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Date Sold	Category	Lot	Description	Sale Price
03/03/2024 Auction 184	World Banknotes	Lot 144	Australia 1 Pounds (7) George V portrait (1933-38) Pick 22, George VI portrait Pick 26 b and c, QE II Coombs and Wilson (3) all about Fine. 10 Shillings (10) George VI portrait Pick 25 (9) and Coombs and Wilson Pick 29 (1) VG-Fine More banknotes like this	£170
03/03/2024 Auction 184	World Banknotes	Lot 249	India Government 10 Rupees Pick 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 King George 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 More banknotes like this	£120
03/03/2024 Auction 184	World Banknotes	Lot 170	Canada Dominion 1 Dollar dated 2nd July 1923 series V-932798, portrait King George V at centre black seal McCavour and Saunders, (Pick33f) pleasant and bold VF More banknotes like this	£55
03/03/2024 Auction 184	World Banknotes	Lot 308	Malta Government 1 shilling on 2 shillings issued 1940 (old date 1918 with George V at right) series A/1 27537, Pick15a, VF More banknotes like this	£44
03/12/2023 Auction 183	World Banknotes	Lot 85	East Africa Currency Board 1 Florin Pick 8 dated 1st May 1920 serial number A/4 28623 3 signatures at lower centre. A Thomas De La Rue printing in olive-brown and red featuring a medallion with a bust of King George 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, one tiny pinhole More banknotes like this	£280
03/09/2023 Auction 182	World Banknotes	Lot 113	Australia One Pound George V at right Pick 16c Riddle and Heathershaw PMG 30 Very Fine More banknotes like this	£340
03/09/2023 Auction 182	World Banknotes	Lot 141	East Africa Currency Board 20 Shillings 1 January 1933 B/10 37949 George V at right Very Good pinholes Pick 22 a rare seldom offered type More banknotes like this	£340
03/09/2023 Auction 182	World Banknotes	Lot 172	India Government 10 Rupees issued 1928 - 1935 red serial number R/55 844465, portrait King George V at right, signed Kelly, (Pick16b), normal holes at left 2 pinholes bottom right, otherwise near EF and pleasing More banknotes like this	£260
03/09/2023 Auction 182	World Banknotes	Lot 173	India Government 5 Rupees issued 1928 - 1935 series P/57 690823, King George V portrait to right, signed J.B. Taylor, (Pick15a), usual 2 holes to the left, original about VF More banknotes like this	£220
03/09/2023 Auction 182	World Banknotes	Lot 174	India Government 5 Rupees issued 1928 - 1935 series Q/41 695034, King George V portrait to right, signed JW Kelly, (Pick15b), PMG 35 EPQ Choice Very Fine Staple Holes at Issue from The Dauer Collection More banknotes like this	£200
03/09/2023 Auction 182	World Banknotes	Lot 142	East Africa Currency Board 5 Shillings Mombasa 15 December 1921 C/8 98489 George V at right VG-Fine two puncholes at top More banknotes like this	£140
04/06/2023 Auction 181	World Banknotes	Lot 203	Australia Commonwealth Bank 10 Pounds Pick 28a ND (1938-1952) "George VI" Issue serial number V/4 412299 signatures H. J. Sheehan and S. G. McFarlane in deep red on multicolour underprint featuring portrait of King George VI at centre on obverse and Allegorical Agriculture figures, Farmers and horses at centre right on reverse and watermarked Captain James Cook. Choice Extremely Fine and graded 45 by PMG "Stains Lightened" (has some faint stains reverse) More banknotes like this	£480
04/12/2022 Auction 179	World Banknotes	Lot 125	India Government 10 Rupees issued 1928 - 1935 series M/79 208914, portrait King George V at right, signed J.B. Taylor, (Pick16a), pinholes, pressed very fine More banknotes like this	£260
04/12/2022 Auction 179	World Banknotes	Lot 100	Australia Ten Shillings George V at right TEN SHILLINGS in red in the borders 1/2 (Sovereign) in corners and reverse Riddle and Sheenan ND (1933) Pick 19 Fine or better More banknotes like this	£180
04/12/2022 Auction 179	World Banknotes	Lot 99	Australia One Pound George V at right Pick 22 (1933-38) PMG 25 Very Fine Minor Repair More banknotes like this	£80
05/12/2021 Auction 175	World Banknotes	Lot 147	Straits Settlements 10 Dollars Pick 18b dated 1st January 1935 serial number C/15 48330 signed Rex 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. VG only because of minor damage in margins and King George V portrait area otherwise an attractive Fine example. Very Rare More banknotes like this	£380
