Hong Kong The Chartered Bank of India, Australia & China10 DollarsPick 55a (Mars Illustrated Catalogue of Hong Kong Currency S12, KNB34a) and a very FIRST date for this type 1st July 1931 with 1 printed & 1 hand signed signature serial number T/G 029439, original GVF - about EF and an Exceptionally Rare note especially in this high grade for this very first date of issue. The note in black and red on light red and green underprint featuring a portrait of a helmeted warrior at left and the Royal Coat of Arms at centre on obverse. The reverse with an illustration of rice field farmers at work and pagoda building. Printed by Waterlow & Sons Limited London and watermarked with a helmeted warrior same as on obverse facing left. A very tough to acquire seldom offered example of this early first date for this type and perhaps one of the very few high-grade examples seen if not the highest. According to our research no examples of this date have been offered in grades above VF in fact the PMG Population report indicates only 32 recorded examples of this type at the time of writing with none above Choice VF 35 with the majority between VF20 and VF30, the only 1 highest graded being Choice VF35 EPQ. According to the story this note had been hiding away in a big and old late 1800's book in the possession and gifted to the owner's family from the time of their grandfather and his sister (grandmother). They were based in Chatham and the grandfather was working for the Navy at the time, serving regular tours to China, Hong Kong and general Asia and the grandfather's sister lived in Hong Kong with her husband who unfortunately passed away in one of Hong Kong's major earthquakes after which she returned to the UK. It is uncertain which of the two was the book containing this note gifted to and who had brought it back, but it is certain that this note is a fabulous and Rare find
GermanyEmpire Reichsschuldenverwaltung REICHSKASSENSCHEIN 50 Mark Pick 6 (Ros. 8) dated 10th January 1882 series F number 0225974, original VG and Exceptionally Rare and seldom offered highest denomination for the series note. Still retaining the strong dark brown colour and featuring a winged seated allegorical figure holding a sand hourglass in one hand and the Caduceus (Staff of Hermes) - symbol of commerce and negotiation, in the other hand, farming tools and agricultural products along bottom and shield illustrating the Reichsadler (Imperial Eagle) Coat of Arms. These issues now used amongst the various empire states and this the highest denomination for the series and a very high denomination for the time that could equal a regular worker's monthly wage. The small 5 Mark denominations of the same and the first series are also offered in this sale. The PMG Population Report currently shows no recorded examples and our research could find only 1 offered in recent times in the VF grade that realised 9400 Euro, so this presents a unique opportunity for any collector to acquire this very rare note with possibly very few survivors left
GermanyEmpire Reichsschuldenverwaltung REICHSKASSENSCHEIN 5 Mark Pick 1 (Ros. 1) dated 11th July 1874 Series IX. Lit. J Fol. 161 number 0801784, Fair to Good with a 4mm oblong centre hole and numerous other small holes in the main body of the note and an Exceptionally Rare early first series of the ImperialTreasury notes. Dark blue and grey-blue featuring small cherubs and the Reich Sadler (Imperial Eagle) Coat of Arms this series was issued just 3 years after the unification of various German states into the German Empire. Currency in the already economically powerful regions were dominated by state issued coins and notes mainly of Prussia (North German Confederation) and Bavaria. Even after unification, there was no large demand to unify the currency under a single issuer, as there was a set exchange rate between the coins of each currency. Each state also continued to issue their own currency, thus both supply and demand for this early series was small. It was not until a few series later, after the majority of these notes were already redeemed, when a unified currency became the most popular type in Germany. These issues remained in circulation until 30th June 1885. The PMG Population currently holds only 6 examples of this scarce small denomination note although it would be roughly a worker's daily wage as at time it would average between 1.50 and 6 marks.
Bermuda Government 5 Pounds Pick 21d last date for this issue 1st October 1966 Hamilton, Bermuda serial number S/1 666561, in a PMG holder graded Choice VF 35 EPQ (Exceptional Paper Quality) an alluring design of this second highest denomination for the series and Exceptionally Scarce note. Orange on multicolour featuring a portrait of a young Queen Elizabeth II at right and an illustration of ships in Hamilton harbour at left. The reverse with an elaborate orange and green guilloche panel featuring the Royal Coat of Arms at centre. Printed by Bradbury Wilkinson & Co this is an example of the last series notes from the Pound system before Bermuda converted into dollars.
