The Numismatic Collectors' Series sale - Hong Kong and World Banknotes and Coins
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# 5001 - Andaman Islands, 1 Rupee, 1861, 'Penal Colony Token', »
Andaman Islands, 1 Rupee, 1861, 'Penal Colony Token',
1861年安達曼群島
HK$160,000 to HK$240,000
# 5002 - Annan, 4 tael silver bar, 18th-19th century, »
Annan, 4 tael silver bar, 18th-19th century,
十八至十九世紀安南4
HK$4,000 to HK$8,000
# 5003 - Annan, 5 tael silver bar, 18th-19th century, »
Annan, 5 tael silver bar, 18th-19th century,
十八至十九世紀安南5
HK$3,000 to HK$6,000
# 5004 - Annan, 5 tael silver bar, 18th-19th century, »
Annan, 5 tael silver bar, 18th-19th century,
十八至十九世紀安南4
HK$3,000 to HK$6,000
# 5005 - Annan, 10 tael silver ingot, Year of Gia Long(1802-1820), »
Annan, 10 tael silver ingot, Year of Gia Long(1802-1820),
安南1802-182
HK$10,000 to HK$30,000
# 5006 - Australia, sovereign, 1867, Sydney Mint, »
Australia, sovereign, 1867, Sydney Mint,
1867年澳洲索維林
HK$3,800 to HK$7,000
# 5007 - Australia, 1/2 sovereign, 1887-S, Sydney Mint, (S-3869), »
Australia, 1/2 sovereign, 1887-S, Sydney Mint, (S-3869),
1887-S澳洲1/
HK$2,000 to HK$4,000
# 5008 - Australia, sovereign, 1892-S, Sydney Mint, (S-3866C), »
Australia, sovereign, 1892-S, Sydney Mint, (S-3866C),
1892-S年澳洲索
HK$3,800 to HK$6,000
# 5009 - Australia, sovereign, 1898-M, Melbourne Mint, (S-3874), »
Australia, sovereign, 1898-M, Melbourne Mint, (S-3874),
1898-M年澳洲索
HK$3,800 to HK$6,000
# 5010 - Australia, gold 1/2 sovereign, 1900-S, Sydney Mint, »
Australia, gold 1/2 sovereign, 1900-S, Sydney Mint,
1900-S澳洲1/
HK$1,800 to HK$2,400
# 5011 - Australia, silver florin, 1938, Melbourne Mint, (KM-40), »
Australia, silver florin, 1938, Melbourne Mint, (KM-40),
1938年澳洲弗羅林
HK$2,000 to HK$4,000
HK$7,000 to HK$10,000
HK$3,000 to HK$4,000
HK$1,000 to HK$1,500
# 5015 - British North Borneo, bronze 1/2 cent, 1891-H, »
British North Borneo, bronze 1/2 cent, 1891-H,
1891-H英屬北婆
HK$2,400 to HK$4,000
# 5016 - British North Borneo, bronze 1 cent, 1890-H, »
British North Borneo, bronze 1 cent, 1890-H,
1890-H英屬北婆
HK$5,500 to HK$8,000
HK$2,000 to HK$4,000
# 5018 - Canada, gold $10, 1912, weighs 16.7g containing .900 gold, AGW 15.0g (... »
Canada, gold $10, 1912, weighs 16.7g containing .900 gold, AGW 15.0g (0.48oz),
1912年加拿大金幣
HK$7,000 to HK$12,000
HK$700 to HK$1,200
HK$4,200 to HK$7,500
A beautiful 1904 HSBC $10 with vivid colours. PMG 30!
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $10, 1.5.1904, serial number 507109, blue on light orange and multicolour, bank coat of arms at upper centre, '10' at each corner, hand signed manuscript signature at lower left and printed at lower right, reverse red, allegorical figures of Mercury and Minerva at centre, profile of Minerva at left and right,(Pick 157), PMG 30 Very Fine. Ex. Northern Collection. An extremely rare type note that was only issued for two years in 1904 and 1905. Only 3 notes notes of this type graded in the PMG population report and this is by far the highest grade. O...
A beautiful 1941 Mercantile $10 in PMG 50
Mercantile Bank of India, $10, 29.11.1941, serial number 134756, red-orange on green, central vignette of an arched bridge over river, sailing sampans and walkers,(Pick 236e), PMG 50 About Uncirculated. A choice original condition note with only a handful in higher grades
A complete set of $20 lucky serial numbers, across two dates: 1999 and 2000
Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corporation, $20, a complete set of lucky serial numbers, 1.1.1999 and 1.1.2000, NM000001 to NM1000000, also ascending serial number NM123456 and descending serial number NM654321,(Pick 201d), the number 1 note graded PMG 64, the rest graded PMG 66EPQ to 68EPQ. The NM prefix is split between 1999 and 2000 with the latter date being a key date in the series. It is very rare to encounter a full set of matching prefix lucky numbers split between two dates especially if one of the dates is a key date. Therefore not an 'ordinary' set and its merits must be recognised by...
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, a set of 5 notes from the $20 to $1000, all dated 1.1.2002 with the low serial number 000007, different prefixes,(Pick 201 to 206), PMG 68EPQ, 67EPQ, 68EPQ, 67EPQ and 67EPQ. A choice set indeed (5)
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, a set of 5 notes from the $20 to $1000, all dated 1.7.2003 with the low serial number 000010, different prefixes,(Pick 207 to 211), PMG 67EPQ, 68EPQ, 67EPQ, 66EPQ and 68EPQ. A nice set indeed (5)
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $20, 1.1.2016, lucky serial number XZ000001, (Pick 212e), looks to be uncirculated. A highly desirable serial number!
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $50, uniface obverse proof in black on thick (glossy finish) plain paper dated '...... 18....', handwritten date 1893, In this year new border security devices were introduced to counter forgery, and at least two proofs were pulled to show these changes.The central panel reading 'Promises to pay the Bearer on demand at its Office here Fifty Dollars or the equivalent in the Currency of the Island, value received.'From the archives of the printer, Ashby & Co./Barclay & Fry, London (circa.1974).After the $25, the $50 is the rarest denomination on thi...
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $50, 1.10.1927, serial number B073543, handsigned at lower left,(Pick 175a), PMG 25 Very Fine (Restoration, Annotations). A scarce first date of issue
Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corporation, $50, 1.10.1930, serial number B265132, (Pick 175b), PMG 25, very fine, repaired.
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $50, 1.10.1930, serial number B254718, handsigned at lower left, (Pick 175b), PMG 25NET Very Fine (Repaired, Ink Stamp, Annotation).
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $50, 1.10.1930, serial number B275545, handsigned signature at lower left,(Pick 175b), PMG 15 Choice Fine (Repaired, Ink)
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $50, 1.1.1934, serial number B508776, handsigned signature at lower left,(Pick 175d mislabelled as 175c), PMG 25 Very Fine
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $50, colour trial specimen, 31.5.1968, serial number 000000 A, red on multicolour,(Pick 184cts), PMG 64 Choice Uncirculated. Very seldomly offered in recent years and an ever popular colour trial
The Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, $50, specimen, 1.1.1986, serial umber AF000000, (Pick 193s), PMG 68EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated, the highest grade in PMG population report and this is the finest with one other.
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $50, 1.1.1985, replacement serial ZZ006345, (Pick 193a*), PMG 67EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated. Choice and very rare
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $50, 1.1.1985, replacement note ZZ018004, (Pick 193a*), PMG 67EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated. Scarce, especially in this grade
Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corporation, $50, 1.1.1993, replacement, low serial number ZZ000003, (Pick 202a*), PMG 67EPQ, superb gem uncirculated.
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $50, 1.1.1994, solid serial number BH777777, (Pick 202a), PMG 66EPQ Gem Uncirculated
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $100, remainder note, 1.3.1896, serial number 48796, red and pale blue, the back orange, fresh and unmarked, a lovely specimen. The central panel reading 'Promises to pay the Bearer on demand at its Office here One Hundred Dollars or the equivalent in the Currency of the Island, value received.' Perforated "Cancelled" vertically four times. Printed on unwatermarked banknote paper, by Barclay & Fry, London. This note shows the border designs of the post-1893 style, with a bolder pattern and the 'M' points facing up; with the printed signature of Ja...
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $100, 1.9.1930, serial number B286191, handsigned at lower left,(Pick 196a), PMG 30 Very Fine (Ink Stamp, Minor Repairs, Rust). A scarce early dated handsigned $100!
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $100, 2.1.1934, serial number B423185, signed at lower left,(Pick 176b), PMG 30NET (Repaired, Annotations) Very Fine.
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $100, 2.1.1934, DURESS number B553668, handsigned at lower left,(Pick 176d), PMG 25 Very Fine and a scarce handsigned note
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $100, 1.4.1948, serial number E704398, (Pick 176e), PMG 50 About Uncirculated. A nice original looking note with the embossings clearly visible on the reverse
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $100, 31.5.1956, serial number G082604, (Pick 176f), PMG 58EPQ Choice About Uncirculated. Superb fresh red colours
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $100, 25.2.1958, serial number H224759, (Pick 176f), PMG 53 About Uncirculated. Nice fresh colours
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $100, colour trial specimen, no date (1959-1972), serial number 000000UA, olive green on light blue and pink,(Pick 183cts), PMG 66EPQ Gem Uncirculated. Rarely seen in recent years and the HIGHEST GRADE in the PMG population report
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $100, 1.9.1963, serial number 922846 UG, (Pick 183a), PMG 67EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated. A scarcer date in high grade!
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $100, 1.2.1965, serial number 571843 UL, (Pick 183b), PMG 67EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $100, 1.2.1965, serial number 571844 UL, (Pick 183b), PMG 66EPQ Gem Uncirculated
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $100, 1.4.1970, serial number 885803 VD, (Pick 183c), PMG 65EPQ Gem Uncirculated
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $100, 13.3.1972, serial number 522594VU, (Pick 185a), PMG 67EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated. The second highest grade in the PMG population report with only two notes graded higher in 68EPQ. Choice
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $100, specimen, no date (1977-1983), without serial numbers, SPECIMEN printed diagonally in red, hole punched at lower left,(Pick 187s), PMG 63 Choice Uncirculated (Pinholes). Scarce
Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corporation, $100, 1.1.1990, lucky serial number LJ888888, (Pick 198b), uncirculated.
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $100, 1.1.1994, lucky serial number DW000001, (Pick 203a), PMG 63EPQ Choice Uncirculated and an ever popular number 1 note. Part of a complete set of 11 lucky serial numbers!
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $100, 1.1.1994, solid serial number DW111111, (Pick 203a), PMG 67EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated. Part of a complete set of 11 lucky serial numbers!
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $100, 1.1.1994, solid serial number DW222222, (Pick 203a), PMG 65EPQ Gem Uncirculated. Part of a complete set of 11 lucky serial numbers!
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $100, 1.1.1994, solid serial number DW333333, (Pick 203a), PMG 66EPQ Gem Uncirculated. Part of a complete set of 11 lucky serial numbers!
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $100, 1.1.1994, solid serial number DW444444, (Pick 203a), PMG 67EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated. Part of a complete set of 11 lucky serial numbers!
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $100, 1.1.1994, solid serial number DW555555, (Pick 203a), PMG 67EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated. Part of a complete set of 11 lucky serial numbers!
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $100, 1.1.1994, solid serial number DW666666, (Pick 203a), PMG 66EPQ Gem Uncirculated. Part of a complete set of 11 lucky serial numbers!
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $100, 1.1.1994, solid serial number DW777777, (Pick 203a), PMG 66EPQ Gem Uncirculated. Part of a complete set of 11 lucky serial numbers!
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $100, 1.1.1994, solid serial number DW888888, (Pick 203a), PMG 66EPQ Gem Uncirculated. A lovely number in nice grade. Part of a complete set of 11 lucky serial numbers!
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $100, 1.1.1994, solid serial number DW999999, (Pick 203a), PMG 65EPQ Gem Uncirculated. Part of a complete set of 11 lucky serial numbers!
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $100, 1.1.1994, lucky serial number DW1000000, (Pick 203a), PMG 65EPQ Gem Uncirculated. Part of a complete set of 11 lucky serial numbers!
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $100, 1.1.2001, solid serial number JM555555, (Pick 203d), PMG 66EPQ Gem Uncirculated
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $100, 1.7.2003, first prefix descending serial number AA765432, (Pick 209a), PMG 68EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated. An impressive true first AA prefix fancy serial number in extremely high grade
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $100, 1.7.2003, solid number AY555555, (Pick 209a), PMG 67EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated.
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $100, 1.7.2003, lucky number AU1000000, (Pick 209a), PMG 67EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated, popular 1 million serial number in high grade!
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, an uncut sheet of 35x $150, 2015, serial numbers ending in 842, uncirculated, with the original presentation folder and packaging (1 sheet of 35 notes)
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $150, 3.3.2015, small serial number AB000004, issued for the 150th Anniversary of the Bank, (Pick 217d), PMG 66EPQ Gem Uncirculated, rare fancy number.
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $500, 1.3.1897, without serial numbers, red and green, bank coat of arms at upper centre, '$500' at its left and right, central panel stating bank title, promise to pay and denomination in English text and equivalent in Chinese characters within the red borders, reverse red, arms at centre, bank title and denomination, perforated 'CANCELLED' three times, printed by Barclay and Fry Limited, London,(Pick 149r), PMG 64 Choice Uncirculated (Previously Mounted). The only pre 1900 HSBC $500 note graded by PMG. A magnificent note of the highest rarity an...
A consecutive block of 100 Zimbabwe 100 Trillion Dollars. Seldomly seen
Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, 100 trillion dollars, 2008, consecutive block of 100 notes serial number AA3021501-600, uncirculated, with the original bank wrapper. The highest denomination banknote in modern times and a very popular type (100)
Macau, 1 tael pure gold nugget, struck by Tin Seng Goldsmith, weigh 37.4g., well preserved, extremely fine to about uncirculated.
Macau, gold proof 500 Patacas, 1978, commemorative issue for the 25th Anniversary of the Grand Prix with advertising logo, AGW 0.23oz,PCGS PF69 Ultra Cameo, #6139224-047. A scarce type. Mintage of 550 pieces only.
Macau, silver proof 100 Patacas, 1978, commemorative issue for the 25th Anniversary of the Grand Prix with advertising logo, ASW 0.84oz,PCGS PF67 Ultra Cameo, #6139224-001. A scarce type. With orignal packaging and certificate of issue, number 085, low mintage of 610 pieces only.
Macau, copper nickel 100 Patacas, 1978, commemorative issue for the 25th Anniversary of the Grand Prix with advertising logo, NGC MS66, #6139224-005. A very scarce type.
Macau, gold proof 500 Patacas, 1978, commemorative issue for the 25th Anniversary of the Grand Prix, without advertising logo, AGW 0.23oz,NGC PF69 Ultra Cameo, #6139224-046. With original packaging and certificate of issue, number 527, mintage of 5500 pieces.
Macau, gold proof 500 Patacas, 1979PM, Year of the Goat, AGW 0.23oz,NGC Proof Details (Obverse Scratched), #6139224-044. With original packaging and certificate of issue. The first zodiac commemorative issue in Macau.
Macau, silver 100 patacas, 1979, Year of Goat, NGC PF 68 Ultra Cameo, #4537795-024.
Macau, silver proof 100 Patacas, 1979, Year of the Goat, ASW 0.84oz,NGC PF69 Ultra Cameo, #6139224-063, with original packaging and certificate of issue. The first zodiac commemorative issue in Macau.
Macau, 500 patacas gold proof, Year of Goat, 1979PM, 1/4 oz, the first series,NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo, the first Chinese New Year coinage in Macau, rare, #6136992-002.
Macau, silver proof 100 Patacas, 1982 (S), Year of the Dog, ASW 0.84oz,NGC PF69 Ultra Cameo, #6139224-024, with original packaging and certificate of issue, number 3143, mintage of 4000 pieces.
Macau, silver 100 patacas, 1982(S), Year of Dog, NGC PF 68 Ultra Cameo, #4537795-047.
Macau, proof set of 1982, consisting of silver 10, 20, 50 avos, 1 and 5 Patacas, ASW 30.7g, first year of issue for this series,all graded NGC PF68 Ultra Cameo to PF69 Ultra Cameo, #6139224-037 to #6139224-041. With original packaging and certificate of issue, number 1235, mintage of 2000 sets. (1 set of 5)
Macau, silver 100 Patacas, 1983, Year of the Pig, ASW 0.84oz,NGC MS67, #6139224-025, with original packaging and certificate of issue, number 0154, mintage of 5000 pieces. A scarcer issue.
Macau, proof set of 1983, consisting of silver 10, 20, 50 avos, 1 and 5 Patacas, ASW 30.7g,the first graded NGC PF69 Ultra Cameo, the rest PF70 Ultra Cameo, #6139224-050, #6139224-053, #6139224-056, #6139224-059 and #6139224-061. With original packaging and certificate of issue, number SP1400, mintage of 2000 sets. (1 set of 5)
Macau, proof set of 1984, consisting of silver 10, 20, 50 avos, 1 and 5 Patacas, ASW 30.7g,the second graded NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo, the rest PF69 Ultra Cameo, #6139224-049, #6139224-052, #6139224-054, #6139224-058 and #6139224-062. With original packaging and certificate of issue, number SP1279, mintage of 2000 sets. (1 set of 5)
Macau, silver proof 100 Patacas, 1985, Year of the Ox, ASW 0.84oz,NGC PF69 Ultra Cameo, #6139224-026, with original packaging and certificate of issue, number 1494, mintage of 5000 pieces.
Macau, proof set of 1985, consisting of silver 10, 20, 50 avos, 1 and 5 Patacas, ASW 30.7g,the second graded NGC PF69 Ultra Cameo, the rest PF70 Ultra Cameo, #6139224-048, #6139224-051, #6139224-055, #6139224-057 and #6139224-060. With original packaging and certificate of issue, number SP1192, mintage of 2500 sets. (1 set of 5)
Macau, silver proof 100 Patacas, 1986, Year of the Tiger, ASW 0.84oz,NGC PF66 Ultra Cameo, #6139224-027, with original packaging and certificate of issue, number 0346, mintage of 5000 pieces.
