A collection in an album a wide variety including higher denominations such as B of E 20 Pounds, Italy 10,000 Lire and Spain 5,000 Pesetas, also some earlier types from a variety of countries these include India and Confederate States mixed grades some Unc
AustraliaGeorge VI at right (3) 10 Shillings orange Armitage and McFarlane GVF with some black marks and Coombs and Wilson about Fine. 1 Pound Coombs and Wilson Fine 1 pinhole
Australia in high grades (11) Dollar 1974-83 one of each signatures Pick 42 a,b,c and d, Two Dollars 1974-85 5 different signatures Pick 43 a,b,c,d, and e and Five Dollars Pick 44 Johnston and A Stone and Johnston Fraser all Unc or near so
Bahamas 4 Shillings 1953 signed Sweeting and Roberts VG, QE II portrait 50 Cents signed Allen, 1 Dollar Pick 27 (1), Pick 35 (1), Pick 43 (9), series 1996 (3) many of these VF or better. 2001 (3), 2008 (1) these from circulation. Barbados $5 and $20 signed Blackman VF-EF, Belize 1 Dollar 1.7.1983 VF, $2 2003-2011 (4) F-VF, Bermuda 1 Dollar 6.2.1970 VF. Cayman I 1 Dollar 1974 Pick 5 prefix A/5 EF. East Caribbean QEII $5 and $10 F-VF, Trinidad and Tobago 1 Dollar 2.1.1939 Fine and 2008 1 and 5 Dollars VF
Canada25 Cents 2.1.1900 and 1 Dollar 2.1.1937 these VG, 1 Dollar QE II with examples back to 1954 (28) generally from circulation some consecutives, 2 Dollars 1954 - 1986 (6) F-EF, 5 Dollars (2) 1972 and 1979 VF and 2006, 20 Dollars 1969 VF. Canada Tyre Promotional notes (2) VF
Canada Dominion 1 Dollar dated 2nd July 1923 series V-932798, portrait KingGeorge V at centre black seal McCavour and Saunders, (Pick33f) pleasant and bold VF
Confederate States (9) 5 DollarsRichmond Dec 2 1862, and April 1863 (2) 10 Dollars Richmond April 1863 (4) these all about fine and cut-cancelled at the bottom. 10 Dollars Richmond Feb 17 1864 and 10 Dollars Merchants Bank Augusta July 1 1864 these VG-Fine
Confederate States, State of South Carolina10 DollarsCharleston (4) Sept 5 1860, Sept 12 1860 Jan 4 1861, Oct 18 1861 VF for wear and all with thin cancellation cuts (each note is fully intact) as redeemed by the State of South Carolina in 1880
Congo Democratic Republic 1,000 Francs 15.2.1962 BANQUE CENTRALE DU CONGO BELGE ET DU RUANDA-URUNDI (as Belgian CongoPick 29)">Pick 29) now with Emission Du CONSEIL MONETAIRE De La REPUBLIQUE DU CONGO in the circle some light staining otherwise pleasing VF Pick 2
Dominican Republic SPECIMEN Franklin Mint Collectors set (8) Pick CS4 of85 notes -1 to 1000 Pesos Oro All with Maltese Cross prefix and suffix, s overprinted SPECIMEN some in red and 2 in black and come with the original envelope, informative card and Certificates of Authenticity signed William F. Krieg. All notes UNC
Egypt 1 Pound 1951 King Farouk at right Arabic Serial Number 982417 HG/17 About Uncirculated PMG 55 and a seldom offered type especially in this high grade
Europe Central (22) mixed grades to about UNC - UNC all different notes and various issues and denominations. Including Austria ,Belgium, France Along with various issues from post war Germany (13) including West Germany (8) and US Army Command
Europe South & South-West (31) late 1950's to modern in mixed grades to UNC Gibraltar (2),Malta Law of 1967 issues (3) Spain(1) 1000 Pesetas Portugal (10) . Along with Italy (15)
France20 Francs "Bayard" Pick 74 (Fayette F11.3) last date for this year type 31st December 1918 signatures Picard & Laferriere block F.6105 series 688 , good VF with the usual multiple pinholes to left body
France earlier types (12) includes Chambre De Commerce De Nantes (4) some in high grade, and Banque of France (8) dating back to 1917 generally in lower collectable grades
FrenchPacific Territories 5,000 Francs 1996 Pick 3g Fine, France100 Francs 1938 EF, 10 Francs 19.10.1939 VF, Calais Chamber of Commerce Un Franc 14.1.1916 Fine, WW II Military 100 Francs 1944 (2) Fine, more recent pre Euro issues (12) some of these duplicated and in high grades
Germany (West Germany Federal Republic) Bank Deutscher Länder 5 Deutsche Mark (2) Pick 13i VF or better .9C and 10G -variety with the serial number prefix higher than 7A-
Germany (West Germany Federal Republic) U.S. Army Command 10 Deutsche Marks series of 1948 (2),1949 (1) 2 varieties consisting of the Pick 5a (Rosenberg 808)both are VF, Along with the Pick 5b (Rosenberg 809a) Berlin issue with a hand-stamped "B" in circle on obverse serial number H Fine
GermanyInflation Period (27) all different types mixed grades. Pick numbers 45b,74c,85a,88a,88b,94a,94b,97a,97b,98a,98b,101,102c,102d,103a,103b,104b,105a,107c,107d,107e,108c,109d,110d,115a,115b,118a
Guernsey (14) One Pounds Brown, Trestain, Clarke and Haines (9) mixed grades some Unc, Five Pounds Bull Pick 49 EF-AU, circulated issues Five Pounds (2) Trestain and Clark, £10 and £20 Haines these four F-VF
India100 rupees issued 1937 series A/6 611938, KGVI portrait at right, scarcer MADRAS branch issue, Pick20n, usual 2 staple holes Choice Very Fine and graded PMG 35 "Staple Holes at Issue"