ScotlandClydesdale Bank Limited 20 Pounds Pick 200 (PMS CL23, BY SC323) dated 1st December 1967 serial number C/F 005370 bearing the signature of Robert D Fairbairn titled General Manager. The note in red Carmine/Red on multicolour underprint featuring Coat of Arms on an elaborate guilloche panel with thistle plants at bottom on obverse and the reverse depicting a scene of George Square in Glasgow named after King George III and being the Glasgow's biggest and most famous square. Printed by Thomas De La Rue and Company Limited inscribed in small script on obverse lower centre margin. In a PMG holder and graded Extremely Fine 40 Stains
Bank of England amalgamation of high-grade PMG Certified notes (3) comprising a Peppiatt World War II Emergency issue 1 Pound B249 Blue/Pink Britannia medallion Metal thread issued 1940 serial number O50D 454214 graded PMG About UNC 53 EPQ (Exceptional Paper Quality). Hollom 1 Pound QE2 portrait & seated Britannia B288 Green issued 1963 FIRST series serial number B95N 441502 graded PMG Choice UNC 64. Along with Fforde 10 Shillings QE2 portrait & seated Britannia B309 Red-brown issued 1967 serial number 94Z 317729 an Exceptionally high grade note PMG Superb Gem UNC 67 EPQ (Exceptional Paper Quality), with PMG having recorded only 22 examples in this grade and only 1 in the higher 68 grade at the time of writing. A very pleasing group
Five Pounds PeppiattWhite Note B264 Fourth Post-war Period Thin paper Metal thread dated 9th July 1947 serial number M65 088628 London branch, in a PMG holder and very high graded Choice UNC 64 Pinholes. Printed at St. Luke's Works, London these notes are seldom seen in such high grades
Malta Bank Centrali 10 Liri Pick 36b Law of 1967 (1979) serial number C/21 924398 and the variety with 3 dots at upper right for the visually impaired, in a PMG holder and very high graded example in Choice UNC 64EPQ (Exceptional Paper Quality). Gray and pink on multicolour underprint featuring Map at upper left, Malta Coat of Arms at upper right and Statue of "Justice" at lower centre on obverse. The reverse displaying an Aerial view of Malta drydocks, La Valletta at left centre. Printed by Thomas De La Rue & Company and watermarked with Allegorical bust of Malta facing right. This variety much scarcer and sought after
Fifty Pounds Kentfield QE2 & Sir John Houblon B377 Silver Foil Tudor Rose issue 1994 serial number E08 506433 in a PMG holder and assigned the outstandingly high grade of Gem UNC 66 EPQ. Printed at the Bank of England Works, Debden, Essex and designed by Roger Withington this high grade note holds much eye-appeal
ChinaSinkiangProvincial Government Finance Department Treasury 100 CashPick S1857 (S/M#H126) Year 21 of the Republic (1932), an Exceptionally Rare note in a PMG holder and the highest graded of 3 examples recorded on the PMG population report at the time of writing About UNC 53 Toning. The obverse with a brown panel and the reverse with green panel, both sides with Chinese and Arabic texts, the reverse with a large square red seal. A very rare note and seldom seen
Malaya & British Borneo (British Administration) Board of Commissioners of Currency 1 DollarPick 8A (KNB8a) dated 1st March 1959 serial number B/56 643436, in a PMG holder and in the Exceptionally high grade Gem UNC 65EPQ (Exceptional Paper Quality). Blue on multi-coloured underprint featuring a Sailing boat at left on obverse. The reverse illustration a scene of fishermen grounding boat at beach and Coat of Arms of Member states. A much Scarcer variety printed by Thomas De La Rue and watermarked with a tiger's head. Very pleasing and collectible example in this high grade
Thailand Government World War II Japanese intervention 5 BahtPick 46a ND 1945 variety with constitution vessel in panel at right on reverse serial number K/90 987755 signature Leng Srisomwongse, VF or slightly better and a Rare note in comparison with its earlier variety rarely seen and offered with only 3 examples currently recorded by the PMG population report. The obverse in green featuring King Rama VIII Ananda Mahidol full face portrait at right and Marble temple at left. The reverse in purple displaying Walled temple and pagoda complex on river bank (Royal Palace). Printed by Mitsui Trading Company and watermarked Constitution on tray on pedestal.
