 1360606, Queen Victoria and Prince Albert at right and left, signature Stikeman and one hand-signed signature,(Charlton 55-22-04, Pick S426), in PMG holder, minor restoration, 20 Very Fine. Popular typeSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Bank of Montreal, Canada, $1, 1 January 1849, serial number 81770, (Charlton 505-200-602, Pick S487e), in PMG holder, tape repairs, 8 Very Good. A very rare early issueSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Bank of Nova Scotia, Canada, $20, 2 January 1903, serial number 180277, signature Payzant and one hand-signed signature,(Charlton 550-28-14, Pick S628a), in PMG holder, pinholes, 25 Very Fine. First date example and the scarcest of the four dates. One of three top grade example on PMG CensusSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Bank of Nova Scotia, Canada, $50, 1 May 1906, serial number 016309, signature Payzant and one hand-signed signature,(Charlton 550-28-24, Pick S630a), in PMG holder, split repairs, 15 Choice Fine. This is one of three example on PMG Census and top grade example. Extremely rareSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Bank of Ottawa, Canada, $5, 1 September 1913, serial number 194554, signature Bryson and one hand-signed signature,(Charlton 565-26-02, Pick S662), in PMG holder, annotation, 15 Choice FineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Bank of Toronto, Canada, $20, 2 January 1935, serial number 03022, signature Henwood and Gooderham,(Charlton 715-24-14, Pick S693), in PMG holder 30 Very FineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Banque d'Hochelaga, Canada, colour trial $5, 1 January 1914, no serial numbers, green and black (issued note in blue and black)(Charlton 360-22-02, Pick S806ct), in PMG holder, previously mounted, 58 Choice About Unc. A scarce ornate Waterlow trialSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Banque d'Hochelaga, Canada, $5, Montreal, 2 January 1917, serial number 1061764, signature Vaillancourt and one hand-signed signature,(Charlton 360-24-02a, Pick S811), in PMG holder 25 Very Fine. PMG Census Top Pop. Very scarce typeSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Canadian Bank of Commerce, $5, 2 July 1935, serial number A005114, signature Aird and Logan,(Charlton 75-18-02, Pick S970a), in PMG holder 65 EPQ Gem Uncirculated. Only 2 example in a higher grade on PMG Census. Lovely exampleSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Dominion Bank, Canada, $10, 2 January 1900, serial number 069501, signature Smith and one hand-signed signature,(Charlton 220-18-02, Pick S1023c), in PMG holder 30 Very Fine. First year for type, scarceSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Dominion Bank, Canada, $50, Toronto, 2 January 1925, serial number 36845, signature Bogert and Austin,(Charlton 220-22-08, Pick S1026), in PMG holder 20 Very FineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Hudson's Bay Company, Canada, remainder 5 shillings, Rupert's Land, 11 May 1820, serial number 300, (Charlton MB101004biR, Pick S1096), in PMG holder 58 Choice About Unc, scarceSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Imperial Bank of Canada, $5, 1 January 1910, serial number 478090, Edward VIII at a boy at centre, signature Wilkie and one handsigned signature,(Charlton 375-12-06, Pick S1130), in PMG holder 15 Choice Fine. Lovely Waterlow design and one of the few banknotes featuring Edward VIIISubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Imperial Bank of Canada, $10, 1 January 1910, serial number 843805, portrait of Alexandra of Denmark at left, signature Wilkie and a hand-signed signature,(Charlton 375-12-10a, Pick S1131), in PMG holder 15 Choice Fine. Scarce and popular typeSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Merchant's Bank of Canada, $10, 1 February 1916, serial number 56736, signature Allan and one hand-signed signature,(Charlton 460-18-04, Pick S1165), in PMG holder, pinholes, minor rust, 40 Extremely Fine. A lovely example. PMG Census top popSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Molsons Bank, Canada, specimen $10, 2 January 1912, no serial numbers, (Charlton 490-32-04s, Pick S1236cts), in PMG holder, previously mounted, 55 About Uncirculated. A lovely Waterlow printing, scarceSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Royal Bank of Canada, $20, 2 January 1913, serial number 224721, signature Neill and Holt,(Charlton 630-12-12, Pick S1380), in PMG holder 35 Choice Very FineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Royal Bank of Canada, [Top Pop] $5, Montreal, 3 July 1938, serial number 085630, signature Wilson and Holt,(Charlton 630-16-02, Pick S1388), in PMG holder 65 EPQ Gem Uncirculated. This is the highest grade on PMG Census by far, with the next grade being a 58.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Standard Bank of Canada, $5, Toronto, 1 May 1891, serial number 201489, signature Cowan and one hand-signed signature,(Charlton 695-14-08, Pick S1441d), in PMG holder 15 Choice Fine. With only one example in a higher grade on PMG CensusSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Sterling Bank of Canada, $10, 25 April 1906, serial number 75086, signature Somers and one hand-signed signature,(Charlton 700-10-04, Pick S1449), in PMG holder 20 Very Fine. PMG Census top pop. Bright appearance. RareSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Union Bank of Canada, $10, Winnipeg, 1 July 1921, serial number 085047, signature Hamilton and Allan,(Charlton 730-20-05, Pick S1504), in PMG holder 15 Choice Fine. One of three graded example on PMG Census. Very rareSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Dominion of Canada, $1, Montreal, 1 July 1870, serial number 285633, signature Dickinson and Harington,(Charlton DC-2a, Pick 12a), in PMG holder, annotation, 15 Choice Fine. ScarceSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Dominion of Canada, $1, Montreal, 1 January 1878, serial number A 814259, signature Harington and one hand-signed signature,(Charlton DC-8e-i, Pick 18a), in PMG holder 30 Very Fine. Only 6 examples in a higher grade on PMG Census.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Dominion of Canada, $4, 1 May 1882, serial number 255698, signature Courtney and one hand-signed signature,(Charlton DC-10, Pick 20), in PMG holder 25 Very Fine. Good appearance for type, only 3 higher grade example on PMG Census. The first of this interesting denomination printed by the Dominion Government. With only 1.2 million produced, a desirable note for any Canada collector, scarceSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Dominion of Canada, $2, 2 July 1887, serial number 104089, signature Courtney and one hand-signed signature,(Charlton DC-11-i, Pick 21a), in PMG holder 25 Very Fine. Lovely appearance. With only 1 higher grade example on PMG Census. This scarcer A series type with only a small print run of 600,000.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Dominion of Canada, $2, 2 July 1897, serial number D489263, signature Boville and one hand-signed signature,(Charlton DC-14c, Pick 24Cb), in PMG holder 25 Very Fine. Quite scarce in this gradeSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Dominion of Canada, $4, 2 July 1900, serial number A080184, signature Courtney and one hand-signed signature,(Charlton DC-16, Pick 25), in PMG holder 15 Choice FineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Dominion of Canada, $4, 2 January 1902, serial number 086234, signature Courtney and one hand-signed signature,(Charlton DC-17a, Pick 26), in PMG holder 25 Very Fine. With only 440,000 printed. The 1902 $4 is the last of the interesting Canadian $4s.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Dominion of Canada, $4, 2 January 1902, serial number 432288, signature Boville and one hand-signed signature,(Charlton DC-17b, Pick 26A), in PMG holder 35 Choice Very Fine. Bright appearanceSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Dominion of Canada, [Top Pop] $5, 1 May 1912, serial number B471735, no seal, signature Boville and one hand-signed signature,(Charlton DC-21c, Pick 31a), in PMG holder 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated. This is the scarcest type of the single Boville signature with less the 600,000 printed. One of best example seen at public auction in recent years. Important.