Five Pounds BealeWhite note B270 Thin paper Metal thread dated 24th July 1952 LAST series serial number Y41 080420 London branch GVF - about EF and a scarcer later issue. Printed at St. Luke's Works, London
Five Pounds BealeWhite note B270 Thin paper Metal thread dated 15th August 1949 serial number 016 021567 London branch. Printed at St. Luke's Works, London. Fresh and crisp about UNC or near so
Five Pounds BealeWhite note B270 Thin paper Metal thread dated 15th November 1950 serial number T11 035339 London branch about EF. Printed at St. Luke's Works, London
Five Pounds BealeWhite note B270 Thin paper Metal thread dated 20th January 1951 serial number T67 070545 London branch. Printed at St. Luke's Works, London. VF Minor Annotations, Pinholes
Five Pounds O'Brien White Note B276 Thin paper Metal thread issue dated 26th July 1956 serial number from the LAST series D51A 042993. A fresh and crisp GEF - about UNC example of the last White 5 Pound notes
Five Pounds O'Brien White Note B276 Thin paper Metal thread issue dated 26th November 1955 serial number B42A 009749 London branch. Good Fine - about VF
Five Pounds O'Brien White Note B276 Thin paper Metal thread issue dated 4th October 19565 serial number A95A 094385 London branch. Original and relatively crisp VF
Five Pounds O'Brien White Note B276 Thin paper Metal thread issue dated 8th September 1956 LAST series D89A 061356 London branch GVF - EF lightly pressed. The obverse with much eye appeal and the print very well kept. Printed at St. Luke's Works, London without imprint
Five Pounds O'Brien White Notes B276 Thin paper Metal thread London branch issues (2) the first dated 17th June 1955 serial number A10A 086260, the second dated 23rd September 1955 serial number A86A 039351. VG and Fine
Five Pounds O'Brien Lion & Key (2) a LAST & FIRST series prefixes pair of the 2 varieties B277 Shaded Symbol issue 1957 last series E19 328497 and B280White Symbols issue 1961 first series H51 665401. A desirable and always attractive pair the first note in EF, the second VF-GVF
Five Pounds O'Brien Lion & Key (2) including the 2 varieties B277 Shaded symbols 1957 and a FIRST series number A67 753507 along with the B280White symbols 1961 serial number J31 397539. Both About UNC or near so and very sought after and collectable in high grades
Five Pounds O'Brien Lion & Key B280White symbol issues 1961 (2) FIRST series serial numbers H10 869231 and H72 328718. The first GEF, the second about UNC Minor rust and both Scarce and desirable notes
Hollom & Fforde QE2 portrait issues 1960's (31) in various grades Fine - VF to UNC comprising Hollom (11) including 10 Shillings (5) including B294 prefixes L52 and T93 along with B295 (3) prefixes 58H, 17L and 37L. 1 Pounds B288 (4) including prefixes H48R, E36U, K35W and C19W. 5 pounds B297 (2) prefixes K48 and B21. Fforde (20) comprising 10 Shillings (15) including B309 (12) including a consecutive set of 5 notes prefix 10T, near consecutive pair 33Y and a near consecutive set of 5 notes prefix 41Z. Along with B310 (3) including a consecutive pair prefix C22N along with prefix C66N. 1 Pounds B305 (2) prefixes R22K and T28J. 5 Pounds B312 (2) prefixes T94 and W88. 10 Pounds Lion & Key B316 prefix A56.
Ten Shillings & Five Pounds Hollom (7) comprising Ten Shillings QE2 portrait & seated Britannia B295 issues 1963 (6) prefixes 26C, 55D, 24H, 19K, 60L and 48N. Along with Five pounds QE2 portrait & seated child Britannia B297 issue 1963 a first series prefix A34 130309 and this the first design of this type for the 5 Pounds denomination. All about UNC - UNC
One Pounds Fforde QE2 portrait & seated Britannia B305 issue 1967 (15) a consecutively numbered set serial numbers T06C 276172 - T06C 276186. All about UNC - UNC
Ten Shillings Fforde QE2 portrait & seated Britannia B310 issues 1967 (22) including examples of each prefix for this type and in consecutively or near consecutively numbered sets/pairs comprising serial numbers - A99N 656226 & A99N 656227. A near consecutive pair numeronym prefix spelling 'BEEN' - B33N 484516 & B33N 484518. A near consecutive pair B55N 632161 & B55N 632163. A consecutive set of 10 notes - C13N 132711 through C13N 132720. A consecutive set of 4 notes - C93N 245390 through C93N 245393. And a consecutive pair LAST series D35N 031401 & D35N 031402. All about UNC - UNC and desirable
Bank of England 5 Pounds 1967 - 1973 issues (6) in very high grades about EF/EF - GEF/about UNC comprising the last of the portrait and the first of the pictorial designs. Includes FfordeB312 QE2 portrait & seated child Britannia issues 1967 (2) serial numbers T11 764802 and T79 438154. Along with Page issues (4) including B324 QE2 portrait & seated child Britannia issue 1971 serial number 85D 786106 accompanied by the pictorial design examples consisting of a B334 QE2 & The Duke of Wellington L Reverse issue 1973 serial number 51H 285177 in addition to a consecutively numbered pair B336 L reverse issues 1973 serial numbers AX37 795971 & AX37 795972.
Five Pounds Fforde QE2 portrait & seated child Britannia B312 issue 1967 (5) a consecutively numbered set last series prefix and close to last run serial numbers Z98 770808 - Z98 770812. All about UNC - UNC
Five Pounds Fforde & Page (3) comprising Fforde QE2 portrait & seated Britannia B314 issue 1967 serial number 24D 128484. Along with Page (2) including a last and first design examples for the 5 Pound denomination respectively - the QE2 portrait & seated child Britannia B324 issue 1971 serial number 53E 903993 and the QE2 pictorial & The Duke of WellingtonB336 L Reverse issue 1973 serial number AR89 305337.
Bank of England 5, 10 and 20 Pounds (4) comprising various designs and with different cashier signatures. Including the last Lion & Key design for the 10 Pounds - PageB326 issue 1971 serial number C20 539939. Somerset 5 Pounds QE2 pictorial & The Duke of WellingtonB343 issue 1980 serial number LR37 412891. Kentfield First Historical design 5 Pounds QE2 & George StephensonB363 Crown at upper right issue 1993 and very FIRST RUN from circulation serial number AA01 007172. Lowther Second Historical design 20 Pounds QE2 & Sir Edward Elgar B386 issue 1999 and a first prefix serial AA03 046856. All about UNC - UNC and an attractive variety group
Page various QE2 portrait & pictorial issues 1 to 10 Pounds 1970's onwards (26) in various grades to UNC comprising 1 Pounds QE2 portrait issues (11) including B320 (8) prefixes Y82E, Z28D, Z11J, Z80K and a near consecutive set of 4 prefix Z41C along with B322 (3) prefixes DW18, DX03 and EW71. 1 Pounds QE2 pictorial & Sir Isaac Newton (8) including B337 (5) prefixes A18, A57, D69, H23 and Y54. B339 (2) prefixes 58L and 76W. And an ERROR misprinted B340 prefix A77N. 5 Pounds The Duke of WellingtonB336 L (Lithography) Reverse issues (2) prefixes BU10 and CW25. 5 Pounds seated child Britannia B324 (2) prefixes 63E and 87D. And 10 Pounds Lion & Key B326 (2) prefixes B54 and C30.
Ten Pounds Page Lion & Key B326 issues 1971 (2) and VERY LAST RUN consecutively numbered pair serial numbers C90 229622 & C90 229623. Both fresh and crisp GVF and very sought after since this is the very last Lion & Key design used for the 10 Pounds along with fact that they are the last runs
Bank of England 1970 and 1988 issues (4) in higher grades VF/GVF to about UNC comprising 20 Pounds Page QE2 first pictorial & William ShakespeareB328 Purple issues 1970 (3) including a FIRST series serial number A90 515541 along with C16 778929 and C19 741607. Also includes a 10 Pounds Gill QE2 pictorial & Florence NightingaleB354 L Reverse issue 1988 serial number DZ40 298149.