Yugoslavia (Kingdom) National Bank 500 Dinara Pick 32 dated Belgrade, 6th September 1935 serial P.0316 680 number 07894680 and the note in green on light blue and pink underprint featuring portrait of young King Peter II, the last King of Yugoslavia reigning from 1934 to 1945 and the last reigning member of the Karađorđević dynasty which came to prominence in the early 20th century, along with Coat of Arms at centre on obverse and seated farming women with sheats of wheat on reverse. Watrmark with King Alexander I, the father of King Peter II. In a PMG holder and graded Choice Uncirculated 63
Qatar & Dubai Currency Board 50 Riyals Pick 5a ND (circa 1960's) serial number A/1 735283. The note in red on multicoloured underprint Dhow, derrick, and palm tree at left on obverse and denomination at centre on a guilloche panel and issuer across the top on reverse, watermarked Falcon's head and bearing the signature Khalifa bin Hamad al-Thani. In a PMG holder and graded Very Fine 25 Annotations. One of the rarest denominations for the short-lived currency union of Qatar & Dubai being perceived to be just as Rare as the 25 Riyals, this note will make a fascinating addition to any serious collection. While the use of 1, 5, 10 and 100 Riyals proved popular and numbers increased in circulation over the years after the initial release, the 25 and 50 Riyals however decreased and with the initial issued figures being significantly lower than the other denominations not a lot of examples must have survived over the years.
One Hundred Pounds E.M. HarveyWhite Note B209ef dated 13 November 1923, serial number 46Y 00298 and MANCHESTER issue. Black and white, ornate crowned vignette of Britannia top left, 'I promise to pay the Bearer on demand the sum of One Hundred Pounds', value in ornate black tablet low left. In a PMG holder graded VF 20 Stains, Annotations, Ex A.J. Simms Collection and an Exceptionally Rare note a lower serial number and a very few survivors of this denomination seen with PMG's Population having only 2 recorded examples at the time of writing
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 King George 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
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
Qatar & Dubai Currency Board 10 Riyals Pick 3a ND (circa 1960's) serial number A/5 625790. The note in grey-blue on multicoloured underprint Dhow, derrick, and palm tree at left on obverse and denomination at centre on a guilloche panel and issuer across the top on reverse, watermarked Falcon's head and bearing the signature Khalifa bin Hamad al-Thani. In a PMG holder and graded About Uncirculated 50 Annotation. Rare and very sought after note
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 King George 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
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
Straits Settlements10 DollarsPick 18b dated 1st January 1935 serial number C/21 94745 signed Curall For the Currency Commissioners and the note in green on multicolour underprint featuring a portrait of King George V at right on obverse and tiger at centre and an Allegorical Woman's bust at left on reverse. Printed by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. Ld Engravers New Malden Surrey England inscribed in small script at lower centre margin on obverse and in a panel at lower centre on reverse. Watermarked Tiger's head. In a PMG holder and graded VF 30, Restoration
Straits Settlements5 DollarsPick 17b dated 1st January 1935 serial number B/87 88136 signed Rex Curall For the Currency Commissioners and the note in Violet featuring a portrait of King George V at right and tiger at centre and Allegorical Woman's bust at left on reverse. Printed by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. Ld Engravers New Malden Surrey England inscribed in small script at lower centre margin on obverse and reverse. Watermarked Tiger's head. In a PMG holder and graded VF 30, Minor Restoration
JerseyTreasury of the States 1 PoundPick 6a (BY JE6) World War II German Occupation Period note issued in April 1942 and June 1942 ND with the prefix JN only. This note bears the very LOW number of 200 and the signature H. J. Eraut titled Treasurer of the States of Jersey. The note in purple on green underprint featuring Jersey's Coat of Arms at upper left, the serial number in black and the prefix and signature embedded in the printing on obverse and the reverse illustrating Men with horse cart gathering seaweed. Thick Chain watermark. The Channel Islands have the unenviable distinction of the only British teritories to be occupied by the German Forces during the war and since change was in short supply, the Islanders issued their own currency and even used the German notes. It was not until 9th May 1945, day after Victory in Europe Day (also known as VE Day or V-E Day in North America), where freedom became reality for the Bailiwick of Jersey. UNC, pressed and Exceptionally Rare in this high grade considering the low printing of 11,000 notes. At the time of writing PMG has only 9 recorded examples on their Population Report
Straits Settlements 1 DollarPick 9b dated 1st January 1930 and date in black serial number N/59 94067 signed Luis Shelley For the Currency Commissioners and the note in red on grey-violet underprint featuring the Royal Coat of Arms at upper centre, Palm trees and beach at lower left and stilt houses and palm trees at right on obverse and a shoreline scene at centre on reverse. Printed by Thomas De La Rue & Company Limited London inscribed in small script at lower centre margin on obverse and reverse. In a PMG holder and graded Choice VF 35 NET, Repaired