Macau, gold proof 1000 patacas, 1988, Lunar Series - Year of Dragon,NGC PF68 Ultra Cameo #6139204-003. With the original box and certificate of issue #0093. A low mintage of 5000 pieces only
Macau, gold proof 500 Patacas, 1988, commemorative issue for the 35th Anniversary of the Grand Prix, AGW 0.24oz,NGC PF69 Ultra Cameo, #6139224-064. With original packaging and certificate of issue, number 1467, mintage of 4500 pieces.
Macau, silver proof 500 Patacas, 1988, commemorative issue for the 35th Anniversary of the Grand Prix, ASW 4.63oz,NGC PF69 Ultra Cameo, #6139231-002. With original packaging and certificate of issue, number 1121, mintage of 2000 pieces.
Macau, a set of gold proof 1000 Patacas and silver proof 100 Patacas, 1988, Year of the Dragon, AGW 0.47oz and ASW 0.84oz,graded NGC PF69 Ultra Cameo and NGC PF68 Ultra Cameo, #6139224-042 and #6139224-030, with original packaging and certificate of issue, mintage of 3250 sets. (1 set of 2)
Macau, gold 1000 Patacas, 1989, Year of the Snake, AGW 0.47oz,NGC MS68, #6139224-043, with certificate of issue, number 0713, mintage of 5000 pieces.
Macau, silver 100 Patacas, 1989, Year of the Snake, ASW 0.84oz,NGC MS68, #6139224-031, mintage of 5000 pieces.
Macau, silver proof 500 Patacas, 1993, commemorative issue for the 40th Anniversary of the Grand Prix, ASW 4.2oz,NGC PF68 Ultra Cameo, #6139231-003. With original packaging and certificate of issue, number 274, mintage of 2000 pieces.
Portugal, a pair of gold-sillver bimetallic proof and silver proof 500 Escudos, 1999, the former weighs 17.1g in silver and 3.1g in gold, the latter weighs 14g, the silver of .925 fineness and the gold in .916 fineness, ASW 28.8g and AGW 2.8g,both graded NGC PF68 Ultra Cameo, #6139224-022 and #6139224-021. With original packaging and certificates of issue, mintage of 10000 pieces each (2)
Macau, gold proof 500 Patacas, 2003, commemorative issue for the 50th Anniversary of the Grand Prix, AGW 0.23oz,NGC PF69 Ultra Cameo, #6139224-045. With original packaging and certificate of issue, number 000074, mintage of 2000 pieces.
Macau, a pair of gold proof 500 Patacas and silver 50 Patacas (both denominations mislabelled), 2003, commemorative issue for the 50th Anniversary of the Grand Prix, AGW 0.23oz and ASW 0.84oz, both with number '000089' engraved on the obverse,both graded NGC PF69 Ultra Cameo, #6139224-036 and #6139224-035. With certificate of issue, number 000089, mintage of 300 (gold) and 1000 (silver) pieces. A scarcer type with engraved numbers. (1 set of 2)
Macau, coloured silver proof 100 Patacas, 2008, Year of the Rat, ASW 5oz,NGC PF69 Ultra Cameo, #6139231-001, with original packaing and certificate of issue, number 303, mintage of 500 pieces only.
Hong Kong, copper 1 mil, 1863, mint red, NGC MS65RB. Cert.#2456285-009
Hong Kong, copper 1 mil, 1865, mint red, PCGS MS64RB. Cert.#27955435
A magnificent Kingdom of Persia 1000 Toman pair. The highest denomination!
Kingdom of Persia, 1000 tomans, a uniface colour trial of the obverse and a uniface reverse progressive proof in normal colours, multicolour, lion at left, Shah Nasr al-Din at right, denomination at each corner, the reverse brown, lion at centre, '1000' at each corner, missing the the Bank title and denomination in English,(Pick 10fp, 10pp), PMG 55 About Uncirculated (Minor Margin Disturbance) and PMG 62NET Uncirculated (Repaired, Previously Mounted). A grand large sized note and unique as a pair. A 'must have' type for the serious collector of Persian notes. Magnificent!
Philippines, Central Bank, 100 pesos, specimen, 1949, serial number A000000, control number 92, (Pick 139a), PMG 66EPQ Gem Uncirculated and the scarcer type with the oval De La Rue seals. The second highest grade in the PMG population report with only 1 note higher in 67EPQ. Choice
Philippines, Central Bank, 200 pesos, specimen, 1949, serial number A000000, control number 49, signature 1,(Pick 140s), PMG 63 Choice Uncirculated and the scarcer type with the oval De La Rue seals. The second highest grade in the PMG population report with only 2 notes higher in 64. Scarce
Central Bank of The Philippines, a large-sized 100,000 Piso, 1998, GS0833, commemorative issue for the centennial of the First Republic, (Pick 190), uncirculated, encased in a large-size acryllic holder with original packaging and certificate of authenticity, cert. # 0811 and handsigned by the Govenor. One of the largest issued notes in the world in both denomination and size!
Philippines, Bangko Sentral, a group of 11x 5 piso, 1949 (ND1985-94), black solid numbers SK111111, XB111111, SJ222222, TF333333, NG444444, GV555555, RU666666, RU777777, GA888888, CN999999 and GD1000000, sign. #11, seal type 4,(Pick 168b), graded PMG 64 to 66EPQ (11).
Philippines, a group of 11x 20 piso, 2013-2016, fancy serials TB000001, CL111111, BN222222, BN333333, GK444444, JM555555, ZU666666, EC777777, ED888888, GZ999999 and GZ1000000, (Pick 206a), the number 1 note graded PMG 65EPQ, the rest 66EPQ to 67EPQ (11)
Philippines, Bangko Sentral, 50 pesos, specimen, 1949 (1970's), serial number DE 000000, control number 017, brown signature, Seal Type 2,(Pick 156s2), PMG 68 Superb Gem Uncirculated and the scarcer type with the oval De La Rue seals. The SINGLE highest grade in the PMG population report. Extremely choice
Philippines, a group of 10x 50 Pisos, 2009, solid serials DG111111, DG222222, DG333333, DG444444, ZN555555, AZ666666, CT777777, CT888888, CT999999 and CT1000000, (Pick 193b), all graded PMG 66EPQ to 67EPQ except for the final note at 55EPQ. (10)
Reunion, Institut d'Emission, 20 new francs on 1000 france, ND(1971), serial number C.3 99945, (Pick 55b), PMG 68EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated.
Rhodesia and Nyasaland, 1 pound, (1956-60), serial number X/22 986790, (Pick 21a), PMG 35EPQ Choice Very Fine and a lovely note. Rare with an 'EPQ' status
Rhodesia and Nyasaland, 5 pounds, no date (1956-60), serial number Y/7 617388, blue on multicolour, sable antelope at lower left, The Queen at right, reverse in similar colours, Victoria Falls,(Pick 22a), PMG 25 Very Fine. A lovely design
Rhodesia and Nyasaland, 10 pounds, no date (1956-60), serial number Y/7 617388, brown on multicolour, lion at lower left, The Queen at right, reverse in similar colours, elephants at centre,(Pick 23a), PMG 30 Very Fine. A rare type that is seldomly offerd. An original note that has seen less than average circulation with toning that is expected in humid weather conditions. A high denomination note with a beautiful design.
Saint Thomas and Prince, 50 escudos, specimen, 21.3.1944, control serial numbers A0001 - A02500, brown on multicolour, F. de Oliveira Chamico at left, steamship seal at right, reverse orange and multicolour, maiden and departing ship at centre, a nice Bradbury and Wilkinson Printing,(Pick 30s), PMG 64 Choice Uncirculated (Printer's Annotations)
Sarawak, $5, 1.7.1929, serial number B/1 358026, (Pick 15), PMG 20 Very Fine (Stains, Paper Pull)
Bank of Scotland, 100 pounds, specimen, 22.1.1992, serial number A000000, (Pick 118As), PMG 66EPQ Gem Uncirculated. The slightly scarcer larger sized note
Bank of Scotland, 100 pounds, specimen, 18.8.1997, serial number AA000000, (Pick 123bs), PMG 68EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated and in fabulous grade!
Bank of Scotland, 100 pounds, 17.9.2007, first AA prefix low serial number 000012, (Pick 128a), PMG 66EPQ Gem Uncirculated
Royal Bank of Scotland, 100 pounds, 27.6.2000, serial number A/2 801368, (Pick 350d), PMG 68EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated. A nice high denomination note in near flawless grade!
The Union Bank of Scotland, £10 specimen, 1893, blue on white, red 'TEN' at centre, overpring black 'SPECIMEN',(Pick S801s), PMG 64EPQ Choice Uncirculated
Singapore, 2 part progressive proof for $1, Orchid series, no date (1967-1972), 1st part: obv: partially printed without the second last blue printing layer, rev: blank2nd part: fully printed obverse and reverse but without the final 'black' printing for the serial numbers and signatures,both pieces uncirculated but with very light handling signs. Encountered by the cataloguer for the first time and presumed very rare.
Singapore, a group of 10x consecutive $10, ND (1967-1973), serial number B/7 782001-10, (Pick 3c), uncirculated (10).
Singapore, Board of Commissioners of Currency, a pair of $25, ND(1972), serial numbers A/42 191047 and A/46 338390, (Pick 4), the former graded PMG 50 and the latter ectremely fine with stains (2).
Singapore, Board of Commissioners of Currency, $100, orchid series, ND(1970), serial number A/2 544024, G. K. Swee singature, seal type I,(Pick 6b), PMG 67EPQ Super Gem Uncirculated.
Singapore, $1000, ND (1975), serial number A/1 449029, 'Orchid' series, signed by Hon Sui Sen with seal,(Pick 8d), PMG 50 About Uncirculated
Singapore, $500, no date (1977), serial number A/5 814649, black naped oirole at left,(Pick 15a), PMG 64 Choice Uncirculated
Singapore, Board of Commissioners of Currency, a pair of consecutive $1000, ND(1978), serial number A/2 176467-468, (Pick 16), both graded PMG 64 Choice Uncirculated (2).
Singapore, $500, no date (1988), serial number A/3 471958, cargo vessel at left,(Pick 24a), PMG 65EPQ Gem Uncirculated
Singapore, $50, ND (1999), solid serial number 0MN777777, (Pick 41a), PMG 66EPQ Gem Uncirculated
Singapore, Board of Commissioners of Currency, a pair of consecutive $1000, ND(1999), serial number 0AE934622-623, (Pick 43), both graded PMG 66EPQ Gem Uncirculated, the second highest grade in PMG population report (2).
Spain, 1000 Pesetas, 1940 (1943), serial number A2183.487, (Pick 120a), PMG 55 About Uncirculated (Minor Repairs)
Government of Straits Settlements, 25 cents, ND(1917), serial numbner G/1 32554, (Pick 7), PMG 25 Very Fine (Paper Pulls).
The Government of Straits Settlements, 10 cents, 1920, serial number J/6 34385, (Pick 6c), extremely fine with toning.
The Government of Straits Settlements, 10 cents, 1919, serial number B/5 46331, (Pick 8b), PMG 62 Uncirculated (Previously Mounted).
The Government of Straits Settlements, 10 cents, 1919, serial number D/95 62277, (Pick 8b), PMG 55 About Uncirculated.
Straits Settlements, $1, archival specimen, 1935, (Pick 16bs), PMG 55 About Uncirculated (Annotation).
Straits Settlements, a consecutive pair of $1, 1,.1.1935, serial number J/37 09855-856, (Pick 16b), PMG 50 and 55, about uncirculated.(2)
The Government of Straits Settlements, $5, 1935, serial number B/66 04782, (Pick 17b), PMG 15 Choice Fine.
The Government of Straits Settlements, $10, 1931, serial number A/5 79727, (Pick 18a), PMG 25 Very Fine.
The Government of Straits Settlements, $10, 1932, serial number A/80 08654, (Pick 18a), PMG 30 Very Fine (Repaired).
The Government of Straits Settlements, $10, 1933, serial number A/94 34859, (Pick 18a), PMG 15 Choice Fine(Rust Damage).
The Government of Straits Settlements, $10, 1932, serial number A/72 53690, (Pick 18a), PMG 15 Choice Fine (Stains).
The Government of Straits Settlements, $10, 1934, serial number B/26 51445, (Pick 18a), PMG 25 Very Fine
The Government of Straits Settlements, $10, 1934, serial number B/16 85450, (Pick 18a), PMG 20 Very Fine.
Sri Lanka: Central Bank, lot of 2 specimens, 20 rupees, 1988, E/1 prefix and 100 rupees, 1987, C/1 prefix, (Pick 97pd and 99pd), PMG 66EPQ and 67EPQ respectively (2)
Switzerland, National Bank, 100 franken, 1969, serial nuber 65T03675, (Pick 49k), PMG 65EPQ Gem Uncirculated.
Switzerland, National Bank, 500 franken, 1974, serial nuber 12H55911, (Pick 41l), PMG 58EPQ Choice About Uncirculated.
Switzerland, National Bank, 1000 franken, 1973, serial nuber 6X74484, (Pick 52l), PMG 55 About Uncirculated.
Syria, : Banque De Syrie Et Du Liban, 25 livre, specimen, Damascus, 1.9.1939, purple brown on multicolour, merchants and camels at lower centre, reverse green, blue and orange, ruins at centre,(Pick 43s), PCGS Currency 63PPQ Choice New (Hole Punch Cancelled). Rare and choice
Banque de L'Indochine, Tahiti, 500 Francs specimen proof, ND (1923-1938), blue, green and pale orange, ships at bay at top, woman with wreath and olive branch at left, watermark at right, perforated 'SPECIMEN' at watermark area,(Pick 13sp), PMG 65EPQ Gem Uncirculated. Minor edge foxing is observed despite the EPQ status awarded and this cannot be used as a reason for returns.
Government of Thailand, 10 baht, remainder, no date (1942-44), (Pick 59), PMG 58 Choice About Uncirculated
Government of Thailand, 100 baht, no date (1948), serial number B1 370164, (Pick 73), PMG 64EPQ Choice Uncirculated
Timor: Banco Nacional Ultramarino, 5 patacas, 16.11.1945, serial number 387390, brown, thatched huts at left,(Pick 17), PMG 65EPQ Gem Uncirculated and quite rare in this condition
A magnificently rare 1941 Ukraine 5 Chervontsiv note in PMG 30
Ukraine: German Occupation in World War II, 5 Chervontsiv, 1941, serial number 20435730, brown and green and violet, the reverse brown,(Pick 47a), PMG 30 Very Fine (Minor Restoration). The ONLY note in the PMG population report. An extremely wartime note (accordingly to Pick) 'printed by the German Government for use in occpuied areas during WW2, but the Germans rejected the idea of Russian language on occupation notes and instead issued the Ukrainian occupation notes of the Zentralnotenbank type.' A once in a blue moon opportunity to acquire this phenomemally rare type
United States, Silver Certificate, $1, 1896, 'Educational Series', serial number 57029601, signed by Bruce and Roberts,(Fr#225), PMG 30 Very Fine
United States, Silver Certificate, $2, 1896, 'Educational Series', serial number 8813731, signed by Tillman and Morgan,(Fr#247), PMG 20 Very Fine. A beauiifully designed note
United States, Silver Certificate, $5, 1896, 'Educational Series', serial number 2191235, signed by Tillman and Morgan,(Fr#268), PMG 20 Very Fine (Pinholes). Lovely design with good eye appeal
U.S.A., $10, 1995, serial number F29114936E, Test Note error, (Fr#2028-G), PMG 63, choice uncirculated, rare seen..
U.S.A., $1, 1995, serial number L72763074A, overprint on back error, (Fr#1922-L), PMG 64EPQ, choice uncirculated.
Viet Nam - South, National Bank, 1000 dong, SPECIMEN, ND(1955-56), serial number O.00 000 330, with black overprint 'Giay Mau', watermark at centre,(Pick 4As), PMG 66EPQ Gem Uncirculated, the second highest grade in PMG population report. An iconic and beauful design!
Viet Nam - South, National Bank, 1000 dong, SPECIMEN, ND(1955-56), serial number O.00 000, with black overprint 'Giay Mau', watermark at centre,(Pick 4As), PMG 64 Choice Uncirculated. A nice example of this beautiful type
Viet Nam - South, National Bank, 1000 dong, SPECIMEN, ND(1955-56), serial number O.00 000 498, with black overprint 'Giay Mau', watermark at centre,(Pick 4As), PMG 64 Choice Uncirculated. An iconic and beauful design!
South Vietnam, 20 dong, no date (1962), serial number 365372, (Pick 6a), PMG 67EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated
Viet Nam-South, 50 dong, ND(1968), serial number TD109350, unissued, orange on light yellow-green, trucks at centre,(Pick R8), PMG 65EPQ.
South Vietnam: National Bank, 1000 dong specimen, no date (1972), serial number R1 000000 control number 015, (Pick 34s2), PMG 66EPQ Gem Uncirculated. The scarcer type with two oval De La Rue stamps. The second highest grade in the PMG population report.
South Vietnam, 1000 dong, specimen, no date (1975), serial number A1 000000, control number 696, blue on multicolour, Truong Cong Dinh at right, overprinted 'GIAY MAU', reverse in similar colour, Tomb of Truong,(Pick 34As), PMG 66EPQ Gem Uncirculated and still a relatively scarce type today
South Vietnam, 5000 dong, no date (1975), serial number Z1 337596, (Pick 35a), PMG 65EPQ Gem Uncirculated. Not officially issued
West African States, Ivory Coast, 500 francs specimen, ND(1959-64), code letter A serial number O,00 00000 2006, woman's head watermark,(Pick 102As), PMG 65EPQ Gem Uncirculated.