India Government 10 RupeesPick 16b ND 1935 issue red serial number P/24 446460 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. Extremely Fine usual pinholes and graded PMG 40 Spindle Holes, Staple Holes
IndiaReserve Bank5 RupeesPick 23a (Razack-Jhunjhunwalla 4.4.1) ND 1943 signature Deshmukh black serial number variety D/29 668048, NGC 64 Choice Uncirculated "Pinholes at Issue"
Iran20 Rials SH1330 (1951) Pick 55SPECIMEN by De La Rue with red circular De La Rue stamps in the corners and SPECIMEN across the centre both sides, two punch holes and SPECIMEN No 86 in red bottom left edge serial number 14/000000 (in Persian numerals) Unc and unlisted in Pick rare thus
Ireland and World a collection early financial instruments, Waterford Bill of Exchange 5th March 1798 black on white No 236 for £60-5-6 pleasing fine two pinholes, Letter pf Credit Donnell, Lawson and Co. New York undated 18xx L10 Sterling, DIX LIVRES VF adhesive stain at centre, another this The National Bank of Orange Colony LTD National Bank of South Africa LTD with National over written Standard, Circus Place London Wall SPECIMEN in red across the face VF and bold undated 19xx, hand drawn scrip or fantasy note Ulster Bank 1909 Good along with a hand written ledger of rental income Cornwall Brady Hartstonge Estate 1898 County Carlow
Ireland Republic Of Central Bank 5 pounds (5 ) Catherine McAuley (founder of the Sisters of Mercy) at right reverse Three children in a classroom dates 1997 (3) 1994 and 1993 P 77 all in UNC
Ireland, PROVINCIAL BANK OF IRELAND LTD One Pound 1st May 1909 "on demand at Dublin" series J 39442 signed John Kidd uniface blue on tan probably EF for wear one pinhole to left corner and tiny nick top left edge a very pleasing example for such an early issue
Isle of Man Barclays Bank Limited 1 PoundPick 1c (BY IM18f; IOMPM M346) dated 25th March 1958 signatures T. Hall & J. Butterworth serial number 44219. A Waterlow & Sons Limited printing in brown on yellow and green underprint with large Triune at centre in the underprint on obverse. The reverse with a fully printed underprint across whole body of the note and an elaborate panel at centre with an illustration of Douglas Bay & Harbour, and the Bank's name and head office address, all in brown on lighter brown a firm original note F-VF with some members written on the front
Isle of ManMartins BankOne Pound dated as Pick18 (1928-38)a colour trial specimen, green on whiteSPECIMEN in red across both sides SPECIMEN NOTE, WATERLOW & SONS LTD in black top left border No 517 top right Choice Uncirculated PMG 64 "Previously Mounted" but difficult to see much evidence of mounting
Italy Regie Finanze Torino 100 lire unissued remainder (4) dated 1746, Picks101r, (2) both about UNC (Pick lists at $350), dated 1765, Picks113r, (2) both about UNC (Pick list price $300)
Jersey World War II German Occupation 1 ShillingPick 2a (BY JE2; Rosenberg ZWK-100e (formerly 656e)) issued in April 1942 and June 1942 ND with the prefix JN only and serial number 37423, graded 66 EPQ by PMG Choice Uncirculated Exceptional Paper Quality and rare in this top grade
Malaysia (17) with Malaya examples back to George VI (these low grades) others include collectable examples from the 1970s and later some in high grades
Malta 1 Shilling issued 1943, George VI portrait facing at centre uniface prefix A/1 1st run (2) A/1 001021 and 001023 Pick16,one about EF with a couple of small rust marks the other (1021) VF with a small tear at the top
Pakistan Two Rupees 1948 undated Provisional issue, lilac, new plate similar to IndiaPick 17b, Obverse: Profile portrait of KingGeorge VI at right, Serial number G65 348975, in a World Banknote Grading holder and graded 15 Fine Choice, with comment 'staple holes as issued, spindle hole tear', an extremely rare issue
Russia 1 Ruble 1898 VF a stain reverse, 10 Rubles 1909 (3) F-VF, 25 Rubles 1909 VF (2) one with a stain in the centre both sides, 250 Rubles 1917 VF again with central heavy stain (the stains where perhaps once mounted), 100 Rubles 1910 (6) VG-Fine, 10,000 Rubles 1919 VF pinholes at top left, 500 Rubles 1919 Pick 103 VG, 10 Rubles 1918 VG
Saint Lucia 5 Dollars 1940 Pick S111a Code Letter L with ISSUED AT St. LUCIA BRANCH overprint in red across Barbados Barclays Bank (Dominion, Colonial, and Overseas) 5 Dollars 1 March 1940 series X236,252 BRIDGETOWN BARBADOS (host note Barbados Pick S111a) excessively rare
Southern Rhodesia Central Africa Currency Board issue 1 PoundPick 17a dated 10th March 1954, Salisbury serial number B/230 045876. 2 centimetre tear left top some dirt otherwise Fine
Spain in high grades 1 Peseta 1945 and 1948, 5 Pesetas 1945 and 1954, 25 Pesetas 22.7.1954, 500 Pesetas 1928 and 1954, 1000 Pesetas 29.11.1957 generally AU-Unc
Thailand 1948 issues 50 Satang and 1 Baht both about Fine, 1953 issues Baht (3) from circulation, 5 Baht (1) this Unc, post 1970 issues (12) some in high grades (290 baht face value)
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