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Dominion of Canada, $2, 2 January 1914, serial number 109094-D, signature Boville and one hand-signed signature,(Charlton DC-22a-i, Pick 30a), in PMG holder 55 About Uncirculated. One of the nicest example seen in public auction in recent years, only 2 examples in a higher grade on PMG Census.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Dominion of Canada, $2, 2 January 1914, serial number R-456062, signature Hyndman and Saunders,(Charlton DC-22d, Pick 30c), in PMG holder 30 EPQ Very Fine, scarce typeSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Dominion of Canada, $1, 17 March 1917, serial number 132730-C, signature Boville and one hand-signed signature,(Charlton DC-23a, Pick 32a), in PMG holder 55 About UncirculatedSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Dominion of Canada, $5, 26 May 1924, serial number A030710, Queen Mary at centre, signature Campbell and Sellar,(Charlton DC-27, Pick 35a), in PMG holder 25 Very Fine. A lovely Queen Mary $5Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Banque du Canada, $20, 1935, serial number F010868, Princess Elizabeth at left, signature Osborne and Towers,(Charlton BC-10, Pick 47), in PMG holder, tear, 30 Very Fine. The ever popular French text type with a young Princess Elizabeth. With just over 200,000 printed.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Commercial Bank of Newfoundland, Canada, $5, 3 January 1888, serial number 07137, signature Carter and Cooke,(Charlton 185-18-06, Pick S114), in PMG holder 25 EPQ Very Fine. Scarce in this grade with only 5 in a higher grade and one other example with EPQ designation.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Newfoundland Government Cash Note, Canada, 50 cents, 1905, serial number 3005, uniface, signature Knight and Gushue, and another hand-signed signature,(Charlton NF-3e, Pick A5, BNB 202e), in PMG holder 20 Very Fine. One of the best example known for the Newfoundland 50 cents, and this is the only example listed on PMG for the 1905 typeSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Newfoundland Government Cash Note, Canada, 25 cents, St. John's, 1912-13, serial number 04931, signature Cashin and Watson,(Charlton NF-7c, Pick A9), in PMG holder, punch hole cancelled, 30 Very FineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Newfoundland Government Cash Note, Canada, $1, St. John's, 1912-13, serial number 32428, signature Cashin and Watson,(Charlton NF-9c, Pick A11), in PMG holder 30 Very Fine. Good exampleSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Newfoundland Government Cash Note, Canada, $1, St. John's, 2 January 1920, serial number A387984, signature Hickey and Brownrigg,(Charlton NF-12b, Pick A14b), in PMG holder, minor rust, 25 Very FineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Government of Newfoundland, Canada, $2, St. John's, 2 January 1920, serial number A201977, signature Keating and Brownrigg,(Charlton NF-13c, Pick A15c), in PMG holder 20 Very FineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Ceylon
Oriental Bank Corporation, Ceylon, proof 50 rupees, Colombo, 1 January 1876, no serial numbers, uniface, black and white, arms at centre,(Pick S144 for type, date unlisted), in PMG holder 58 Choice About Unc, selvage included, previously mounted. Rare proofSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Chartered Mercantile Bank of India, London & China, Ceylon, proof 5 rupees, Galle, 3 January 1883, no serial numbers, uniface, black and white, arms at top centre,(Pick S127 for bank, unlisted denomination), in PMG holder 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated, selvage included. Very rare proof in an exceptional gradeSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Ceylon, Anglo-Boer War
Anglo-Boer War, Great Britain, 50 cents, 1899-1902, serial number 1291, (POW 4801), in PMG holder 55 About Uncirculated, stamp cancelled.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Anglo-Boer War, Great Britain, 1 rupee, 1899-1902, serial number 1043, (POW 4802), in PMG holder EPQ 55 About Uncirculated, stamp cancelled.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Anglo-Boer War, Great Britain, 5 rupees, 1899-1902, serial number 2034, (POW 4803), in PMG holder 50 About Uncirculated, stamp cancelled.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Anglo-Boer War, Great Britain, 10 rupees, 1899-1902, serial number 1196, (POW 4804), in PMG holder EPQ 53 About Uncirculated, stamp cancelled.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Chile
Banco de Valparaiso, Chile, proposed design for an unissued 50 pesos, 18- (1870), no serial numbers uniface, black on yellow, national arms at top centre,(Pick S477-478 for series), printed on card, in PMG holder......a previously unknown denomination for the 1870 series, lovely vibrant large size specimen, possibly uniqueSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
China
Anhwei Yu Huan Bank, China, 5 dollars, 1 January 1907, serial number 758, (Pick S820), in PMG holder, severed & reattached, previously mounted, 15 NET Choice Fine, quite scarceSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Hupeh Government Cash Bank, China, 1 yuan, 1 August 1904, serial number 522, (Pick S2090), in PMG holder, annotation, 20 Very Fine, scarce in any gradeSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
General Bank of Communications, China, remainder 5 dollars, 1 March 1909, serial number 088226, (Pick A15br), in PMG holder, perforation cancelled, tape repaired, rust, 40 NET Extremely FineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Imperial Chinese Railways, China, 1 dollar, 2 January 1899, serial number 24645, (Pick A59), in PMG holder, small tear, 30 Very FineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Deutsch-Asiatsche Bank, (Kiau Chau), China, 1 dollar, Tsingtau, 1 March 1907, serial number 31646, Germania at right, eagle and dragon seals at left, two hand-signed signatures,(Pick 1, BNB B101, Smith-Matravers T101-40), in PMG holder, splits, 12 Fine. A very scarce issued example of this sought after series. With only 1 example in a higher gradeSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Colombia
(x) El Banco de la Republica, Colombia, a progressive proof set of the 1927 issue, including 5, 10 and 20 pesos oro, black and white, each proof with three to four secret printing marks in red circle and enlarged design at margins,(Pick 376p, 377p, 378p), in PMG holders 60 to 64, all with printers annotations, 5 pesos previously mounted, reverse 10 pesos with tear, obverse 20 pesos with pinhole. A very rare set. ex-Eldorado CollectionSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) El Banco de la Republica, Colombia, obverse and reverse archival essay for 100 pesos oro in green presentation folder, 20 July 1970, blue and pink, Francisco Paula Santander at right, reverse National Capitol building in Bogota,(Pick 410 for type), mounted in folder, possibly unique, a lovely itemSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Danish West Indies
(x) Danish West Indies, [Top Pop], 5 francs 1905, serial number 512023, portrait of King Christian IX(Pick 17), in PMG holder 58 Choice About Uncirculated, out of 26 graded, rareSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Denmark
National Bank of Denmark, 5 rigsdaler, 1863-74, handwritten serial number 6627112, uniface, grey and blue, Neptune and Ceres portrait done by Henrik Olrik at left and right respectively, hand-signed,(Pick A62a, Sieg 75), in PMG holder 25 Very Fine. This is the sole PMG top pop example one of two. First time we have offered this type. A scarce ornate early Danish noteSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
East African Currency Board