A near complete set of UNICEF Gold Coins
UNICEF, a near complete set of 11x gold proof coins, issued for the International Year of the Child Coin Programme, consisting of:Nepal, 10 Asarfi, 1974,Bolivia, 4000 Pesos Bolivianos, 1979,Canada, $100, 1979,China, 450 Yuan, 1979,Ethiopia, 400 Birr, 1979,Mongolia, 750 Tugrik, 1980,UAE, 750 Dirhams, 1980,Jordan, 60 Dinars, 1981,Thailand, 4000 Baht, 1981,Dominican Republic, 200 Pesos, 1982,Tunisia, 75 Dinars, 1982,total weight of 183g, all of .900 gold, total AGW of 165g (5.30oz),all graded NGC PF69 Ultra Cameo to PF70 Ultra Cameo, #5987348-001 to #5987348-010 and #5987348-025, with original pa...
Vietnam, 5 hao, 1946, value raised in star,(KM-2.2, Lec-3), PCGS MS65, #37303610.
Vietnam, 5 hao, 1946, value raised in star,(KM-2.2, Lec-3), PCGS MS65, #37303634.
Vietnam, 5 hao, 1946, value raised in star,(KM-2.2, Lec-3), PCGS MS65, #37303630.
British Virgin Islands, gold proof $100, 1977, commemorative issue for the Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, weighs 7.1g containing .900 gold, AGW 6.4g (0.2oz),proof FDC, in original packaging with certificate of issue
World Coins, group of 4, Cook Islands, set of 5 for the 50th Anniversary of the End of World War II, 1995, 4x silver proof $10, weighs 31.1g each, and 1x gold proof $150, weighs 10g, all of .999 fineness,United Kingdom, 3 sets:1x gold proof 50p, 2019, '50 Years of the 50p' weighs 15.5g, of .9167 gold,1x gold proof £25, 2019, 'The Tower Of London The Yeoman Warders', weighs 7.80g of .999 gold,1x 'Portsmouth City Of Heritage Nickel Silver Medal'total ASW 124g (4oz) and AGW 32g (1oz),uncirculated/proof, the Portsmouth medal with toning, with original packaging and certificates of issue. (4 sets)
World Coins, group of 6 commemorative issues relating to Queen Elizabeth II, Australia, 1x gold-silver bimetal $20, 2002, Queen's Golden Jubilee, 2002, contains 0.15oz in silver and 0.44oz in gold, .999 fineness,1x gold proof $25, 2013, Queen's Diamond Jubilee, weighs 0.25oz,Canada, gold $300, 2012, Queen's Diamond Jubilee, weighs 22g of .999 gold, inlaid with 0.13ct diamond of VVS2 clarity,Gibraltar, gold proof 1/2 crown, 2002, 'Queen Elizabeth II Crown Jewels Collection', weighs 15.5g of .999 gold, inlaid with 0.025ct diamond, 0.01ct sapphire, 0.01ct emerald, 0.01ct ruby, Great Britain, gold...
World Coins, group of 5, consisting of: Great Britain, 3x gold sovereigns, 1910 (2) and 1921 (1), each weighs 7.99g containing .9167 gold,East India Company, silver proof 20 pence, 2013, weighs 1oz of .999 silver,Isle of Man, gold proof Penny Black crown, 1990, weighs 6.22g of .999 gold,total AGW 28.2g (0.9oz) and ASW 1oz,uncirculated/proof, with original packaging and certificates of issue (except for the sovereigns). (5)
Yugoslavia, a set of 3x gold proof 5000 dinara, 1984, commemorative issue for the Winter Olympics, each weighs 8g containing .900 gold, AGW 21.6g (0.69oz),proof FDC, with original packaging and certificate of issue, maximum mintage of 55000 pieces each (1 set of 3)
African Specimens, group of 5 consisting of: Ethiopia: 1 birr, 1976,Guinea Bissau: 1000 pesos, 1978, Madagascar: 500 francs, 1988-1993, Somalia: 500 and 1000 shillings, 1990-96,(Pick 36s, 8bs, 71s, 36s and 37s), the Guinea Bissau note PMG 67EPQ the rest 66EPQ (5)
Afghanistan: Ministry of Finance, group of 3 notes, no date (1936), 5, 10 and 20 Afghanis, serial numbers E61/130 (7), B66/73 (1) and I 47/77 respectively,(Pick 16B, 17A and 18A), PMG 58, 66EPQ and 64 repectively. The 5 Afghanis in 58 is the second highest grade and the 10 Afghanis in 66EPQ is the SINGLE HIGHEST graded note in the PMG population report. A scarce and choice high grade group (3)
Australia, Oriental Bank Corporation, £50 specimen proof, Sydney, ND (1852-56), without serial, scene of steam train against the sun at upper centre, 'FIFTY' at four corners, 'SPECIMEN' stamped at lower centre,(Pick unlisted), PMG 45 Choice Extremely Fine (With Specimen Stamp) and scarce
Bermuda, Monetary Authority, $1, 1984, small serial number A/7 000009, (Pick 28b), PMG 67EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated.
British Caribbean Territories, $100, colour trial, 1953-63, without serial numbers or signatures, blue and green, The Queen at right, map of the Caribbean at lower left,(Pick 12cts), PMG 64 Choice Uncirculated. The highest denomination and very rare
British Honduras, $20, specimen, 1.1.1971, serial number E/1 000000, (Pick 32s), PMG 64 Choice Uncirculated (Printer's Annotations). A scarce high denomination note
A nice 1923 HSCB $10
Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $10, 1.1.1923, serial number B573591, blue, black and pink, arms at top centre, handsigned signature at bottom left,(Pick 167), well preserved with vibrant colour, PMG 25 Very Fine (Minor repair), very rare.
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $10, 1.1.1923, serial number B098092, blue on red underprint, waterfront at left, horseman and walkers at right, handsigned signature at lower left, reverse olive green and brown, HSBC building at centre,(Pick 167), PMG 25NET Very Fine (Rust, Ink Stamp)
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $10, 1.10.1930, serial number G061900, handsigned signature at lower left,(Pick 178a), PMG 25 Very Fine (Stain)
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $10, 1.1.1934, serial number G758311, handsigned at lower left,(Pick 178a), PMG 30 Very Fine (Stains). Looks to be a nice original condition note
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $10, 1.7.1937, serial number J258055, handsigned at lower left,(Pick 178a), PMG 25 Very Fine.
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $10,1.7.1937, serial number J304090, handsigned signautre at lower left,(Pick 178a), PMG 25 Very Fine (Minor Rust)
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $10, 1.1.1938, serial number K297090, handsigned at lower left,(Pick 178a), PMG 58 Choice About Uncirculated. A lovely example with nice colours and signature
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $10, 1.1.1938, serial number L376182, handsigned at lower left,(Pick 178a), PMG 45 Choice Extremely Fine and a very nice original example handsigned note
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $10, 1.1.1938, serial number K633036, (Pick 178a), PMG 40 Extremely Fine
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $10, 30.3.1946, serial number W362416, (Pick 178d), PCGS Banknote Grading 67OPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated
Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corporation, $10, 30.3.1946, serial number X758641, (Pick 178d), PMG 66EPQ, gem uncirculated.
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $10, 1.4.1948, serial number F/H 109905, (Pick 178d), PCGS Gold Shield Grading 67OPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated and choice
Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corporation, $10, 1.4.1948, serial number D/H718360, (Pick 178d), PMG 66EPQ, gem uncirculated.
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, a consecutive trio of $10, 1.4.1948, serial numbers F/H 109920-922, (Pick 178d), all graded PMG 65EPQ Gem Uncirculated (3).
Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corporation, a consecutive pair of $10, 1.7.1949, serial number Q/H781807-8, (Pick 179Aa), both graded PMG 64EPQ.(2)
Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corporation, $10, 5.10.1956, serial number K/J541704, (Pick 179Ab), PMG 67EPQ, superb gem uncirculated.
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $10, colour trial, no date (1959-1983), serial number 000000GA, control number 41, blue on salmon pink,(Pick 182cts), PMG 64 Choice Uncirculated. Scarce in recent years and believed to be a very popular type note at present
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $10, progressive proof, no date (type of 1959-1983), without serial numbers, date or signatures,(Pick 182r), PMG 55EPQ About Uncirculated and scarce
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $10, 12.2.1960, low serial number 000004 HK, (Pick 182a), PMG 45 Choice Extremely Fine. A low serial number and an endearing prefix for Hong Kong collectors!
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $10, 31.3.1972, consecutive run of 100 notes, serial numbers 498101 to 200 RF, thick serial numbers, uncirculated with the original bank wrapper (100)
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $10, ND (1970-76), ERROR NOTE, insufficient inking error on obverse, faint traces of the serial number, date and signatures can be observed, (Pick 182g), PMG 55 About Uncirculated (Insufficient Inking Error)
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $10, 31.3.1977, run of 100 consecutive notes, serial numbers NB421101-NB421200 (Pick 182h), uncirculated except the first and the last note which have handling marks (100)
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $10, 31.3.1978, ERROR NOTE, serial number SD322189, serial number error on the right,(Pick 182h), PMG 58EPQ Choice About Uncirculated and nice
The HongKong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, consecutive run of 100x $10, 31.3.1978, black serial RV082701-800, (Pick 182h), uncirculated (100).
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $10, 31.3.1978, consecutive run of 100 notes, serial numbers SS828701-800, uncirculated with the original bank wrapper (100)
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $10, 31.3.1979, ERROR NOTE, mismatched serial number G/11 160437 / 160427, (Pick 182h), PMG 66EPQ Gem Uncirculated.
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $10, 31.3.1979, ERROR NOTE, serial number G/19 434045, stuck digit on the last number of the left serial,(pick 182h), PMG 66EPQ Gem Uncirculated
Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corporation, $10, 31.3.1979, serial number G/19 434062, stuck digit error, (Pick 182h), PMG 68EPQ, superb gem uncirculated, rare high grade error note.
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, a consecutive run of 100x $10, 31.03.1980, serial number G/36 827201-300, (Pick 182i), uncirculated, the first note with mild toning at centre(100).
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, a consecutive run of 100x $10, 31.03.1980, serial number G/36 827301-400, (Pick 182i), uncirculated, the first few notes and last 2 notes with mild handling crease marks (100).
The Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation, a consecutive group of 100x $10, 31.03.1980, serial numbers G/36 827401-500, (Pick 182i), uncirculated with the original bank wrapper (100)
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, a group of 92x $10, 31.03.1980, two consecutive groups of serial number G/36 827503-510 and G/36 827517-600, (Pick 182i), uncirculated, with wrapper (92).
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $10, 31.3.1983, consecutive run of 100 notes, serial numbers H/42 172801-900, the first and last couple of notes with light handling marks, otherwise uncirculated and free from toning, with the original bank wrapper (100)
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $10, $20, $50 and $100, 1.1.1991, replacement numbers ZY831334, ZZ126551, ZZ140007 and ZZ569495, (Pick 191c*, 197b*, 193c* and 198c*), the $10 graded 66EPQ, the rest 67EPQ (4)
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $10, 1.1.1992, lucky serial number UD000001, (Pick 191c), raw almost uncirculated and a highly desirable number 1 note! The first note in a complete set of 11 lucky serial numbers!
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $10, 1.1.1992, solid serial number UD111111, (Pick 191c), PMG 66EPQ Gem Uncirculated. Part of a complete set of 11 lucky serial numbers!
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $10, 1.1.1992, solid serial number UD222222, (Pick 191c), PMG 65EPQ Gem Uncirculated. Part of a complete set of 11 lucky serial numbers!
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $10, 1.1.1992, solid serial number UD333333, (Pick 191c), PMG 66EPQ Gem Uncirculated. Part of a complete set of 11 lucky serial numbers!
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $10, 1.1.1992, solid serial number UD444444, (Pick 191c), PMG 67EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated. Part of a complete set of 11 lucky serial numbers!
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $10, 1.1.1992, solid serial number UD555555, (Pick 191c), PMG 67EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated. Part of a complete set of 11 lucky serial numbers!
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $10, 1.1.1992, solid serial number UD666666 (Pick 191c), PMG 66EPQ Gem Uncirculated. Part of a complete set of 11 lucky serial numbers!
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $10, 1.1.1992, solid serial number UD777777, (Pick 191c), PMG 67EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated. Part of a complete set of 11 lucky serial numbers!
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $10, 1.1.1992, solid serial number UD888888, (Pick 191c), PMG 67EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated. A high grade and every popular number! Part of a complete set of 11 lucky serial numbers!
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $10, 1.1.1992, solid serial number UD999999, (Pick 191c), PMG 66EPQ Gem Uncirculated. Part of a complete set of 11 lucky serial numbers!
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $10, 1.1.1992, lucky serial number UD1000000, (Pick 191c), PMG 64 ChoiceUncirculated and a highly desirable number 1 million note! Part of a complete set of 11 lucky serial numbers!
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $20, 1.1.1991, consecutive run of 100, serial number CH461001-100, (Pick 197b), uncirculated (100)
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $20, $50, $500 and $1000, 1.1.1993, replacement serial numbers ZZ001435, ZZ004694, ZZ001188 and ZZ028104,(Pick 201a*, 202a*, 204a* and 205a*), the $1000 graded PMG 67EPQ, the rest 66EPQ (4)
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $20, 1.1.1994, lucky serial number AZ000001, (Pick 201a), PMG 64EPQ Choice Uncirculated and an ever popular number 1 note. Part of a complete set of 11 lucky serial numbers!
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $20, 1.1.1994, solid serial number AZ111111, (Pick 201a), PMG 67EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated. Part of a complete set of 11 lucky serial numbers!
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $20, 1.1.1994, solid serial number AZ222222, (Pick 201a), PMG 66EPQ Gem Uncirculated. Part of a complete set of 11 lucky serial numbers!
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $20, 1.1.1994, solid serial number AZ333333, (Pick 201a), PMG 66EPQ Gem Uncirculated. Part of a complete set of 11 lucky serial numbers!
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $20, 1.1.1994, solid serial number AZ444444, (Pick 201a), PMG 66EPQ Gem Uncirculated. Part of a complete set of 11 lucky serial numbers!
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $20, 1.1.1994, solid serial number AZ555555, (Pick 201a), PMG 67EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated. Part of a complete set of 11 lucky serial numbers!
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $20, 1.1.1994, solid serial number AZ666666, (Pick 201a), PMG 66EPQ Gem Uncirculated. Part of a complete set of 11 lucky serial numbers!
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $20, 1.1.1994, solid serial number AZ777777, (Pick 201a), PMG 66EPQ Gem Uncirculated. Part of a complete set of 11 lucky serial numbers!
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $20, 1.1.1994, solid serial number AZ888888, (Pick 201a), PMG 65EPQ Gem Uncirculated. A superb number. Part of a complete set of 11 lucky serial numbers!
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $20, 1.1.1994, solid serial number AZ999999, (Pick 201a), PMG 65EPQ Gem Uncirculated. Part of a complete set of 11 lucky serial numbers!
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $20, 1.1.1994, lucky serial number AZ1000000, (Pick 201a), PMG 65EPQ Gem Uncirculated. A superb number. Part of a complete set of 11 lucky serial numbers!
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $20, 1.1.1996, solid serial number JZ111111, (Pick 201b), PMG 66EPQ Gem Uncirculated
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $20, 1.1.1996, solid serial number JZ444444, (Pick 201b), PMG 67EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated.
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $100, 1.1.1999, solid serial number KF222222, (Pick 201d), PMG 67EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $20, 1.1.1999, solid serial number MF777777, (Pick 201d), PMG 67EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated and choice
A rare and interesting Andaman Islands 1 Rupee Penal Token in PCGS XF-45
Andaman Islands, 1 Rupee, 1861, 'Penal Colony Token', this is a country with only two coins: the 1 Rupee of 1861 and the even rarer 1 Rupee of 1865,PCGS XF45, #44251991. An exceptional coin from an exceptional state, and in highly respectable condition as well.
Annan, 4 tael silver bar, 18th-19th century, narrow boat shaped, with multiple Chinese characters inscribed on sides and top, weigh 163.1g., well preserved, toned, about uncirculated, scarce.
Annan, 5 tael silver bar, 18th-19th century, narrow boat shaped, with small Chinese characters inscribed on sides and top, test marks on reverse, weigh 190.5g., dark toned, good very fine, scarce.
Annan, 5 tael silver bar, 18th-19th century, narrow boat shaped, with small Chinese characters inscribed on sides and top, test marks on reverse, weigh 190g., dark toned, good very fine, scarce.
Annan, 10 tael silver ingot, Year of Gia Long(1802-1820), rectangular shaped, eight Chinese characters stamped on top, weigh 354g., dark toned, good extremely fine, rare seen.
Australia, sovereign, 1867, Sydney Mint, laureate head left, rev. AUSTRALIA and crown in wreath,NGC AU58, #637411-003. Scarce in this grade
Australia, 1/2 sovereign, 1887-S, Sydney Mint, Jubilee head crowned shield,(S-3869), NGC AU Details (Cleaned), #6374711-002.
Australia, sovereign, 1892-S, Sydney Mint, Jubilee head, rev: St. George and dragon,(S-3866C), NGC AU58, #6450133-001.
Australia, sovereign, 1898-M, Melbourne Mint, old, veiled head, rev: St. George and dragon,(S-3874), NGC AU58, #6374711-004.
Australia, gold 1/2 sovereign, 1900-S, Sydney Mint, NGC AU53 #2878368-004
Australia, silver florin, 1938, Melbourne Mint, (KM-40), PCGS MS65 #44502341. The highest grade in the PCGS population report and very scarce in this grade
Austria, gold 4 ducat, RESTRIKE, 1915, 0.4427 oz AGW,PCGS MS68, #42559249.
Bolivia, silver 1 Boliviano, 1872, slaborate shield,NGC MS63, #5745576-001.