British North Borneo 1 DollarPick 29 dated 1st July 1940 serial number K665072 signature W.A.C. Smelt. The note in black with a red guilloche at centre in the underprint and reverse with value in numerical and wording on a guilloche patter at centre on reverse. Printed by Blades East & Blades Ltd Banknote Engravers London imprinted in small script at lower centre on obverse and reverse. In a PMG holder and graded Very Fine 30. The treasurer Captain William Anthony Casterton Smelt born 29 September 1895 was appointed District Treasurer at Sandakan in March 1925 and assumed his duties on arriving in North Borneo in May 1925. He was appointed Chief Treasurer in January 1930 after returning from furlough and the chief financial controller a year later. During the visit of Governor Clifford of the Straits Settlements in June 1928, he was the acting ADC (Aide-de-Camp) or chief of staff to Governor Humpreys of North Borneo. Sir Hugh Clifford was also Governor of North Borneo from 1900 to 1901. In the New Year Honours of 1946, Smelt was granted an OBE in recognition of his services during internment in WWII, presumably at Kuching in Sarawak
Qatar & Dubai Currency Board 5 Riyals Pick 2a ND (circa 1960's) serial number A/6 202747. The note in purple on multi-coloured underprint featuring Dhow, Oil derrick and Palm trees at left on obverse and denomination at centre on a guilloche panel and issuer across top on reverse, watermarked Falcon's head. In a PMG holder and graded Extremely Fine 40. Rare and very sought after note
Straits Settlements 1 DollarPick 9a dated 1st January 1925 and date in red serial number J/39 18341 signed Pountney For the Currency Commissioners and the note in red on grey-violet underprint featuring the Royal Coat of Arms at upper centre, Palm trees and beach at lower left and stilt houses and palm trees at right on obverse and a shoreline scene at centre on reverse. Printed by Thomas De La Rue & Company Limited London inscribed in small script at lower centre margin on obverse and reverse. In a PMG holder and graded VF 30
GuatemalaBanco Agricola Hipotecario early Rare issues (2) including the 100 Pesos Reissue of Caja Reguladora Pick S105e dated 15th February 1926 number 106888 and an additional set of serial numbers 01888 overprinted, VG and Exceptionally scarce with PMG only having 1 example of this note on their Population Report at time of writing. Technically speaking, this is no longer an issue of the private bank, as the emission rights of those banks did expire between 1923-1926. The purpose of Caja Reguladora was the stabiliziation of the Peso. This goal was achieved in August 1924 at an exchange rate of Pesos 60 per US$. Remaining stock of the private banks were overprinted with an additional set of serial numbers. Along with 1 Peso Pick S101a dated 26th March 1900 number 1112257, rare early note bearing the date at the turn of the century, VF - GVF and seldom seen in higher grades.
Twenty Pounds Somerset QE2 pictorial & William ShakespeareB351 Purple & Green issue 1984 FIRST RUN LOW NUMBER 01A 000351 in a PMG holder and graded Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ, Exceptional Paper Quality. A very Scarce Pictorial Series D banknote with this LOW collectible number featuring H.M. Queen Elizabeth II at right and a St. George slaying the dragon medallion in the underprint at centre on obverse along with a statue of William Shakespeare on reverse with an illustration of Romeo & Juliet in the underprint. Plate-printed at the Bank of England Works, Debden, Essex and watermarked William Shakespeare's head
Treasury & Bank of England (2) both graded by PMG and in their holders comprising One PoundFisherT31 Ireland in title Dot in No. Second Issue 1923 series B1/53 662704 graded PMG Choice Very Fine 35 along with One Pound Green CatternsB225 issued 1930 serial number R74 567826 graded PMG Choice Uncirculated 63 Staple holes
Scotland Commercial Bank of Scotland Limited 1 PoundPick S331a (Calloway-Murphy CO 61a, BY SC404a) Thirteenth issue dated 1st December 1927 serial number 23A 328775 where the letter is in Gothic script signed Royden R Thomson titled Accountant and Hugh Mclaren Roberts titled Cashier. The Thirteenth issue notes are regarded as the finest 20th century Scottish notes and they featured the portrait of John Pitcairn of Pitcairn's, the Bank's first Chairman, based on a painting by the Scottish artist Sir Henry Raeburn. This note in dark blue on a yellow and red underprint featuring Lord Pitcairn portrait at lower centre and detail of the façade of Commercial Bank of Scotland building at upper centre on obverse dark blue guilloche design panel with the Bank's Head Office building at centre. Printed by Waterlow & Sons Limited London Wall, London E.C. In a PMG holder and graded Choice Very Fine 35
Oman Sultanate of Muscat & Oman ND (1970) "Rial Saidi" Issues (3) all in PMG holders comprising 100 Baiza Pick 1a serial number A/2 330284 brown on blue-green underprint Arms at right and graded Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ. 1/4 Rrial Saidi Pick 2a serial number A/2 132537 blue and brown on multicolour Arms at right on obverse and Jalali fortress on reverse and graded Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ. 1/2 Rial Saidi Pick 3a serial number A/2 455706 purple and green on multicolour underprint Arms at right on obverse and Sumail fortress on reverse and graded Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ. All watermarked Arms.