05/12/2021 Auction 175	World Banknotes	Lot 146	Straits Settlements 1 Dollar Pick 16b dated 1st January 1935 serial number I/87 05686 signature Rex Curall, a presentable VF and a Scarce . Mainly blue on multicolour featuring a portrait of King George V on obverse and the reverse with an illustration of a tiger at centre and an Allegorical bust at left. printed by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. , New Malden, Surrey and watermarked with a Tiger's head More banknotes like this	£180
05/09/2021 Auction 174	World Banknotes	Lot 104	India 10 Rupees King George V 1923 issue, serial number F/82 038961, Denning signature, Pick 5b, staple hole through the watermark otherwise EF rare and desirable in this high grade More banknotes like this	£550
06/12/2020 Auction 171	World Banknotes	Lot 230	Straits Settlements 5 Dollars Pick 17b dated 1st January 1935 George V & Tiger series B/29 57290 PMG 25 Very Fine More banknotes like this	£650
06/12/2020 Auction 171	World Banknotes	Lot 100	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, George VI portrait issues in VF - GVF (3) including 5 Shillings Pick 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, 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 More banknotes like this	£260
06/12/2020 Auction 171	World Banknotes	Lot 99	East Africa Currency Board (4) a fine early collection of Scarce issues aVF - GEF comprising a King George V portrait 5 Shillings Pick 20 dated 1st January 1933 serial number K/4 94597 3 signatures, King George VI portrait issues (3) including 1 Shillings Pick 27 dated 1st January 1943 serial number A/10 85413 4 signatures, 5 Shillings Pick 28a dated 1st July 1941 serial number T/6 53769 3 signatures and 20 Shillings = 1 Pound Pick 30b dated 1st August 1951 serial number B/70 62009 4 signatures. All Thomas De La Rue printing More banknotes like this	£180
06/12/2020 Auction 171	World Banknotes	Lot 79	Asia (6) a very diverse and desirable group in mixed grades Japan - Hansatsu Banknote Of The Tokugawa Shogunate Period, Osaka 1 silver Momme Daikoku (Old Man) and rice bales circa 1700's. Malaya 5 Cents George V portrait issue Pick 7b dated 1st July 1941. North Korea 5000 Won Pick 46s1 2002 SPECIMEN with regular serial numbers 429163 watermarked angled view of Arch of Triumph. Malaysia 20 Ringgit Pick 22aND 1982-84 series TC2750361 signature Abdul Aziz Taha. Philippines WW2 period "VICTORY" overprint issues (2) consisting of 20 Pesos Pick 121a "VICTORY" and "CENTRAL BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES" overprint series No.66 (1949) serial number F10906432 signatures Sergio Osmena & J. Hernandez along with 50 Pesos Pick 99a "VICTORY" overprint series 66 (1944) serial number F02429055 lower right signature title "Auditor General". And Macau Banco Nacional Ultramarino 20 Patacas Pick 66 dated 1st September 1996 series AG 028670. More banknotes like this	£80
06/12/2020 Auction 171	World Banknotes	Lot 90	Canada Bank of Canada 1 Dollar Pick 38 (BC-1) issue of 1935, Ottawa signatures Osborne & Towers English text variety and serial number A 0692954 Series C, VF lightly pressed and a Scarce collectible note. Black on green underprint featuring a portrait of King George V to left and Bank of Canada logo to right on obverse. The reverse in green displaying a seated allegorical female figure representing Agriculture with sheaf and fruit to lower left and cornucopia to lower right. More banknotes like this	£30
06/09/2020 Auction 170	World Banknotes	Lot 265	Straits Settlements Government 5 Dollars Pick 17a first date of issue 1st January 1931 serial number A/33 57403 signed Shelley For the Currency Commissioners. A beautiful Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. print in violet featuring a portrait of King George V at right on obverse. The reverse displaying a Bengal tiger at centre and Allegorical Woman's bust at left. Watermarked Tiger's head. PMG 25 Very Fine More banknotes like this	£1,200
06/09/2020 Auction 170	World Banknotes	Lot 264	Straits Settlements 10 Dollars Pick 18b dated 1st January 1935 serial number C/15 48330 signed Rex 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. VG only because of minor damage in margins and King George V portrait area otherwise an attractive Fine example. Very Rare More banknotes like this	£300