The East African Currency Board, an obverse composite essay for an unissued 10 shillings, Nairobi, 1 January 1954, serial number D/69 0000, purple, Victoria Falls at centre, Queen Elizabeth II at right, signatures Downie/Kershaw/Bourdillon/Rogers,(Pick unlisted), A proposed design for the 1953-57 QEII issues, done after the death of King George VI. Interestingly D/69 is the last prefix of the KGVI 10 shillings. Likely unique, lovelySubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) East African Currency Board, 100 shillings, ND (1962-63), serial number X5 25811, (Pick 44b, TBB B230c), in PMG holder 64 Choice Uncirculated. Quite scarce in high gradeSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
East Caribbean Currency Authority
(x) East Caribbean Currency Authority, specimen $100, ND (1965), serial number A1 000000, (Pick 16cs), in PMG holder, printer's annotation, 64 Choice UncirculatedSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) East Caribbean Currency Authority, specimen $100, ND (1965), serial number A1 000000, (Pick 16s, BNB B104s), in PMG holder 64 Choice UncirculatedSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Egypt
National Bank of Egypt, [Unrecorded Date] specimen £50, 3 September 1913, (Pick 15as), in PMG holder 40 Extremely Fine, unrecorded date in Pick or BNB, interesting and very unusual, earliest recorded date is 4 September 1913. RareSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) National Bank of Egypt, £100, 1951, serial number CD/4 023550, (Pick 27a, BNB 127b), last prefix, in PMG holder 58 Choice About Unc, with only 1 example in a higher grade. A bright example that is rarely seen without any annotation or damage to paper. One of the best examples known. Elseroui CollectionSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
National Bank of Egypt, colour trial specimen £5, 1952-60, serial number 345678 56, (Pick 31cts), in PMG holder 64 Choice Uncirculated, scarceSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) National Bank of Egypt, £50, 1952, serial number FE/5 073098, (Pick 33, BNB 133), in PMG holder 35 Choice Very Fine. A pleasant example of this large size note. Elseroui CollectionSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Egyptian Government, Egypt, 5 piastres, 1940, 'Royal' serial number A/4 000004, (Pick 164a), in PMG holder 64 Choice UncirculatedSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Egyptian Government, Egypt, 5 piastres, 1940, 'Royal' serial number D/5 000004, (Pick 165a), in PMG holder 65 EPQ Gem UncirculatedSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Egyptian Government Currency Note, 5 piastres, 1940, 'Royal' serial number H/7 000004, (Pick 165a), in PMG holder 65 EPQ Gem UncirculatedSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Ethiopia
National Bank of Ethiopia, an obverse composite essay for an unissued 100 Ethiopian dollars, 1969, serial number A000000, light pink and purple, Lion of Judah at left, Emperor Haile Selassie I at right,(Pick unlisted), between cards, likely a proposed design for the subsequent 1976 issues but after the 1974 revolution, the portrait of Selassie was not used again. Likely unique, and a vibrant and majestic designSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
French India
Banque de l'Indochine, French India, 1 roupie, 1936-45, serial number L.100 239, (Pick 4d), in PMG holder EPQ 30 Very Fine.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Banque de l'Indochine, French India, 1 roupie, 1945, serial number R.127 857, (Pick 4d, BNB107g), last date of issue, good very fine, scarceSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain - England & Channel Islands
Hampshire Banking Company, Isle of Wight, proof for an unissued £5, Newport, uniface, black and white, standing allegorical figure at left,(Outing 1991 for bank), printed on card, usual foxing from age. Previously no banknotes are known from this bank. Very similar design to the Southern District Banking Company Isle of Wight £5. Possibly unique. Important for any provincial note collectorsSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Southern District Banking Company, Guernsey, proof £1, Guernsey, 18- (1836-40), uniface, black and white, standing allegorical figure at left,(Pick S1777 for type, McCammon GN6 for type), pencil annotation at lower left, in PMG holder..., very rare. (An issued example sold for £17,000 in 2009)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Southern District Banking Company, Guernsey, proof of an unissued design £1, 18- (1836-40), no serial numbers, uniface, black and white, two allegorical figures at left and right,(McCammon GN6 for bank, unlisted design), Note that the design of this proof is similar to the States of Guernsey 1827-95 series. Previously unseen, extremely rareSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Southern District Banking Company, Isle of Wight Branch, proof of unissued £5, Newport, 18- (1836-40), uniface, black and white, standing allegorical figure at left,(Outing 1992 for bank name under Southampton), mounted on card, stain at left, nick at top margin. Previously no banknotes were known from this bank. Important for any provincial note collector, possibly uniqueSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Southern District Banking Company, Southampton, proof £5, 18- (1834-40), no serial numbers, uniface, black and white, arms and ships at left,(Outing 1992 for bank), pencil annotation at obverse with 'By order of the Board of Directors' crossed out, reverse annotation 'acquired by Hampshire B. Co.'. Previously unknown, an important piece for any provincial collectors.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Bank of England, A. Newland, £1, London 15 June 1807, serial number 14576, black and white, ornate crowned vignette of Britannia top left, 'I promise to pay to Mr. Abm. Newland or Bearer on demand the sum of One Pound', value in black tablet low left, printed serial number, date, two manuscript signatures below,(EPM B200d, Pick 184), in PMG holder, 12 Fine. Pleasing example. ex- A.J. Simms collectionSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Bank of England, Kenneth Oswald Peppiatt, [Top Pop] £5, London, 10 November 1944, serial number E60 062080, black and white, ornate crowned vignette of Britannia top left, value in black tablet low left, printed signature of Kenneth Peppiatt low right(EPM B255, Pick 342), in PMG holder 67 EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated, scarceSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Treasury Series, John Bradbury, 10 shillings, ND (1914), serial number A/3 086638, (EPM T9), about uncirculated to uncirculatedSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Treasury Series, N.F. Warren-Fisher, £1, ND (1922-23), serial number G1/13 693849, (EPM T31, Pick 359a), in PMG holder 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated. Only two examples in higher grade on PMG census. Scarce in this grade. Ex Lou Manzi collectionSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Bank of England, J.Q. Hollom, £10, ND (1964-66), serial number A01 000015, (EPM B299, Pick 376a), in PMG holder 67 EPQ Superb Gem Unc. A very low number first run that was originally presented to the Chief Cashier Jasper Hollom. RareSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Bank of England, J.B. Page, £10, ND (1975-80), serial number A01 000020, (EPM B330, Pick 379a), in PMG holder 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated. Originally presented to one of the Bank of England Court of Directors, a very rare first run low numberSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Bank of England, J.B. Page, £1, ND (1975-80), serial number A01 000020, (EPM B337, Pick 377a), in PMG holder 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated. Originally presented to one of the Bank of England Court of Directors, a very rare first run low numberSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
States of Guernsey, specimen £1, 14 November 1928, no serial numbers, uniface, black on red panel(Pick 12s, McCammon GN29 for type, BNB 122s), red SPECIMEN overprint at centre, SPECIMEN perforated, in PMG holder 63 Choice Uncirculated. First time seen and possibly the only known example, extremely rareSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Jersey Banking Company. A.D. 1856. (Nicolle, de Ste Croix, D’Auvergne & Co,), proof £1, 1 January 1857, no serial numbers, uniface, black and white,(McCammon JN178 for type, unlisted denomination for type), black SPECIMEN stamp, reverse pencil annotation 'liquidated 1886', printed on card, For this date and signature, the £5 is usually seen. Very scarceSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain - Ireland