United Arab Emirates Currency Board 10 Dirhams Pick 3a ND (1973) serial number 14J 396806. The note in grey-blue on multicolour underprint featuring Dhow, camel caravan, palm tree and oil derrick at left on obverse and an aerial view of Umm al-Qaiwan at centre right on reverse. Printed by Thomas De La Rue imprinted with a small script "De La Rue" at lower centre right on reverse and watermarked Horse's head. In a PMG holder and graded Choice Very Fine 35.
CeylonCentral Bank of Ceylon 10 RupeesPick 48 dated 20th January 1951 serial number L/19 087069. The note in green on violet, brown and blue underprint featuring a portrait of King George VI at left on obverse and ceremonial figure at centre on reverse. Printed by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co Ltd New Malden, Surrey, England imprinted in small script on lower centre margin and watermarked Chinze. In a PMG holder and graded Choice Very Fine 35
Oman Central Bank 1 Rial Pick 17a ND (1977) serial number A/19 990144. Red and brown on multicolour underprint featuring Arms at centre right on obverse and Fort on reverse. Watermarked Coat of Arms. In a PMG holder and graded Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ
Bermuda Government British Administration 1 Pound dated 2nd December 1914, serial number in red 008547, P1, PMG 25 VERY FINE. An extremely rare piece, black on green underprint with arms at left on obverse. This is the first ever 1 Pound note issued in Bermuda and the only one to be printed by the American Banknote Company, Ottawa as the following later denominations were printed by British printers, mostly Waterlow & Sons and Bradbury & Wilkinson & Co. In 1882, the local 'legal tender act' demonetized the gold doubloon, which had in effect been the real standard in Bermuda, and this left pounds, shillings, and pence as the sole legal tender. The British pound sterling then remained the official currency of Bermuda until 1970. In 1920, 5 shilling notes were introduced, followed by 10 shillings in 1927 and 5 pounds in 1941. The 5 shilling note ceased production in 1957, with 10 pound notes introduced in 1964. It was finally decided to take the action that British Honduras had already done 85 years earlier. In line with the international trend towards decimalization, Bermuda introduced a new currency in the form of a dollar that was fixed at an equal value to the US dollar. The new Bermuda dollars operated in conjunction with decimal fractional coinage, hence ending the pounds, shillings, and pence system in that colony in the year before it was ended in the United Kingdom itself. The decision to finally align with the US dollar was at least in part influenced by the devaluation of sterling in 1967 and Bermuda's increasing tendency to keep its reserves in US dollars. Although Bermuda changed to a U.S. based currency and changed the bulk of its reserves from sterling to U.S. dollars in 1970, it still nevertheless remained a member of the sterling area since at that time, the pound sterling and the US dollar had a fixed exchange rate of £1 = $2.40. The design makes it a bit of an outlier as it does not feature any royal portraits.
ChinaProvincial Banks - Fengtien Official Currency Bureau 10 Chiao (100 Cents) issued and dated 1906 (Kuang Hsu Year 32), specialized issue PS1353, serial number in black serif vertically on obverse right 0002340, black facing dragon border on light blue concentric circles in the underprint, two red validation handstamps, reverse brown border, Chinese, Manchu and English text, aVG. PMG 20 VERY FINE "Minor Rust", an extremely scarce type and very desirable
One PoundBradburyT11.2 Second issue 1914 (2) a consecutive pair series H1/37 68894 & H1/37 68895 both in PMG holders graded Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ, Exceptional Paper Quality. Type 2 serial number prefix with a letter accompanied by a small number "1". Printed by De La Rue on banknote paper manufactured by William Joynson & Co. with watermark of wavy lines incorporating the Royal Cypher
Iran - Imperial Bank of Persia 2 Tomans P12 - issued 1924 to 1932, this piece stamped on obverse across centre in black as follows from top of banknote - Arabic writing, 8th September 1924, oval seal - Arabic writing and stars with lion at centre, "PAYABLE at BUSHIRE ONLY" hence the redemption place is Bushire, serial number B/P 020,211 in black at all four quadrants of the reverse, Signatures: V.L. Walter & M.Murrey, PMG 25 VERY FINE and on of the earlier issued examples. Rare denomination due to the "2" denomination not being popular in Persia at the time, hence reducing its issuance. Printed by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Company, New Malden, Surrey, England - the note is in green on multicolour underprint featuring a portrait of Shah Nasr ad-Din on obverse and a 2-tone gradient blue/light-red with a big "2" at centre.