Bank of England (11) in various grades VF/GVF - about UNC comprising 1 Pounds Page QE2 pictorial & Sir Isaac Newton (3) comprising a B337 issue 1978 serial number D69 007355 along with a consecutively numbered pair B339 issues 1978 (2) serial numbers 73D 288967 & 73D 288968. Somerset 1 Pounds QE2 pictorial & Sir Isaac Newton B341 W reverse issues 1981 (5) including serial number BT78 515428 together with a consecutively numbered set of 4 notes serial numbers DN09 968640 - DN09 968642. Along with Lowther issues (3) comprising 10 Pounds QE2 pictorial & Charles DarwinB390 "AND COMPANY" issues 2000 (2) serial numbers AJ67 861331 and BB37 352394 together with a 20 Pounds B386 issued 1999 serial number AC76 591664.
Bank of EnglandPage 1, 5 and 10 Pounds First pictorial series D for these denominations 1970's (41) all in consecutively numbered sets and mostly about UNC - UNC comprising 1 Pounds QE2 & Sir Isaac Newton 1978 issues (36) consisting of B337 issues including a FIRST series prefix pair A50 640447 & A50 640448 and a trio A50 640370 - A50 640372 along with T65 680588 through T65 680603, W48 533934 - W48 533936 and Y15 501914 - Y15 501916 along with a B339 set serial numbers 31C 983897 through 31C 983905. 5 Pounds QE2 & The Duke of WellingtonB336 L Reverse issues 1973 (3) serial numbers BY24 796041 - BY24 796043. 10 Pounds QE2 & Florence NightingaleB330 issues 1975 (2) a pair H45 153665 & H45 153666.
Bank of England modern Hollom, Page, Somerset, Gill, Kentfield & Lowther issues also some B.A.F Military special vouchers (33) mostly in about UNC to UNC includes a few lower grade examples comprising Hollom 10 Shillings QE2 portrait B295 prefix 54L. Page 1 Pound QE2 portrait B322 last series HZ36. Somerset 1 Pounds Sir Isaac NewtonB341 W (Web-press) Reverse issues 1981 (19) includes some consecutively numbered pairs in the prefixes AR50, AS05, BT30, BU07, DX52, DT47, DW09, DX25, DX46, DX68, DX83, DN74, DW08, CY65, CZ75 and CN47. Gill (7) including 5 Pounds (6) consisting of The Duke of WellingtonB353 issues (4) prefxies RE61 and LAST series SE35, SE79 and SE85 along with George StephensonB357 (2) prefixes D31 and E61. 10 Pounds Florence NightingaleB354 L (Lithography) issue prefix DZ80. Kentfield 20 Pounds Michael Faraday B375 prefix AD68. And Lowther 20 Pounds Sir Edward Elgar B386 prefix CC31. Also some British Armed Forces 6th Series Special vouchers 5 New Pence and 10 new Pence (2) prefixes A/5 and DD/10.
Bank of EnglandSomerset & Gill issues (38) mostly in high grades about UNC - UNC comprising Somerset 1 Pounds QE2 pictorial & Sir Isaac NewtonB341 W (Web-press) issues 1981 (37) and come including several consecutively numbered sets/pairs - CZ67 653316 & CZ67 653316, CZ82 605056 & CZ82 605057, CT19 111149 through CT19 111152, DW61 895235 through DW61 895239, DW61 895194 & DW61 895195, DW61 895241 through DW61 895247, DW61 895211 through DW61 895217, DW61 895231 through DW61 89234 and also a few stand alone numbers - DU75 281722, DX58 198922 and CZ71 823960. Along with a Gill 5 Pounds QE2 pictorial & The Duke of WellingtonB353 L (Lithography) 1mm thread issue 1988 serial number SA60 300252 this presentable VF
Bank of EnglandSomerset 1, 5 and 10 Pounds 1980's issues (17) all in about UNC - UNC and in consecutively numbered sets comprising 1 Pounds QE2 pictorial & Sir Isaac NewtonB341 W Reverse issues 1981 (8) in 2 consecutively numbered sets serial numbers CY24 145482 - CY24 145485 and DU60 475843 - DU60 475846. 5 Pounds QE2 & The Duke of WellingtonB343 L Reverse issues 1980 (4) with a FIRST series prefix DN62 965296 through DN62 965299. 10 Pounds QE2 & Florence NightingaleB348 L Reverse issues 1984 (5) in 2 consecutively numbered sets serial numbers BT31 062566 & BT31 062567 along with BW19 057294 - BW19 057296.
Twenty Pounds Somerset QE2 pictorial & William ShakespeareB351 Purple/Green issues 1984 (10) a consecutively numbered set serial numbers 35A 035633 through 35A 035642. All About UNC - UNC
Twenty Pounds Somerset QE2 pictorial & William ShakespeareB351 Purple/Green issues 1984 (9) a consecutively numbered set serial numbers 35A 035620 through 35A 035628. Most About UNC - UNC, the last GEF
Bank of EnglandSomerset issues circa 1980's (3) in higher grades GVF - EF/GEF comprising QE2 & Sir Isaac Newton 1 Pound B341 W Reverse serial number AS55 551843. 5 Pounds QE2 & The Duke of WellingtonB343 L Reverse serial number DS14 277861. And a 50 Pounds QE2 & Sir Christopher WrenB352 serial number B24 068400. A pleasing group
Bank of EnglandGill 5, 10 and 20 Pounds 1988, 1990 & 1991 issues (17) most in about UNC - UNC and all in consecutively numbered sets comprising 5 Pounds QE2 & George StephensonB357 Crown at upper right issues 1990 (4) FIRST series prefix A82 106604 through A82 106607. 10 Pounds QE2 & Florence NightingaleB354 L Reverse issues 1988 (10) in 2 consecutively numbered sets HZ76 011921 through HZ76 011925 and DT61 612633 through DT61 612637. 20 Pounds QE2 & Michael Faraday B358 Crown at upper right issues 1991 (3) serial numbers D64 589528 through D64 589530.
Bank of EnglandKentfield 5 and 10 Pounds 1993 issues (38) mostly about UNC - UNC and in consecutive sets/pairs comprising 5 Pounds QE2 pictorial & George StephensonB364 Crown at upper right (20) serial umbers DB52 696441 through DB52 696460. Along with 10 Pounds B369 value at upper right issues (18) including serial numbers JC79 285511 & JC79 285512, JD28 299545 through JD28 299556 and JD58 379847 through JD58 379850.
Ten Pounds Kentfield QE2 pictorial & Charles Dickens 1992 and 1993 issues (26) all in consecutive sets/pairs comprising the 2 designs including B366 crown at upper right issues (21) serial numbers C15 292655 & C15 292656, C52 454479 & C52 454480, D49 670750 & D49 670751, D49 670756 through D49 670758, E37 691703 through E37 691707 and H68 942502 through H68 942508. Along with the later design B369 value at upper right issues (5) serial numbers DH32 351196 through DH32 351200 the last with a highlighted top left corner. Most about UNC - UNC includes a few GEF
Ten Pounds Kentfield QE2 pictorial & Charles DickensB369 denomination at upper right issues 1993 (30) a consecutively numbered set serial numbers KE12 922506 through KE12 922535. All About UNC - UNC
Twenty Pounds Kentfield QE2 & Michael Faraday 1991 & 1993 design issues (12) in consecutively numbered sets all about UNC - UNC comprising the B371 Crown at upper right issues 1991 (3) serial numbers N47 000280 - N47 000282. Along with B374 value at upper right issues 1993 (9) serial numbers AJ66 475526 - AJ66 475529 and AK10 958169 - AK10 958173.
Bank of EnglandKentfield 20 and 50 Pounds 1994 issues (9) in consecutively numbered sets and about UNC - UNC comprising 20 Pounds QE2 & Michael Faraday B375 value at upper right issues (7) with last production series prefix serial numbers CJ59 836073 through CJ59 836079. Along with 50 Pounds QE2 & Sir John Houblon B377 Silver foil Tudor rose issues (2) serial numbers E22 317256 & E22 317257.
Twenty Pounds Kentfield QE2 & Michael Faraday 1993 & 1994 value at upper right issues (12) in consecutively numbered sets most in about UNC to UNC comprising B374 issues (3) serial numbers Y06 757274 - Y06 757276. Along with B375 (9) serial numbers BE42 927023 & BE42 927024 along with BK06 011354 - BK06 011360.
Fifty Pounds Kentfield QE2 & Sir John Houblon B377 Silver Foil Tudor Rose issues 1994 (5) in 2 consecutively numbered sets and about UNC - UNC comprising a FIRST series prefix pair A28 365599 & A28 365600 along with a trio E16 305972 through E16 305974.