06/09/2020 Auction 170	World Banknotes	Lot 131	Australia Commonwealth Bank 1 Pound King George V Pick 22a (McD 44, Rks. 28) ND 1933-38 signatures Riddle & Sheehan serial number N/56 463189, crisp GVF and Scarce. The note in dark green on multicolour underprint featuring portrait of King George V at right and Australia's Coat of Arms at upper centre on obverse. The reverse depicting Allegorical Pastoral figures - shepherds with Merino sheep and shepherd’s dog. Watermark: Edward VIII, Prince of Wales and denomination in wording ("ONE POUND") at lower centre panel More banknotes like this	£200
06/09/2020 Auction 170	World Banknotes	Lot 260	Straits Settlements 1 Dollar Pick 16b (KNB20e) and a Scarcer last date variety 1st January 1935 serial number I/71 51152 signature Rex Curall, in a PMG holder and graded VF 25. Dark blue featuring Portrait King George V at right on obverse and the reverse illustrating Tiger at centre, Allegorical woman's bust at left. Printed by Bradbury Wilkinson & Co. and watermarked with a Tigers head, this an always sought after and collectible note especially with this date variety. More banknotes like this	£120
06/09/2020 Auction 170	World Banknotes	Lot 274	World (14) a mixed group mostly in average VF-GVF consisting of some desirable issues from Syria (2) as the République Syrienne 50 Piastres Syriennes 1st August 1942 serial number D/2 494731 and the Banque de Syrie et du Liban 1 Livre 1st September 1939 serial number J/BB 092430 variety with 2 diagonal violet lines on both sides. Jamaica 1 Pound George V portrait Pick 41b dated 15th August 1957 serial number 88B 01031. British Honduras 1 Dollar Pick 28a dated 1st March 1956 serial number G/2 163086. Along with Hong Kong 1 Cent Pick 325a. Canada 2 Dollars Pick 76b Ottawa 1954 (1961-1972) signatures Beattie & Rasminsky serial number Z/U 9760764 modified hairdo. Spain 1 Pesetas (3) including the Pick 135">Pick 135 dated Madrid 1948 serial number A 03437137 together with Pick 144 dated Madrid 22nd July 1953 (2) serial numbers 1A 9073049 & 1A 9393773. And a part denomination set of the Burma - Japanese Government World War 2 Occupation (4) consisting of 1/2, 1, 5 and 10 Rupees Pick 13 to 16. The lot also includes a Coupon Response International (International Reply Coupon) from Great Britain for 8 Pennies with only an origin stamp at left from St. James's Street B.O.S.W.1 dated 10th September 1953. More banknotes like this	£110
06/09/2020 Auction 170	World Banknotes	Lot 261	Straits Settlements 1 Dollar Pick 16b dated 1st January 1935 serial number I/87 05686 signature Rex Curall, a presentable VF and a Scarce date for this issue always keenly sought after. Mainly blue on multicolour featuring a portrait of King George V on obverse and the reverse with an illustration of a tiger at centre and an Allegorical bust at left. printed by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. , New Malden, Surrey and watermarked with a Tiger's head More banknotes like this	£95
07/06/2020 Auction 169	World Banknotes	Lot 274	Straits Settlements 5 Dollars Pick 17b dated 1st January 1935 George V & Tiger series B/29 57290 VF with some surface dirt and some edge nicks to top margin but not excessive and not extending to design and a very small hole near George V portrait More banknotes like this	£240
07/06/2020 Auction 169	World Banknotes	Lot 129	Canada The Government of Newfoundland 1 Dollar Pick A14c dated 2nd January 1920 series A202843, VG Inked Graffiti in the body of the note, the left signature slightly faded and hard to come by early George V British dominion issue. Black on blue underprint featuring a portrait of King George V at left and a reindeer, also known as Caribou, at right on obverse. The reverse in blue featuring the Coat of Arms incorporation the Royal Coat of Arms, sailing ships at sea and anchor. More banknotes like this	£80
07/06/2020 Auction 169	World Banknotes	Lot 128	Canada Dominion of Canada 1 Dollar Pick 33e dated Ottawa, 2nd July 1923 Bronze seal block R-1 (Group 1) signatures McCavour & Saunders, Fine - VF pressed with several pinholes in body and a 7mm uneven tear to lower left. A very Rare note and the early Dominion of Canada issues always keenly sought after. The note in black on green underprint featuring a portrait of King George V at centre on obverse. The reverse in green featuring an illustration of the Library of Parliament building in Ottawa. Printed by the Canadian Banknote Company Limited with imprint. More banknotes like this	£70