Iran - Imperial Bank of Persia 5 Tomans P13 - issued 1924 to 1932, this piece stamped on obverse across centre in black as follows from top of banknote - Arabic writing, 1st June 1925, oval seal - Arabic writing and stars with lion at centre, "PAYABLE at BUSHIRE ONLY" hence the redemption place is Bushire, serial number C/J 034506 in black at all four quadrants of the reverse, Signatures: V.L. Walter & M.Murrey, PMG 15 CHOICE FINE "Minor Repairs", and one of the earlier issued examples. Printed by Waterlow & Sons Limited, London Wall, London the banknote is in black on light green/pink underprint on obverse featuring a portrait of Shah Muzaffar ad-Din at right and green reverse with Large 5 at centre, watermark: Lion and sun.
Iraq - Central Bank of Iraq 5 Dinars L.1947 (1959) , serial number in black 1/A 999105 at bottom left and top right, P49, PMG 35 CHOICE VERY FINE "ERASURE"and a very desirable piece with strong colours and near sharp corners, fine margins and edges, and a generally crisp look and feel. Printed by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Company, New Malden, Surrey, England - the banknote is in red on a multicolour underprint featuring a portrait of King Faisal II as a young man at right obverse and Hamurabiy yatasallam al-sharia (King Hammurabi receives the Law) on reverse
One Pounds Green MahonB212 issue 1928 (2) a consecutive pair first series A25 436523 & A25 436524 both in PMG holders graded Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ, Exceptional Paper Quality & Choice About UNC 58 EPQ, Exceptional Paper Quality. Printed at St. Luke’s Works Old Street London on banknote paper manufactured by Portals Ltd with a watermark of wavy lines and the helmeted Britannia facing right these notes are Rarely seen in these high grades therefore this being a rare opportunity to acquire some
USA (8) A group of Obsolete Currency issues in mostly higher grades aVF - choice UNC, comprising - The Bank of America, State of Rhode Island2 Dollars ND 1800's Remainder, Canal Bank, New Orleans 10 Dollars ND 1800s Remainder "Toppan, Carpenter & Co.", Bank of Louisiana, New Orleans 10 Dollars 14th January 1812 (?), The Central Bank of Pennsylvania, Hollidaysburg 5 Dollars ND 1800's Remainder, The New Orleans Canal & Banking Company 10 Dollars ND 1800's Remainder "Underwood Bald & Spencer", First National Bank of Gem City Business College, Quincy, State of Illinois100 Dollars 1st January 1873 Remainder, Canal Bank, New Orleans 100 Dollars ND 1850s Remainder "Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edson. N.Orleans & N.Y." graded Choice Uncirculated 64 by PMG and in their holder, and last The Bank of America 1 Dollar, State of Rhode Island ND 1800s Remainder graded Choice New 63PPQ by PCGS and in their holder
Iraq - National Bank of Iraq 5 Dinars AH1947 (1955), serial number H909786 in black both top right and bottom left, modified portrait with thicker lips P40a, PMG35 CHOICE VERY FINE and scarce. A very desirable piece with strong colours and fine edges/margins/corners. Printed by Bradbury Wilkinson & Company, New Malden, Surrey, England the banknote presents as red on multicolour underprint featuring a portrait of King Faisal II as an adolescent at right obverse and Hamurabiy yatasallam al-sharia (King Hammurabi receives the Law) in red on reverse
Ireland Republic The Central Bank of Ireland Lady Lavery issues (2) including 10 Pounds 66c (Blake-Callaway LTN62a) dated 26th September 1974 serial number 18D872136 signatures T.K. Whitaker and C.H. Murray, formerly PMG66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated but removed from holder and comes with the label, blue on multicolour underprint. Along with 20 poundsPick 67c (Blake-Callway LTN65) dated 24th March 1976 serial number 93X037852 signatures C.H. Murray and M.N. O'Murchu, red on gold and multicolour underprint. Both Large notes featuring Lady Hazel Lavery in an Irish national costume with chin resting on her hand leaning on an Irish harp on obverse and a representation of the River Bann water spirit at centre on reverse. EF - about UNC / UNC