British North Borneo, bronze 1/2 cent, 1891-H, NGC MS66BN #4842620-002. The HIGHEST grade in the NGC population report. A most lovely smooth purply brown patina, similar to the 1890-H 1 cent being offered. Choice
British North Borneo, bronze 1 cent, 1890-H, NGC MS67BN #4842620-004. The SINGLE HIGHEST grade in the NGC population report. A most lovely smooth purply brown patina. Choice
Burma, silver kyat, C.S. 1214 (1852), lettering around peacock,NGC XF45 #3957227-009
Canada, gold $10, 1912, weighs 16.7g containing .900 gold, AGW 15.0g (0.48oz), good extremely fine
Canada, silver dollar, 1935, George V,PCGS MS64 #42661685. Dusky grey toning
Canada, $100, gold, 1976, Olympics, 0.25oz AGW,NGC MS65, #6450133-005.
Canada, a pair of gold proof $100, 1976, commemorative issue for the Montreal Olympics, and 1977, Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, the first 13.3g containing .5833 gold, the second 16.9g containing .917 gold, AGW 23.3g (0.75oz),both proof FDC, the first with some frosting, both with original packaging and certificates of issue (2 sets)
Canada, lot of 2x gold $100, 1979, Year of the Children, each coin contains 1/2 oz. AGW, giving a total of 1oz,proof, both coins with the original case and certificate of authenticity (2)
Canada, 2 sets, consisting of: 1 x gold proof $50 coin, 1989, 'Maple Leaf', weighs 1oz of .999 gold,1 set of 4x platinum proof $30, $75, $150 and $300, 2017, commemorative issue for the Royal Wedding Anniversary, weighs 1/10oz, 1/4oz, 1/2oz and 1oz, of .999 platinum,total AGW 1oz and APW 1.85oz,proof FDC, with original packaging and certificates of issue. (2 sets)
Canada, $2, gold and silver, 1996, polar bear, 22 karat gold inner core and a 4.1 karat gold outer core, approximately 0.185 oz AGW,proof, with its original box and certificate of issue
Canada, gold proof 'Mapel Leaf' set, $1, $5, $10 and $50, 2016, in total weighs 1.4oz of .999 gold, proof FDC, with original packaging and certificate of issue. (1 set of 4 gold coins)
Caribbean Proof Gold Coins, lot of 2, consisting of: Barbados, 1975, 0.1oz. AGW,British Virgin Islands, 1975, 0.2055oz. AGW,combined total of 0.3055 oz AGW,proof, with their original case and certificate of issue (2)
Cayman Islands, 'Gold Queens Collection' set of 6 gold proof coins, consisting of 5x $50 and 1x $100, 1977, the $50's depicting Queen Elizabeth I, Queen Anne, Queen Mary I, Queen Mary II and Victoria, each weighs 11.34g containing .500 gold, the $100 with the portraits of the five Queens, reverse Queen Elizabeth II, weighs 22.7g containing .500 gold,AGW 39.7g (1.28oz),proof FDC, in original packaging with certificate of issue (1 set of 6 gold coins)
Ceylon, Colombo Commercial Co. token, 1876, struck by Slave Island Mills,(Prid-22), PCGS MS64, #40196286.
Ceylon, bronze specimen 1 cents, 1926, (KM-107), PCGS SP65 RD. Ex. Kings Norton Mint #42861070. A lovely coin with virtually full blazing red lustre.
Chile, gold 100 pesos, 1958-So, Santiago Mint, AGW 0.5885 oz,NGC MS65, #6275866-004. A lovely coin with great lustre and surfaces.
Colombia, gold escudo, 1805 P-JT, Popayan Mint, Charles IV at right,NGC AU Details (Cleaned) #2878368-001
Colombia, escudo, gold, 1827 Popayan-FM, NGC AU55, #6450133-006. A lovely example with patchy red toning over muted lustre more prominent on the reverse
Cook Islands, Romance of the Three Kingdoms, 2nd series, 2006, set of 3, consisting of:coloured gold proof $35, 'Zhaoyun Rescued Liubei's Son On His Own', weighs 1/3oz containing .999 gold,2x coloured silver proof $1, 'Liubei Asked Zhugeliang To Take Up A Responsible Post Repeatedly' and 'Fengyi Pavilion', each weighs 1oz containing .999 silver,coloured silver proof $10, 'Caocao Attacked Wocao At Night', weighs 5oz containing .999 silver,all proof FDC, with original packaging and certificate of authenticity, certificate numbers 0186 (gold $35, mintage of 3000 sets), 01606 (silver $1, mintage o...
Cook Islands, 2x sets of 'Outlaws of the Marsh' coloured gold and silver coins, 2004, consisting of:1 set of 1x silver $10, 'Plunder the Royal Birthday's Present', weighs 156g (5oz),1 set of 5, consisting of 1x gold $35, 'Wu Song', weighs 10g and 4x silver $1, 'Lin Chong', 'Lu Zhi Shen', 'Li Kui' and 'Song Jiang', each weighs 31.1g (1oz),all of .999 fineness, AGW 10g (0.32oz) and ASW 280g (9oz),uncirculated, with original packaging and certificates of authenticity, certificate numbers 0426 and 0369 respectively, mintage of 3000 for both sets. (2 sets, total of 6 coins)
Commonwealth Coins, 2 sets, consisting of: Australia, 'Icons of the Commonwealth' set of 3 coins, 2008, including 1x gold proof AU$25, weighs 6.22g containing .999 gold, 1x gold proof 1 sovereign, weighs 7.99g containing 0.917 gold, and 1x gold proof CAN$10, weighs 7.78g containing .999 gold,United Kingdom, 'Britannia Three-Coin Gold Proof Set', 2010, consisting of 1x gold proof £10, £25 and £50, weighs 3.41g, 8.51g and 17.0g, all of .917 gold,total AGW 47.8g (1.54oz),proof FDC, with original packaging and certificates of issue (2 sets)
Falklands, a pair of silver coins, consists of 5 and 10 pounds, 1979, Conservation series issue, Humpback Whale and Flightless Steamer Duck respectively,both graded NGC PF69 Ultra Cameo, #6137839-001 and 6137839-002 (2).
France, silver 5 francs, 1873-A, (Gad-745a, F-334), PCGS MS65, #43148573.
France, gold proof 200 Euros, 2019, weighs 1oz containing .999 gold, 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, proof FDC, with original packaging and certificate of issue, number 116, mintage of 500 pieces only.
French Indochina, silver piastre, 1904-A, NGC MS61, #3706971-020.
French Indo China, silver 1 piastre, 1924A, (Lec-300), PCGS AU50. Cert.#42949915
Germany, Alsace, silver taler, 1630, (DAV-3353), NGC MS62, #6138302-006
Great Britain, silver 6 pence, 1703, VIGO England, dark chocolate toning on obverse, mirror like on reverse, NGC AU58, #6439036-011.
Great Britain, silver halfcrown, 1717, George I right, rev: crowned crucifomr shields, Arms of Hanover, roses and plumes in angles, star at centre,(S-3642), NGC AU Details (Cleaned). A nicely retoned example with light circulation
United Kingdom, silver 1/2 crown, 1750, King George II on obverse,extremely fine to about uncirculated, with dark toning at edge.
Great Britain, gold spade guinea, 1791, George III at right,NGC AU Details (Removed from jewellery) #2878368-006.
Great Britain, bronze 1/2 penny, 1799, (S-3778), PCGS MS62BN, #43023721.
Great Britain, silver 1 crown, 1821, George III on obverse, natural toning, NGC MS62, #1520590-009.
Great Britain, silver halfcrown, 1825, George IV left, rev: crowned shield with crest,(S-3809), NGC MS64. A sharply struck piece which on a casual glance appears to be evenly toned in grey. On closer inspection, the fields are mirror like with an underlying motley of pink, blue and purple toning. A most delightful and attractive coin
Great Britain, sovereign, 1832, second bust, crowned shield of arms,(S-3829B), NGC AU58, #6450133-004. Scarce in this grade
Great Britain, copper 1/2 farthing, 1837, William IV right, rev: Britannia,NGC MS65BN #6439035-015. The SINGLE HIGHEST GRADED COIN in the NGC population report. A rare one year type struck for circulation in Ceylon and as such there are very few surviving high grade coins. Smooth fields, love chocolate toning with traces of underlying lustre. A marvellous example worthy of a premimum bid
Great Britain, 1/2 sovereign, 1853, first young head, crowned shield,(S-3859), NGC MS62, #6450133-002.
Great Britain, two pounds, 1887, Jubilee head left, rev. St. George and dragon,(S-3865), NGC AU58, #6450133-003. A nice example of this denomination
Great Britain, silver proof crown, 1887, Queen Victoria on obverse,(S-3921), PCGS PR63CAM, #41369400. Lovely mirror fields and a very popular type
Great Britain, silver 1/2 crown, 1899, (S-3938), PCGS MS62, gorgeus rainbow at both obverse and reverse, #44025371.
Great Britain, silver crown, 1902, Edward VII,NGC MS63, #4632937-002.
Great Britain, silver proof crown, 1927, George V,(S-4036), PCGS PR 64, #35631601, with lovely luminescent toning
Great Britain, gold proof set of 1980, consisting of 1/2 Sovereign, 1 Sovereign, 2 Pounds and 5 Pounds, weighs 3.99g, 7.99g, 15.98g and 39.94g respectively and are all of .9167 gold, total AGW 62.24g (2.00oz),graded NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo, PF70 Ultra Cameo, PF69 Ultra Cameo and PF70 Ultra Cameo, #5987348-018, #5987348-019, #5987348-020, #5987348-021. With original packaging and certificate of authenticity and a choice high grade set! (4 coins)
Great Britain, silver proof medal for the coronation of King Edward VII, dated "1937", (CM201d), PCGS SP62, #40566583.
British India, silver Rupee, 1877(C), (SW-6.29, Prid-115), PCGS MS63, #43454379.
India British, silver rupee, 1903-B, incuse, with dot on stem,(SW-7.18, Prid-199), PCGS MS62, #43020806
British India, silver rupee, 1912(B), (SW-8.19, Prid-218), PCGS MS64, #37181971.
Isle of Man, gold Angel, 1985, weighs 33.93g containing .916 gold, AGW 31.1g (1oz),PCGS PR69DCAM, #41723579, with the original box and certificate
Italy, Naples, 1 Gigliato, 1309-43, 3.97g, Robert of Anjou on obverse,NGC MS63, #5744090-001.
Kingdom of Italy, gold 40 lire, 1814/04, Milan Mint, Napoleon I, 0.3734 oz AGW,(KM-12), NGC XF45 #6139205-001. Attractive rainbow toning around the peripheries
Roman Republic, 8 baiocchi, 1849R, NGC MS65+, #5842506-009.
Jamaica, $100, gold proof, 1976, Admiral Horatio Nelson, 0.2266oz AGW,NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo, #6540133-008, with the original case and box of issue. The highest grade possible
Jamaica, gold proof $250, 1978, 25th Anniversary of the Coronation of Elizabeth II, weighs 43.22g containing .900 gold, AGW 38.9g (1.25oz)NGC PF69 Ultra Cameo, #5987348-011. With original packaging and certificate of authenticity, maximum mintage of 25,000 pieces.
Japan, copper Wado-kaichin, Nara-Heian period, the oldest official Japanese coinage, with hole at top, very fine to extremely fine, rare type, viewing recommended.
Japan, a group of 5x silver coins, consists of 1x 1000 cash, and 4x mameitagin, Edo period, well preserved, very fine to extremely fine, viewing recommended (5).
Japan, a pair of silver Eiraku Tsuho, Momoyama period, about extremely fine, one with rainbow toning, viewing recommended (2)
Japan, silver yen, Meiji Year 3 (1870), type 1,NGC MS63, #3415495-018.
Japan, silver 1 yen, Meiji Year 3(1870), PCGS UNC Detail, cleaned. Cert.#29995499
Japan, silver 'Gin' COUNTERMARKED yen, Meiji Year 27 (1894), 'Gin' countermarked to the left of the characters,PCGS AU Details (Chop Mark) #42661687. Even light wear on the host coin
Japan, silver 1 Yen, Meiji Year 45 (1912), (JNDA 01-10A), PCGS AU55, #42611074.
Japan, silver 1 yen, Meiji Year 25(1892), 3 flames variety, (JNDA 01-10A), PCGS AU58, with attractive golden toning, #44028070.
Japan, Imperial Mint Osaka, silver ingot, weighs 194g, well preserved and interesting
Korea, 1/2 won, KM10(1906), NGC AU details, artificial toning, #6138319-036.
Malaysia, gold 100 Ringgit, 1971, Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj, 0.55oz gold,NGC UNC Details Reverse Scratched, #6138404-004.
Mexico, silver 8 reales, 1787/6MO, NGC UNC Details, harshly cleaned, very rare, #6137149-004.
Mexico, silver 8 reales, 1819-Mo JJ, Mexdico City Mint, Ferdinand VII,(KM-111), NGC AU58. #4274525-007. An attractive coin with light uniform golden toning that has seen very little circulation. Lovely
Mexico, silver 8 Reales, 1893-MO AM, NGC MS 62, #4973566-111
Mexico, silver 8 reales, 1894-MS AM, NGC MS 62, #4973566-093
Mexico, silver 8 Reales, 1894-Do ND, (Go85), PCGS MS62, #43148577.
Mexico, silver peso, 1900-Zs FZ, (KM-409.3), PCGS MS62, #43148632.
Mexico, silver peso, 1900-GO RS, NGC MS 61, #4973566-095
Mexico, silver peso, 1900-ZS-FZ, NGC MS 62, #4973566-099
Mexico, silver peso, 1902-CN JQ, NGC MS 60, #4973566-097
Mexico Republic, 8 escudos, gold, 1858 Go-PF, Guanajuato Mint, 0.7615oz AGW,(KM-383, NGC AU58, #6450133-007. A sharply struck coin with very minimal wear on surfaces and mirror like fields. Slight overlying red toning around the peripheries. Lovely coin
Mexico, gold 50 pesos, 1947, (KM-481), PCGS MS66 #42661679 and a beautiful large sized gold coin
Mongolia, silver 500 tugrik, 2011, endangered wildlife, Ural Owl, NGC MS70 antiqued. Cert.#5808568-001
Morocco, 100 francs, essai, AH1372-1953, (Lec-287), PCGS SP67, #43770559.
Morocco, 200 francs, essai, AH1372-1953, (Lec-290), PCGS SP67, #43770560.
Nepal, 1 Tola Asarfi, gold proof, 1986, Gyanendra Bir Bikram (2001-2007), 25 Years WWF, 0.3375oz AGW,NGC PF67 Ultra Cameo. A limited issue of 5000 pieces only
Netherlands East Indies, Java, rupee, 1801-Z, PCGS VF35, #44291288.
Netherlands, Holland, silver Lion Dollar, 1589, coin orientation,(Dav-8838), NGC AU58, #4380207-034.
Netherlands, Holland, silver Lion Dollar, 1601, (Dav-4856), NGC MS62, irregular clipped planchet at top and left, #4266819-005.
Netherlands: Utrecht, silver lion dollar, 1606, (Dav-4863), NGC AU58 #3706982-002. One of the two HIGHEST GRADED coins in the NGC population report. Light, even circulation on a well struck and defined coin.
Netherlands, West Friesland, silver 3 gulden, 1697, (Dav-4963), NGC XF45, #6137150-009.
Netherlands, Overyssel, silver ducation, 1734, obtained from the Vliegenthart shipwreck,(Dav-1829), NGC UNC Details, sakewater damage, #4380207-045.
Netherlands East Indies, The Dutch East India Company (VOC), 3 gulden, 1786, wide date and small 6, West Friesland, NGC AU58, #5745287-002.
Netherlands: Holland, silver 3 gulden, 1795, (Dav-1850), NGC MS61 #4775207-001. A superbly struck coin with minimal handling. Attractive global grey toning with underlying golden accents. The single SECOND HIGHEST grade in the NGC population report with only one coin grade higher than this. Superb
Netherlands, West Friesland, silver 3 gulden, 1795, (Dav-1853), NGC AU58, #2813541-018.
Pakistan, a pair of silver coins, consists of 100 rupees and 150 rupees, 1976, Conservation series issue, Tragopan Pheasant and Gavial Crocodile respectively,both graded NGC PF68 Ultra Cameo, #6137839-012 and #6137839-013 (2).
Panama, silver 50 centesimos, 1904, (KM-5), NGC AU58 #4668051-018. Patchy russet toning on both sides
Panama, silver balboa, 1947. (KM-13), PCGS MS64 #44500997. An almost perfect coin with most attractive original mint lustre
Panama, gold proof 100 Balboas, 1977-FM, 500th Anniversary of the Birth of Balboa, weighs 8.16g containing .900 gold, AGW 7.34g (0.24oz),NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo, #5987348-022. With original packaging and certificate of authenticity.
Panama, gold proof 500 Balboas, 1977-FM, 500th Anniversary of the Birth of Balboa, weighs 41.7g containing .900 gold, AGW 37.5g (1.21oz),NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo, #5987348-023. With original packaging and certificate of authenticity.
Panama, gold proof 500 Balboas, 1978-FM, commemorative issue for founding of the Organisation of American States (OAS), weighs 41.7g containing .900 gold, AGW 37.5g (1.21oz),NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo, #5987348-024. With original packaging and certificate of authenticity.
Papua New Guinea, 100 kina, gold proof, 1975, Independence. Prime Minister Michael Somare, 0.2769oz AGW,NGC PF69 Ultra Cameo, #6450133-009, with the original case and box of issue
Peru, silver 8 reales, 1768-LM JM, one dot, Charles III,NGC AU55 #6323409-017. A well struck coin with natural even toning. Hints of rainbow toning on the uppper peripheries of the reverse.
Peru, silver 8 reales, 1807-L JP, Charles IV,(Cal-927), PCGS AU55, #44122063. An attractive coin with bright surfaces retaining a signifcant amount of mint lustre.