National Bank Limited, Ireland, specimen £5, 5 October 1926, no serial numbers, blue on brown underprint,(PMI NA68s, Pick 226s), SPECIMEN perforated, in PMG holder.....Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
National Bank Limited, Ireland, specimen £10, 6 January 1929, no serial numbers, signature Green,(PMI NA76s, Pick 227s), red SPECIMEN overprints, perforated SPECIMEN, in PMG holder......Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Provincial Bank of Ireland Limited, perforated issued £3, 3 September 1906, serial number 39002 uniface, blue, sitting Britannia and Hibernia at top centre,(PMI PR67 for type), SPECIMEN perforated, hole punched, mounting residue at left, stains. in PMG holder 45 NET Choice Extremely Fine. This is possibly the last serial number note for the series. An attractive design, extremely rareSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Provincial Bank of Ireland Limited, proof for an unissued £5, 5 November 1919, serial number D20400, uniface, blue, sitting Britannia and Hibernia at top centre,(PMI unlisted), SPECIMEN perforated, margin damage, tape, stain, in PMG holder.... This date unlisted in 'Paper Money of Ireland', likely a proposed design for the subsequent 1919-27 issue and was never adopted.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Provincial Bank of Ireland Limited, proof for an unissued £10, 25 November 1920, serial number A90056, uniface, blue, sitting Britannia and Hibernia at top centre,(PMI PR69 listed for type), SPECIMEN perforated, margin damage, tape, stain, in PMG holder.... This date unlisted in 'Paper Money of Ireland', likely a proposed design for the subsequent 1919-27 issue and was never adopted.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Provincial Bank of Ireland Limited, proof for an unissued £20, 20 November 1919, serial number 26005, uniface, blue, sitting Britannia and Hibernia at top centre,(PMI unlisted), SPECIMEN perforated, mounting remnants at left, stain, in PMG holder... This date unlisted in 'Paper Money of Ireland', likely a proposed design for the subsequent 1919-27 issue and was never adopted. Similar designs to previous £50 notes,Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Provincial Bank of Ireland Limited, proof for an unissued £50, 25 November 1920, serial number 1000, uniface, blue, panel of entwined shamrocks at left with denomination at centre,(PMI unlisted), SPECIMEN perforated, margin damage, tape, stain, in PMG holder.... This date unlisted in 'Paper Money of Ireland', likely a proposed design for the subsequent 1919-27 issue and was never adopted.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Southern Bank of Ireland, proof for an unissued £10, Cork, 18- (1837), no serial numbers, uniface, black, denominations and serial number panels in blue, ship and anchor at left, castle and sailing ship at top, Britannia with harp at right, building at lower centre,(PMI SO3), in PMG holder 53 About Uncirculated, previously mounted, Batho & Bingley SPECIMEN stamp, pencil annotation at reverse 'est 1837, failed 1837'. A previously unknown type for this very short lived bank. The known issued £1 is printed by J Kirkwood in Dublin. This is most likely a proposed design done by Batho & Bingley, Lon...
(x) Currency Commission, The Bank of Ireland, £1, 24 August 1932, serial number 30BA 095910, signature Brennan and Gargan,(PMI CBI1, Pick 8a), pinholes at left, original extremely fine, quite scarceSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Currency Commission, Hibernian Bank, £1, 4 May 1939, serial number 22HA 063993, signature Brennan and Campbell,(PMI CHB1, Pick 14a), last prefix of the first issue, pressed extremely fine, scarceSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Currency Commission, Munster & Leinster Bank Limited, £1, 3 June 1938, serial number 34MA 027315, signature Brennan and Hosford,(PMI CML7, Pick 20b), split repair at left margin, minor stain at reverse, otherwise good extremely fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain - Scotland
(x) Bank of Scotland, £1, 30 September 1890, serial number 92/E 6666, (PMS BA89a), about very fine, scarce early exampleSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Bank of Scotland, £1, 19 May 1915, serial number 45/AD 9829, (PMS BA89d, Pick 81c), pressed extremely fine, good appearanceSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Bank of Scotland a full specimen set of the 2007 issue, including £5, £10, £20, £50 (2), £100, (PMS BA127as-131as), all with same specimen number '068' apart from £100. Red SPECIMEN overprints. Note this type with red SPECIMEN overprints are NOT cut from a sheet previously sold in BoS charity at Spink. Scarce (6 notes)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) British Linen Company, Scotland, £1, 9 August 1902, serial number L 116/937, signature Hogg and a handsigned signature,(PMS BL44f, Pick S170e), fine, attractive and scarceSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Royal Bank of Scotland, £1, 1 May 1865, serial number 185/816, (PMS RB43, Pick 315), ink annotation '13 Jany 1891' on reverse, about fine, and early black and white example, presentable appearance, very rareSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Royal Bank of Scotland, £1, 1 October 1872, serial number E 359/203, two hand-signed signature,(PMS RB52), first series of the blue RBS £1s, very good. ex Keith Austin CollectionSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Royal Bank of Scotland, £1, 3 January 1908, serial number H 336/441, (PMS RB53e), last date and prefix, nick at left, fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Royal Bank of Scotland, £1, 20 January 1922, serial number E 804/224, signature Speed and a handsigned signature,(PMS RB53g), good very fine, scarce in this gradeSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Royal Bank of Scotland, £50, 2020, serial number AA 000040, red, Scottish education pioneer Flora Stevenson at right(PMS RB113, Pick 373a), in PMG holder 67 EPQ Superb Gem Unc, first run low serial number, interesting and scarceSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Town and County Bank Limited, Scotland, colour trial £1, ND (1882-1908), no serial numbers, uniface, blue with no underprint, bank head office at left, view of Aberdeen at top centre,(PMS TC11 for type), perforated SPECIMEN, in PMG holder.....Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Greece
Ionian Bank Limited, Greece, colour trial proposed design 100 drachmai, 19- (1903-19), no serial numbers uniface, red with denomination in brown, arms, Union Jack and Greek flag top centre, arms of George I top left, value in oval top right and at low left and right, no signatures,(Pick S152ct), perforated SPECIMEN, in PMG holder 63 Choice Uncirculated, previously mounted. A previously unseen Perkins trial, possibly unique. Very rareSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Guatemala
Banco de Guatemala, obverse and reverse composite essay for 1/2 quetzal, 31 December 1959, black serial number A000000, brown, Ermita del Cerro del Carmen at left, quetzal bird at top, reverse, men at centre,(Pick 35 for type), similar to Pick 35, with differences in guilloche, placement of signatures and serial number colour, mounted on card, unique (2 notes)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Hong Kong
Chartered Bank, Hong Kong, 500 dollars, ND (1962), serial number Z/N 702047, (Pick 72b), in PMG holder 58 EPQ Choice About UncSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $1, 2 January 1899, serial number 363715, manuscript signature low left, printed low right(Pick 136c, Ma H2, BNB626a), last date, solid fine, rareSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