One Pounds Green CatternsB225 issued 1930 (2) a consecutive pair series T61 665910 & T61 665911. Both in PMG holders and graded GEM Uncirculated 66 EPQ, Exceptional Paper Quality. A very desirable consecutive set especially in this high grade
Ireland Republic The Central Bank of Ireland Lady Lavery signatures T.K. Whitaker & C.H.Murray issues (2) including 1 PoundPick 64b (Blake-Calloway LTN54) dated 2nd October 1969 serial number 79H623356, green on pale gold underprint featuring a portrait of Lady Lavery at left. Along with 20 PoundsPick 67b (Blake-Calloway LTN57a) dated 1st April 1970 serial number 29X021084, formerly PMG 65 EPQ Gem Uncirculated bur removed from holder and comes with the label, Large note in red on gold and multicolour underprint featuring Lady Hazel Lavery in an Irish national costume with chin resting on her hand leaning on an Irish harp on obverse. Both notes featuring a representation of the River Bann water spirit at centre on reverse. About UNC – UNC
Mauritius10 Rupees Bank of Mauritius Pick 31a ND (1967) QE2 & Government building, Port Louis (2) a consecutive pair low series A/1 000914 & A/1 000915. Both in PMG holders and graded Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ, Exceptional Paper Quality. Printed by Thomas de la Rue, London these notes are scarce especially as a consecutive pair and in this high grade
Scotland The National Bank of Scotland 1 PoundSPECIMEN Waterlow COLOUR TRIAL Pick 256s (Calloway-Murphy NA43) dated 2nd November 1927 overprinted "SPECIMEN WATERLOW & SONTS LTD." once on lower obverse and twice on reverse and 3 punchole cancels, imprint on top left margin SPECIMEN NOTE, WATERLOW & SONS LTD., reverse red and Coat of Arms at upper centre on obverse. In a PMG holder graded PMG 58 EPQ Choice About UNC. Scarce and sought after
Northern IrelandNorthern Bank Limited Belfast 10 Pounds Pick 181c (Blake-Callaway NR80) Red serial number N-I/N 08728 dated 1st November 1943 manuscript signature H.J. Craig original and fresh about UNC - UNC and formerly PMG 64 Choice Uncirculated but removed from holder comes with the PMG label. The note in black and white on red underprint and feature a sailing ship, plough and man at grindstone at upper centre and reverse blue with bank initials and value and printers imprint at lower centre. Printed and engraved by Perkins, Bacon & Co Ltd London. Our research could find a similar note only a few numbers away series N-I/N 08738 i
Jamaica 5 shillings (2) issued 1961 (Law of 1960), a consecutive numbered pair series EA617331 & EA617332, signed Stanley W. Payton, portrait Queen Elizabeth II at left, (Pick49), in PMG holders graded 55 About Uncirculated and 58EPQ Choice About Uncirculated, (exceptional paper quality), scarce as a consecutive pair
India Government 5 Rupees dated 22nd June 1915 series SC/56 011691, signed M.M.S. Gubbay, (PickA6a), spindle hole as usually seen, in PMG holder graded 25EPQ Very Fine, Exceptional Paper Quality, rare with the EPQ at this grade
Bermuda5 Dollars dated 20th October 1952 series C/1 229806, portrait Queen Elizabeth II at right, (Pick21a), in PMG holder graded 35EPQ choice very fine, Exceptional Paper Quality, rare with the EPQ at this grade
CatternsFive pounds white notes B228 (2) both dated 13th May 1930, a consecutively numbered pair series 374/H 37763 & 374/H 37764, (Pick328a), both have a small bank stamp on reverse, in PMG holders graded 55 About Uncirculated & 58 Choice About Uncirculated, rare in this condition and as a consecutive pair
ChinaPeoples Bank3 Yuan dated 1953 block 231 series 2037955, watermark star & wings, (Pick868), one set of staple holes with minor rust, in PMG holder graded 35 Choice Very Fine, rare
CatternsFive pounds white notes B228 (2) both dated 1st June 1932, a consecutively numbered pair series 208/J 52323 & 208/J 52324, (Pick328a), in PMG holders graded 45 Choice Extremely Fine (minor rust mark) and 45EPQ Choice Extremely Fine exceptional paper quality, rare in this condition and as a consecutive pair
PeppiattTen Pounds B242 (2) German Operation Bernhardforgery WW2 both dated 16th March 1935 a consecutively numbered pair series K/144 25723 & K/144 25724, (Pick336B), in PMG holders graded 64 Choice Uncirculated and 63EPQ Choice Uncirculated, exceptional paper quality, scarce as a consecutive pair