01/03/2020 Auction 168	World Banknotes	Lot 316	World circa late 1800's early 1900's onwards (139) a vast amalgamation of various issuers and denominations and all in average good Fine - VF and above mostly European, Latin America, Canada and US including modern star replacments, Africa, Egypt, Middle and Far East including some World War I and II Occupation and Military examples, British Armed Forces, French Kingdom Assignats, British Cheques and Postal orders and includes a Contemporary modern US Confederate states copy. Including some Exceptionally Rare and always collectible notes as the Strait Settlements very sought after issues with signature Rex Curall and dated 1st January 1935 (2) including 1 Dollar Pick 16b series J/91 68507 along with a very scarce 5 Dollars Pick 17b series B/66 96209. Hong Kong Government George V portrait 1 Dollar Pick 311 ND 1935 serial number C049564, BWC printing and very sought after. Egypt Government Currency note 5 Piastres Pick 161 early dated 1st June 1918 series J/59, purple on green and orange underprint, reverse in green with ruins. Dominion of Canada 1 Dollar Pick 32a dated 17th March 1917 signature at right Boville, without printer's imprint and serial number 336978-C plate D manuscript countersigned at left, Princess Patricia Ramsey (Princess of Connaught) on obverse. Jersey World War II German Occupation 6 Pence Pick 1a ND 1941 serial number 70259. Kenya 100 Shillings Pick 10a dated 1st July 1969 series A/15 19598. German East Africa Emergency World War I Interim-Banknote 1 Rupee Pick 19 dated 1st February 1916 series N2 text "Gebucht von" at left. Brazil Thesuro Nacional (3) including 1 Mil Reis Pick 3b ND 1891 Estampa 7A series 195A number 28152. 2 mil Reis Pick 12 Estampa 10 nuber 584249. And 5 Mil Reis Pick 18 ND 1890 Estampa 9A series 73A number 66757. Argentina Rupublic (2) including Caja de Conversión 5 Centavos Pick 209 L. 2707 of 1st August 1890 dated 1st November 1891 series B number 764949 signatures Areco & Marín. Together with Banco Provincial de Córdoba 2 Pesos Pick S1122c dated 1st January 1888 with black overprint Ley. 8 January 1894. Malta 1 Pound QE2 Annigoni's portrait Pick 29 L. 1967 (1968) the George Cross at center series A/15 048390. Burma India Government 1 Rupee George VI red overprint "Military Administration of Burma" plate letter A Pick 25b. An interesting French provincial 50 centimes issued during German occupation attached to a manuscript letter of Y.M.C.A with the British Expeditionary Force On Active Service signed with initials C. H.H. dated january 1919. This lot certain to attract a significant ammount of attention from both collectors and dealers alike More banknotes like this	£460
01/03/2020 Auction 168	World Banknotes	Lot 192	Government 5 Rupees Pick A6h early date for this type 15th February 1922 signature McWatters variety without letter for city of issue serial number CD/74 619065 and uniface, an Exceptionally Rare and desirable note in an original about VF usual spindle hole and very Minor edge tear. An attractive and boldly printed example of this early note preceding the George V portrait issues, still retaining relative crispiness and embossing. Black on pink underprint with clear watermark, and certain to do a great addition to any collection. For another example with a very close serial number please refer to the next lot More banknotes like this	£303
01/03/2020 Auction 168	World Banknotes	Lot 193	Government 5 Rupees Pick A6h early date for this type 15th February 1922 signature McWatters variety without letter for city of issue serial number CD/74 619072 and uniface, an Exceptionally Rare and a desirable note in an original VF or slightly better usual spindle hole. An attractive and boldly printed example of this early note preceding the George V portrait issues, still retaining relative crispiness and embossing. Black on pink underprint with clear watermark, and certain to do a great addition to any collection. For another example with a very close serial number please refer to the previous lot More banknotes like this	£303
