A collection of advertising, promotional and test notes and a few photocopy/fax copy notes (76), including Thomas de la Rue, Walsall printers, Harrisons, and others, the majority Uncirculated, an interesting collection
Australia (12), 10 Dollars signed Johnston & Fraser issued 1985 UKY 325799, (Pick45e), 10 Dollars signed Knight & Stone issued 1979 TVG 521292, (Pick45c), 10 Dollars (2) signed Evans & Fraser first date of issue 1993 a pair of consecutively numbered notes, (Pick52a), 10 Dollars signed Evans & Macfarlane dated 1998, (Pick52b), 5 Dollars (2) signed Fraser & Cole issued 1992, (Pick50a), 5 Dollars signed Evans & Macfarlane issued 1998, (Pick51c), 5 Dollars signed Macfarlane & Henry issued 2005, (Pick57c), 5 Dollars (2) new 2016 polymer issue, 1 Dollar signed Johnston & Stone issued 1983, (Pick42d), first 2 EF+, the rest Uncirculated
Australia 10 Pounds issued 1934 - 1939 series V/2 280122, portrait KingGeorge V at centre, Commonwealth of Australia, signed E. C. Riddle & H. J. Sheehan, (Pick24), cleaned & pressed, VF & scarce
Australia Presentation sets (3), The 25th Anniversary Banknote Set 1991, one of the most spectacular presentations ever issued, this leather bound 8 note set was produced to mark the anniversary of the introduction of decimal currency on February 14th 1966. The notes came from the archives at Note Printing Australia (NPA) and consisted of the last 800 10 shilling, 1 pound, 5 pounds and 10 pounds issues coupled with the first issue of the 1 dollar, 2 dollars, 10 dollars and 20 dollars notes. All the notes have the last 3 digits of the serial number in common while the 10 shillings and 5 pounds have fully matching serial numbers. This set is number 134 of 800. Triple Anniversary Banknote Set 1994, complementing the previous set, this premium banknote set was issued in 1994. The 800 issued leather folders each contained three banknotes which were reserved from the initial printing of the paper 5 dollars, 50 dollars and 100 dollars. Each set was individually numbered with each note having fully matching serial numbers, this set is number 134 of 800, matching the number of the set above. Presentation set of Australia's First Polymer notes 1996, Australian polymer note portfolio commemorating the world's first series of circulating polymer notes 1996, consisting of 5 dollars, 10 dollars, 20 dollars, 50 dollars and 100 dollars, the notes in this set have matching serial numbers and bear a common prefix of '00' followed by the 2 digits '96' representing the year of issue, each note is specially overprinted with the notes first year of issue, this set is number 134 of 1000, again matching the number of the 2 sets above. Very rare to see the 3 sets together and especially rare to see them all with the same issue number 134. A unique opportunity to acquire all three sets.