USA 5 Shillings dated 1st October 1773 serial no. 6898, PennsylvaniaColonial Note, 'to counterfeit is DEATH' on reverse, printed by Hall & Sellers, (PickS2540D), in PMG holder graded 25 Very Fine
St. Helena Government (4), a superb and rare set of VERY LOW matching number 000009, FIRST RUN notes, 50 Pence issued 1979 series V/1 000009, 1 Pound issued 1976 series A/1 000009, misspelled 'Anglae' in motto, 5 Pounds issued 1976 series H/1 000009, misspelled 'Anglae' in motto, 10 Pounds issued 1979 series P/1 000009, all 4 notes in PMG holders graded 63 net Choice Uncirculated, a unique opportunity for any serious Queen Elizabeth or low number collector
BelizeCentral Bank (3), 100 Dollars (2) dated 1st November 2006 series DB 689909 & DB 689912, (Pick71b), in PMG holders graded 65EPQ Gem Uncirculated, Exceptional Paper Quality, 10 Dollars dated 1st November 2011 series DL163067, (Pick68d), in PMG holder graded 66EPQ Gem Uncirculated, Exceptional Paper Quality
EgyptNational Bank 50 Piastres (3), one dated 9th August 1935 signed Cook, (Pick21a), in PMG holder graded 20 Very Fine, one dated 11th January 1944 signed Nixon, (Pick21c), pressed VF, and one dated 17th January 1950 signed Leith-Ross, (Pick21d), in PMG holder graded 30 Very Fine, stains
Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corporation 500 Dollars dated 11th February 1968 series L141304, portrait Sir T. Jackson at right, (Pick179c), in PMG holder graded 35 Choice Very Fine
Cyprus 250 Mils first date of issue 1st December 1961, first series VERY LOW number A/1 000017, Democratic Republic issue, (Pick37a), scarce early date, in PMG holder graded 65EPQ Gem Uncirculated, Exceptional Paper Quality, A1-A6 are the only prefixes issued for the 250 mills 1961 issue. The 1961 is the first and only republic of Cyprus issue after the QE11 banknote era ends due to Cyprus becoming independent. Serial numbers 1 - 10 are held by the treasury, so this one of the lowest numbers available.
Qatar Monetary Agency 5 Riyals (2) first issue 1973, a pair of consecutively numbered notes series A/3 827833 & A/3 827834, (Pick2a), in PMG holders graded 65EPQ Gem Uncirculated, Exceptional Paper Quality, very rare as a pair
Qatar Monetary Agency 1 Riyal (2) first issue 1973, a pair of consecutively numbered notes series A/3 899433 & A/3 899434, (Pick1a), in PMG holders graded 67EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated, Exceptional Paper Quality, very rare as a pair
Qatar Monetary Agency 1 Riyal (2) second issue 1980's, a pair of consecutively numbered notes series W/2 173039 & W/2 173040, (Pick7), in PMG holders graded 64EPQ Choice Uncirculated, Exceptional Paper Quality, rare as a pair
Fiji Government 5 Shillings dated 28th April 1961 series C/6 129062, portrait Queen Elizabeth II at right, (Pick51b), in PMG holder graded 58 EPQ choice about Uncirculated, Exceptional Paper Quality
Cyprus Government 5 Pounds dated 1st June 1955 series A/1 442117, Pick36a, portrait QEII at right, in PMG holder graded 55 About Uncirculated, scarce note
Libya, Bank of Libya 1/2 PoundSPECIMEN dated 1963 (AH1382) series 5 D/15 000000, Pick29s, crowned arms at left, perforated number 403, in PMG holder graded 64 Choice Uncirculated
Libya, Bank of Libya 10 Pounds dated 1963 (AH1382) series 4 A/10 875611, Pick27, crowned arms at left, minor rust, minor discoloration, in PMG holder graded 35 Choice Very Fine
Sudan 25 piastres dated 1967 perforated SPECIMEN & 1095, red "Cancelled" overprint on front & back, series A/00 000000, Pick6s, slabbed in plastic and graded PMG 64 Choice Uncirculated
Giori test notes with USA banknote vignettes and designs (2), an obverse and a reverse both uniface in PMG folders graded 65 UNC, USA President portraits on the obverse note
Canada (5) a consecutive pair of $1 dated 1935 KGVI portrait Pick58e in PMG folders graded gem Unc 65 plus 3 later QE2 $1 including 1973 star replacement series AA in GEF, others in UNC
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