01/03/2020 Auction 168	World Banknotes	Lot 276	Seychelles Thomas De la Rue underprint black & white Progressive Proofs for the 1918-36 George V portrait issue 1 and 5 Rupee Plates (3) all with Printer's Annotations, Thomas De La Rue imprint, well kept and all have pinholes. Consisting of a progressive proof for the 1 Rupee with Printer's Annotations in the border frame possibly for corrections, this has a minor Inner Tear and Rust paper clip marks possibly when displayed and archived in regard to the corrections. Along with Progressive proofs for the 5 Rupees both stuck on photographic paper (2) including the initial inspected proof and annotations of 2 flaw areas in the border frame areas near lower right and upper left corners near numerical denomination values. Along with the proof after corrections have taken place pointing to the same areas. An Exceptionally Rare and interesting find, infect our research could not find any similar proof's appearing on the internet. A unique opportunity for any collector to obtain these fine proof examples of the first Seychelles own Rupee currency which was circulating with and slowly replaced the Mauritius rupee, and these issues were the only circulating currency in the form of banknotes until the first introduction of coins in 1939. Also displaying the detailed and fine early work of Thomas De La Rue printers More banknotes like this	£240
01/03/2020 Auction 168	World Banknotes	Lot 308	World (57) average about VF - VF and various countries and issuers circa 1930's onwards mostly from Europe including countries as Malta, Cyprus, Switzerland, Spain, Isle of Man and the majority from Italy together with some Rhodesia, Mozambique, Ceylon and Singapore. Some Scarcer and desiarble notes include the Rhodesia 10 Shillings QE2 Annigoni's portrait issues Pick 24 dated 14th October 1964 (2) series H/3 863598 & H/5 199287. Malta George V 1 Shilling Pick 15 circa 1940 overprint on 2 Shillings Pick 9 dated 20th November 1918 earlier serial number A/1 03903. Ceylon George VI portrait issues (2) including 50 Cents Pick 45b dated 1st December 1949 prefix A/49 and 1 Rupee Pick 34 19th December 1942 prefix A/30. An interesting and attractive group of notes More banknotes like this	£180
01/03/2020 Auction 168	World Banknotes	Lot 105	Australia (5) in various grades aVF/VF to EF comprising Commonwealth Bank ND (1938-1952) "George VI" Issues including 10 Shillings (3) including Pick 25b (2) serial numbers G/27 837944 & F/62 120600 signatures H. T. Armitage and S. G. McFarlane along with Pick 25d serial number B/18 797639 signatures H. C. Coombs and R. Wilson, both in orange on multicolour underprint featuring King George VI at right on obverse and Allegorical Manufacturers figures at centre on reverse. 1 Pound Pick 26b serial number H/8 478813 signatures H. T. Armitage and S. G. McFarlane and the note in dark green on multicolour underprint featuring portrait of King George VI at right on obverse and Allegorical Pastoral figures shepherds with sheep on reverse. Along with a Reserve Bank of Australia ND (1961-1965) Pound Issue 5 Pounds Pick 35 serial number TC/77 273154 signatures H. C. Coombs and R. Wilson and the note in black on blue underprint featuring Arms at upper left and portrait of Sir John Franklin on obverse and reverse in blue featuring Cattle, sheep and agricultural products across centre reverse. Sir John Franklin was a British Royal Navy officer and explorer of the Arctic. Franklin also served as Lieutenant-Governor of Van Diemen's Land from 1837 to 1843. He disappeared while on his last expedition, attempting to chart and navigate the Northwest Passage in the North American Arctic More banknotes like this	£160
01/03/2020 Auction 168	World Banknotes	Lot 103	Australia & Canada early 1900's King George V & George VI period issues (3) in average about VF to GVF and very Scarce issues. Comprising the seldom seen Australia Commonwealth Bank 1/2 (Half) Sovereign Pick 15c (McD 14, Rks. 07) ND 1926-33 signatures Riddle & Heathershaw serial number B/17 814179 with signature title at left "Governor / Commonwealth Bank of Australia", an original George V portrait example with some rust and exceptionally scarce note featuring the Goulburn Weir near Nagambie, Victoria - the first major diversion structure for irrigation development in Australia built during Victorian times. This note comes with a collector’s ticket. Accompanied by Canada (2) consisting of a Dominion of Canada fractional 25 Cents Pick 11c dated 2nd July 1923 without "Authorized by R.S.C. Cap. 31" text series H signatures Campbell & Clark, featuring a portrait of Britannia facing right. Along with Bank of Canada 20 Dollars George VI portrait Pick 62c dated 2nd January 1937 signatures Coyne & Towers serial number K/E 4033361 and featuring an allegorical figure on reverse ("Agriculture"). A very pleasing and collectible group, certain to attract significant attention from collectors More banknotes like this	£110