Peru, silver sol, 1915-FG, Lima Mint, (KM-196.26), NGC MS65. A nice coin with lustre traces, #3072843-016.
Philippines (under Spain), 8 reales, countermarked coinage 'Y.II' for Isabella II, Type VI, 1834-37, obverse: 1833-Go MJ Mexico Republic 8 reales,(KM-129), PCGS XF40/CM AU Detail #42651926. A comfortable looking coin with rich grey patina with traces of underlying steel blue toning.
Roman Republic, silver quadrigatus, anonymou c.225-214/2 B.C., weighs 6.61g,NGC Ancient XF Strike 5/5, Surface 3/5 #6056125-021
Romania, bronze ban, 1900-B, Carol I,PCGS MS66+ RD #44052826. An exceptional coin with virtually full mint lustre and most attractive
Russia, silver 15 kop, 1916, (Bit-208 Osaka), PCGS MS66, #40592330.
Soviet Union, gold 100 Rubles, 1978M, commemorative issue for the 1980 Moscow Olympics, 'Lenin Stadium', 0.5oz gold,NGC MS69, #6138404-005.
Soviet Union, 6x gold proof 100 Rubles, 1977-1980, commemorative set for the 1980 Moscow Olympics, each weighs 17.28g of .900 gold, total AGW 93.3g (3.00oz),all graded NGC PF69 Ultra Cameo - PF70 Ultra Cameo, #5987348-012, #5987348-013, #5987348-014, #5987348-015, #5987348-016 and #5987348-017. With original packaging and certificate of authenticity. (6 coins)
Russia, gold 200 rubles, 1996(M), Wildlife Conservation Series, 'Protect Our World', Amur Tiger,NGC PF 68 Ultra Cameo, mintage of 1000 pcs only, #4251538-001.
Singapore, gold $150, 1969, 150th Anniversary of the Founding of Singapore, 0.74oz gold,NGC MS67, #6138404-006.
Singapore, gold $150, 1969, 150th Anniversary of the Founding of Singapore, 0.736 oz. AGW,NGC MS66, #4972887-008.
Spain, a pair of gold 1/2 escudo , 1750 and 1797, extremely fine to about uncirculated (2).
Spain, a pair of 1/2 escudos, 1758 M JB abd 1786 M DV, Ferdinand VI and Charles III on obverse respectively,NGC AU Details (Removed from jewellery) #2787368-002 and NGC UNC Details (Cleaned) #2878368-003 respectively (2)
Spain, bronze 8 Maravedis, 1840, Segovia Mint, Isabelle II,(KM-531, Cal-135), PCGS MS63 RB. #43023742. A superbly struck example with mint red and sharply defined details. Nice
Spain, lot of 2 silver coins consisting of: 50 centimos, 1900(00)-SMV and 2 pesetas, 1905(05)-SMV,graded NGC MS63 and MS64, #5975352-032 and #5971797-045 respectively (2)
Straits Settlements, 1 cent, 1862, (KM-6, Prid-1), NGC MS62 BN #5959661-034. A great looking uncirculated example
Straits Settlements, 1 cent, 1895, (KM-16), NGC MS63 RB #5714409-010. A superb uncirculated coin with much of its original lustre. An impressive and attractive coin!
Straits Settlments, silver dollar, 1903-B, incuse mintmark, Edward VII,(KM-25), NGC AU58. Mottled grey toning with underlying lustre, #6213277-009.
Straits Settlements, silver dollar, 1903-B, incuse B,(Prid 1), PCGS AU55 #43489972
Straits Settlements, silver $1, 1907, PCGS AU58. Cert.#42782513
Straits Settlements, silver dollar, 1907-H, (Prid 6), PCGS AU53 #43489934
Straits Settlements, silver dollar, 1907-H, (Prid 6), PCGS AU53 #43489940
Straits Settlements, 1/4 cent, 1908, NGC MS63RB, #6138319-030.
Straits Settlments, silver dollar, 1920, George V,NGC MS63, 5778637-011.
Switzerland, Batzen, silver 4 franken, 1813, (KM-79), toned, uncirculated.
Thailand, gold 150 Baht, BE2511 (1968), Queen Sirikit's Birthday, 0.11oz gold,NGC MS67, #6138404-001.
Thailand, gold 300 Baht, BE2511 (1968), Queen Sirikit's Birthday, 0.22oz gold,NGC MS67, #6138404-002.
Thailand, gold 600 Baht, BE2511 (1968), Queen Sirikit's Birthday, 0.43oz gold,NGC MS68, #6138404-003.
Tunisia, 5 francs, piedfort essai, AH1365 (1946), (Lec-310), PCGS SP65, #40834651.
Turkey, silver 20 kurush, AH1327/9(1917), PCGS MS63. Cert.#80151188
United States, $2.50, gold, 1836 script 8, obv: classic head, rev: eagle with crest,NGC XF45 #1741550-021.
United States, $2.50, gold, 1843-C large date, Charlotte, obv: coronet head, rev: eagle,NGC VF35. Scarce
United States, silver trade dollar, 1877, PCGS XF40 #43489966
United States, silver trade dollar, 1877-S, NGC AU53 #5916128-004. Nice uniform dark grey toning
United States, gold $10, 1892, 0.5oz gold,NGC MS62, #6138404-009.
United States, group of 4, consisting of: proof coin set, 1976, 1 cent to $1,silver proof 'George Washington' half dollar, 1982, weighs 12.5g containing .900 silver,also 1984 Olympics commemorative issues, a 24 carat gold medal, weighs 8g, and gold proof 'Liberty' $10, weighs 16.7g containing .900 gold,ASW 11.25g (0.36oz) and AGW 23.03g (0.74oz),proof/uncirculated, all with original packaging (4)
A superb 1956 Chatered Bank $100 in PMG 50!
The Chartered Bank, $100, 6.12.1956, serial number Y/M 788452, (Pick 65), PMG 50 About Uncirculated, an original note with nice colours.
The Chartered Bank, $100, 9.4.1959, serial number Y/M 1087883, 'Large Green Key',(Pick 66), PMG 58 Choice About Uncirculated. A very scarce first date of issue especially in this high grade. Only 4 notes graded higher (1x58EPQ, 1x63 and 2x64) out of a total PMG population of 139. Strong central colours and clear fold indicating an original note. Attractive
The Chartered Bank, $100, specimen, ND(1961-70), serial number Y/M 0000000, (Pick 71bs), PMG 67EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated.
The Chartered Bank, $100, no date (1961-70), serial number Y/M 1648692, 'Large Green Key',(Pick 71b), PMG 55EPQ About Uncirculated
The Chartered Bank, $100, no date (1970-75), first prefix A225423, (Pick 76a), PMG 63 Choice Uncirculated (Minor Stains) and scarce
The Chartered Bank, $100, no date (1970-75), B932609, (Pick 76a), PMG 66EPQ Gem Uncirculated and lovely
The Chartered Bank, $100, no date (1970-75), serial number C353225, (Pick 76a), PCGS Banknote Grading 67OPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated and a scarcer type
The Chartered Bank, $100, no date (1970-75), serial number C817477, (Pick 76a), PMG 65EPQ Gem Uncirculated and scarce
The Chartered Bank, $100, no date (1970-75), serial number C822602, (Pick 76a), PMG 65EPQ Gem Uncirculated and scarce
The Chartered Bank, $100, no date (1970-75), serial number C822705, (Pick 76a), PMG 65EPQ Gem Uncirculated and scarce
The Chartered Bank, $100, 1.1.1977, serial number J016855, (Pick 76b), PMG 65EPQ Gem Uncirculated.
The Chartered Bank, $100, 1.1.1982, solid serial number AC111111, (Pick 79c), PMG 67EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated. Very rare. Double letter prefixes ranges from AA to AD, a total of 4 only. Therefore there can only be four notes of each solid serial number with a two letter prefix.
The Chartered Bank, $100, 1.1.1982, solid serial number AC333333, (Pick 79c), PMG 66EPQ Gem Uncirculated. Very rare. Double letter prefixes ranges from AA to AD, a total of 4 only. Therefore there can only be four notes of each solid serial number with a two letter prefix.
The Chartered Bank, $1000, 1.1.1982, serial number C480971, (Pick 81b), PMG 58EPQ Choice About Uncirculated. A red hot type at present and with a highly desirable EPQ status
The Chartered Bank, $1000, 1.1.1982, serial number C429492, (Pick 81b), PMG 58EPQ Choice About Uncirculated and a vred hot type note!
Standard Chartered Bank, $1000, 1.1.2018, first AB prefix 111111, (Pick 306a), PMG 67EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated. The high grade first prefix solid number. Superb!
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $1, 20.11.1872, serial number 55271, grey, red '$1 and 1$' left and right, handsigned at lower left, printed signature of James Greig at lower right, reverse purple,(Pick 111), fair to good, rare. Only three notes graded in the PMG population report illustrating how rare this date is. The important first date of HSBC's $1 issues and the earliest dated Hong Kong note in any way available to collectors. In recent years Spink China has only sold three $1 from 1872: PMG 30 for HKD336,000 in January 2019, PMG 12NET (Rust) for HKD50,400 in August 2019 a...
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $1, 1.11.1884 over printed 187_, serial number 492376, grey, red '$1 and 1$' left and right, handsigned at lower left, printed signature of Jackson at lower right, reverse orange,(Pick 114), PMG 25NET Very Fine (Rust). Nice original paper
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $1, date not legible (appears to be 1888), serial number 597784, handsigned signautres at bottom,(Pick 114), PMG 15 Choice Fine (Annotations)
A supreme 1889 HSBC $1 note in PMG 35EPQ. One of two graded by PMG!
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $1, 1.11.1889, serial number 3620, black, blue and brown, '1' at each corner, handsigned at lower left, printed signature of Noble at lower right, reverse red, Bank arms at centre, '1' at each corner,These first reduced-size $1s were dated 1st November 1889, allowing for only two months of issue. It would appear that 20,000 notes were printed with this date.The Cribb research indicates that during the last 25 or 30 years JoeCribb has found records of four pieces, of which this is one.A total of some 400,000 notes appears to have been issued for th...
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $1, 2.1.1890, serial number 38724, black, blue and brown, '1' at each corner, handsigned at lower left, printed signature of Noble at lower right, reverse red, Bank arms at centre, '1' at each corner,(Pick 136b), PMG 20 Very Fine (Previously Mounted, Tears). Although the note is imperfect the date is a relatively scarce one. An original note that is a testament to its 132 years of existence!
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $1, 2.1.1890, serial number 209546, black, blue and brown, '1' at each corner, handsigned at lower left, printed signature of Noble at lower right, reverse red, Bank arms at centre, '1' at each corner,(Pick 136b), PMG 25 Very Fine (Ink Burn, Minor Rust). An attractive original note with slight ink burn in the handsigned signature area. Well above average condition and scarce
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $1, 2.1.1890, serial number 223803, handsigned lower left, printed signature of Noble at lower right,(Pick 136b), PMG 30 Very Fine (Minor Restoration, Minor Rust). A scarce date
A top grade 1902 HSBC $10 in PMG 35
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $10, 1.7.1902, serial number 378478, blue on pink, Bank arms upper centre, '10' at each corner, handsigned at lower left, printed manuscript signature lower right, reverse red, allegorical figure of Mercury and Athena,(Pick 151), PMG 35 Choice Very Fine (Minor Restoration). A rare issued note in superb condition. The single highest graded note in the PMG population of a total of nine notes only. Extremely rare with very good eye appeal
A unique Oriental Bank $50 proof in PMG 63!
The Oriental Bank Corporation, $50, specimen, undated (1860's), black printing thick paper, lion and unicorn supporting arms at upper centre, 'FIFTY' with 'VICTORIA' and 'HONG KONG' at upper left and right, bank title and denomination in Chinese within borders, printed by Batho & Co, London,(Pick not listed), PMG 63 Choice Uncirculated and fabulously rare
A wartime emergency issue Samurai $1 in PMG 64, highest grade!
Government of Hong Kong, $1 emergency issue on Japanese 1000 yen, orange on yellow, samurai at right,(Pick 318), PMG 64 Choice Uncirculated. A total of 11 notes graded by PMG at the time of writing and this being the HIGHEST GRADE in the PMG population report. In fact only a total of 3 notes are graded as uncirculated with the other two notes being PMG 63. A holy grail for the Hong Kong overprint collector and a fabulous note! Not to be missed
Government of Hong Kong, $1 emergency issue on Japanese 1000 yen, orange on yellow, samurai at right,(Pick 318), PMG 40EPQ Extremely Fine. One of eleven notes graded by PMG at the time of catalguing. Despite the grade not being numerically high compared to other notes, this is ONE OF TWO notes with the highly coveted 'EPQ' status. Rare and desirable thus.
Choice 1935 Mercantile Bank $50 in PMG 30
The Mercantile Bank India, $50, 1.7.1935, serial number 53559, brown and multicolour, classical male bust at left, watermark of the same at right, '50' at each corner, printed manuscript signatures at lower left and right, reverse brown, pink and green, traditional Chinese house at centre,(Pick 240a), PMG 30 Very Fine (Annotations). A scarce type in a very attractive grade
Mercantile Bank Limited, $100, 6.12.1960, serial number 124453, (Pick 242b), PMG 25 Very Fine (Stamp Ink), a nice original note.
Mercantile Bank Limited, $100, 5.10.1965, serial number A321146, (Pick 244b), PMG 35 Choice Very Fine and a scarcer early date
Mercantile Bank Limited, $100, 1.11.1973, serial number A897975, (Pick 244e), PMG 67EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated and is currently the highest grade in the PMG Population Report. Scarce.
Mercantile Bank Limited, $100, 1.11.1973, serial number A944912, (Pick 244e), PMG 40 Extremely Fine
Mercantile Bank Limited, $100, 4.11.1974, serial number B312494, (Pick 245), PMG 67EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated and choice!
Mercantile Bank Limited, $100, 4.11.1974, serial number B384744, (Pick 245), PMG 67EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated and very high grade
Mercantile Bank Limited, $100, 4.11.1974, serial number B312968, (Pick 245), PMG 67EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated
Mercantile Bank Limited, $100, 4.11.1974, serial number B312969, (Pick 245), PMG 67EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated
Mercantile Bank Limited, $100, 4.11.1974, serial number B312970, (Pick 245), PMG 67EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated.
The Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, $5, 1.11.1911, serial number M/A 118652, blue, black and orange, bank arms at centre, rice pounding scene at left,(Pick 41), PMG 15NET Choice Fine (Restoration, Cancellation Repairs, Annotations)
The Chartered Bank of India, Australia & China, $5, 28.10.1941, serial number S/F1479119, (Pick 54b), PMG 66EPQ, gem uncirculated, rare high grade.
The Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, $5, 28.10.1941, serial number S/F 1485614, (Pick 54b), PMG 65EPQ Gem Uncirculated
The Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, $5, 26.2.1948, serial number S/F 1713251, (Pick 54b), PMG 66EPQ Gem Uncirculated
Chartered Bank, $5, 9.4.1959, serial number S/F2012512, (Pick 62), PMG 66EPQ, germ uncirculated.
The Chartered Bank, $5, specimen, 3.3.1962, serial number S/F0000000, 'Green Key',(Pick 68bs), PMG 67EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated
The Chartered Bank, $5, 3.3.1962, serial number S/F 3127271, (Pick 68b), PMG 63 Choice Uncirculaed and a scarce date
The Chartered Bank, $5, ND(1970-75), solid number N999999, (Pick 73b), PMG 58EPQ Choice About Uncirculated, consecutive number to the following lot.
The Chartered Bank, $5, ND(1970-75), lucky number N1000000, (Pick 73b), PMG 62 Uncirculated (Tear), scarce, consecutive number to the previous lot.
The Chartered Bank, $5, 1.6.1975, a block of 100 consecutive notes #S122201 to 300, including the semi fancy serial number S122222,almost uncirculated to uncirculated, some notes with toning. The 1975 date is far scarcer than the no date issue with only the S and T prefixes (100)
The Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, $10, 2.4.1934, interesting serial number T/G 242425, handsigned signature at lower left,(Pick 55b), PMG 20 Very Fine (Internal Split, Annotations). An early date note with an interesting serial number.
The Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, $10, 2.7.1934, serial number T/G 398733, handsigned signature at lower left,(Pick 55b), PMG 20 Very Fine (Restoration) and an early date note
The Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, $10, 2.7.1934, serial number T/G 372006, red and black on gree, male Roman solider at left, handsigned at lower left,(Pick 55b), PMG 50 About Uncirculated. A fabulous original looking note with deep and rich coluours, complemented by a clear handsigned signature. A nice note for even the most discerning of collectors
The Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, $10, 28.8.1936, serial number T/G 506208, handsigned signature at lower left,(Pick 55b), PMG 20 Very Fine (Restoration)
The Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, $10, 1.9.1956, serial number T/G 3883740, (Pick 55c), PMG 64EPQ Choice Uncirculated
The Chartered Bank, $10, 6.12.1956, serial number T/G4125581, (Pick 63), PMG 66EPQ, rare four characters bank name.