Australia PROOF & SPECIMEN notes (57), all different and from the 1800's, various offices of issue from various banks: English, Scottish & Australian Chartered Bank, Royal Bank of Queensland Limited, The Union Bank, Bank of Australasia, Australian Joint Stock Bank, Commercial Bank of Tasmania Limited, The Bank of North Queensland Limited, National Bank of Australasia, Queensland National Bank Limited, Queensland Government, in 1 Pound, 5 Pounds, 10 Pounds, 20 Pounds, 50 Pounds & 100 Pounds denominations, most with cut bottom margin and mounting marks on reverse, in leuchtturm lighthouse album and slipcase, a fabulous collection of very scarce notes rarely seen, an opportunity not to be missed
BahamasCentral Bank (4), 20 Dollars series M287580, (Pick39b), 10 Dollars series L109488, (Pick38b), 5 Dollars series L249155, (Pick37b) & 1 Dollar series S/1 492144, (Pick35b), all dated 1974 and signed W. C. Allen, the $20 Fine (pressed), the $10 good Fine (inked number on obverse), the $5 good VF and the $1 Uncirculated
Bahamas Government (3), 1 Pound series A/4 603687, (Pick15d), 10 Shillings series A/2 834392, (Pick14d), 4 Shillings series A/6 667308, (Pick13d), portrait Queen Elizabeth II at right, issued 1953, about VF, the 4/- has a small rust mark
Barbados & Ceylon (2), Barbados 1 Dollar dated 1st January 1949 series F/E 442591, portrait KingGeorge VI at right, (Pick2c), Ceylon 10 Rupees dated 4th August 1943 series J/13 570912, portrait King George VI at right, (Pick36Aa), both in ICG holders graded 30 Very Fine
Belize Monetary Authority (2), 5 Dollars & 1 Dollar first date of issue for this design 1st June 1980, series J/3 577486 & A/1 508202, portrait Queen Elizabeth II at centre right, (Pick39a & Pick38a), Uncirculated
Bermuda (13), 50 Dollars low serial number D/1 000292, 20 Dollars low serial number D/1 001457, 10 Dollars low serial number C/1 000419, all dated 24th May 2000, (Pick52a, Pick53a & Pick54a), 5 Dollars (2) & 1 Dollar dated 6th February 1970 prefix A/2, (Pick24a & Pick23a), 2 Dollars (6) a consecutively numbered run of four notes B/2 872006 - B/2 872009 dated 1st August 1989 plus two others dated 1989 & 1997, (Pick34b & Pick40Ab) and 1 Dollar dated 2nd January 1982 (Pick28b), one of the $5 is about Uncirculated the rest are all Uncirculated
BritishHonduras 1 Dollar dated 1st January 1971 series G/6 200902, portrait Queen Elizabeth II at right, (Pick28c), in PCGS holder graded 65 PPQ Gem New, Perfect Paper Quality
Burma1 Rupee (2) issued 1947 a pair of consecutively numbered notes series Q22 090393 & Q22 090394, red overprint 'Burma currency board legal tender in Burma only, on Government of India note dated 1940, (Pick30), very feint foxing marks, Uncirculated
Canada (5), 1 Dollar, 2 Dollars, 5 Dollars, 10 Dollars & 20 Dollars all dated 1954, portrait Queen Elizabeth II at right, signed Beattie Coyne and Beattie Rasminski, (Pick74, 76, 77, 79 & 80), the $20 and $1 Uncirculated the rest good VF to about UNC
Canada2 Dollars dated 1st February 1849, Farmers Joint Stock Bank, Toronto, portrait Prince Consort at top centre, (PickS1767), limp with some dirt, splits and edge nicks, Fair and scarce
Cape Verde20 Escudos dated 16th June 1958 series no. 362001, portrait Serpa Pinto at right, (Pick47a), tiny corner fold, about Uncirculated to Uncirculated
Cayman Islands10 Dollars dated Law 1971(1972), first series A/1 488283, portrait Queen Elizabeth II at right, (Pick3), light dent in paper, about Uncirculated to Uncirculated
Cayman Islands Currency Board 10 Dollars (2) a pair of consecutively numbered low serial numbers B/1 000709 & B/1 000710, portrait Queen Elizabeth II at right, (Pick13a), Uncirculated