Fifty Pounds Kentfield QE2 & Sir John Houblon B377 Silver Foil Tudor Rose issues 1994 (5) including 2 consecutively numbered pairs and about UNC - UNC comprising serial numbers E16 305925 & E16 305926 and E22 317252 & E22 317253 along with E16 305987.
Bank of EnglandLowther 10 and 20 pounds 1999 issues (12) in consecutively numbered sets/pairs and most about UNC - UNC comprising 10 Pounds QE2 & Charles DickensB382 (2) with a last series prefix LA12 752954 & LA12 752955. Along with 20 Pounds QE2 & Sir Edward Elgar B386 issues (10) including a first series prefix AA09 759006 & AA09 759007 along with AD22 900308 - AD22 900310 and AE19 337692 - AE19 337696.
Bank of EnglandLowther 5, 10 and 20 Pounds (28) all in very high grades mostly UNC and some in consecutively numbered sets comprising 5 Pounds QE2 & Elizabeth Fry B393 issues 2002 (8) serial numbers HA52 712201 through HA52 712208. 10 Pounds QE2 & Charles DarwinB388 "THE COMPANY" issued 2000 (17) including a consecutive set of 4 serial numbers AC26 313048 through AC26 313051 along with prefixes AA11, AA15, AA23, AA25, AA28, AA29, AA30, AA39, AA54(2), AA66, AA67 and AB33. 20 Pounds QE2 & Sir Edward Elgar B386 issued 1999 (3) a consecutive set serial numbers AJ04 314055 - AJ04 314057.
Twenty Pounds Lowther QE2 & Sir Edward Elgar B386 issued 1999 (16) in 2 consecutively numbered sets comprising serial numbers AA57 853821 - AA57 853827 along with CD35 614979 - CD35 614987. All about UNC - UNC
Twenty Pounds Lowther QE2 & Sir Edward Elgar issues 1999 (11) most in consecutive sets and mostly about UNC - UNC including serial numbers BA25 893447 - BA25 893450 and BA28 594967 - BA28 594969. Along with FIRST series prefixes AA36, AA38 (2) and AA39.
Twenty Pounds Lowther QE2 & Sir Edward Elgar 1999 issues (12) in 2 consecutively numbered sets including a Column Sort B386cs (4) serial numbers AL27 379412 through AL27 379415 along with B386 issues (8) serial numbers AH44 809587 through AH44 809594. All about UNC - UNC
Twenty Pounds Lowther QE2 & Sir Edward Elgar B386cs Column Sort issued 1999 (13) in a consecutively numbered set comprising serial numbers AL24 354853 through AL24 354865. All about UNC - UNC
Ten Pounds Lowther QE2 & Charles DarwinB390 "AND COMPANY" issued 2000 (23) all of the same first production run series AJ with different prefixes including a very FIRST production run AJ01 626792 along with prefixes AJ02, AJ03, AJ07 (2) , AJ08, AJ11, AJ13, AJ16, AJ17, AJ22, AJ23 (2), AJ26, AJ29, AJ31 (2), AJ32, AJ34 (2), AJ36, AJ37 and AJ76. All in very high grades EF/GEF - UNC
Five Pounds Lowther QE2 & Elizabeth Fry B395 issued 2002 (100) a consecutively numbered bundle in a bank wrapper serial numbers HD19 766901 through HD19 767000. All UNC with only the top and bottom notes showing slight handling mentioned for accuracy
Twenty Pounds Bailey 2004 & 2007 designs in 2 consecutively numbered sets (15) all in about UNC - UNC comprising the earlier design QE2 & Sir Edward Elgar B402 Purple/Black issues 2004 (11) serial numbers EA37 045531 through EA37 045541. Accompanied by the later design QE2 & Adam Smith B405 serial numbers on reverse issued 2007 (4) serial numbers AD68 369706 through AD68 369709.
Twenty Pounds Bailey QE2 & Sir Edward Elgar B402 issued 2004 (13) in a consecutively numbered set comprising serial numbers EC19 480188 through EC19 480200. All about UNC - UNC
Twenty Pounds Bailey QE2 & Sir Edward Elgar B402 issued 2004 (15) in a near consecutively numbered set serial numbers ED56 546530 to REPEATER number ED56 546546 missing only 3 numbers, also includes serial number EC19 480300. All about UNC - UNC
Twenty Pounds Bailey QE2 & Sir Edward Elgar B402 issued 2004 (19) in a consecutively numbered set serial numbers EA35 076503 through EA35 076521. All about UNC - UNC
Fifty Pounds Salmon QE2 & Mathew Bolton and James Watt B410 serial numbers on reverse Motion thread issues 2011 (5) in a consecutively numbered set and all about UNC - UNC serial numbers AC24 379650 - AC24 379654
Bank of England limited edition presentation pack C107, Kentfield £5 sheet of 3 uncut notes, serial numbers AB16 999709, AB17 999709 and AB18 999709, UNC
The Royal Mint Limited Edition Presentation sets (3) all UNC special prefix issues comprising a Kentfield 1999 C139 5 Pounds B364 serial number YR19 990571 along with a Cupro-Nickel 5 Pound Crown in the presentation wallet of issue with the informative booklet. H.M. the Queen's 70th Birthday 1996 C120 Kentfield 10 Pounds B364 serial number HM70 001875 along with a Silver Proof 5 Pound Crown in the original red box with the Certificate of Authenticity for the note. Kentfield 1999 C140 20 Pounds B375 serial number YR19 991351 along with a 2000 Millennium Silver Proof 5 Pound Crown in the original red box with Certificate of Authenticity for the note and a small certificate for the coin. A desirable and collectable group
Provincial 5 Pound notes For Jonathan Backhouse & Co. (7) all cut-cancelled and all VG comprising Darlington Bank 5 Pounds (2) both dated 1887 (Outing 629t) numbers G/I 309 and G/H 919. Durham Bank 5 Pounds (3) dated 1886,1887 and 1888 (Outing 72g) numbers C/Q 823, C/Q 892 and C/R 454. And Stockton on Tees Bank 5 Pounds (2) dated 1887 and 1890 (Outing 2050c) numbers A/D 0531 and A/F 0069.
Darlington Bank 1 Guinea dated 1st October 1814 number D29 for Mowbray, Hollingsworth, Wetherell, Shields, Boulton & Co., Manuscript signatures Entered Plews and signed Hollingsworth (Outing 630b), about VF Pinhole and Exceptionally Rare featuring an Allegorical woman holding wheatsheaf next to a shield at left, the manuscript calligraphy and signatures in beautiful cursive and an embossed Revenue Stamp for Four Pence. Uniface
Darlington Bank 1 Pound FIRST year for this type dated 6th September 1813 number A382 for Mowbray, Hollingsworth, Wetherell, Shields, Boulton & Co., Manuscript signatures Entered Plews and signed Hollingsworth (Outing 630c; Grant 927F), Fine Pinholes and Scarce featuring an Allegorical woman holding wheatsheaf at left and the manuscript calligraphy and signatures in beautiful cursive and embossed Revenue Stamp for Four Pence at centre left. The reverse features a monogram panel M.H.W.S.B & Co.