HongKong & Shanghai Banking Corporation, $5, 1 July 1016, radar serial number A420024, blue, orange, two men carrying sedan chair and water at left, ship in Hong Kong harbour at right, one handsigned signature, and one printed signature of Stabb, reverse, 2nd HSBC headquarters in Central,(Pick 166, BNB B649a, KNB54a), in PMG holder 30 Very Fine. A large size early Hong Kong note in above average condition, original paper with minimal issues. Beautifully ornate Waterlow printingSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corporation, $500, 1968, serial number L25800, (Pick 179e), In PMG Holder 64 Choice Uncirculated, interesting serial number,Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
India
British Bank of Bengal, 250 Sicca Rupees, 29 April 1813, serial number 1549A, creamy paper,(Pick S20b, Jhun&Rez 1A.3.1.1), in PMG holder 20 NET Very Fine, cancelled, severed & reattached, ink burn, cut signature, scarceSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
British Bank of Bengal, 10 Sicca Rupees, March 1828, serial number 0420, creamy paper,(Pick S40b, Jhun&Rez 1A.3.4.1), cancelled, severed & reattached, otherwise fine, scarceSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
British Bank of Bengal, 50 Sicca Rupees, January 1828,, serial number 17247, creamy paper,(Pick S41b, Jhun&Rez 1A.3.4.2), cancelled, severed & reattached, otherwise fine, scarceSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
British Bank of Bengal, 100 Sicca Rupees, 2 March 1829, serial number 21034, creamy paper,(Pick S42b, Jhun&Rez 1A.3.3.4), in PMG holder 15 NET Choice Fine, cancelled, severed & reattached, scarceSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
British Bank of Bengal, 10 Sicca Rupees, 3 February 1835, serial number 20570, creamy paper,(Pick S50b, Jhun&Rez 1A.3.6.1), in PMG holder 15 NET Choice Fine, cancelled, severed & reattached, scarceSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
British Bank of Bengal, 20 Sicca Rupees, January 1830, serial number 13024, creamy paper,(Pick S52b, Jhun&Rez 1A.3.6.1), cancelled, severed & reattached, otherwise fine, scarceSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
British Bank of Bengal, 25 Sicca Rupees, January 1830, serial number 18749, creamy paper,(Pick S54B, Jhun&Rez 1A.3.6.1), cancelled, severed & reattached, otherwise fine, scarceSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
British Bank of Bengal, 100 Sicca Rupees, 23 July 1833, serial number 34801, creamy paper,(Pick S55, Jhun&Rez 1A.3.6.6), in PMG holder 15 NET Choice Fine, severed & reattached, ink burn, cut signature, scarceSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Bank of Bengal, India, reverse proof 10 rupees, ca.1850-80, denominations in English, Bangla, Persian and Hindi,(Razack-Jhunjhunwalla 1A.3.6.1/7.1), mounted on card, foxing, and some damage to margins, in PMG holder, a rare Perkins Bacon proofSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Government of India, 5 rupees, Bombay, 2 May 1898, serial number CA/14 83011, signature Barrow,(Pick A2g, Razack-Jhunjhunwalla 2A.1.1D.5, BNB B108b3), in PMG holder, staple holes at issue, repaired, 35 NET Choice Very Fine. Scarce early example with only four examples in higher gradesSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Government of India, 50 rupees, Cawnpore, 1 May 1919, serial number DC/76 13379, uniface, signature Denning,(Pick A15j, Razack-Jhunjhunwalla 2A.4.3.F.2, BNB 134a2), in PMG holder 15 Choice Fine, Scarce type with only a handful of examples known. "Indian Paper Money" list the Caenpore branch with Denning signature as prefix DD.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Government of India, 50 rupees, Lahore, 3 July 1922, serial number EE/38 20193, uniface, signature Denning,(Pick A15o, Razack-Jhunjhunwalla 2A.4.3D.3, BNB 134l3), in PMG holder, splits, 15 Fine. A scarce present day Pakistan Lahore branch. One of two on PMG Census. Important item for Commonwealth collectorSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Government of India, 100 rupees, 23 May 1916, serial number JD29 36565, (Pick A17aa, Razack-Jhunjhunwalla 2A.5.2E.3, BNB123m3), possibly no visible repairSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Government of India, [Top Pop] 1000 rupees, Lahore, 18 August 1927, serial number EE/53 26754, black and white with value in green, 4 language panels, signature of H. Denning(Pick A19Ao, BNB B127l1, Jhun&Rez 2A.7.2C.1), original condition, in PMG holder 25 Very Fine, paper maker's notch, spindle holes, the only example graded by PMG, with no examples recorded on Track and Price (similar Kurrachee issued 1000 rupees was sold at Spink Auction - 19024, Lot 1070 for £62,000), printed in London by Bank of England, Phenomenally rare and possibly uniqueSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in additio...
(x) Government of India, 5 rupees, ND (1917-30), serial number H/18 220106, signature Denning,(Pick 4a, Razack-Jhunjhunwalla 3.4.1A, BNB B138a), H first prefix, in PMG holder, spindle hole at issue, 50 About Uncirculated, attractive exampleSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Government of India, 5 rupees, ND (1917-30), serial number N/7 015790, signature Taylor,(Pick 4c, Razazk-Jhunjhunwalla 3.4.2, BNB B138c), N last prefix, in PMG holder, spindle holes at issue, 53 About UncirculatedSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Government of India, 10 rupees, ND (1917-30), serial number D/26 383261, signature Denning,(Pick 6, Razack-Jhunjhunwalla 3.6A.1, BNB B140), in PMG holder, small holes, 50 About UncirculatedSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Government of India, 10 rupees, ND (1917-30), serial number E/73 118710, (Pick 6, Razack-Jhunjhunwalla 3.6.A.1, BNB 140), in PMG holder, spindle hole at issue, 45 Choice Extremely FineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Government of India, 10 rupees, ND (1917-30), serial number F/43 583919, signature Denning,(Pick 6, Razack-Jhunjhunwalla 3.6A.1, TBB B140), in PMG holder, spindle hole at issue, 58 Choice About Unc. Only 2 notes in higher grades on PMG Census, scarce in this gradeSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Government of India, 10 rupees, ND (1917-30), serial number L/52 935650, signature Taylor,(Pick 7b, Razack-Jhunjhunwalla 3.7.2, BNB 141b), in PMG holder, spindle hole at issue, 53 About UncirculatedSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Government of India, 100 rupees, Madras, ND (1926), serial number S/59 511985, signature Taylor,(Pick 10q, Razack-Jhunjhunwalla 3.10.2k BNB 144m2), handstamp on reverse, spindle holes at left, the paper still retaining good body and freshness, in PCGS holder 25, very fine and a very attractive example, rare in this gradeSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Government of India, [Top Pop] 1000 rupees, Lahore, (ND 1928), serial number X/2 021939, oval portrait of King George V at right, reverse team of yoked oxen ploughing field with farmer beside lake, watermark King George V and Government of India Pattern(Pick 12d, BNB B146l1, Jhun&Rez 3.11.1C), original condition, in PMG holder 30 Very Fine, spindle holes, the only example graded by PMG, with no examples recorded on Track and Price, Phenomenally rare and possibly uniqueSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Government of India, 5 rupees, ND (1928-35), serial number P/54 718101, signature Taylor,(Pick 15a, Razack-Jhunjhunwalla 3.5.1A, TBB 149a), in PMG holder, staple holes at issue, minor rust, 63 Choice Uncirculated. Second highest grade on PMG Census, scarce in this gradeSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Government of India, 5 rupees, ND (1928-35), serial number T/30 548765, signature Kelly,(Pick 15b, Razack-Jhunjhunwalla 3.5.2, TBB B149b), in PMG holder, staple holes at issue, pinhole, 64 Choice UncirculatedSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Government of India, 10 rupees, ND (1928-35), serial number N/70 351448, signature Kelly,(Pick 16b, Razack-Jhunjhunwalla 3.8.2, TBB B150b), in PMG holder, staple holes at issue, 65 EPQ Gem Uncirculated. Top grade example on PMG Census!Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Reserve Bank of India, 10 rupees, ND (1943), serial number J/11 598699, (Pick 19b, Razack-Jhunjhunwalla 4.5.2, BNB B203), in PMG holder, staple holes at issue, small tear 58 Choice About UncSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Reserve Bank of India, 100 rupees, Calcutta, ND (1943), serial number A/88 019896, signature Deshmukh,(Pick 20e, Razack-Jhunjhunwalla 4.7.2B, BNB 204b2), in PMG holder, staple holes at issue, spindle hole, 64 Choice Uncirculated, scarce high grade exampleSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Reserve Bank of India, 100 rupees, Karachi, ND (1937), serial number A/46 605868, signature Taylor,(Pick 20q, BNB B204a4, Razack-Jhunjhunwalla 4.7.1D), in PMG holder, staple holes at issue, spindle holes, 35 Choice Very Fine. A scarce Karachi branch issue with only less than 5 examples in a higher gradeSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Reserve Bank of India, 1000 rupees, Bombay, ND (1937), serial number A/3 693753, purple and multicoloured, George VI at right, value low centre and at each corner, Taylor signature low right, reverse purple, mountains at centre, arms at right(Pick 21a, Razack-Jhunjhunwalla 4.8.1A), in PCGS holder, 40 PPQ Extremely Fine, pinholes as issued, Bombay considerably rarer than Calcutta for this typeSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Reserve Bank of India, [Top Pop] 1000 rupees, Calcutta, ND (1937), serial number A/0 571920, signature Taylor,(Pick 21b, Razack-Jhunjhunwalla 4.8.1B, BNB B205), in PMG holder, staple holes at issue, minor ink, 55 About Uncirculated. An attractive high grade large size KGVI note. PMG Census top grade with less than 10 examplesSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Government of India, 1 rupee, ND (1944), black serial number W/45 399477 A, (Pick 25c, Razack-Jhunjhunwalla 4.1.1C), in PMG holder 20 Very Fine, rust, a rare typeSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Government of India, [Top Pop] 1 rupee, 1940, green serial number T/16 505722, (Pick 25d, BNB B151d, Razack-Jhunjhunwalla 4.1.1B), in PMG holder, staple holes at issue, 67 EPQ Superb Gem Unc. PMG Census top grade exampleSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Reserve Bank of India, 100 rupees, ND (1950), serial number U/0 779581, (Pick 41a, Razack-Jhnunjhunwalla 6.7.1.1, BNB B223), in PMG holder, staple holes at issue, minor rust, 63 Choice Uncirculated. Scarce high grade example with only 5 in a higher gradeSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Iran
(x) Imperial Bank of Persia, specimen proof 3 tomans, ND (1890-1923), no serial numbers, signatures or black overprints at reverse,(Pick 2As, BNB B104s), in PCGS holder, details, 40 Extremely Fine (stains), perforated cancelled. Rare type with red SPECIMEN overprint and without black overprints at reverseSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Bank Melli Iran, obverse composite essay for 500 rials, ND (1938), red western serial number A/1 000000, blue and pink underprint, Achaemenid soldiers at left and right, arms at centre, Reza Shah at right,(Pick 37a for type), mounted on board, minor dirt, lovely, rareSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Iraq
(x) Central Bank of Iraq, specimen 1/4 dinar, ND (1973), serial number 000000 R/37 021, (Pick 61s, BNB B318s), in PMG holder 64 EPQ Choice Uncirculated (1 finer)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Central Bank of Iraq, [Top Pop] specimen 1 dinar, ND (1973), serial number 000000 W/111 025, (Pick 63bs, BNB B320s), in PMG holder 65 EPQ Gem Uncirculated, the only note in PMG Census, rare (0 finer)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Central Bank of Iraq, [Top Pop] specimen 10 dinars, ND (1973), serial number 000000 AY/5 023, (Pick 65s, BNB B322s), in PMG holder 64 EPQ Choice Uncirculated (0 finer)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Central Bank of Iraq, specimen 5 dinars, 1980-82, serial number 000000 KH/81 0189, (Pick 70s, BNB B327s), in PMG holder 66 EPQ Gem UncirculatedSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Kuwait
(x) Kuwait Currency Board, 1/4 dinar, ND (1961), serial number A/5 108785, (Pick 1, BNB 101), in PMG holder 67 EPQ Superb Gem UncSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Kuwait Currency Board, 1/2 dinar, ND (1961), serial number A/4 717707, (Pick 2, BNB 102), in PMG holder 67 EPQ Superb Gem Unc, with only 12 in a higher grade on PMG Census, quite scarce in this high gradeSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Kuwait Currency Board, 1 dinar, ND (1961), serial number A/1 195560, (Pick 3, BNB 103), first prefix, in PMG holder 66 EPQ Gem UncirculatedSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Kuwait Currency Board, 5 dinars, ND (1961), serial number A/1 464313, (Pick 4, BNB 104), in PMG holder 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated, second highest grade on PMG CensusSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Kuwait Currency Board, 10 dinars, ND (1961), serial number A/5 659184, (Pick 5, BNB 105), in PMG holder 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated, with only 11 examples in a higher grade, scarceSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Laos
Banque Nationale du Laos, composite essay for an unissued design 100 kip, ND (1962), blue, ornate boarder, four traditional dancers at right,(Pick unlisted), in PMG holder 64 Choice Uncirculated, likely unique, a striking colourSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Malaya
(x) Board of Commissioners of Currency, Malaya, $50, 1 January 1942, serial number A/1 09021, (Pick 14a, BNB 115a), first prefix, in PMG holder, stains lightened, splits, 35 Choice Very FineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Board of Commissioners of Currency Malaya (British Administration), 100 dollars, 1942 (ND 1945), serial number A/2 71966, (Pick 15), in PMG holder 40 Extremely FineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Board of Commissioners of Currency, Malaya and British Borneo, $5, 21 March 1953, serial number A/26 761126, green, pale brown and pale yellow, Queen Elizabeth II at right watermark at centre, Taylor signature, reverse green, coats of arms,(Pick 2a, TBB B102a), about uncirculated and scarce in this gradeSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Board of Commissioners of Currency Malaya and British Borneo, $50, 21 March 1953, serial number A/8 6461213, (Pick 4a, TBB B104a), pressed, very fine, attractive example nonethelessSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Mauritius
(x) Government of Mauritius, colour trial 5 rupees, ND (1954), no serial numbers, green (issued note in blue),(Pick 27cts, BNB B324ct), in PMG holder 66 EPQ Gem UncirculatedSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Nepal
Nepal Rastra Bank, reverse composite essay for 500 rupees, ND (1971-92), brown, tigers at centre, bank logo at centre left, arms at right,(Pick 20pm2, BNB B213 for type), in PMG holder 64 Choice Uncirculated, lovely designSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Nepal Rastra Bank, reverse composite essay for a 1000 rupees, ND (1974-92), elephant at centre, bank logo at lower right, arms at top right,(Pick 28 or 36 for type), design used on various 1000 rupees, in PMG holder, tears, 63 Choice Uncirculated. LovelySubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
New Zealand
Bank of Australasia, New Zealand, specimen 10 shillings, Wellington, 2 June 1928, no serial numbers, uniface, orange with blue central panel, allegorical maidens top centre,(Pick S131s), red SPECIMEN overprint, perforated SPECIMEN, in PMG holder..... Striking designSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Bank of Australasia, New Zealand, specimen £1, Wellington, 1 January 1929, no serial numbers, uniface, purple with green central panel, allegorical maidens top centre,(Pick S132s), red SPECIMEN overprint, perforated SPECIMEN, in PMG holder..... Vibrant designSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
National Bank of New Zealand Limited, specimen £5, Wellington, 1 July 1929, no serial numbers, slate blue with orange central panel, arms at centre,(Pick S318s), red SPECIMEN overprint, perforated SPECIMEN, in PMG holder...Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