02/12/2019 Auction 167	World Banknotes	Lot 1647	Straits Settlements Government 5 Dollars Pick 17a first date of issue 1st January 1931 serial number A/33 57403 signed Shelley For the Currency Commissioners. A beautiful Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. print in violet featuring a portrait of King George V at right on obverse. The reverse displaying a Bengal tiger at centre and Allegorical Woman's bust at left. Watermarked Tiger's head. A presentable and relatively crisp VF and Extraordinarily Rare note in any grade, keenly collected by any serious collector and very seldom appearing on the market so this being a unique opportunity to acquire this note More banknotes like this	£900
02/12/2019 Auction 167	World Banknotes	Lot 1477	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 Shillings Pick 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 More banknotes like this	£340
02/12/2019 Auction 167	World Banknotes	Lot 1474	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 Shillings Pick 28a dated 1st July 1941 serial number T/6 53769 3 signatures. And 20 Shillings = 1 Pound Pick 30b dated 1st August 1951 serial number B/70 62009 4 signatures. All Thomas De La Rue printing and very collectable More banknotes like this	£320
02/12/2019 Auction 167	World Banknotes	Lot 1475	East Africa Currency Board 1 Florin Pick 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 King George 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 More banknotes like this	£200
02/12/2019 Auction 167	World Banknotes	Lot 1518	India Government 10 Rupees Pick 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 King George 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 More banknotes like this	£130
02/12/2019 Auction 167	World Banknotes	Lot 1672	World (14) an exceptionally attractive amalgamation of notes in mostly higher grades VF - GVF to UNC. Comprising scarce issues such as the Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corporation 5 Dollars Pick 180a dated 14th December 1957 and bearing the serial number J/H 388886, and the note in brown on multicolour and an always attractive Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. design watermarked with a helmeted warrior and value underneath. Australia Reserve Bank 10 Shillings Pick 33a ND 1961-1965 serial number AH/16 178691 signatures Coombs & Wilson, the note in black on multicolour and features a portrait of the English navigator and cartographer Matthew Flinders on obverse and the parliament building on reverse. Bermuda Government 5 Shillings Pick 18b dated 1st May 1957 and LAST series Z/1 377077 and another attractive Bradbury & Wilkinson print in brown on multicolour featuring a young portrait of H.M. the Queen with an illustration of the steamship SS Monarch of Bermuda in Hamilton harbour. Straits Settlements 1 Dollar Pick 16b dated 1st January 1935 signature Rex Curall and serial number L/5 1700 and a BWC print in blue on multicolour featuring a portrait of King George V on obverse and a tiger on reverse. Russia 200 Rubley Pick S423 High Command of The Armed Forces in South Russia 1919 series AB-021. Portugal 100 Escudos Pick 179d dated 3rd December 1987 (4) and a consecutively numbered set BJB 019557 - BJB 019560. Dominican Republic a desirable denomination set (4) comprising TDLR print 10 Pesos Pick 119c series of 1987 along with 1988 series 20 Pick 120c and US banknote Company print 50 Pesos Pick 127 and 100 Pesos Pick 128. Belize Monerthary Authority 1 Dollar Pick 38a dated 1st June 1980 serial number A/5 079418 in green on multicolour featuring a portrait of H.M. the Queen and an unwreathed Coat of Arms. China Bank of Communications 5 Yuan Pick 117n dated 1st October 1914 serial number SB489209N and Shanghai overprint. More banknotes like this	£120
02/12/2019 Auction 167	World Banknotes	Lot 1643	Straits Settlements 1 Dollar Pick 16b dated 1st January 1935 serial number L/2 77893 signed Rex Curall For the Currency Commissioners and the note in dark blue on multicolour underprint featuring a portrait of King George V at right on obverse and an Allegorical woman's bust at left and tiger at centre on reverse. Printed by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co Ld Engravers New Malden Surrey England in small script at lower centre margin on obverse and in a panel at lower centre reverse. Watermarked Tiger's head. A fresh and crisp GEF - about UNC, Minor Rust on reverse and a very Rare and collectable note especially in these high grades More banknotes like this	£110