Plymouth-Dock Bank, Devonshire 5 Pounds dated 6th January 1820 No.2104 for Thomas Clinton Shiells & Henry Incledon Johns., manuscript signature T. H. Shiells, (Outing 683e), VF or near so Annotations, Pinholes and Tape Re-joined in middle
Durham Bank 1 Pound dated 29th July 1814 number 135 for Mowbray, Hollingsworth, Wetherell, Shields, Boulton & Co., manuscript signed Wm Shields (Outing 721e), VG
Gainsborough Bank One Guinea dated 1802 for Wm Hornby & Josh. Esdaile from M. Rilley, signed Wm. Hornby, (Outing 811a) bankruptcy stamp reverse, VG to about Fine tear to right edge and a small hole to top left, scarce
Afghanistan Da Afghanistan Bank 10000 Afghanis Pick 63b SH1372 (1993) issues with space between 'Da' and 'Afghanistan' in bank name on upper reverse (199) in 2 bundles all with prefix 9/GD in the serial numbers. The first bundle consists of 99 notes in a near consecutively numbered run in the serial number range 4410501 - 4410600 missing only 1 number. And the second bundle of 100 notes in a fully consecutively numbered run in the number range 4410601 through 4410700. Each note in black, deep olive-green and deep blue-green on multi-coloured underprint featuring Mosque of Herat at centre right and Da Afghanistan Bank logo at upper centre on obverse and Arch of Qila-e-Bost, Lashkargah on reverse. All watermarked with the Bank's logo same as on the obverse. All crisp UNC
Asia mostly World War II period (42) a collection in an album in mixed grades VG to about UNC - UNC including Rare issues such as British North Borneo 1 Dollar Pick 28 dated 1st January 1936 signatures Smelt & Beckett. Straits Settlements10 CentsPick 8b signature Pountney titled Treasurer serial number A/68 69622. MalayaKingGeorge VI portrait 1941 issues (7) including 1 Dollar Pick 11 serial number H/52 013033. 5 DollarsPick 12 (3) serial numbers A/89 063038, C/66 028186 and F/46 015948. 10 DollarsPick 13 (3) serial numbers A/91 023215, D/49 047690 and H/98 067098. Along with Japanese World War II Occupation Currency in various denominations and types from Malaya, Burma, Netherlands Indies and the Philippines. A desirable and eye-catching group
AustraliaCommonwealth Bank 5 Pounds Pick 31a ND 1954 - 1959 issue bearing signatures Coombs titled Governor, Commonwealth Bank of Australia and Wilson titled Secretary to the Treasury FIRST prefix TA/06 141644. The obverse in black on blue and light blue underprint featuring Australia Coat of Arms, officially known as the Commonwealth Coat of Arms with a shield depicting the 6 states and held by the native Australian animals - the kangaroo and emu bird, along with a portrait of Sir John Franklin, a British Royal Navy officer and a famous explorer of the Arctic who disappeared and died along with the crew on his last expedition in 1847 whilst attempting to chart and navigate the Northwest passage in the North American Arctic. The reverse in blue featuring sheep, agricultural products, boomerang and native aboriginal shield between Bull and Cow's head. Fresh and crisp about UNC and Scarce in this high grade earlier note
AustraliaCommonwealthTreasury 10 Shillings = Half SovereignPick 3b ND 1918 issue seriffed serial number N567291J bearing the signatures Cerutty titled Assistant Secretary & Collins titled Secretary to the Treasury. The note in dark blue on multicolour underprint featuring Australia's Coat of Arms at centre left, value at centre right and four red "HALF SOVEREIGN" overprints near each border of the note's design on obverse. The reverse features a repeated 'HALF SOVEREIGN' text in the underprint and an illustration of Goulburn Weir near Nagambie, Victoria built circa 1887 and early 1891 and was the first major diversion structure built for irrigation development in Australia. Fine and an Exceptionally Rare early note certain to be missing from even the most advanced collections
AustraliaCommonwealthTreasury 10 Shillings = Half SovereignPick 3b ND 1918 issue seriffed serial number N751713L bearing the signatures Cerutty titled Assistant Secretary & Collins titled Secretary to the Treasury. The note in dark blue on multicolour underprint featuring Australia's Coat of Arms at centre left, value at centre right and four red "HALF SOVEREIGN" overprints near each border of the note's design on obverse. The reverse features a repeated 'HALF SOVEREIGN' text in the underprint and an illustration of Goulburn Weir near Nagambie, Victoria built circa 1887 and early 1891 and was the first major diversion structure built for irrigation development in Australia. Paper still retains relative crispness. About VF and an Exceptionally Rare early note certain to be missing from even the most advanced collections
Bahamas Government 4 Shillings Pick 9e Law of 1936 serial number A/9 208015 and variety with left signature title Commissioner of Currency and signature Higgs. A Thomas De La Rue printing in green with a portrait of KingGeorge VI at right and ship seal at left on obverse. The reverse in red, green and multicolour displaying the Great Britain Royal Coat of Arms at left. Watermarked Christopher Columbus. A very fresh and crisp about UNC with very few Minor rust spots, blindingly attractive and Exceptionally Scarce early issue very rarely seen in this high grade
Bahamas Government 5 Pounds Pick 12b Law of 1936 serial number A/2 132709 and variety with left signature title Commissioner of Currency and signature Higgs. A Thomas De La Rue printing in blue with a portrait of KingGeorge VI at right obverse. The reverse in orange, green and multicolour displaying a ship seal at left. Watermarked Christopher Columbus. A fresh, relatively crisp VF - GVF, Exceptionally Rare note and the highest denomination for this issue
Bermuda Government 1 PoundPick 11b Post-war dated Hamilton, Bermuda 17th February 1947 fractional prefix variety and an attractive BINARY serial number G/7 303033. An attractive Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. printing in blue on multicolour underprint featuring a sideways portrait of KingGeorge VI and an illustration of Somerset Bridge at left, the world's smallest operating drawbridge. The reverse illustrating the Great Britain Royal Coat of Arms at centre. Presentable about VF - VF, Scarce and very collectable in any grade
Bermuda Government 1952-1966 young H.M. Queen Elizabeth II portrait and the last of the Pound system issues (3) all in original fresh and crisp GVF comprising 5 Shillings Pick 18b dated 1st May 1957 serial number Y/1 289604 in brown on multicolour featuring illustration of Hamilton harbour. 10 Shillings Pick 19c dated 1st October 1966 serial number V/1 975700 in red on multicolour underprint featuring Gates Fort, St. George's illustration. 1 Pound Pick 20d dated 1st October 1966 serial number V/2 330792 in blue on multicolour underprint featuring an illustration of Somerset Bridge at left, the world's smallest operating drawbridge. An interesting 2 portrait styles issue where the lower denominations only feature an uncrowned profile portrait whilst the 1 Pound and higher feature a crowned 3/4 facing portrait of H.M. the Queen. The reverses all feature the denomination and a large United Kingdom Royal Coat of Arms at centre. A very attractive and rarely seen group from circulation, printed by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. Ld. New Malden, Surrey, England imprinted in small script at lower centre on obverse only for the 10 Shillings and 1 Pound, while on the 5 Shillings on both sides lower centre
British Caribbean Territories & British GuianaGeorge VI portrait issues (3) a charming collection of Scarce notes comprising a British Caribbean Territories Currency Board Eastern Group 5 DollarsPick 3 dated 28th November 1950 serial number C/1 189886 and a Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. print in green with reverse displaying Members of State's Coat of Arms/Seals and this in VF. Along with British Guiana Government 1 Dollars Pick 12c dated 1st January 1942 (2) serial numbers G/3 01389 and G/3 77443, the first in VF and second EF. These Waterlow & Sons print in red with the obverse displaying a toucan bird at left, Kaieteur Falls at centre and sailing ship seal at right. The reverse with an elaborate guilloche panel displaying a portrait of King George VI at centre. A very attractive and collectable group
British Caribbean Territories Currency Board Eastern Group 2 DollarsPick 8c dated 2nd January 1962 serial number U2-388429. An exquisite and very alluring Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. print in blue on multicolour underprint featuring a young crowned portrait of H.M. the Queen at right and a map scroll at lower left on obverse. The reverse displaying 4 Coat of Arms/Seals of member States - Leeward Islands, British Guiana, Windward Islands, Trinidad & Tobago and Barbados. Watermarked H.M. the Queen bust facing right. A very fresh and crisp about UNC or near so with very Minor marginal stain at upper right but this not affecting this Extraordinarily Rare note's appearance. These notes very seldom seen in higher grades
British Guiana Government 5 DollarsPick 14b dated 1st January 1942 serial number B/5 00484. An attractive Waterlow & Sons Limited print in olive on multicolour with the obverse featuring a toucan bird at left, Kaieteur Falls at centre and sailing ship seal at right. The reverse with an elaborate guilloche panel displaying a portrait of KingGeorge VI at centre. A presentable VF with very Minor marginal nick not extending to design and this is an Incredibly Rare and sought after denomination with doubtfully many high grade survivors left
BritishHonduras Government 1 DollarPick 28c dated Belize 1st January 1973 serial number G/6 733867. The note in green on multicoloured underprint with the obverse featuring a young portrait of H.M. the Queen at right and Belize Coat of Arms at left. The reverse with a multicoloured guilloche panel with issuers name at centre. A fresh and crisp UNC and Exceptionally Rare and very sought after in this grade by almost any collector