Cayman Islands Currency Board 40 Dollars dated 1974 (issued 1981) first series A/1 249594, portrait Queen Elizabeth II at right, (Pick9a), about Uncirculated
Cayman Islands Currency Board 50 Dollars dated 1974 (issued 1987) first series A/1 026960, portrait Queen Elizabeth II at right, (Pick10a), Uncirculated
Central & South America bulk lot (560), Argentina 50 Pesos (100) without coloured fibres in paper (Pick301a), Colombia50 Pesos Oro (80) dated 1st January 1980 (Pick422a), Ecuador 10 Sucres (180) dated 24th May 1980 (Pick114b), Honduras 1 Lempira (100) dated 29th May 1980 (Pick68a), Honduras 2 Lempiras (100) dated 23rd September 1976 (Pick61), all in packs of consecutively numbered runs, Uncirculated or about
Ceylon 2 Rupees (2) dated 16th October 1954 consecutively numbered pair E/24 818954 & E/25 818955, portrait Queen Elizabeth II at left, (Pick50), Uncirculated very scarce as a pair and in this grade
China (87) & Hong Kong (30) in an album with slip case, early and modern issues including Hong Kong 1 Dollar with KingGeorge VI portrait dated 1949, China 1 Yuan Tientsin dated 1935, 100 Yuan 1942, 1 Dollar Kwangtung Province Dated 1918, many more in mixed grades needs viewing
China, the Provincial Bank of Kwangse, Wuchow, 1 Dollar dated January 1926, (PickS2325g), 2 pinholes and 2 small edge tears top and bottom of centre fold, about Fine
CongoDemocratic RepublicNational Bank 10 Makuta (2) SPECIMEN, dated 1967 series A000000 No.128 inked in top margin, pinholes rust and mounting residue on back, good VF & dated 1970 series A000000, good EF, both Pick9s
Cuba (124), a mix of issued notes from 1950's and 1960's, foreign exchange certificates, 7 x SPECIMEN notes, a few more modern notes, mixed grades many Uncirculated
Cuba 5 Pesos dated 12th August 1891 series No. 026396, unsigned Remainder, Treasury note issue, (Pick39b), adhesive residue stain at top centre, in PCGS holder graded 30 Very Fine
CyprusCentral Bank 5 Pounds dated 1st June 1974 series N/132 876341, arms at right, (Pick44c), in PCGS holder graded 66PPQ Gem New, Perfect Paper Quality
East Africa 20 Shillings dated 1st January 1955 series G79 00763, portrait Queen Elizabeth II at top right, (Pick35), in PCGS holder graded 62 Uncirculated
Egypt (41) 1 Pound (29) most dated 2008 and some consecutive runs seen, 50 Piastres (6), 10 Piastres (3), 5 Piastres (3) including Pick164 Mosque of Emir Khairbak, mixed grades, many Uncirculated, Iraq (87) including 25 Dinars (18) issued 1986 Pick73a, many emergency Gulf war issues, some runs of consecutive numbered notes, most Uncirculated or about
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
El Salvador 10 Colones (10) dated 25th August 1983 a consecutively numbered run series IL 1333101 - IL 1333110, portrait Manuel Jose Arce at centre, (Pick135a), Uncirculated
Europe bulk lot (361), large amount of banknotes from various European countries including Austria, Belgium, France, Italy, Malta, Poland and many others, mixed grades, needs viewing
Falkland Islands (5), 50 Pence dated 20th February 1974 series D40295, (Pick10b) Uncirculated, 1 Pound dated 1st January 1982 series F64041, (Pick8d) good VF, 1 Pound Dated 1st October 1984 series A137219, (Pick13a) good EF, 5 Pounds dated 14th June 1983 series A141855, commemorative issue 150th Anniversary of English rule, (Pick12a) about Uncirculated, 5 Pounds dated 14th June 2005 series B003241, (Pick17a) light dent in paper, about Uncirculated to Uncirculated
Falkland Islands50 Pence (2) dated 25th September 1969, a pair of consecutively numbered notes series D17623 & D17624, portrait Queen Elizabeth II at right, (Pick10a), Uncirculated