The Chartered Bank, $10, specimen, 9.4.1959, serial number T/G0000000, 'Red Key',(Pick 64s), PMG 64EPQ Choice Uncirculated. A nice first year of issue
The Chartered Bank, $10, 9.4.1959, serial number T/G 6309411, (Pick 64), PMG 66EPQ Gem Uncirculated. The scarce and popular first date of issue
The Chartered Bank, $10, 9.4.1959, serial number T/G 6309412, (Pick 64), PMG 66EPQ Gem Uncirculated. The scarce and popular first date of issue
The Chartered Bank, $10, 3.3.1962, serial number T/G 8121857, (Pick 70b), PMG 66EPQ Gem Uncirculated and a scarcer date
The Chartered Bank, $10, 1.1.1980, a block of 100 consecutive notes #A882401-500, uncirculated except for the first and last few notes which may have handling marks. A scarce, first A prefix issue (100)
The Chartered Bank, $10, 1.1.1981, consecutive run of 100 notes, serial numbers CF956101-200, uncirculated with the original bank wrapper (100)
Standard Chartered Bank, a pair of $10 and $20, 1993 and 1995, with identical low serial number AA000003, (Pick 284a, 285b), PMG 66EPQ and 67EPQ respectively.(2)
Standard Chartered Bank, a complete set of replacement notes dated 1.1.1993, $10 to $1000, serial numbers Z006444, Z001129, Z001245, Z011852, Z002725 and Z001223 respectively,(Pick 284a* to 289a*), all graded PMG 65EPQ to 66EPQ. A lovely set (6)
Standard Chartered Bank, a complete set of replacement notes dated 1.1.1994, $10 to $1000, serial numbers Z076542, Z005190, Z009410, Z035431, Z008158 and Z022180 respectively,(Pick 284b* to 289b*), all graded PMG 64EPQ to 67EPQ. A lovely set (6)
Standard Chartered Bank, $20, 1.7.2003, small serial number BQ000008, (Pick 291), PMG 68EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated.
The Chartered Bank, $50, specimen, ND(1970-75), serial number A0000000, (Pick 75s), PMG 67EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated.
The Chartered Bank, $50, ND (1970-1975), serial number A0049528, (Pick 75a), PCGS Banknote 65OPQ Gem UNC
The Chartered Bank, $50, 1.1.1982, near-solid serial number A777778, (Pick 78a), PMG 64EPQ Choice Uncirculated.
The Chartered Bank, $50, 1.1.1982, solid number D666666, (Pick 78c), PMG 64 Choice Uncirculated.
Standard Chartered Bank, $50, 1.1.1985, replacement serial number Z006160, (Pick 280a*), PMG 66EPQ Gem Uncirculated. Rare and choice
Standard Chartered Bank, $50, 1.1.1988, replacement serial number Z025020, (Pick 280b*), PMG 67EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated. Rare and choice
Standard Chartered Bank, $50, 1.1.1991, replacement serial number Z034184, (Pick 280d*), PMG 65EPQ Gem Uncirculated. Scarce and choice
Standard Chartered Bank, a consecutive group of 68x $50, 1.1.1992, serial numbers H453933-H454000, (Pick 280e), uncirculated with slight foxing, stains at edge (68)
Standard Chartered Bank, $50, 1.1.1998, replacement serial number Z027830, (Pick 286c*), PMG 66EPQ Gem Uncirculated. Scarce and choice
Standard Chartered Bank, $50, 1.1.1999, replacement serial number Z031905, (Pick 286c*), PMG 66EPQ Gem Uncirculated. Scarce and choice
Standard Chartered Bank, $50, 1.1.2001, replacement number AM555555, (Pick 286c), PMG 67EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated.
The Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, $100, 2.7.1934, serial number Y/M 048729, dark green and brown on multicoloured underprint, Britannia seated holding a trident and shield with a lion at centre, handsigned at lower left, reverse green, Supreme Court Building at right,(Pick 57a), PMG 30NET Very Fine (Restoration).
The Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, $100, 1.11.1939, serial number Y/M 080934, handsigned signature at lower left,(Pick 57b), PMG 20 Very Fine (Small Pieces Missing, Annotations). An earlier date of issue for type and key date. Rare
Extremely rare 1881 HSBC $5
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $5, cancelled, cut corners, 1.12.1881, serial number 163582, green, orange '$5 5$' at centre, handsigned signatory titles "Acct" and "Chief Manager" at lower left and right, 'CANCELLED' overstamped twice on the obverse and reverse, reverse red, Bank arms at centre,Of this new type introduced in 1880 or by 1881, the initial issue of1881 and 1882 bear no printed signatures. Each note is to be hand-signed by two different signatories. At the same time the titles changed from "Acct" (Accountant) and "Manager" to "Accountant" and "Chief Manager".The pr...
Extremely rare 1898 HSBC $10 remainder without the printed signature in PMG 45!
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $10, remainder, 1.3.1898, without serial numbers, blue on pink, bank arms upper centre, '$10' to each side, without the printed signature at lower right, reverse red, bank arms at centre, perforated 'CANCELLED' four times,(Pick 143r), PMG 45 Choice Extremely Fine (Perforation Cancelled, Stained). Only one of three notes in the PMG population report and a very rare 19th century note above the $1 denomination. This printed signature at lower right is missing, in contrary to the final issued verion. The only known example and unusual
Extremely rare 1898 HSBC $5 remainder without the printed signature in PMG 50!
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $5, remainder, 1.3.1898, without serial numbers, green on orange, bank arms upper centre, '$5' to each side, without printed signature at lower right, reverse red, bank arms at centre, perforated 'CANCELLED' four times,(Pick 139r), PMG 50 About Uncirculated (Perforation Cancelled, Previously Mounted). Only one of four notes in the PMG population report and a very rare 19th century note above the $1 denomination. This note is slightly unusual in that the printed manuscript signature at lower right is missing, in contrary to the final issued verion....
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $5, 1.1.1921, serial number A918035, green and black on orange, bank arms upper centre, denomination at each corner, water carrier and junk boat at lower left and right respectively, reverse green and brown, Bank building at centre,(Pick 166), PMG 25 Very Fine and a nice original looking note
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $5, 1.7.1937, serial number H282286, handsigned at lower left,(Pick 173b), PMG 64 Choice Uncirculated. A superb handsigned note in the highest grade in PMG population report. One of five notes known in this gradec and a rare opportunity to acquire a high grade handsigned note!
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $5, 1.7.1937, serial number H151749, (Pick 173b), PMG 30 Very Fine (Minor Splits, Annotation).
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $5, 1.4.1940, DURESS NOTE, serial number H700519, vertical numnber 7073, (Pick 173c), PMG 40 Extremely Fine and far rarer than the 1941 equivalent
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $5, 1.4.1940, DURESS NOTE, serial number H743890, vertical number 7116, (Pick 173c), PMG 30 Very Fine.
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $5, 1.4.1941, DURESS NOTE, serial number J320331, vertical number 3071, (Pick 173c), PMG 40 Extremely Fine and scarce
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $5, 1.4.1941, DURESS NOTE, serial number J968788, vertical number 9119, (Pick 173c), PMG 25 Very Fine (Ink).
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $5, 30.3.1946, serial number V662622, (Pick 173e), PMG 66EPQ Gem Uncirculated.
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $5, 1.7.1954, serial number C/H 454413, (Pick 180a), PMG 67EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated. Key date of the post war series and very high grade
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $5, 20.2.1956, serial number E/H 605150, (Pick 180a), PMG 66EPQ Gem Uncirculated
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $5, 14.12.1957, serial number G/H 850076, (Pick 180a), PCGS Gold Shield Grading 68OPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated and choice
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $5, 7.8.1958, serial number 504585, (Pick 180a), PMG 67EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated.
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $5, 4.2.1959, serial number M/H 155514, (Pick 180b), PMG 67EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $5, 1.7.1967, consecutive run of 100 notes, serial numbers 644501-600 BX, uncirculated, some of the notes slightly toned and with water/ink stains (100)
Extremely rare emergency wartime $10 in PMG 50
Hong Kong Government, $10, ND(1945), emergency issue, overprinted on the Central Reserve Bank of China 5000 yuan, serial number G558676AV/A021676,(Pick 320), PMG 50 about uncirculated, stains. Only three notes graded in PMG population by far, this is the 2nd highest grading, extremely rare. Spink sold a PMG 45 at hammer price HK$90000 in 2020.
Government of Hong Kong, $1, 1940, serial number W/1 444765, (Pick 316), PMG 68EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated. The highest grade in the PMG population report
Government of Hong Kong, $1, 9.4.1949, serial number H/3 422522, (Pick 324a), PMG 68EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated and choice
Government of Hongkong, $1, 9.4.1949, serial number H/3 422581, (Pick 324a), PMG 66EPQ* Gem Uncirculated and a scarce 'Star' note
Government of Hong Kong, $1, 1.7.1955, serial number 1U 780448, (Pick 324Aa), PMG 67EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated and one of the key dates in the series
Hong Kong Government, a consecutive run of 100x $1, 1.6.1956, serial number 2E301401-500, green on multicolour underprint, Elizabeth II at right,(Pick 324Ab), the last note with minor foxing at low left, uncirculated.(100)
Government of Hong Kong, $1, 1.7.1959, serial number 6L 974602, (Pick 324Ab), PMG 68EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated
Government of Hong Kong, a uncut sheet of 6x $10, 1.7..2002, serial numbers 21/22/235518, 30/31/325518, (Pick 400a2), PMG 68EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated.
Government of Hong Kong, $10, 1.10.2007, solid serial number ER333333, also 8 other fancy serial numbers:ER333222, 333444, 333555, 333666, 333777, 333888, 333999 and ES333222,(Pick 401a), the solid 3 graded PMG 68EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated the rest raw uncirculated (9 notes altogher)
Bank of China, Hong Kong Dollar Notes Commemorative Set, consists of $20, $50, $100, $500 and $1000, 1.5.1994, same serial number 022032 for all, with original hardback book, booklets and a certificate of authentication, enclosed together with a cover bearing a handsigned signature of the General Manager, dated 2.5.1994,(Pick 329a-333a), notes uncirculated, the book and booklets very well preserved (5 notes with envelope in book)
Bank of China, a pair of $20, 1.1.2008 and 1.1.2022, commemorative issues for the Beijing Summer and Winter Olympics respectively, matching near-solid serial numbers BJ66669 and 66669, (Pick 340a, 353a), both graded PMG 66EPQ Gem Uncirculated. A choice pair of matching commemorative notes for both instances where China is the host country of the Olympic Games.
Bank of China, lot of 2x replacement notes, $20, 1.1.2000 #ZZ142720 and $500, 1.1.2007 #ZZ467918,(Pick 329f* and 338d*), PMG 66EPQ and 68EPQ respectively. A high grade pair (2)
Bank of China, $20, 1.1.2022, uncut sheet of 35 notes, serial number ending in '128'. uncirculated, in its cardboard tube of issue
Bank of China, $50, 1.1.1999, replacement number ZZ027534, (Pick 330e*), PMG 67EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated. Choice and rare
Bank of China, $50, 1.1.2014, solid serial number BG333333, (Pick 342d), PMG 66EPQ Gem Uncirculated and popular
Bank of China, $100, 1.5.1994, low replacement serial number ZZ003391, (Pick 331a*), PMG 68EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated and is currently the top grade in the PMG Population Report.
Bank of China, a pair of $100, 1.1.2012, ascending ladder and descending ladder serial numbers BM123456 and BM654321, (Pick 343b), graded PMG 67EPQ and 66EPQ respectively (2).
Bank of China, $500, 1.1.1996, repalcement serial number ZZ018662, (Pick 332c*), PMG 66EPQ Gem Uncirculated
Bank of China, $500, 1.1.1996, ERROR NOTE, serial number AU138019, gutter fold at left,(Pick 332c), PMG 55 About Uncirculated. Error notes are highly unusual for modern ntoes as the quality control is now far superior to that in the 1970's and 1980's. Rare, the first time a Bank of China error note encountered by the cataloguer
Bank of China, $1000, 1.1.1995, serial number AD248516, (Pick 333b), PCGS Banknote Grading 66OPQ Gem Uncirculated and key date of this type
Bank of China, $1000, 1.1.1995, serial number AC688801, (Pick 333b), PMG 64 Choice Uncirculated. Key date of the series and farly scarce
Bank of China, $1000, 1.1.1998, replacement serial number ZZ035042, (Pick 333e*), PMG 66EPQ Gem Uncirculated. Scarce
Bank of China, $1000, 1.1.2001, solid serial number BE999999, (Pick 334), PMG 64EPQ Choice Uncirculated.
Bank of China, $1000, 1.1.2001, lucky serial number BE1000000, (Pick 334), PMG 63 Choice Uncirculated (Ink Lightened) rare 1 million serial number.
Lovely 1895 $1 in PMG 35
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $1, 18.11.1895, serial number 241271, black, blue and brown, '1' at each corner, handsigned at lower left, printed signature of Jackson at lower right, reverse red, Bank arms at centre, '1' at each corner,(Pick 136c), PMG 35 Choice Very Fine. A superb high grade original note with fresh colours and body. The overall appearance of the note is highly attractive and desirable. Very rare in this state of preservation
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $1, 18.11.1895, serial number 234253, handsigned lower left, printed signature of Jackson at lower right,(Pick 136c), PMG 25 Very Fine (Minor Restoration).
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $1, 18.11.1895, serial number 287676, handsigned at lower left, reverse red,(Pick 136c), PMG 25 Very Fine and a nice original note
Original 1936 Mercantile Bank of India $5
Mercantile Bank of India, $5, 1.7.1936, serial number 144546, green, black and yellow-orange, handsigned at lower left, printed manuscript signature at lower right,(Pick 235c), PMG 35 Choice Very Fine, original colours and strong handsigned signature at lower left. Seldom encountered in this quality!
Mercantile Bank of India, $5, 1.12.1937, serial number 165866, handsigned at lower left, 4 serial numbers on reverse,(Pick 235c), PMG 30 Very Fine (Minor Repairs). A scarcer date
Mercantile Bank of India, $5, 1.12.1937, serial number 151601, 4 serial numbers on reverse,(Pick 235c), PMG 20NET Very Fine (Large Tear, Foreign Substance), a nice original handsigned note.
The 1866 HSBC $5 specimen: the earliest HSBC note available to date and a once in a generation opportunity!
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $5, remainder, two corners clipped by printer for security, 18xx (ca.1866), grey, '$5 and 5$' in blue at centre, reverse green, Bank arms at centre, an Ashby & Co. printing,An absolutely spectacular note, and the prize in any collection!The Hong Kong Bank was founded on 3rd March 1865 as the"Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking COMPANY". In that year notes were placed into circulation subsequently.By one year later -- mid-1866 -- the Bank had decided to incorporate and had arranged its incorporation papers. The newly-named bank "Corporation" was to emerg...
The ONLY handsigned Jackson $500 with an EPQ status! Also the key date
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $500, 1.7.1937, serial number C256193, handsigned at lower left,(Pick 179a), PMG 35EPQ Choice Very Fine. A truly spectacular note in many ways: the rarest of the three dates with double handsigned signatures, numerically the third highest grade for this subtype (1 in PMG 40 and 1 in PMG 50) and the ONLY note with the highly coveted EPQ status out of the 41 notes graded by PMG. Deep rich colours throughout, including the signatures. A superb original note with alluring appeal and a 'must have' note for the connoiseur of vintage Hong Kong banknotes
Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corporation, $500, 1.8.1952, serial number D805303, (Pick 179b), PMG 25, very fine.
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $500, 11.2.1968, serial number J077223, Sir Thomas Jackson at right,(Pick 179e), PMG 58EPQ Choice About Uncirculated
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $500, 11.2.1968, serial number J257664, sequential serial number to the following lot, (Pick 179e), PMG 58EPQ Choice About Uncirculated.
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $500, 11.2.1968, serial number J257665, sequential serial number to the previous lot, (Pick 179e), PMG 58EPQ Choice About Uncirculated.
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $500, 11.2.1968, serial number K590054, (Pick 179e), PMG 58EPQ Choice About Uncirculated
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $500, 11.2.1968, serial number K676851, (Pick 179e), PMG 55EPQ About Uncirculated
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $500, 11.2.1968, serial number K676852, (Pick 179e), PMG 55EPQ About Uncirculated
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $500, 11.2.1968, serial number K676853, (Pick 179e), PMG 55EPQ About Uncirculated
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $500, 11.2.1968, serial number K676854, (Pick 179e), PMG 55EPQ About Uncirculated
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $500, 11.2.1968, serial number K676855, (Pick 179e), PMG 55EPQ About Uncirculated
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $500, 11.2.1968, serial number K676856, (Pick 179e), PMG 55EPQ About Uncirculated
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $500, 11.2.1968, serial number K676857, (Pick 179e), PMG 55EPQ About Uncirculated
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $500, 11.2.1968, serial number K676858, (Pick 179e), PMG 58EPQ Choice About Uncirculated.
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $500, 11.2.1968, serial number K676859, (Pick 179e), PMG 58EPQ Choice About Uncirculated.
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $500, 11.2.1968, serial number K676860, (Pick 179e), PMG 58EPQ Choice About Uncirculated.
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $500, 27.3.1969, serial number L559549, (Pick 179f), PMG 65EPQ Gem Uncirculated
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $500, 31.10.1973, serial number N436875, (Pick 186a), PMG 64 Choice Uncirculated
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $500, specimen, no date (1978-1983), without serial numbers, SPECIMEN printed diagonally in red, hole punched at upper and lower left,(Pick 189s, mislabelled incorrectly as 186s), PMG 63 Choice Uncirculated (Staple Holes). Scarce
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $500, 1.1.1995, lucky serial number CX000001, (Pick 204b), PMG 66EPQ Gem Uncirculated and highly desirable. Part of a complete set of 11 lucky serial numbers!
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $500, 1.1.1995, solid serial number CX111111, (Pick 204b), PMG 66EPQ Gem Uncirculated. Part of a complete set of 11 lucky serial numbers!
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $500, 1.1.1995, solid serial number CX222222, (Pick 204b), PMG 66EPQ Gem Uncirculated. Part of a complete set of 11 lucky serial numbers!
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $500, 1.1.1995, solid serial number CX333333, (Pick 204b), PMG 66EPQ Gem Uncirculated. Part of a complete set of 11 lucky serial numbers!
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $500, 1.1.1995, solid serial number CX444444, (Pick 204b), PMG 66EPQ Gem Uncirculated. Part of a complete set of 11 lucky serial numbers!
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $500, 1.1.1995, solid serial number CX555555, (Pick 204b), PMG 66EPQ Gem Uncirculated. Part of a complete set of 11 lucky serial numbers!