Burma (BritishIndia) Military Administration 10 RupeesPick 28 ND 1945 Red Overprint "Military Administration of Burma" on India 10 Rupees Pick 24 ND 1945 issue green serial number C/7 110560 signature Deshmukh. The note in violet on multicolour underprint with the obverse featuring a crowned portrait of KingGeorge VI at right and as watermark. The reverse with sailing Dhow with the Bank's seal below. A fresh and crisp About UNC or very near so, usual pinholes and Very Rare in higher grades
Burma (BritishIndia) Military Administration 10 RupeesPick 28 ND 1945 Red Overprint "Military Administration of Burma" on India 10 Rupees Pick 24 ND 1945 issue green serial number C/9 358817 signature Deshmukh. The note in violet on multicolour underprint with the obverse featuring a crowned portrait of KingGeorge VI at right and as watermark. The reverse with sailing Dhow with the Bank's seal below. A relatively crisp and presentable GEF, usual pinholes and Very Rare in higher grades
Canada Bank 1, 2 and 5 Dollars 1950-60's QE2 issues (17) in various high grades mostly about UNC to UNC includes a few VF examples. Comprising 1 Dollar Pick 84a Commemorative Centennial of the Canadian Confederation dates instead of serials Beattie & Rasminsky signatures. 1 Dollars 1954 (5) including Pick 75a signatures Beattie & Coyne prefix M/A along with Pick 75b (4) signatures Beattie & Rasminsky prefixes A/Z, R/N, C/F and O/P. 2 Dollars 1954 (10) including a Pick 76b (9) consecutively numbered set serial numbers F/G 2585991 - F/G 258999 along with the 'Devil's Face' in the Queen's hairdo Pick 67b signatures Beattie & Coyne serial number T/B 7113019. And 5 Dollars 1954 (2) including Pick 77c signatures Bouey & Rasminsky serial number T/X 7533963 along with the 'Devil's Face' in the Queen's hairdo Pick 68b signatures F/C 5124338serial number F/C 5124338. A very attractive group
Canada Bank 100 DollarsPick 64c dated Ottawa 2nd January 1937 serial number B/J 4869230 signatures Coyne & Towers. A Canadian Banknote Company Limited printing in black on brown underprint featuring portrait of Sir John A. Macdonald at centre on obverse. The reverse featuring allegorical figures. Very scarce higher denomination note sought after by many. Fresh and crisp GVF
Canada Bank 50 DollarsPick 63c dated Ottawa 2nd January 1937 serial number B/H 4822069 signatures Coyne & Rasminsky. A Canadian Banknote Company Limited printing in black on orange underprint featuring portrait of KingGeorge VI at centre on obverse. The reverse featuring allegorical figure. Very scarce higher denomination note sought after by many. Presentable and relatively crisp VF or near so
Caribbean, Central & South America Queen Elizabeth II issues (7) in various grades VF to UNC comprising Bahamas Monetary Authority Law of 1968 (4) including 50 Cents (1/2 Dollars) Pick 26a">Pick 26a (4) serial numbers C285396, D595859 and E047102 along with 1 Dollar Pick 27. Cayman Islands Currency Board 5 Dollars Law of 1971 issue Pick 2 serial number A/1 028837. BelizeCentral Bank 5 Dollars Pick 47b serial number J/5 369514. And a Falkland Islands Government 1 PoundPick 13a dated 1st October 1984 serial number A161434. A very collectable and attractive group
Cayman Islands Currency Board 1 Dollars Jefferson signature Queen Elizabeth II Law of 1974 issues (5) comprising Pick 5d (4) serial numbers a consecutive pair A/5 635941 & A/5 635942 along with A/5 635731 and A/5 912380 and all these about UNC - UNC. Also Pick 5e serial number A/6 003519 in GVF. A very desirable group
Cayman Islands Currency Board 50 DollarsPick 10a Law of 1974 (1987) first series prefix serial number A/1 026960 signature Jefferson. The note in blue on multicoloured underprint with the obverse featuring a portrait of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II at right, Coat of Arms at centre and treasure chest and Manta rays. The reverse displaying an illustration of Government house. A Thomas De La Rue print and imprinted in small script on lower centre reverse and watermarked tortoise Unc
Cayman Islands Monetary Authority issues (13) comprising a set of the 2003 Commemorative 500th Anniversary Discovery of the Cayman Islands (1503-2003) 1 Dollar issues Pick 30a (6) including a consecutive pair Q/1 279135 & Q/1136 amongst other serials - Q/1 002744,Q/1 002747, Q/1 279619 and Q/1 999886. A set of the 2006 series (2004 Revision) 1 Dollars Pick 33b (3) in a consecutive trio serial numbers C/5 599151 - C/5 599154. And 2010 issues (4) including 1 Dollars Pick 38a (3) serial numbers D/1 073719 along with a near consecutive pair D/1 067128 and D/1 067130. Along with the 10 DollarsPick 40a and a lower serial number D/1 003588. All about UNC - UNC, always sought after for their attractive designs
CeylonCentral Bank & Government mostly George VI portrait issues circa 1930's to 1950's (7) an attractive selection in mixed but mostly higher grades VF to GEF-about UNC comprising 1 RupeePick 16c dated with the last date of issue 2nd October 1939 serial number R/17 84547. Along with George VI portrait issues (6) including 1st February 1942 dated issues as 10 CentsPick 43 uniface serial number on reverse A/22 119491 and 25 CentsPick 44 uniface and an earlier serial number on reverse A/2 900475. 14th July 1942 dated 50 CentsPick 45 uniface and serial number on reverse A/19 974239. 19th September 1942 dated 1 Rupee Pick 34 Mahout (elephant rider) and elephant on reverse serial number A/22 616059. And 20th January 1951 dated (2) 1 Rupee Pick 47 Ornate stairway reverse serial number A/22 824067 along with 10 RupeesPick 48 Ceremonial figures and hand stamped on reverse serial number L/5 885519. A scarce and desirable group
CeylonCentral Bank5 RupeesPick 51 dated 3rd June 1952 serial number G/2 347015. A dazzling and exquisite Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. printing in purple on multicoloured underprint on obverse and featuring a young portrait of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II at left. The reverse in green and purple on multicolour a standing figure. Watermarked Chinze. A presentable VF and an Unprecedently Rare note always sought after and collectable in any grade
CeylonCentral Bank5 RupeesPick 54 dated 16th October 1954 serial number G/17 687177. A stunning Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co print in orange on aqua and multicolour underprint featuring a young portrait of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II at left. The reverse in green and orange on multicolour featuring a standing figure illustration. Watermarked Chinze. A very fresh and crisp About UNC or very near so and Extraordinarily Rare in these high grades sure to be a great addition for any serious collector
CeylonCentral Bank young H.M. Queen Elizabeth II issues 1952-1953 (3) all in average VF comprising 2 Rupees Pick 50 in brown and lilac and Pavilion on reverse dated 3rd June 1952 serial number E/7 171865. Along with 10 RupeesPick 55 green on violet and multicolour underprint with ceremonial figures on reverse dated 1st July 1953 (2) serial numbers L/22 375283 and L/25 147474. Scarce and attractive issues
Ceylon Government 100 RupeesPick 38 dated just nearer the end of World War II 24th June 1945 and serial number L/9 91320. A large sized note and Indian printing in green on multicoloured underprint with the obverse displaying a portrait of KingGeorge VI at left and text at top centre reads "This note is Legal Tender For The Payment of Any Amount". The reverse illustrating Laxapana Water fall at centre. Watermarked Chinze. An attractive GVF with paper still retaining relative crispiness, usual staple holes at left with minor split but this an Exceptionally Rare high denomination note and sought after in any grade by many collectors
ChinaCanton Municipal Bank 50 CentsPick S2255 dated 1st May 1928 Canton serial number A 0007396. The note in green on light brown underprint with red seals at lower centre and Coat of Arms on an elaborate guilloche panel on obverse and the reverse in English and all in brown featuring value at each corner, Banks name across top and a portrait of Dr. Sun Yat-sen - first president of the Republic of China and the first leader of the Kuomintang. In a PMG holder and graded Very Fine 25 Rust and an Exceptionally Scarce note this being the only one recorded example in the PMG Population Report at the time of writing, listed without any price reference in the current SCWPM. This note is almost certain to be missing from even the most comprehensive collections therefore this being a unique opportunity to acquire it
Congo (Democratic Republic) Banque Nationale 5 Zaires = 500 Makuta Pick 13a dated 2nd January 1967 and variety with signature above title Le Gouverneur serial number A297637 with 2 Large Cancelation punch holes across portrait and watermark. The note in dark green on multicoloured underprint with obverse featuring President (Joseph Désiré) Mobutu Sese Seko Nkuku wa za Banga at right and bank monogram at lower left. The reverse with the National Assembly building, Kinshasa. A Thomas De La Rue print on paper with solid security thread across middle and watermarked with an Antelope's head, not visible due to cancelation hole. Crisp about UNC - UNC and Exceptionally Scarce first date
Cuba Banco Espanol de la Isla de Cuba late 1896 and 1897 issues (10) comprising 5 Centavos Pick 45a dated Habana, 15th May 1896, all in issued format without the red "PLATA" overprint and well circulated with almost all of the serial numbers faded but still slightly visible, all Serie J and in Fine, slightly rarely seen in this issued and circulated format. Along with 20 CentavosPick 53a dated Habana, 15th February 1897 serial number 0268752 serie I and this in EF - GEF Minor Ink Staining on reverse.