Fiji (2), 10 Shillings dated 28th April 1961 series C/3 22685, (Pick529), 5 Shillings dated 28th April 1961 series C/5 12440, (Pick51b), portrait Queen Elizabeth II at right, EF to good EF
Fiji Government 1 Pound dated 1st June 1951 series B/7 65530, last date of issue, portrait KingGeorge VI at right, signed Taylor, Donovan & Smith, (Pick40f), good Fine
France2 Francs issued 1917 series A 0,385,344, world war 1 military issue, army treasury (tresorerie aux armees), (PickSM3), a difficult denomination to find, good EF to about UNC
French Somaliland, Djibouti100 Francs (2), issued 1952 series D.129 837 & E.135 356, Tresor Public, (Pick26), one with a small tear the other with tiny pinholes, some small stains, cleaned & pressed Fine
Ghana 10 Shillings dated 1st June 1958 series J/1 000000, SPECIMEN No.23 with de la Rue red ovals in corners, 2 x punched holes one through each signature, (Pick1as), glue residue down right side on reverse, about Uncirculated
Gibraltar 1 Pound first date of issue 1st October 1927 series C272775, rock of Gibraltar at bottom centre, signed Bowring, (Pick12), good Fine to about VF, very scarce 1st date type
Gibraltar 10 Shillings dated 1st May 1965 series D551618, rock of Gibraltar at left, (Pick17), in PCGS holder graded 58PPQ Choice About New, Perfect Paper Quality
Guernsey (3), the States of Guernsey 10 Pounds, 5 Pounds & 1 Pound issued 1990 - 1991, second issue reduced size, signed M.J. Brown, (Pick54a, Pick53a & Pick52a), the £5 has a very light dent in the paper otherwise Uncirculated
Honduras 50 Lempiras dated 20th January 1956 series No. A000000, SPECIMEN No.80 with de la Rue red ovals in corners, 3 x punched holes one through each signature, (Pick54s), glue residue down left side on reverse, about Uncirculated
Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corporation 1000 Dollars dated 1st January 1988 scarce REPLACEMENT series ZZ117369, (Pick199ar), in PCGS holder graded 58PPQ choice about new, Perfect Paper Quality
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
Hong Kong (200) Standard Chartered Bank10 Dollars (100) dated 1st January 1995, a consecutively numbered run series CF547001 - CF547100, (Pick284b), Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corporation 10 Dollars (100) dated 1st January 1992, a consecutively numbered run series WX912801 - WX912900, (Pick191c), Uncirculated
Hong Kong (22), 50 Dollars (4) 3 different issues dated 2014 and one dated 2002, these Uncirculated, 5 Dollars (2) the Chartered Bank issued 1970 - 1975, EF, 10 Dollars (7), new polymer issue dated 2007, Uncirculated, 1 and 5 Cents issued 1941, Uncirculated & good EF, plus 7 other notes most Uncirculated
Hong Kong 1 Dollar (3) dated 1st January 1952, a consecutively numbered run series A/5 350281 - A/5 350283, portrait KGVI at right, (Pick324b), two notes with some light staining/discolouration, generally good VF
India10 Rupees issued 1937 series C/69 593303, portrait KingGeorge VI at right, signed J.B. Taylor, (Pick19a), usual staple holes to left, cleaned & pressed, good VF
Iran and North Korea, Iran (129) including 2000 Rials (66) issued 1986 - 2005, (Pick141), plus others (63), mixed grades some Uncirculated, North Korea (26), 5000 Won (14), 2000 Won (1), 1000 Won (2), 500 Won (1), 200 Won (3), 100 Won (1), 10 Won (3) and 5 Won (1), most are SPECIMEN notes and most are Uncirculated
Ireland Republic Central Bank (7), 10 Shillings (2) Lady Lavery dated 1965 & 1968, (Pick63a), about UNC, 1 Pound (3) Lady Lavery dated 1970 & 1976, the 1976 a pair of consecutively numbered notes, (Pick64b & Pick64d), EF to good EF, 1 Pound (2) Queen Medb dated 1982, (Pick70c), Uncirculated