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $500, 1.1.1995, solid serial number CX666666, (Pick 204b), PMG 66EPQ Gem Uncirculated. Part of a complete set of 11 lucky serial numbers!
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $500, 1.1.1995, solid serial number CX777777, (Pick 204b), PMG 66EPQ Gem Uncirculated. Part of a complete set of 11 lucky serial numbers!
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $500, 1.1.1995, solid serial number CX888888, (Pick 204b), PMG 67EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated. A choice and superb note! Part of a complete set of 11 lucky serial numbers!
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $500, 1.1.1995, solid serial number CX999999, (Pick 204b), PMG 66EPQ Gem Uncirculated. Part of a complete set of 11 lucky serial numbers!
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $500, 1.1.1995, lucky serial number CX1000000, (Pick 204b), PMG 64EPQ Choice Uncirculated and an ever popular 1 million note. Part of a complete set of 11 lucky serial numbers!
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $500, 1.7.2003, first prefix descending serial number AA765432, (Pick 210a), PMG 68EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated. An impressive true first AA prefix fancy serial number in extremely high grade
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $1000, specimen, no date (1977-1983), without serial numbers, SPECIMEN printed diagonally in red, hole punched at upper and ower left,(Pick 190s), PMG 63 Choice Uncirculated (Minor Rust). Scarce
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $1000, 31.3.1983, repeater serial number K398398, (Pick 190e), PMG 67EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated, a rare fancy serial number for type and only 5 notes of this year type graded higher in the PMG Population Report!
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $1000, 1.1.1985, replacement serial ZZ033426, (Pick 196a*), PMG 58EPQ Choice About Uncirculated. Extremely rare
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $1000, 1.1.1986, serial number AG289892, (Pick 196b), PMG 68EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated, the second highest in the PMG population report, only 3 notes graded higher at 69EPQ
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $1000, specimen, 1.1.1988, serial number AK000000, (Pick 199s), PMG 64EPQ Choice Uncirculated
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, $1000, 1.1.1991, replacement serial ZZ198619, (Pick 199d*), PMG 66EPQ Gem Uncirculated. Choice and very rare
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation $1000, 1.1.2007, solid serial number EA222222, (Pick 211d), PMG 66EPQ Gem Uncirculated
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation $1000, 1.1.2007, solid serial number DY333333, (Pick 211d), PMG 68EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated. Superb grade!
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation $1000, 1.1.2007, solid serial number DW444444, (Pick 211d), PMG 67EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation $1000, 1.1.2007, solid serial number DX666666, (Pick 211d), PMG 67EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated
The highest graded 1935 Government of Hong Kong $1 in PMG 67EPQ
Government of Hong Kong, $1, 1935, serial number D931192, purple on yellow-orange and multicolour, George V at right, reverse purple,(Pick 311), PMG 67EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated. The highest grade in the PMG population report and rare
Government of Hongkong, $1, ND (1935), serial number C388545, (Pick 311), PMG 65EPQ Gem Uncirculated.
Hong Kong Government, 5 cent, ND(1941), serial number 4509721, (Pick 314), PMG 67EPQ, superb gem uncirculated.
Government of Hong Kong, 10 cents, 1941, serial number 5762541, (Pick 315a), PMG 67EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated
The popular British North Borneo Company $25 in PMG 25 Very Fine
The British North Borneo Company, $25, 21.4.1920, serial number C20047, (Pick 17), PMG 25 Very Fine (Minor Restoration) and a popular type note
Brunei, 100 ringgits, 1967, first prefix A/1 473354, (Pick 5), PMG 65EPQ Gem Uncirculated. A scarce and choice first prefix high denomination note!
Government of Brunei, 1 ringgit, specimen, 1988, serial number A/37 000000, control number 059, (Pick 6ds), PMG 67EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated and choice
Government of Brunei, a pair of 5 ringgit remainder and printing remnant, ND(1979-86), (Pick 7r and 7), the remainder graded PMG 63 (selvage included) and the printing remnant in PMG holder (2)
Government of Brunei, a pair of 10 ringgit remainder and printing remnant, ND(1976-86), (Pick 8r and 8), the remainder graded PMG 65EPQ (selvage included) and the printing remnant in PMG holder (2)
Government of Brunei, a pair of consecutive 50 ringgit, 1986, serial numbers A/6 000034-035, (Pick 9d), graded PMG 66EPQ and 65EPQ respectively (2).
Government of Brunei, 100 ringgit, specimen, 1988, serial number A/6 000000, control number 055, (Pick 10cs), PMG 67EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated and choice
Government of Brunei, a pair of consecutive 100 ringgit, 1982, serial numbers A/5 000034-035, (Pick 10c), both graded PMG 66EPQ Gem Uncirculated (2).
Brunei, pair of 500 and 1000 ringgits, 1979, matching first prefix A/1 000016, (Pick 11a and 12a), PMG 66EPQ and 63EPQ respectively. A rare low serial pair! (2)
Brunei, pair of 100 and 500 ringgits, no date (1989-1994), sereial numbers B/5 692886 and B/1 0017212,(Pick 17 and 18), PMG 64 and 65EPQ respectively (2)
Burma: British Administration, 100 rupees, no date (1939), serial number A2 079818, blue, George VI at right, watermark of the King at left,(Pick 6), PMG 35NET Choice Very Fine (Rust Damage). A very rare type
Burma: State Bank, 100 kyats, specimen, no date (1944), block serial number (1), orange, peacock at left,(Pick 21s1), PMG 55 About Uncirculated. A scarce type
Reserve Bank of India, 5 rupees, Burma, black overprint 'Military Administration of Burma', ND (1945), serial number P/20 145122, (Pick 26b), PMG 65EPQ Gem Uncirculated (Staple Holes at Issue)
Burundi: Banque du Royaume, 100 francs, no date (1964), serial number N002851, overprinted on the Rwanda-Burundi issue,(Pick 5), PMG 58 Choice About Uncirculated
Cameroun: Banque Centrale, 1000 francs, specimen, (1962), serial number O.00 00000, multicolour, local man harvesting cocoa pods,(Pick 12as), PMG 63 Choice Uncirculated (Minor Rust, Staple Holes). Scarce
Cameroun: Banque Centrale, 10,000 francs, specimen, (1972), serial number O.00 00000, multicolour, local man at left, fruits and cocoa pods at right,(Pick 14s), PMG 63 Choice Uncirculated (Staple Holes). Scarce
Cameroun: Banque Centrale, 10,000 francs, specimen, (1981), serial number O.000 000000, multicolour, local woman at right, antelope carvings at left,(Pick 20s), PMG 63 Choice Uncirculated (Staple Holes).
Cambodia: Banque Nationale, 5 riels, colour trial, no date (1962-75), serial number 61 00000 control number 190, (Pick 10cts), PMG 67EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated and scarce in this high grade
Cambodia: Banque Nationale, 100 riels, specimen, no date (1973), serial number 11 000000 control number 048, (Pick 15as), PMG 67EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated and the scarcer type with the oval De La Rue stamps. The SINGLE highest graded note for this reference number in the PMG population report!
Cambodia: Banque Nationale, 5000 riels, specimen, no date (1974), serial number 11 000000 control number 068, (Pick 17As), PMG 65EPQ Gem Uncirculated and the scarcer type with the oval De La Rue stamps. The highest grade in the PMG population report
Cayman Islands, complete set of specimens, $1, $5, $10, $25 and $100, 1998, all with serial numbers C/1 000000, (Pick 21s to 25s), PMG 68EPQ, 65EPQ, 65EPQ, 66EPQ and 64EPQ respectively (5)
Central Bank of Ceylon, a group of 3x uniface archival photographs, consists of 1 rupee, ND, and a pair of 2 rupees, ND and 1951, reverse and obverse respectively, the 1951 2 rupees with serial number A/10 000000, (Pick unlisted), graded PMG 63, 63 and 58 respectively, all previously mounted (3).
Central Bank of Ceylon, 5 rupees, a pair of uniface obverse and reverse archival photographs, 1951, serial number A/10 000000, (Pick unlisted), both graded PMG 63 Choice Uncirculated (2).
Central Bank of Ceylon, 10 rupees, a pair of uniface obverse and reverse archival photographs, 1951, serial number A/10 000000, (Pick unlisted), both graded PMG 58 Choice About UNC (2).
Central Bank of Ceylon, 50 rupees, a pair of uniface obverse and reverse archival photographs, 1951, serial number A/10 000000, (Pick unlisted), both graded PMG 63 Choice Uncirculated (2).
Central Bank of Ceylon, 100 rupees, a pair of uniface obverse and reverse archival photographs, 1951, serial number A/10 000000, (Pick unlisted), both graded PMG 63 Choice Uncirculated (2).
Czechoslovakia/Bohemia & Moravia, group of 4 notes, 50 korun, specimen, 1929 #8994555000 korun, specimen, 1920 #98176810 korun, specimen, 1942 #059099100 korun, 1940, second series #S.05G 361677(Pick 22s, 19s, 8s and 7a), graded PMG 66EPQ, 67EPQ, 66EPQ and 64EPQ respectively. A vintage and choice group (4)
Djibouti, Banque Nationale, 5000 francs, no date (1979), serial number E.1 86940, (Pick 38a), PMG 67EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated
Djibouti, Banque Nationale, 10,000 francs, no date (1984), serial number N.001 02846, (Pick 39a), PMG 65EPQ Gem Uncirculated
East African Currency Board, 5 shillings, (1961-63), serial number F17 36669, (Pick 41a), PCGS Currency 67PPQ Superb Gem New and choice. Rare in this condition!
East Caribbean States (Antigua), $5, no date (1965), consecutive run of 3 notes, serial number D12 7717705-707, (Pick 14i), all graded PMG 66EPQ Gem Uncirculated (3)
East Caribbean States, lot of 2 specimens, $5, Antigua, 1986-88 and $20, Antigua, 1987-88, both without 'Anguilla' at right,(Pick 18s and 19s), both graded PMG 66EPQ Gem Uncirculated (2)
East Caribbean States, $20, specimen, Antigua, no date (1987-88), serial number A000000A, purple, Queen Elizabeth at right,(Pick 19s), PMG 66EPQ Gem Uncirculated
Equatorial African States, 500 francs, no date (1983), serial number R.11 D 96106, multicolour, local woman at right, mechanical digger at centre,(Pick 4h), PMG 66EPQ Gem Uncirculated. Choice and scarce
Equatorial African States/Chad, 1000 francs, ND(1963), specimen, multicolour,(Pick 5as), PMG 65EPQ, gem uncirculated.
Bank of Ethiopia, 10 thalers, 1933, serial number B/2 19531, (Pick 8), PMG 35 Chocie Very Fine (Retouched).
Faeroe Islands, 1000 Kronur, 2005, serial number B0051H 090362H, (Pick 28), PMG 67EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated
Falkland Islands, 1 pound, 15.6.1982, serial number G73913, (Pick 8e), PMG 68EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated. The highest grade in the PMG population report
Falkland Islands, 5 pounds, 30.1.1975, serial number C101560, (Pick 9b), PMG 67EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated and scarce
Banque de France, 5 francs, 1873, serial number H.3084 745, (Pick 60, Fayette 1.22), PMG 35 Choice Very Fine and a nice early date
Banque de France, 300 francs, no date (1938), serial number R.0538676, (Pick 87), PMG 50 About Uncirculated (Stains). An unusual and scarce denomination
France, 10,000 francs, 4.11.1954, serial number Y.7471 400, a large sized multicolour note, maiden next to globe at centre, recto-verso design, signed by Belin, d'Ambrieres and Gargam,(Pick 132d), PMG 64 Choice Uncirculated (Pinholes, Minor Rust). One of the most attractive notes in the catalouger's opinion and very rare in this condition
France. 100 francs, 5.8.1976, serial number K.988 28340, (Pick 149f), PMG 67EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated. A beautifully designed note
Banque de France, group of 5x 500 francs, 4 consecutive serial numbers S002823401-404, 1994 and the remaining note dated 1995 #D035820294,(Pick 160), the 4 consecutive notes raw uncirculated, the last PMG 66EPQ (5)
France, Military: Tresor Republic, 5 Noveaux Francs remainder on 500 francs, c.1960's, without serial numbers, blue and multicolour, Mercury with winged helmet at centre,(Pick M14), PCGS Currency 66PPQ Gem New. A rare and beautiful note in top grade
French Indo China, 5 piastres, Haiphong, 24.11.1915, serial number C.122 219, handsigned at lower left,(Pick 16b), lightly pressed very fine with minor edge repair at the centre of the left border, a few minor rust spots and pinholes on the watermark area. A scarcer Haiphong issue
Banque De L'Indo-chine, 5 Piastres, Saigon, 18.10.1915, serial number L.87 530, (Pick 37b), PMG 25 Very Fine (Minor Rust)
French Indo China, 20 piastres, Saigon, 1.8.1920, serial number B.91 702, (Pick 41), PMG 25 Very Fine (Repaired)
French Indo China: Banque de L'Indochine, 100 piastre, 1936-39, serial number X.158 741, (Pick 51d), PMG 40 Extremely Fine
French Indo China: Japanese Invasion Money, group of 5x 10 yen, no date (1942), block serial number (4), (Pick M7), all graded PMG 55EPQ About Uncirculated (5)
French Indo China, Cambodia, 200 Piastres, ND (1953), serial number W.137 946, green and brown, elephant at left, water buffaloes at right, reverse similar colours, stone statue at Bayon Temple at left,(Pick 98), PMG 50NET About Uncirculated (Minor Rust), a nice high denomination note
French West Africa, 5000 francs, specimen, without date, serial number O.000 000, a large sized multicolour note, three women at centre,(Pick 43s), PMG 64 Choice Uncirculated (Small Tear). Scarce and complements the following lot
French West Africa, 5000 francs, 22.12.1950, serial number Z.285 367, a large sized multicolour notes, three women at centre,(Pick 43), PCGS Currency 64 Very Choice New. A simply lovely note. Very rare in this condition as the paper is extremely delicate
German States, Schaumburg-Lippe, 10 thaler, 1857, serial number XLV 453010, block X, (Pick S733a), PMG 64 Choice Uncirculated.
Gibraltar, set of 4x specimens for £1, £5, £10 and £20, 1975, 'Collector Series Specimen', serial number *006221,(Pick 20CS1, 21CS1, 22CS1, 23CS1), graded PMG 67EPQ, 66EPQ, 66EPQ and 65EPQ respectively (4)
Guatemala: Banco Americano, 25 pesos, specimen, no date (1914-18), serial number 00000, black and blue, allegorical fugures of Mercury and Ceres with industrial and agricultural products by their sides, reverse blue,(Pick S113s), PMG 65EPQ Gem Uncirculated. A rare a beautifully engraved design
Guernsey, 10 pounds, ND(1980-89), lucky serial number C000008, (Pick 50b), PMG 65EPQ, gem uncirculated.
Guernsey, a pair of 100 pounds, ND (1996), low serial A000100 and B000100, (Pick 58a), graded PMG 64EPQ and 65EPQ (2)
Bank of England, 5 pounds, London, 1929, serial number 204/H 64184, signed by Catterns,(Pick 328a), PMG 64 Choice Uncirculated (Paper Maker's Notch, Small Hole).
Great Britain: Bank of England, 5 pounds, 12.7.1930, serial number 004/J 44347, signed by Catterns,(Pick 328a), PMG 58 Choice About Uncirculated and scarce in this condition
Bank of England, 5 pounds, London, 1929, serial number D/089 53882, K.O. Peppiatt signature,(Pick 335a), PMG 65EPQ Gem Uncirculated
Bank of England, 5 pounds, London, 1944, serial number E31 087963, thick paper, K.O. Peppiatt signature,(Pick 342), PMG 66EPQ Gem Uncirculated.
Bank of England, 5 pounds, London, 1947, serial number L67 057727, thin paper, K.O. Peppiatt signature,(Pick 343), PMG 66EPQ Gem Uncirculated.
Great Britain: Bank of England, 5 pounds, 20.5.1949, serial number M22 058375, signed by K.O. Peppiatt,(Pick 343), PMG 66EPQ Gem Uncirculated and a choice example of a 'White Fiver'
Great Britain: Bank of England, 5 pounds, 20.5.1949, serial number M22 058376, signed by K.O. Peppiatt,(Pick 343), PMG 66EPQ Gem Uncirculated and a choice example of a 'White Fiver'
Bank of England, 5 pounds, London, 1947, serial number M42 075695, thin paper, K.O. Peppiatt signature,(Pick 343), PMG 66EPQ* Gem Uncirculated.
Bank of England, 100 pounds, Liverpool, 1936, serial number 96/Y 23617, K.O. Peppiatt signature,(Pick 339b), PMG 64EPQ Choice Uncirculated. A popular high denomination note in choice conditon. Seldomly seen with an 'EPQ' status
Bank of England, 5 pounds, London, 1949, serial number N38 026966, P.S. Beale signature,(Pick 344), PMG 66EPQ Gem Uncirculated.
Bank of England, 5 pounds, London, 1955, serial number B14A 093696 L.K. O'Brien signature,(Pick 345), PMG 66EPQ Gem Uncirculated.
Great Britain, a set of 5, 10, 20 and 50 pounds, 1990-1994, matching low serial number 8, prefix DL99, KK99, CL99 and H99, (Pick 382Aa, 386a, 387a, 388a), the first three graded PMG 65EPQ, the last note 66EPQ (4)
Bank of England, 50 pounds, 1994 (ND 1993-98), low serial PW50 000080, (Pick 388a), PMG 65EPQ Gem Uncirculated
Bank of England, an uncut sheet of 12x 5 pounds, 1997, 'HK97' prefix, commemorative issue for the Return of Hong Kong to China, (Pick 382b), close uncirculated, minor crease/foxing, with original folder and certificate of issue, total issue of 10000 sheets.