Cyprus Government 10 Shillings Pick 23 dated 6th October 1947 serial number F/6 020106 and the variety with Turkish denomination in Arabic at upper right. A Thomas De La Rue print in maroon on pink and olive underprint featuring a portrait of KingGeorge VI at upper centre. Reverse with the Colonial Coat of Arms with 2 Lions at upper left and issuer at lower right. In a PCGS Banknote Grading holder and graded Choice EF 45 and this being the only example in this grade recorded by their population report at the time of writing. An Exceptionally Rare note
Cyprus Government 10 Shillings Pick 31 first date of issue dated 1st September 1953 serial number F/9 086279 variety with the denomination text at upper right written in modern Turkish (with Latin letters) alongside the English and Greek texts. The note in maroon on pink and olive underprint and featuring a portrait of KingGeorge VI portrait at upper centre on obverse and the reverse blank displaying a circular Seal with 2 lions at upper left and Government of Cyprus text at lower right. An Exceptionally Rare note in issued format and interestingly issued post-mortem of the featured Royalty with more than an year after King George VI's passing. Certain to be missing from even most advanced collections with PMG having only 4 examples recorded on their Population Report at the time of writing therefore this being a clear sign how rare of an opportunity this is to acquire this note. VF - GVF
East Africa Currency Board (4) a fine early collection of Scarce issues in about VF-VF to EF-GEF comprising a King George V portrait 5 Shillings Pick 20 dated 1st January 1933 serial number K/4 94597 3 signatures. Along with King George VI portrait issues (3) including 1 Shillings Pick 27 dated 1st January 1943 serial number A/10 85413 4 signatures. 5 ShillingsPick 28a dated 1st July 1941 serial number T/6 53769 3 signatures. And 20 Shillings = 1 PoundPick 30b dated 1st August 1951 serial number B/70 62009 4 signatures. All Thomas De La Rue printing and very collectable
East Africa Currency Board 1 FlorinPick 8 dated 1st May 1920 serial number B/7 20232 3 signatures at lower centre. A Thomas De La Rue printing in olive-brown and red featuring a medallion with a bust of KingGeorge V at right on obverse. The reverse in blue displaying a Hippopotamus with native spears and shield below. VF or near so and Exceptionally Rare note very seldom seen and offered with very few possible survivors left
East Africa Currency Board 100 Shillings = 5 Pounds Pick 31b dated Nairobi 1st October 1949 serial number C/7 70614 4 signatures. A Thomas De La Rue print in blue-black on green and lilac underprint featuring a portrait of KingGeorge VI at upper left on obverse. The reverse displaying a guilloche panel with a Lion at centre. Original and fresh VF or slightly better, paper still retaining relative crispiness and an Exceptionally Rare denomination always sought after by various collectors
East Africa Currency Board 1930's issues (4) comprising a George V portrait 5 Shillings Pick 20 dated 1st January 1933 with an attractive BINARY serial number J/7 50000 in good Fine or near so. Along with George VI portrait issues in VF - GVF (3) including 5 ShillingsPick 28a dated 1st June 1939 and the variety with all numbers and letters in the date in italic serial number N/1 04165. 10 Shillings both dated 1st June 1939 (2) comprising 2 varieties including Pick 26B with numbers and letters in date partly in italic and upright and printer's imprint at lower centre on obverse serial number K/2 87350. Along with Pick 29a date numbers and letters all in italic serial number J/2 97909. All printed by Thomas De La Rue & Co. Ltd London and watermarked with East African Currency Board monogram in hexagonal panels across the whole of the note. A Scarce and very attractive group
East Africa Currency Board 20 Shillings = 1 PoundPick 35 dated Nairobi 1st January 1955 serial number G66 62332, 4 signatures at lower right. A Thomas De La Rue printing in blue-black on yellow and orange underprint featuring a crowned portrait of H.M. the Queen at upper right. The reverse features a guilloche panel with a Lion at centre. Original fresh and crisp About UNC and very Rare in this high grade
East Africa Currency Board 5 Shillings Pick 33 1953-57 issues (3) comprising a first year of issue dated 31st March 1953 serial number G53 17882. Along with 1st October 1957 (2) serial numbers M58 29343 and N30 13027. All Thomas De La Rue printing in blue-black on orange-brown underprint featuring a crowned portrait of H.M. the Queen at right on obverse and a guilloche panel with Lion on reverse. The first Fine, second VF, third good Fine - VF
East Africa Currency Board a near complete denomination set of the ND (1964) "Lake" issues (4) comprising 5 Shillings Pick 45 (2) serial numbers R998257 and Y294385. 10 Shillings Pick 46a serial number B940404. And 20 Shillings Pick 47 serial number J 853478. All very Scarce and watermarked with Rhinoceros head. The 5 and 20 Shillings VF or near so, the 10 shillings GEF
East Africa Currency Board Queen Elizabeth II portrait ND 1950-60's issues (4) comprising the 4 signatures at right variety (4) including 5 Shillings Pick 37 prefix L11, 10 Shillings Pick 38 (2) prefixes N1 and D9 and 20 Shillings Pick 39 prefix C15. Also includes the 3 signatures at left and 4 at right variety 20 Shillings Pick 43b with top left signature of A. L. Adu serial number Q24 15134. All Thomas De La Rue prints and watermarked with a Lion's head. All Very scarce, the 4 signature variety group average good Fine - VF, the later GEF
East Caribbean Currency Authority 1 DollarPick 13c ND 1965 issue signatures SCWPM type 4 serial number B21 747922. A Thomas De La Rue print in red on aqua and multicolour underprint with obverse featuring Annigoni portrait of Queen Elizabeth II at right, map at left and Queen Angel fish (Holacanthus ciliaris) in underprint. The reverse illustrating an eye-pleasing coastal scene. A dazzling high grade issue in a PMG holder and graded Gem UNC 66 EPQ, keenly collected in these high grades with the PMG Population only having 4 recorded examples in this grade at the time of writing
East Caribbean Currency Authority 20 DollarsPick 15d ND 1965 issue serial number A3 802672. The note in purple on multicoloured underprint and displaying a portrait of young H.M. Queen Elizabeth II at right, sea turtles (Chelonioidea) at centre left and right and Map at left. The reverse displaying a very eye catching Coastal scene. Printed by Thomas De La Rue & Company, Limited imprinted on lower reverse and watermarked with Queen Elizabeth II profile bust. An attractive and presentable VF and Scarce
East Caribbean Currency Authority undated 1965 issues (4) all bearing the young H.M. Queen Elizabeth II portrait, comprising One DollarPick 13h and a very LAST number for prefix serial B99 060299 overprinted A in circle and the note in red on multicoloured underprint with the Queen Angel fish (Holacanthus ciliaris) at centre. 5 DollarsPick 14h (2) different signature varieties serial numbers D4 198097 and D5 742014 and both notes in green on multicoloured underprint with flying fish (Exocoetidae) at centre. 20 DollarsPick 15g serial number A10 638564 and the note in purple on multicoloured underprint with tortoise at centre. All notes printed by Thomas De La Rue & Co. Limited, watermarked with a bust of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II and depict a beautiful Coastal scene on reverse. All about UNC - UNC
East Caribbean States (2) comprising a Currency Authority 20 DollarsPick 15g serial numbers A10 652544 and a TDLR print in purple featuring Annigoni portrait of Queen Elizabeth II at right, map at left and tortoise in underprint. Along with a Central Bank 1 Dollar ANGUILLA not named on map Pick 17a suffix letter A (Antigua) serial number A557760A and a TDLR print in red featuring Queen Elizabeth II on obverse and a colourful eye-catching coastal scene on reverse. A desirable pair the first in GEF or slightly better, the second UNC
Egypt Arab Republix Currency Note 5 PiastresUncut Sheet of 2 similar to Pick 188 signature Elghareeb and interestingly only the top note with serial number. About UNC - UNC Faint Staining
EgyptCentral Bank (3) in mixed high grades GVF to UNC and all with prefix 1 and same signature comprising 1 PoundPick 44a 1967 first date issue number 0533256. 5 PoundsPick 45a 1969 first date issue serial number 0081426. 10 PoundsPick 46a 1969 first date issue number 0037789.