Ireland Republic Central Bank 1 Pound (4), dated 30th September 1976, a consecutively numbered run series 59L 583665 - 59L 583668, portrait Lady Lavery to left, (Pick64d), Uncirculated or about
Isle of Man (2), 50 Pence issued 1969 very low serial number 000233 and 10 Shillings issued 1961 split prefix high serial number A516213, both with Queen Elizabeth II Annigoni portrait to right and signed Stallard, the first Uncirculated the second about Uncirculated
Isle of Man (6), 20 Pounds issued 2000, signed Shimmin (Pick45b), 50 Pence issued 1979, signed Dawson (Pick33a), 1 Pound issued 1972, signed John W. Paul (Pick29c), 1 Pound (3) issued 1991 signed Cashen, a consecutively numbered run, (Pick40b), all Uncirculated
Isle of Man 10 Pounds issued 1972, scarce SPECIMEN series 000000, signed John Paul, (Pick31bs), hole punched through signature, 2 small mounting marks on reverse, Uncirculated
Isle of Man 20 Pounds issued 1972, scarce SPECIMEN series 000000, signed Dawson, (Pick32s), hole punched through signature, 2 small mounting marks on reverse, Uncirculated
Isle of Man50 Pence issued 1972, scarce SPECIMEN series C000000, signed John Paul shorter 20mm signature, (Pick28cs), hole punched through signature, Uncirculated
Italy 50 lire dated 4th October 1918 series T319 1964, signed Stringher & Sacchi, (Pick38c), nick to bottom left corner, about EF and scarce in this condition
Italycollection in album (49), including 1000 & 500 Lire dated 1943, 500 Lire dated 1939, 100 & 50 Lire dated 1944, some war issues and some pre Euro issues, interesting collection in mixed grades, viewing recommended
Jamaica Government (2) 10 Shillings first date of issue 15th June 1950 series 64C 60319, portrait KingGeorge VI at left, (Pick39), VF, 5 Shillings dated 17th March 1960 series 56E 81574, portrait King George VI at left, (Pick45), EF
Jersey (4), 10 Shillings German Occupation WW2 issued 1941 - 1942 series No.20339, (Pick5a), light foxing, small rust stain, about VF, 10 Shillings (3) issued 1963 signed Padgham, portrait Queen Elizabeth II at right, (Pick7a), Fine
Jersey (5) and Gibraltar (2), Jersey 10 Shillings issued 1963 a pair of consecutively numbered notes series B999614 & B999615, signed Padgham, (Pick7a), 1 Pound (3) issued 1963, 1976 - 1988 and 1989, the 1989 £1 has a very low serial number E000023, (Pick8a, Pick 11b & Pick15a), Gibraltar 1 Pound (2) dated 4th August 1988, (Pick20e), the first two EF, the third cleaned & pressed VF, the rest Uncirculated
Jersey 1 Pound (100), issued 9th May 1995, most of the notes are consecutively numbered, Commemorative issue 50th anniversary liberation of Jersey, (Pick25a), Uncirculated
JerseyGibraltar & Isle of Man (5), Gibraltar 50 Pounds dated 27th November 1986 series A076523, (Pick24), Isle of Man 50 Pounds issued 1983 series no. 054054 signed Dawson, (Pick39a), Jersey 50 Pounds issued 2000 series BC196529 signed Ian Black, (Pick30a), Jersey 20 Pounds issued 2000 series PC343420 signed Ian Black, (Pick29a), 20 Pounds issued 1976 - 1988 SPECIMEN series AB000000 signed Leslie May, (Pick14s), all in PCGS holders graded 64 or 65 all Perfect Paper Quality except the specimen note which is 65 Gem New
JerseySPECIMEN notes (3), 20 Pounds issued 1976 series AC000000, signed Leslie May, (Pick14b), 5 Pounds (2) issued 1976 series DB000000 & EB000000, signed J. Clennett, (Pick12a), the 2 £5 notes have very small pencil numbers at top corner on reverse, Uncirculated
Jersey States German Occupation WW2 (4), 2 Shillings issued 1941 - 1942, coat of arms at upper left, (Pick3a & Pick4a) 2 of each variety, mixed grades to good VF
Jersey States German Occupation WW2 (5), 10 Shillings, 2 Shillings (2), 1 Shilling & Six Pence, all issued 1941 - 1942, coat of arms at upper left, (Pick1a to Pick5a), about VF up to good VF
