The Second Much-Awaited Instalment of the Bruce Smart Collection of British Commonwealth
Sep 20 2017

SPINK LONDON | Spink are excited to be hosting the upcoming sale of the Bruce Smart Collection of British Commonwealth banknotes (part two) on the 27th of September. Those who have long anticipated this sale will have the privilege of seeing the remainder of Mr Smart's collection. The auction features Commonwealth countries beginning with letters H to Z. This includes beautiful banknotes from Southeast Asia as well as a large percentage of British African notes. Both regions are renowned for ha...

The Medici Collection of Italian Banknotes, a Ray of Sunshine in autumn
Sep 15 2017

SPINK LONDON | Spink will be taking collectors around the world this September with its banknote sales. The Medici Collection of Italian Banknotes will offer the Mediterranean retreat we all crave as the nights draw in. It is not often that any collection of this scale comes to the market, especially from an old European country. As the name implies, The Medici Collection comprises the most extensive offering of Italian banknotes we have ever auctioned at Spink. It includes both private banks a...

The Shamshir and Lion Collection of Persian Banknotes to be sold by Spink
Sep 14 2017

SPINK LONDON | Spink are very excited by the prospect of selling a stunning collection of Persian banknotes: The Shamshir and Lion Collection on the 27th September 2017 in London. The banknotes produced by The Imperial Bank of Persia are among the most handsome issues in the history of world currency. With their striking colours, often in shades of pink and green, the dignified portraits of the Shahs and the fine engraving and calligraphy, these notes showcase the very best of Bradbury Wilkinso...

Charles I, The Placeholder for King Tutankhamun
Sep 12 2017

SPINK LONDON | Another September rolls around, and with it another pair of banknote shows in Maastricht and London. Spink are holding a total of seven Spink banknotes auctions to coincide with these shows. The World Banknotes sale is another gargantuan one at almost 2000 lots and will take place from 27th - 29th September 2017 in London. Spink banknote specialist, Barnaby Faull, commented: "I've been in the banknote business for 43 years now, and not much gets me excited any more, but I should...

Around the Isles with British Banknotes at Spink
Apr 18 2017

SPINK LONDON | The Spink British Banknotes sale on the 3rd May is actually more of an English sale compared to the huge quantity of Scottish notes offered over the last year or so. Hopefully, the Scots can now give their wallets a rest, and the English will have plenty to spend!  The auction begins with a lovely collection of English Provincial banknotes, a very popular series. The market - and more importantly our client's wallets - has now had time to recover from the magnificent Kirch...

A Fine Collection of Middle Eastern and North African Banknotes
Apr 04 2017

SPINK LONDON | Amidst Spink's smorgasbord of banknote auctions is a very special auction of A Fine Collection of Middle Eastern and North African Banknotes. The sale includes a plethora of rare trials, die proofs, specimens and essays from all sorts of countries. Spink is confident there is something in this sale for everyone. The sale will take place on the 25th April 2017 from 11am. The enthusiasm of the owner for the subject is apparent from the breadth and depth of material present. There...

A Spink Record Six Spring Banknote Auctions
Mar 30 2017

SPINK LONDON | It's that time of year again, the Valkenburg show is fast approaching, and several Spink sales will follow! The world of banknote collecting and their wives (reluctantly) will descend on London for the Spring Spink auctions. We have outdone ourselves this time with six widely differing catalogues. A new record for Spink! World Banknotes is crammed full of the finest material from around the globe and will take place on the 26-27th April 2017. This world sale totals a little unde...

The Bruce Smart Collection of Uncommon Commonwealth
Mar 14 2017

SPINK LONDON | Spink is delighted to once again introduce one of Bruce Smart's many banknote collections. On the25th April, Spink is offering the first half of his superb group of British Commonwealth. As a collector, Bruce was certainly discerning. The material showcased here is of far higher quality than the majority found on the market today, to the extent that when cataloguing the collection it was often incredibly difficult to find records of notes with comparable dates or grades. This lev...

Banknote Treasures of the Arabian Gulf at Spink
Mar 13 2017

SPINK LONDON | The 25th April will see a momentous occasion at Spink, the sale of Banknote Treasures from the Arabian Gulf. Very occasionally, something comes in the door of our office here in London that is so amazing, you can scarcely believe your eyes. This collection of Banknotes certainly falls into that category. It was housed in just a few albums, and, as we looked through them, every turn of the page produced yet more, very pleasant, surprises.  Spink's reputation for selling exce...

New York! New York! A Very Special Numismatic Auction this January 2017
Jan 05 2017

SPINK USA | Spink have hit the ground running this January 2017 with a host of auctions taking place around the world and featuring the finest quality material! Whether you're in Hong Kong, New York or London, Spink has something for you. New York will see three auctions taking place during the International Numismatic Convention, however there will also be another of their famous Numismatic Collector's Series Sale to round the entire event off with. The sale features a fine array of coins, pap...