EgyptCentral Bank 5 Pounds miscut Error from the sheet right half of the note, no signature or serial numbers can be observed, and appears to be with the design of the Pick 63 note. GVF and possible printers waste
EgyptCentral Bank 5 Pounds Progressive Proof Print right half of the note, no signature or serial numbers can be observed, yellow and appears to be with the design of the Pick 63 note. GVF and possible printers waste
Egypt 5 PiastresTrial Colour Error Orange an uncut sheet of 2 no signatures or serial numbers can be observed, watermarked Sphinx head. About UNC - UNC and Scarce
England, Isle of Man & Republic of Ireland issues 1945 onwards (19) most in GEF - about UNC comprising Bank of England 1 Pounds Somerset (2) and a 5 PoundsPeppiattwhite note B255 dated just before the end of the war 31st March 1945 serial number H80 080338 London branch. Isle of Man 1 Pound Pick 38a Tyvek signature Dawson serial number M019202. Central Bank of Ireland Lady Lavery portrait issues (12) including 10 Shillings and 1 Pounds in various dates 1966 through 1977 along with 1 Pounds Queen Maeve (Medb) issues 1977. An interesting and desirable group
Falkland Islands Government 10 Pounds Pick 11c dated 15th June 1982 serial number B13014 and bearing the signature of H. T. Rowlands. A beautiful Thomas De La Rue printing in green on light orange and yellow-green underprint featuring a crowned medallion with a young bust of H.M. the Queen. The reverse with a light green guilloche panel. Very fresh and crisp UNC and an Exceptionally Rare note especially in this high grade most surely to be 'hunted down' by any serious collector
Falkland Islands Government 5 Pounds Pick 9b dated 30th January 1975 serial number C64809 and bearing the signature of H. T. Rowlands. A beautiful Thomas De La Rue printing in red on green, blue and yellow underprint featuring a crowned medallion with a young bust of H.M. the Queen. The reverse with a red guilloche panel. Very fresh and crisp UNC and an Exceptionally Rare note especially in this high grade most surely to be 'hunted down' by any serious collector
Falkland Islands Government 50 PencePick 10a dated 25th September 1969 serial number D12927 and bearing the signature of Leslie Charles Gleadell OBE, JP best recognised for his negotiations and acts during the Aerolineas Argentinas hijacking incident in 1966. A Thomas De La Rue print in brown on grey underprint featuring a crowned medallion with a young bust of H.M. the Queen. About UNC - UNC and very sought after in this high grades
Falkland Islands Government 50 PencePick 10b dated 20th February 1974 serial number D48235 and bearing the signature of Harold Theodore Rowlands OBE CBE titled Commissioner of Currency who entered Government in 1948 and was appointed Secretary and Commissioner for taxation in 1972. The banknote in brown on grey underprint and features a crowned portrait of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II facing left on obverse and the reverse displaying an exquisitely designed brown guilloche panel. Printed by Thomas De La Rue & Company Limited London inscribed in small script at lower centre margin and watermarked with lozenge quadrilateral shaped pattern across the paper. About UNC
Falkland Islands Government Elizabeth II portrait issues (2) comprising 50 PencePick 10b dated 20th February 1974 serial number D64932 about UNC and in brown on grey underprint. Along with the 1 PoundPick 11c dated 1st January 1982 serial number F53509 VF - GVF and in blue on grey-green and lilac underprint. Both notes bearing the signature H. T. Rowlands and printed by Thomas De La Rue & Co Ltd London imprinted in small script at lower centre margin on obverse. Both desirable
Finland Bank (Suomen Pankki) 1945 high denomination issues (2) comprising 500 Markkaa Pick 81a FIRST print FIRST series Litt. A serial number A 0708381 bearing signatures Raittinen & Wahlman and the note in blue depicting Allegorical figures in wheat field on harvest. Along with 1000 Markkaa Pick 82a FIRST print First series Litt. A serial number A 3584474 bearing signatures Tuomioja & Whalman and the note in blue-violet depicting Allegorical figures on lake-side view. Both notes featuring the Coat of Arms on reverse at centre and watermarked with a lozenge-shaped pattern across the whole of the notes. Both Fine to about VF
French Indo-China Banque De L'Indo-Chine Saigon branch 20 PiastresPick 38b dated 28th April 1917 series U/43 027 signature titles Un Administrateur & L'Administrateur-Directeur variety. Georges Duval imprint and the note in purple with the obverse displaying an France standing guard while the people of Indo-china deliver their goods. The reverse with dragons in the underprint and blue Chinese lettering. An Exceptionally Rare and very eye catching large sized note seldom seen and this example Fine - good Fine with minor Rust
GB and World early World War II issues to modern (331) in mixed grades Good to UNC from various countries and issuers. Includes some George VI portrait and early young Queen Elizabeth II portrait issues, Allied Military and Japanese Occupation currencies, EgyptKing Farouk and more
Gibraltar Government 1 PoundPick 12 dated 1st October 1927 serial number C235034. The note in green on yellow-brown underprint with the obverse featuring the Rock of Gibraltar and the reverse displaying Coat of Arms at centre. Presentable good Fine - about VF and the very Scarce note earlier Waterlow & Sons Limited London Wall, London printing
Gibraltar Government One Pound (2) comprising Pick 20b dated 15th September 1979 serial number K284995 signed R. J. Wallace CMG, OBE titled Financial And Development Secretary and the second being Pick 20d dated 21st October 1986 serial number L405956 signed B Traynor titled Financial And Development Secretary. Both notes in red and brown on multicoloured underprint and feature young H.M. Queen Elizabeth II wearing a tiara portrait and Gibraltar's Coat of Arms with the inscription "Montis Insignia Calpe" ("Badges of the Rock of Gibraltar") at centre and a sea view of Gibraltar at upper left on obverse and the reverse showing The Covenant of Gibraltar also known by its old name Convent of Franciscan Friars and has been the official residence of the Governor of Gibraltar since 1728, but was originally built in 1531 and heavily rebuilt in the 18th and 19th centuries. Its dining room is known to have the most extensive display of heraldry in the Commonwealth of Nations. Both notes printed by Thomas De La Rue & Company Limited and watermarked with a bust of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II. Both UNC
Great Britain (7) a collection in various grades average VF/GVF to EF/GEF comprising a Rare EnglandTreasury 1 PoundBradbury Third Issue T16 Dot in No. Control Note 1917 serial number Z/24 80192. Northern Ireland5 PoundsPick 316a (PMI NI813a, BY UB57a) dated 1st October 1940 serial number 454436 manuscript signature Todd. Scotland (5) comprising Bank of Scotland 5 Pounds Pick 106a (PMS BA106c, BY SC119a) Shaded denomination symbols dated 11th January 1965 serial number C551127. The Royal Bank of Scotland 1 Pound Pick 324b (PMS RB55h, BY SC803) dated 1st September 1960 serial number BA 808414 signature Ballantyne. The National Bank of Scotland Limited 1 Pound Pick 258b(PMS NA48, BY SC503c) dated 30th April 1949 serial number A/Z 526-818 signature Brown. North of Scotland Bank Limited 1 Pound Pick S639 (PMS NS38a, BY SC711a) dated 1st March 1928 serial number F 0981/0061 signatures RWW & M. Stuart. Clydesdale Bank Limited 5 Pounds Pick 198a (PMS CL31a, BY SC319a) dated 1st March 1965 serial number C/K 026575. A very pleasing and attractive group
Guatemala 1 QuetzalPick 73c dated 22nd January 1992 (200) in 2 bundles of 100 consecutively numbered notes with same series prefix and suffix B - F, fairly closely numbered and with near matching serial numbers with only the 4th digit different. Serial numbers B4281401F through B4281500F and B4285401F through B4285500F respectively. Each note in green on multicoloured underprint with obverse displaying the nearly threatened Quetzal bird (Pharomachrus mocinno) important in Mesoamerican mythology at upper left and General J. M. Oreliana at right, a political and military leader in early 1900's during which time the Quetzal was established as the currency of Guatemala. The reverse featuring the Banco de Guatemala building with Plate of Leyden at left Ara del Tikal seal at right. Printed by the Canadian Bank Note Company without watermark. All notes in fresh and crisp UNC as if just came out of printing
Guatemala50 Centavos de Quetzals (1/2 Quetzals) FIRST & LAST year issues for this type (180) in 2 bundles with same prefix and suffix letters A - C and most matching the last 3 digits of the serial numbers. The first bundle of a 100 notes Pick 72a first date for this type 4th January 1989 in a fully consecutive run serial numbers A1376801C through A1376900C. The second bundle of 80 notes Pick 72b last date for this type 14th February 1992 in a near consecutive run A8419801C - A8419900C missing only a small range A8419879C - A8419898C. Each note in brown on multicoloured underprint featuring at upper left - nearly threatened Quetzal bird (Pharomachrus mocinno) important in various types of Mesoamerican mythology and also an illustration of Tecun Uman at right, one of the last rulers of the K'iche' Maya people believed slain by Spanish conquistador Pedro de Alvarado in the battle against the Spanish approach to Quetzaltenango in 1524. The reverse displaying the Mayan Tikal I Temple. Printed by the Canadian Bank Note Company and without a watermark. Most if not all in fresh and crisp UNC conditions as if just printed with only 1 of the bundles utmost top few notes with very minor wear perhaps from storage mentioned for accuracy
Guernsey & Jersey (6) a various collection in mixed grades average VF or better comprising Jersey QE2 issues (5) including 10 Shillings Annigoni portrait of Queen Elizabeth II Padgham signature serial A894413 BY JE10. 1 Pounds (3) including signature May serial GC151045 BY JE13, Baird signature serial JC675657 BY JE14a, the 800th Anniversary of the States of Jersey Commemorative issue Ian black signature serial J8C486938 BY JE16 and a Clennett signature serial number CB 400839. Also a Guernsey 5 Pounds Bull signature serial number C206431 BY GU42c.
Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corporation 100 DollarsPick 176e dated 31st March 1947 serial number D252329. A Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. print in red on multicoloured underprint with the obverse featuring an Allegorical woman with books at left and the Bank's Coat of Arms incorporating the UK Royal Coat of Arms. The reverse displaying an illustration of the Old HSBC Bank building. Watermarked with a helmeted warrior and denomination below. A very Rare and desirable early large size issue in VF with very Minor Rust and a small repair but an attractive and seldom seen note being the second highest denomination for the series
India & Burma (British India) issues (14) in various grades mostly average VF. Some more collectable issues include George VI issues (3) including 1 RupeePick 25d prefix P/80, 2 Rupees Pick 17b prefix F/49 and a Burma 10 RupeesPick 5 prefix A/44. Along with more modern Asoka Column issue 2 Rupees (3) and Gandhi issues 5 Rupees (2), 10 Rupees (3) and 20 Rupees (3)
India Government 10 RupeesPick 16b ND 1935 issue red serial number P/85 992735 and signature J.W. Kelly. The note in dark blue on olive and light orange underprint featuring a portrait of KingGeorge V facing left and palm tree coastal scene in the underprint. The reverse with 2 Mahout riders and elephants. A very Rare note always sought after and rarely seen in high grades this example in about VF usual pinholes
IndiaReserve Bank10 RupeesKingGeorge VI portrait in profile Pick 19a ND 1937 issues bearing the signature Taylor (2) including a very first prefix serial number A/55 395914 with 2 hand stamps on reverse one of which from the Imperial Tobacco Company of India along with B/35 039239. Both notes in blue-violet and olive featuring a portrait of King George VI in profile at right and a banana palm tree and sea side scene in the underprint on obverse. The reverse mainly in blue depicting the Reserve Bank of India Coat of Arms at centre - Palm tree and the endangered Bengal tiger, surrounded by elephant riders/trainers also known as Mahout riding elephants. The first good Fine - about VF, the second VF. Both with the usual Pinholes/Spindle hole, very Scarce first date earlier issues and rarely seen
India Reserve bank 100 RupeesPick 20n (Jhun 4.7.1F) ND (1937-1943) MADRAS issue and signature J.B. Taylor serial number A/49 415553. A large sized note in dark green and lilac with the obverse featuring a crowned profile portrait of KingGeorge VI. The reverse displaying a Tiger's head. Watermarked with King George VI profile same as portrait on obverse. In a PMG holder VF 30 NET Tear, Stained and an Exceptionally rare high denomination note, seldom seen in any grade
IndiaReserve BankGeorge VI facing forward portrait Deshmukh signature ND 1943 issues (3) comprising 5 RupeesPick 23a serial number A/27 541985 and the note in green and multicolour Antelopes on reverse. Along with 10 RupeesPick 24 (2) green serial numbers K/17 210923 and J/20 817797, these in purple and multicolour Sailing Dhow reverse. All very collectable with the 5 Rupees being significantly scarcer, and all VF with the usual pinholes
IndiaReserve BankGeorge VI facing left portrait Taylor signature ND 1937 issues (2) comprising 5 RupeesPick 18a serial number H/36 900050 and the note in light brown on green and multicolour. Along with 10 RupeesPick 19a red serial number C/59 042408 and the note in dark blue on olive and light orange underprint featuring Mahout elephant riders on reverse. Always sought after and collectable notes the first about EF, the second VF and both with the usual pinholes
IndiaReserve BankKingGeorge VI portrait (including both varieties - facing and profile) and signature Deshmukh ND 1937 - 1943 issues (2) comprising 5 RupeesPick 18b black serial number L/91 048945 EF usual Pinholes and Foreign Substance - glue in marginal area at top on reverse. Along with the later facing portrait design 10 RupeesPick 24 green serial number E/11 453705 GVF usual Pinholes.
IndiaReserve BankKingGeorge VI portrait profile 10 RupeesPick 19b ND 1943 signature Deshmukh red serial number J/16 917603 VF usual Spindle hole and Pinholes. The note in blue-violet on olive underprint featuring King George VI portrait at right and Palm tree and beach scene in the underprint on obverse. The reverse mainly in blue depicting the Reserve Bank of India Coat of Arms at centre - Palm tree and the endangered Bengal tiger, surrounded by elephant riders/trainers also known as Mahout riding elephants.
IndiaUncut Die Trial sheet of 4 notes Reserve Bank of India Gandhi 500 Rupees similar to Pick 106 with signature Raghuram G. Rajan and the new Rupee symbol printed on light blue paper and slightly miscut at top. Printers marginal marks at left and right of each note. Generally good condition and well kept
India World War II Prisoner of War Camp currency 1 Anna Bangalore camp ND (1939-1945) in violet and pale brown with Group 1 Bangalore red-brown overprint at centre and uniface. Rare
Iran Bank Markazi 200 Rials ND 1982-2005 (260) in 3 consecutively numbered bundles. The first bundle of 80 notes and Pick 136b signatures Majid Ghassemi & Mohammad Djavad Iravani and watermarked with Arms serial numbers 46/12 746221 through 46/12 746300. The second bundle of 80 notes Pick 136d signatures Dr. Mohsen Noorbakhsh & Dr. Hossein Namazi and watermarked Khomeini serial numbers 47/14 479101 through 47/14 479180. And the third bundle of 100 notes in an original bank wrapper also Pick 136d - serial numbers 47/14 778401 through 47/14 778500. All notes in aqua and blue-black on multi-coloured underprint featuring Mosque at centre on obverse and the reverse depicting a Field work illustration with Farmers in field. All crisp UNC
IranCentral Bank of the Islamic Republic 100 Rials (400) in 4 bundles of 100 notes in consecutive runs or made up of consecutive sets. Including 3 bundles Pick 140c ND 1985 - 2005 signatures Majid Ghassemi & Mohammad Djavad Iravani watermarked Coat of Arms, 2 bundles of which with matching last 3 digits of the serial numbers of each note. Along with a bundle Pick 140f ND 1985 - 2005 signatures Dr. Mohsen Noorbakhsh & Dr. Hossein Namazi variety with watermark Khomeini. Each note in purple on multi-coloured underprint and the obverse featuring a portrait of Ayatollah Moddaress at right, an Iranian Twelver Shi'a cleric, a notable supporter of the Iranian Constitutional Revolution and one of the founding members of the reformist party Hezb-e Eslaah-talab, he was killed while imprisoned in 1937. The reverse displaying the Parliament building in Tehran at left. Almost if not all notes in original fresh and crisp UNC and include a few Islamic lucky and holy numbers - 786 and 777
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