National Bank of New Zealand Limited, specimen £10, Wellington, 1 June 1926, no serial numbers, brown with green central panel, arms at centre,(Pick S319s), late date, red SPECIMEN overprint, perforated SPECIMEN, in PMG holder....Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
National Bank of New Zealand Limited, specimen £20, Wellington, 1 June 1926, no serial numbers, green with orange central panel, arms at centre,(Pick S320s), red SPECIMEN overprint, perforated SPECIMEN, in PMG holder... vibrant designSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Oman
(x) Sultanate of Muscat and Oman, a partial set of the 1970 issues, including 100 baiza, 1/4, 1/2 and 1 rial Saidi, (Pick 1a, 2a, 3a, 4a, BNB 101-104), all in PMG holders 67 EPQ Gem uncirculated. The new Rials Saidi replaced the Indian Gulf rupees but the country was renamed 2 months later due to a successful coup. A short lived series at the end of the sultanate before being renamed to Sultanate of Oman (4 notes)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Sultanate of Muscat and Oman, 5 rials saidi, ND (1970), serial number A/1 638003, (Pick 5a, BNB 105), in PMG holder 66 EPQ Gem UncirculatedSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Sultanate of Muscat and Oman, 10 rials Saidi, ND (1970), serial number A/1 830002, (Pick 6a, BNB 106), in PMG holder 67 EPQ Superb Gem Unc, second highest grade on PMG Census with only 10 examples in a higher gradeSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Oman Currency Board, a partial low number set of the 1972 issue, including 100 baiza serial number B/1 000308, 1/4 rial Omani B/1 000840, 1/2 rial Omani serial number B/1 000794, 1 rial Omani serial number B/1 000820,(Pick 7a-10a, BNB 101-104), in PMG holders, 67EPQ, 67EPQ, 65EPQ, 67EPQ, scarce high grade first prefix low number set (4 notes)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Oman Currency Board, 5 rials Omani, ND (1973), serial number B/1 000929, (Pick 11a, BNB 105), in PMG holder 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated, less than 10 examples in a higher graded on PMG CensusSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Oman Currency Board, 10 rials Omani, ND (1973), serial number B/3 030698, (Pick 12a, BNB 106), in PMG holder 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated. The largest denomination of the first Oman Currency Board series after the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman was disestablished. Scarce high grade exampleSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Paraguay
El Tesoro Nacional, Republica del Paraguay, colour trial 2 pesos, ND (1860), no serial numbers, uniface, orange, ornate boarder, arms at top centre, denomination at four corners, small counterfoil panel at left,(Pick unlisted), in PMG holder.....first time seen, possibly uniqueSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Portugal
(x) Banco de Portugal, a printers archival proof 1000 escudos, ND (1929), without serial numbers, green and multicoloured, General De Sa Da Bandeira at right, bridge low left, arms top centre, value at left and at each corner, reverse brown and pale blue and grey and lilac, arms top left, grape harvesting in field, medallic female head top left field, value at left and right, single hole punch cancellation,(Pick 145pr), in PMG holder 53 EPQ About Uncirculated, printer's annotation, punch hole cancelled, only 1 note in a higher grade on PMG Census, attractive and very rareSubject to 5% tax on H...
(x) Casa de Moeda, a printers archival die proof 5 escudos, 11 March 1943, Ch.1, no serial numbers, violet and white, maiden at right, arms at centre, value at each corner(Pick unlisted), in PMG holder 35 Choice Very Fine, printers typed date '26.7.43' in top margin and additional printers typed annotations, attractive and rareSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Portuguese India
Banco Nacional Ultramarino, Portuguese India, specimen 20 rupias, 1945, serial number 000,001-050,000, (Pick 37, TBB B326a), first signature serial number range variety, in PMG holder 64 Choice Uncirculated, interesting and scarceSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Qatar
(x) Qatar Monetary Agency, 100 riyals, ND (1973), serial number A/3 534082, (Pick 5a, BNB 105), in PMG holder 65 EPQ Gem Uncirculated, with only 2 examples in a higher grade on PMG Census, very rare in this high gradeSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Reunion
(x) Tresor Colonial, Ile de la Reunion, 50 centimes, 4 June 1884, no serial numbers, uniface, stamp at top left, signatures Campenon and Drouet,(Pick 5a, Kolsky 448a, BNB B101a), in CCCS holder 10 Very Good, glue residue and tear. Otherwise good and bright appearance with minimal handling. Very rareSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Rhodesia & Nyasaland
(x) Bank of Rhodesia and Nyasaland, specimen £1, 3 April 1956, serial number range X/1 000001 - 100000, (Pick 21s, BNB B102s), X/1 first prefix of the entire issue, in PMG holder, printer's annotations, previously mounted, 55 About UncirculatedSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Bank of Rhodesia and Nyasaland, specimen £5, 3 April 1956, serial number range Y/1 000001 - 100000, (Pick 22s, BNB B103s), first prefix of the series, in PCGS holder, perforated cancelled, 40 Extremely FineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Bank of Rhodesia and Nyasaland, specimen £5, 23 February 1962, serial number range Y/13 000001 - 900000, (Pick 22s, BNB B103s), last prefix of series, in PMG holder, printer's annotations, previously mounted, 64 Choice UncirculatedSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Ruanda-Urundi
Banque Centrale du Ruanda-Urundi, obverse composite essay for an unissued 20 francs, ca.1960, green and pink, crocodile at centre,(Pick unlisted name), in PMG holder 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated. Similar issuing authority name to while the region was still known at Belgian Congo. Likely produced for the short time period after the dissolution of Belgian Congo and before the independence of Rwanda and Burundi as separate countries, unique and quite lovelySubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Sarawak
Government of Sarawak, Sarawak, 1 dollar, 1935, serial number A/4 718204, (Pick 20), in PMG holder EPQ 65 Gem UncirculatedSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Government of Sarawak, Sarawak, 10 cents, 1940, serial number B934822, (Pick 25b), in PMG holder EPQ 66 Gem UncirculatedSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Saudi Arabia
(x) Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency, 5 riyals (2), 1373 (1956), serial numbers 56/291146 and 42/303601, blue on multicolour underprint, Jiddah harbour with dhow at centre, signatures of Salha, Blowers and al-Khalidi, reverse brown, reverse blue, palm and crossed swords at centre(Pick 3, TBB B 104a), extremely fine (2 notes)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency, 100 riyals, ND (1968), serial number 25/225002, red and multicoloured, the Council of Ministers building in Riyadh right centre, Anwar Ali and Abdul Rahman signatures, reverse red, the Aramco oil refinery(Pick 15a, TBB B114a), staple holes, one light central fold, about uncirculated, scarceSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Seychelles
(x) Government of Seychelles, 50 rupees, 1 January 1968, serial number A/1 020671, (Pick 17a, TBB B124), first date example, in PMG holder 64 Choice Uncirculated, rare in this gradeSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
South Africa
Cape of Good Hope, South Africa, 3 rixdollars, 14 July 1820, no serial numbers, three handsigned signatures, pattern at reverse,(unlisted), tape and archival paper repair, fair. Old Cape Dutch money in denominations of rix-dollar, skiling and stivers were used during Dutch rule in the Cape Colony. From 1806 to 1824, only cardboard or paper currency were issued with no coinage. As one may have guessed, the currency were not very durable and are prone to damage or become dirty. Therefore this required regular reprinting and destructions of damaged notes. Very scarceSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s...