Great Britain: Bank of England, 10 pounds, no date (2012), ERROR NOTE, serial number KH71 205937, the last 4 digits of the left serial numbers missing, signed by Chris Salmon,(Pick 389d), PCGS Gold Shield 66OPQ. The holder does not state this note as an error but the omission is obvious. No returns accepted.
Great Britain: Bank of England, 10 pounds, no date (2012), ERROR NOTE, serial number KH71 205938, the last 4 digits of the left serial numbers missing, signed by Chris Salmon,(Pick 389d), PCGS Gold Shield 66OPQ. The holder does not state this note as an error but the omission is obvious. No returns accepted.
Bank of England, 50 pounds, 2010(ND 2011), first prefix small serial number AA01 000088, Salmon signature, (Pick 393a), PMG 66EPQ Gem Uncirculated
Government of India, 1 Rupee, 1917, serial number E/71 746492, (Pick 1g), PMG 55 About Uncirculated
India: British Administration, 5 rupees, universal issue, 16.11.1918, serial number SD76 898091, signed by M.M.S. Gubbay,(Pick A6g), PMG 30 Very Fine (Restoration)
British India, 10 rupees, Calcutta, 12.4.1911, serial number LB6 07065, signed by R.W. Gillian,(Pick A10e), PMG 20NET Very Fine (Restoration)
British India, 10 rupees, without letter (universal), 7.4.1920, serial number ZD61 06732, signed by M.M.S. Gubbay,(Pick A10v), PMG 20NET Very Fine (Pieces Missing, Rust)
British India, 10 rupees, no date (1917-30), serial number J65 638806, signed by Taylor,(Pick 7b), PMG 25 Very Fine (Spindle Holes at Issue)
India, 10 Rupees, ND (1917-1930), serial number K1 665239, signed by Taylor,(Pick 7b), PMG 25 Very Fine (Spindle Hole at Issue)
India: British Administration, 100 rupees, Bombay, no date (1917-30), serial number S13 895796, signed by H. Denning,(Pick 10a), PMG 35 Choice Very Fine (Restoration)
India: British Administration, 100 rupees, Madras, no date (1917-30), serial number T37 608108, signed by J.W.Kelly,(Pick 10r), PMG 35 Choice Very Fine (Minor Restoration)
British India, 1 rupee, 1935, serial number E/51 866029, star watermark, signed by Kelly,(Pick 14b), PMG 64 Choice Uncirculated
British India, 1 rupee, 1935, serial number E/51 866036, star watermark, signed by Kelly,(Pick 14b), PMG 64 Choice Uncirculated
India: Reserve Bank, 5 rupees, no date (1943), serial number L52 476343, green and brown, George VI at right, signed by C.D. Deshmukh, also 1 rupee, 1940, black serial number P86 422494,(Pick 18b and 25a), graded PMG 66EPQ and 65EPQ respectively (2)
British India, 100 rupees, Bombay, no date (1943), serial number B32 134005, signed by Deshmukh,(Pick 20b), PMG 55 About Uncirculated (Staple Holes at Issue, Spindle Hole)
British India, 100 rupees, Bombay, no date (1943), serial number B32 134006, signed by Deshmukh,(Pick 20b), PMG 55 About Uncirculated (Staple Holes at Issue, Spindle Hole)
India: Reserve Bank, 100 rupees, Cawnpore, no date (1937), serial number A38 620966, green, George VI at right, signed by J.B. Taylor,(Pick 20g), PMG 35 Choice Very Fine (Minor Repairs).
British India, 100 rupees, Cawnpore, no date (1937), serial number A38 078728, signed by Taylor,(Pick 20g), PMG 30 Very Fine (Staple Holes at Issue, Ink)
British India, 100 rupees, Delhi, no date (1943), serial number b64 439147, signed by Deshmukh,(Pick 20j), PMG 35 Choice Very Fine (Staple Holes at Issue, Spindle Holes)
British India, 100 rupees, Lahore, no date (1943), serial number A91 144514, signed by Deshmukh,(Pick 20m), PMG 53 About Uncirculated and scarce (Staple Holes at Issue, Spindle Holes)
India: Reserve Bank, 100 rupees, Madras, no date (1943), serial number A97 257026, green, George VI at right, signed by C.D. Deshmukh,(Pick 20o), PMG 45 Choice Extremely Fine (Staple Holes at Issue, Pinholes, Ink Stamp).
India: Reserve Bank, 1000 rupees, Calcutta, no date (1937), serial number A0 803546, lilac, George VI at right, signed by J.B. Taylor,(Pick 21b), PMG 40 Extremely Fine and a superb high denomination note (Staple Holes at Issue, Spindle Hole, Ink Stamps). Rare
British India, 1000 rupees, Bombay, no date (1937), serial number A3 693757, signed by Taylor,(Pick 21a), PMG 40 Extremely Fine and a rare high denomination note
Reserve Bank of India, 100 rupees, no date (1962-67), serial number AB16 771964, signed by Bhattacharyya,(Pick 45), PMG 66EPQ Gem Uncirculated (Staple Holes at Issue). Scarce in this choice grade
Reserve Bank of India, 1000 rupees, no date (1954-57), serial number H0 484983 signed by Rama Rau,(Pick 46b), PMG 20 Very Fine (Pinholes, Ink Stamps). A nice early Republic high denomination note
Reserve Bank of India, 1000 rupees, no date (1975-77), serial number A11 389426, signed by K.R. Puri,(Pick 65b), PMG 63 Choice Uncirculated (Staple Holes). Scarce in this nice grade
India: Government of Hyderabad, 100 rupees, no date (1941-45), serial number QM53983, blue, signed by G. Muhammad,(Pick S275c), PMG 35 Choice Very Fine (Internal Tear, Annotation)
De Javasche Bank, Netherland Indies, 10 Gulden, 1946, serial number HHQ035215, (Pick 90), PMG 63 Choice Uncirculated
Indonesia, progressive uniface reverse progressive proofs for 100 rupiah, series of 1960, blue, basic printing showing the Batak man and outline of the woman dancer, watermark of Sukarno, 'SERATUS RUPIAH' at lower left,(Pick 86 for type), good extremely fine, minor toning on borders and 7-8 very minor pinholes in the upper border. Presumably rare
Indonesia, progressive uniface reverse progressive proofs for 100 rupiah, series of 1960, green, basic printing showing the Batak man and outline of the woman dancer, watermark of Sukarno, 'SERATUS RUPIAH' at lower left,(Pick 86 for type), about uncirculated and presumably rare
Indonesia, a pair of uncut fully printed progressive proofs for 100 rupiah, series of 1977, red, rhinocerous at left, watermark of arms at right, the obverse overprinted with a black band,(Pick 116 for type), good extremely fine, unusual and rare
Central Bank of Ireland, 5 pounds, 16.4.1987, solid serial number AIF 555555, (Pick 71d), PMG 65EPQ Gem Uncirculated
Provincial Bank of Ireland Limited, 5 pounds, specimen, 5.10.1926 without serial numbers, hole punch cancelled,(Pick 347p1), PMG 65EPQ Gem Uncirculated
Great Imperial Japanese National Bank, 20 Yen, ND (1917), convertible gold note issue, serial number {7} 720620, black on multicolour underprint, portrait of Sugawara Michizane at right, value at left, reverse Kitaro shrine at centre flanked by value,(Pick 37), very fine with slightly fraying edges, good for type and a rare note
Bank of Japan, 200 yen, ND(1945), serial number 710425 [36], (Pick 44a), PCGS Banknote Grading 65OPQ, Lin Ze Wei Collection.
Japan, 5000 Yen, ND (1957), serial number KS789957L, (Pick 93b), PMG 69EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated. One of the 6 highest graded notes amongst a total of 395 graded notes in the PMG Population Report at the time of writing!
Japan, 10,000 yen, no date (1958), serial number YB875546G, (Pick 94b), PMG 68EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated. Rare in this choice a grade
Jersey, group of 4, consisting of 3x 1 pound and 1x 50 pounds, ND (2010), the first three with matching low serial 88, prefix FD, HD and HE, the last note serial number AD400088, (Pick 32a, 36b), graded PMG 66EPQ, 66EPQ, 67EPQ and 66EPQ respectively (4)
Jersey, a large group of 73x notes all with matching low serial number 22, various prefixes, 1976-2010, (Pick 11 to 36), 38 notes graded by PMG as per the images, generally graded 63 or above, the rest raw uncirculated. A superb and comprehensive group (73 notes)
Laos, Banque Nationale, 100 kip, ND(1957), serial number C.12 34794, (Pick 6a), PMG 68EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated, the highest in PMG population report!
Laos: Banque Nationale, 500 kip, 1957, serial number 948864, 2500th Year of Buddhist Era,(Pick 7a), PMG 64 Choice Uncirculated and scarce
Laos: Banque Nationale, 1 kip, colour trial specimen, no date (1962), serial number 000000, blue on pink,(Pick 8cts), PMG 66EPQ Gem Uncirculated
Libya, 1/4 pound, specimen, A.H.1382 (1963), serial number 4 F/13 000000, (Pick 28s), PMG 64 Choice Uncirculated
Malawi, group of 3 specimens, 1 kwacha, 1984 (2) and 10 kwacha, 1985, Hastings Banda at right,(Pick 14hs and 16hs), the 1 kwacha notes both graded PMG 67EPQ, the 10 kwacha 66EPQ (3)
Malaya: Board of Commissioners of Currency, $10, 1.1.1940, serial number A/30 027663, purple, George V at right,(Pick 1), PMG 55 About Uncirculated. A fairly high grade note and a scarce type. A lovely note
Malaya, 10 cents, 15.8.1940, serial number A013868, (Pick 2), PMG 55, about uncirculated.
Board of Commissioners of Currency Malaya, 25 cents, 1940, serial number B233954, (Pick 3), PMG 64 Choice Uncirculated.
Board of Commissioners of Currency, Malaya and British Borneo, $5, 1953, serial number A/28 114949, (Pick 2a), PMG 58EPQ Choice Uncirculated.
Board of Commissioners of Currency Malaya and British Borneo, $10, 1961, serial number A/4 228978, (Pick 9a), PMG 64 Choice Uncirculated
Malaya and British Borneo, $10, 1.3.1961, serial number A/35 952090, (Pick 9a), PMG 58EPQ Choice About Uncirculated
Malaysia, 1 ringgit non-printed watermarked paper, ND(1989), plain paper with watermark of T.A. Rahman and security thread,PMG holder without grade, rare seen.
Malaysia, 10 ringgit non-printed watermarked paper, ND(1967-83), plain paper with watermark of tiger's head and security thread,PMG holder without grade, rare seen.
Malaysia, obverse and reverse uncut sheet of 4x 1 ringgit, black and white progressive proof, ND(1976-81), (Pick 13pp1a), both PMG graded, the front proof sheet with 66EPQ, the back 64, rare.(2)
Malaysia: Bank Negara, 1 ringgit, no date (1981-83), lucky serial number L/93 1000000, signed by A.A.Taha,(Pick 13b), PMG 65EPQ Gem Uncirculated. Highly popular
Malaysia, Bank Negara, 5 ringgit, ERROR NOTE, ND(1981-83), mismatched serial number B/23 909604/900604, (Pick 14b), PMG 65EPQ Gem Uncirculated.
Malaysia: Bank Negara, 500 ringgits, specimen, no date (1982-84), serial number ZV0000000, signed by A.A. Taha printed by Bradbury Wilkinson,(Pick 25s), PCGS Currency 64 Very Choice New and rare
Malaysia: Bank Negara, 100 ringgits, specimen, no date (1992), serial number XX0000000, signed by J .Hussein, printed by United States Banknote Company,(Pick 32As), PMG 64EPQ Choice Uncirculated and rare
Malaysia: Bank Negara, 100 ringgits, specimen, no date (1988), serial number AN0000000, signed by A.M. Don printed by Harrison and Sons,(Pick 32Cs), PMG 67EPQ Superb Choice Uncirculated and rare
Malaysia, 10 ringgit, ND(2004), serial number QN7638484, printing error, ink missing on obverse,(Pick 46), PMG 67EPQ, superb gem uncirculated.
Malaysia, 10 ringgit, ND(2004), serial number QN7638485, printing error, ink missing on obverse,(Pick 46), PMG 67EPQ, superb gem uncirculated.
Martinique, Caisse Centrale, 1000 francs, ND(1947-49), specimen, multicolours, two female at right,(Pick 33s), PMG 66EPQ.
Netherlands, 10 gulden, 18.10.1938, serial number QQ 007123, (Pick 49), PCGS Currency 63PPQ Choice New. Scarce in this condition
Netherlands Indies, 1 gulden, specimen, 1943, serial number 000000, (Pick 111s), uncirculated, small toning spot beneath the arms on the obverse
Netherlands Indies, 2.5 gulden, specimen, 1943, serial number 000000, (Pick 112s), uncirculated
Banque De L'Indochine, New Caledonia, 100 Francs specimen, Noumea, ND (1937-1967), serial number O.000 000, green and multicolour, allegorical woman with wreath, olive branch and a small figure of Athena at centre, reverse stone statue in Bayon Temple at centre, perforated 'SPECIMEN',(Pick 42s), PMG 65EPQ Gem Uncirculated
Bank of New Zealand, 5 pounds, uniface obverse and reverse colour trial pair, no date (1916-1920), without serial numbers, grey-blue on pale olive and pink, Kiwis by shoreline and volcano at lower left, Maori men at lower right, reverse blue, green and pink, '5' at each quadrant,(Pick S227cts), PMG 58 (Small Tear) and 64NET (Previously Mounted) respectively. The cataloguer believes the note to be a colour trial as the typical specimen notes are more of a purply-pink colour. Much rarer than the normal colour specimens (1 pair)
New Zealand, 10 shillings, no date (1940-67), serial number 0Y 705407, signed by Fleming, without security thread,(Pick 158c), PMG 66EPQ Gem Uncirculated and scarcer than the type with the security thread
New Zealand, lot of 2x $5 specimens, (1977-81) and (1981-92), two different generations, the first '165' prefix and the latter 'JGW' prefix,(Pick 165ds and 171pd), both graded PMG 66EPQ (2)
New Zealand, $100, no date (1967-1968), serial number G005243, signed by R.N. Fleming,(Pick 168a), PMG 66EPQ Gem Uncirculated. The first $100 for New Zealand and the highest denomination. Rare in choice grade
New Zealand, partial set of 4 specimens, issue of (1981-92), signed by Russell, $2, $5, $10 and $20,(Pick 170s to 173s), graded PMG 65EPQ, 66EPQ, 66EPQ and 65EPQ (4)
Northern Ireland, Belfast Banking Co. Ltd., £1, 9.11.1939, serial number E/M 6771, (Pick 126b), PMG 63EPQ Choice Uncirculated
Northern Ireland: First Trust Bank, 100 pounds progressive proof pair, 1998, one fully printed note and one other with a fully printed reverse and partially printed obverse,(Pick 139pr), the fully printed note PMG 66EPQ and the partially printed note slabbed by PMG but without a numerical grade (1 pair)
North Korea, 1 won, specimen, 1959, serial number 000000, (Pick 13s), PCGS Gold Shield Grading 67OPQ
North Korea, 50 won, specimen, 1959, serial number 000000, (Pick 16s), PCGS Gold Shield Grading 66OPQ and scarce
North Korea, a set of 11x uncut sheets of 28, including 1x sheet of 5000 Won specimen, and issued notes for 5, 10, 50, 100, 200, 500, 5000, 1000, 2000 and 5000 Won,generally uncirculated, minor corner flicks (11 sheets kept in the original tube of issue with certificate)
Kingdom of Persia, 20 Tomans, specimen proof, no date (1890-1923), control serial number range T/B05001 - T/B12500, black on multicolour, Naser al-Din Shah Qajar at right, handwritten date '25.4.19' on upper border, reverse orange, Persian lion at centre,(Pick 5sp), PMG 64 Choice Uncirculated. One of three notes in this grade in the PMG population report. A magnificent large sized note and in remakable condition given its size and age. Extremely rare
Very rare 1865 1 mil without hyphen in PCGS MS-65RD
Hong Kong, 1 mil, 1865, without hyphen, PCGS MS65RD, Joe Sedillot Collection, the second highest in PCGS population report, #43771443.
Hong Kong, bronze 1 mil, 1865, mint red, PCGS MS65RD. Cert.#24523995
Hong Kong, bronze 1 mil, 1866, still with mint red, PCGS MS64BN. Cert.#80037405
Hong Kong, bronze 1 mil, 1866, PCGS MS64RB. Cert.#20463898
Hong Kong, bronze 1 mil, 1866, mint red, PCGS MS65RD. Cert.#35431937
Hong Kong, bronze pattern 1 cent, 1863, dot on reverse,PCGS PR 64BN. A lovely chocolate colour, #34627198
Hong Kong, bronze 1 cent, 1901H, NGC MS63RB. Cert.#2752353-005
Hong Kong, bronze 1 cent, 1901, NGC MS65RB, #6137925-010.
Hong Kong, silver 5 cents, 1875-H, NGC UNC Details (Cleaned), #6137616-002. Scarce
Hong Kong, silver 5 cents, 1876H, NGC MS63, #6137926-001.
Hong Kong, silver 5 cents, 1880-H, NGC UNC Details (Cleaned), #6137616-001. Scarce
Hong Kong, silver 5 cents, 1891, NGC MS64, with attractive bluish toning, #6137925-003.
Hong Kong, silver 5 cents, 1899, PCGS MS67, rare high grade. Cert.#38604827
Hong Kong, silver 10 cents, 1873/63-H, flat top 3, PCGS AU58, rare overdate. Cert.#44291693
Hong Kong, silver 10 cents, 1877H, NGC AU55, #6138319-043.
Hong Kong, silver 10 cents, 1888, PCGS MS62, #38932131.
Hong Kong, silver 10 cents, 1900-H, PCGS MS65, #37910862.
Hong Kong, silver 20 cents, 1885, Victoria on obverse, NGC UNC Details, cleaned. Cert.# 6137652-059