Jersey States Germany Occupation WW2 (2), 2 Shillings series 124662 (Pick3a), good VF with small red spots in border, 6 Pence series 75701 (Pick1a), about VF, both issued 1941 - 1942, arms at upper left
Jersey States Germany Occupation WW2, 10 Shillings issued 1941 - 1942 series No. 8169, arms at upper left, (Pick5a), about Uncirculated and scarce in this condition
Katanga50 Francs no date or signature unissued remainder, hole punched, Moise Tshombe at right, (Pick7 for type), small fault to bottom corner, Uncirculated
KuwaitCentral Bank (5), 10 Dinars first issue under Law 32 of 1968, (Pick10), one set of staple holes, about VF, 1 Dinar (4) first issue under Law 32 of 1968, (Pick8), one with small piece missing from corner, one with large tear, other small tears, generally Fine
Laos bulk lot (384), 500 Kip (100), 100 Kip (200) & 20 Kip (84), not dated these notes were printed in China and circulated in areas under the control of the Pathet Lao insurgents and became the accepted legal tender in the entire country in 1975, consecutively numbered runs, (Pick21, Pick23 & Pick24), Uncirculated or about
Malaya & British Borneo50 Dollars dated 21st March 1953 series A/8 248288, portrait Queen Elizabeth II at right, (Pick4a), some light dirt and a small red mark on reverse, tiny centre pinhole, about VF
Malaya (2) and Malaya & British Borneo, 10 Dollars & 1 Dollar from Malaya dated 1st July 1941, (Pick11 & Pick13) and 1 Dollar from Malaya & British Borneo dated 1959, (Pick8A), all cleaned and pressed Fine to good VF
Malaya (2) and Malaya & British Borneo, 10 Dollars & 1 Dollar from Malaya dated 1st July 1941, (Pick11 & Pick13) and 10 Dollars from Malaya & British Borneo dated 1953, (Pick3a), all cleaned and pressed VF
Malta Government (2), 1 Pound issued 1951 (Law 1949) first series A/1 283712, portrait KingGeorge VI at right, (Pick22) and 1 Pound issued 1954 (Law 1949) series A/28 004161, portrait Queen Elizabeth II at right, (Pick24a), light dent in paper only, Uncirculated
Malta Government (2), 1 Pound issued 1969 & 10 Shillings issued 1968 (Law of 1967), portrait Queen Elizabeth II at right, (Pick28a & Pick29a), the £1 has a light dent in paper otherwise UNC, the 10/- Uncirculated
Mauritius (3), 25 rupees series A/13 110793, (pick32b), light dent in paper otherwise UNC, 10 Rupees series A/43 751462, (Pick31c), UNC and 5 Rupees series A/46 592341, (Pick30c), about UNC, issued 1967 signature 4, portrait Queen Elizabeth II at right
New Zealand (3) 5 Pounds, 1 Pound & 10 Shillings issued 1956 - 1960 & 1960 - 1967, portrait Captain James Cook at right, the 10 Shillings and 5 Pounds are the earlier scarcer issue with no security thread, (Pick160c, 159d & 158c), the £5 and 10/- cleaned and pressed VF, the £1 EF
New Zealand PROOF & SPECIMEN notes (36), all different from the 1800's, various offices of issue from various banks: Bank of Australasia, the National Bank of New Zealand Limited and The Union Bank, in 1 Pound, 5 Pounds, 10 Pounds, 20 Pounds & 50 Pounds denominations, most with cut bottom margin and mounting marks on reverse, in leuchtturm lighthouse album and slipcase, a fabulous collection of very scarce notes rarely seen, an opportunity not to be missed
Palestine Currency Board 500 Mils dated 20th April 1939 series F552574, Rachel's tomb near Bethlehem at lower left, (Pick6c), inked writing in top border on reverse, good Fine to about VF
Poland (3), 5 Groszy, 20 Groszy & 50 Groszy, Kobierzyn Hospital Vouchers, a state hospital for the mentally and nervously ill, a scarce Uncirculated set
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