Cape of Good Hope South Africa, 1 skilling, 29 June 1821, no serial numbers, uniface, with 2 hand signatures,(unlisted), on card, 1.5cm tear at right, good. Old Cape Dutch money in denominations of rix-dollar, skilling and stivers were used during Dutch rule in the Cape Colony. From 1806 to 1824, only cardboard or paper currency were issued with no coinage. As one may have guessed, the currency were not very durable and are prone to damage or become dirty. Therefore this required regular reprinting and destructions of damaged notes. Very rareSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more info...
Cape of Good Hope South Africa, 1 skilling, 29 June 1821, no serial numbers, uniface, with 2 hand signatures,(unlisted), printed on card, some surface damage, fair. Old Cape Dutch money in denominations of rix-dollar, skilling and stivers were used during Dutch rule in the Cape Colony. From 1806 to 1824, only cardboard or paper currency were issued with no coinage. As one may have guessed, the currency were not very durable and are prone to damage or become dirty. Therefore this required regular reprinting and destructions of damaged notes. Very rareSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For m...
The Natal Bank, South Africa specimen £5, ND (1906), Pick S467) in PMG holder 55 About Uncirculated, scarceSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Switzerland
(x) National Bank of Switzerland, [Top Pop] specimen 10 franken, 1995, serial number 95A0000000 130, (Pick 66as), in PMG holder 65 EPQ Gem Uncirculated, rareSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) National Bank of Switzerland, [Top Pop] specimen 20 franken, 1995, serial number 95A0000000 131, (Pick 68bs), in PMG holder 65 EPQ Gem UncirculatedSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) National Bank of Switzerland, [Top Pop] specimen 50 franken, 1994, serial number 94A0000000 130, (Pick 70as), in PMG holder 64 EPQ Choice UncirculatedSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) National Bank of Switzerland, [Top Pop] specimen 100 franken, 1996, serial number 96A0000000 130, (Pick 72as), in PMG holder 66 EPQ Gem UncirculatedSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) National Bank of Switzerland, [Top Pop] specimen 200 franken, 1996, serial number 96A0000000 130, (Pick 73as), in PMG holder 64 EPQ Choice UncirculatedSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) National Bank of Switzerland, [Top Pop] specimen 1000 franken, 1996, serial number 96A0000000 131, (Pick 74as), in PMG holder 67 EPQ Superb Gem UncirculatedSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
The Straits Settlements
(x) Government of The Straits Settlements, $5, 1 January 1925, serial number D/16 49031, (Pick 10a, BNB 119a), in PMG holder, repaired, 15 Choice Fine. First date type, rare in any gradeSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Government of The Straits Settlements, $5, 1 January 1930, serial number E/48 37976, (Pick 10b), in PMG holder, discolouration, 25 NET Very Fine. Last date typeSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Government of The Straits Settlements, $5, 1 January 1933, serial number A/69 89673, (Pick 17a, BNB 122c), in PMG holder, minor restoration, 30 Very Fine. Scarce typeSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Government of The Straits Settlements, $10, 1 January 1934, serial number B/14 32863, (Pick 18a, BNB 123d), in PMG holder, minor repairs, 30 Very Fine. A lovely and bright example of a scarce note typeSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
United Arab Emirates
(x) United Arab Emirates Currency Board, 50 dirhams, ND (1973), serial number 5D338915, (Pick 4a, BNB 104), in PMG holder 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated, with only 5 examples in a higher grade on PMG Census, a lovely exampleSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) United Arab Emirates Currency Board, 100 dirhams, ND (1973), serial number 2H900402, (Pick 5a, BNB 105), in PMG holder 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated, scarce in any gradeSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) United Arab Emirates, specimen 5 dirhams, ND (1982), serial number 13/H 000000 010, (Pick 7s), in PMG holder 65 EPQ Gem UncirculatedSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) United Arab Emirates, specimen 10 dirhams, ND (1982), serial number 000000 010, (Pick 8s), in PMG holder 65 EPQ Gem UncirculatedSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) United Arab Emirates, specimen 50 dirhams, ND (1982), serial number 4/TH 000000 110, (Pick 9s), in PMG holder 66 EPQ Gem UncirculatedSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) United Arab Emirates, specimen 100 dirhams, ND (1982), serial number 000000 110, (Pick 10s), in PMG holder 65 EPQ Gem UncirculatedSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) United Arab Emirates, [Top Pop] specimen 500 dirhams, ND (1983), serial number 000000 009, (Pick 11s), in PMG holder 67 EPQ Superb Gem UncirculatedSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) United Arab Emirates, [Top Pop] specimen 20 dirhams, ND (1997), serial number 017000000 434, (Pick 21as), in PMG holder 68 EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated (0 finer)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
United States of America
(x) Legal Tender, United States of America, $10, series of 1901, red serial number E37217330, red seal, signature Speelman and White,(Friedberg 122, Pick 185), in PMG holder, minor stains, 63 Choice Uncirculated. A lovely example of the iconic 'Bison' note, quite rare in this gradeSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Vietnam
National Bank of Vietnam, obverse composite essay for an unissued 5 dong, ca.1970, serial number C1 000000, green, tiger at centre, signatures Soat and Doc,(Pick unlisted denomination), in PMG holder 64 Choice Uncirculated. 5 dong notes was never issued for the 1972 issue, unique, lovelySubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
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