The World’s first issued Banknote and the One Week Onlys; Spink’s Banknote Auction in New York
Dec 09 2016

SPINK LONDON | Spink will be very sad to see the end of 2016 and the festivity and celebrations of the 350th anniversary, however we have so much lined up for January 2017 that we can barely contain ourselves! Spink will be holding five numismatic auctions in January, and many of them will be taking place during the New York International Numismatic Convention at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel. The first of which will be the much-anticipated World Banknotes auction on January 13th. There will be sev...

Spink Helps People Delve Deep for Charity Banknote auction
Oct 04 2016

SPINK LONDON | Yesterday, many witnessed a wonderful sight in Spink's London auction room; an entirely non-profit auction of the brand new Bank of England notes. The auction began at 5pm and continued till 8pm with a jam-packed room and voracious bidding on the phones and internet. The auction started with the Chief Cashier of the Bank of England, Victoria Cleland, auctioneering the first lot. The lot was the lowest serial number of the new Bank of England polymer notes, the £5 ND (2016) AA01...

Pudsey Returns to Spink, and he brought some Scottish Friends
Sep 08 2016

SPINK LONDON | In addition to the mammoth World Banknotes auction, we have also managed to put together a sizable British Banknotes sale, the majority of which is made up of Scottish material. In fact, for the first time, we have even given Scotland pride of place at the start of the catalogue. These notes come from many consigners, but most notably from the Bank of Scotland, and The Institute of Bankers in Scotland. The sale will take place on the 4th October 2016 in London. At the start of t...

A Trio of Banknote Auctions
Sep 07 2016

SPINK LONDON | It's that time of year again and the eagerly anticipated Autumn World Banknotes sale is here. Spink's esteemed banknote specialist, Barnaby Faull, comments that "It doesn't seem so long ago when I was a young man (to many of you I still am!) and the banknote department was grudgingly allowed a few banknote lots at the end of a coin sale, how things have changed. This time, it seems we have been cataloguing from dawn to dusk for the last few months and we have three magnificent ca...

Spink Set for Numismatic Bonanza in Hong Kong
Jul 27 2016

SPINK CHINA | Just in time for the summer heat wave, Spink is delighted to be holding another two day Numismatic Collector's Series Sale from the 17th - 18th  August in Hong Kong. It is our largest numismatic sale yet and will take place just before the much awaited Inaugural Hong Kong Coin Show. Spink are a key founder and organizer of this event and feel that this sale will be the perfect way to whet collector's appetites before the show! The sale starts with the 'World' material. There...

The Old Man You Have to See, Vietnamese Banknotes to Sell at Spink
Jul 26 2016

SPINK CHINA | On the 17th - 18th August, Spink's Hong Kong based office will hold a fantastic sale spanning the length and breadth of numismatic material from all over Asia. Formed of just over 1800 lots, there is sure to be something to tickle collectors' fancies. Spink is particularly proud to announce that this sale will contain Mr. Yoshikuni Kobayashi's stunning collection of South Vietnamese banknotes. Mr. Yoshikuni Kobayashi was born in Manchuria during World War II and spent most of his...

The Bruce Smart Collection; Bursting with the Rarest Exotic Treasures
Mar 11 2016

SPINK LONDON | It gives Spink great pleasure to announce that one of the finest collections of Middle East and North African Banknotes will be available on the 12th April; the Bruce Smart Collection. Bruce Smart is a well-known face at banknote conventions around the world.  He is extremely knowledgeable and widely liked and respected. Bruce's collection is a testament to his hard work and dedication to finding only the very best of what a country has to offer. Wherever possible Bruce has...

LARGE OFFERINGS OF PORTUGUESE COINAGE, ANGLO-GALLIC RARITIES AND AN IMPORTANT EASTER REBELLION CENTENNIAL COLLECTION OF IRISH MEDALS MARK SPINK USA JANUARY 2016 SALE
Jan 20 2016

SPINK USA | Spink USA's "Collector's Series Sale" this January 27-28, 2016 will usher in the New Year with a large offering of Portuguese and Brazilian coins, a collection of medals and artefacts related to the Easter Rebellion and Ireland's struggle for independence, selections of Anglo-Gallic coins, Renaissance and Russian medals, and myriad other world coins and medals. The sale, which will be held, in New York, also features a broad range of world paper money, US coins, exonumia and currenc...

A Once in a Lifetime Occurrence, One Iconic Note is Not Enough for Spink
Dec 16 2015

SPINK CHINA | As the new year draws near, Spink are able to look back at 2015 fondly and with satisfaction, however they will not be nostalgic for long! Spink's office in Hong Kong will be ringing in the New Year in true to form Spink style. They will be holding four auctions in just three days; which will certainly bring a little festive cheer and excitement back to many after holiday season has finished. Spink are well known for being driven and for sourcing the finest quality material for th...

The Bear Necessities of Banknotes in the Spink Sale
Nov 05 2015

SPINK LONDON | This December 8th, Spink will be auctioning off a very special series of banknotes during the World Banknotes sale in London. Spink is honoured and delighted to be chosen by Bank of Scotland to auction this very special limited edition polymer £5 banknote in aid of the Children in Need Foundation. Spink is very excited to be involved with such a worthy cause so close to Christmas! There are several reasons why this issue is particularly special.  First and foremost, th...