02/12/2019 Auction 167	World Banknotes	Lot 1641	St. Helena Government 5 Pounds Pick 7a ND 1976 3 signatures and the variety with incorrect spelling of the "ANGLAE" in the Latin motto under the Royal Coat of Arms on reverse serial number H/1 044242. The note in blue on light brown and multicolour underprint featuring a sea view of Saint Helena island at upper left and an uncrowned portrait of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II at right decorated with brooches displaying portraits of King George V and King George VI on obverse and Saint Helena Royal Coat of Arms at left and a sailing ship in shield at right on reverse. About UNC - UNC More banknotes like this	£80
01/09/2019 Auction 166	World Banknotes	Lot 452	Straits Settlements 10 Dollars Pick 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 More banknotes like this	£1,300
01/09/2019 Auction 166	World Banknotes	Lot 454	Straits Settlements 5 Dollars Pick 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 More banknotes like this	£1,100
01/09/2019 Auction 166	World Banknotes	Lot 118	Australia Commonwealth Bank 10 Pounds Pick 28a ND (1938-1952) "George VI" Issue serial number V/4 277884 signatures H. J. Sheehan and S. G. McFarlane in deep red on multicolour underprint featuring portrait of King George VI at centre on obverse and Allegorical Agriculture figures, Farmers and horses at centre right on reverse and watermarked Captain James Cook. Pressed GVF, Ink Bleed and a very Rare note More banknotes like this	£400
01/09/2019 Auction 166	World Banknotes	Lot 110	Australia Commonwealth 1 Dollar Pick 16c ND (1926-1932) signatures Riddle & Heathershaw serial number J/21 131225 and the note in dark olive-green on multicolour underprint featuring Portrait King George V at right, Australia's Coat of Arms at left ant the left signature with title "GOVERNOR / COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA". Without imprint. And reverse depicting an illustration of Captain Cook's landing at Botany Bay on 29th April 1770 with his ship HMS Endeavour on the land mass of Australia after an extensive navigation of New Zealand. VF pressed and an Exceptionally Rare note More banknotes like this	£320
01/09/2019 Auction 166	World Banknotes	Lot 183	East Africa & British West Africa (11) in mixed grades comprising East Africa King George V, King George VI and young Queen Elizabeth II issues some scarcer of which include 20 Shillings Pick 43a ND 1961 serial number N17 36282, 20 Shillings = 1 Pound Pick 30b 4 signatures variety dated 1st August 1951 serial number B/42 27313 and 5 Shillings Pick 20 dated 1st January 1933 serial number H/8 48064 along with British West Africa 10 Shillings Pick 10a dated 31st March 1953 serial number A/F 992412 More banknotes like this	£320
01/09/2019 Auction 166	World Banknotes	Lot 215	GB & Commonwealth (37) in mixed grades including issues from Seychelles (7), Mauritius (9), Malta (6), St. Helena (4) and British Military Authority & British Armed Forces (11). Some scarer and interesting issues include Malta 1 Pound young Queen Elizabeth II Pick 26a L. 1949 serial number A/2 108521, 2 Shillings GeorgeVI portrait Pick 17a ND 1942 serial number A/1 495921 and 2 Liri Pick 37 L.1967 (1986) earlier serial number A/1 002712. Mauritius young Queen Elizabeth II issues 5 Rupees Pick 30c (2) serial numbers A/51 596068 & A/49 432854, 10 Rupees Pick 31c serial number A/20 287561 along with King George V portrait 5 Rupees Pick 20 serial number C874470. Saint Helena 1 Pounds Pick 9a (2) serial numbers A/1 298323 & A/1 284333 along with 50 Pence 5a (2) serial number V/1 033423 & V/1 141997 More banknotes like this	£300
01/09/2019 Auction 166	World Banknotes	Lot 116	Australia Commonwealth Bank 1 Dollar Pick 22a ND 1933-1938 serial number N/42 502043 signatures Riddle & Sheehan and the note in dark green on multicolour underprint featuring Portrait King George V at right and Australia's Coat of Arms at upper centre on obverse and Allegorical Pastoral figures shepherds with sheep on reverse and large value at centre left on reverse. Watermark: Edward (VIII), Prince of Wales and "ONE POUND" at lower centre panel. GVF and scarce More banknotes like this	£220
01/09/2019 Auction 166	World Banknotes	Lot 121	Australia Commonwealth Bank ND (1933-1939) "George V Facing Front" Issues signed Riddle & Sheehan (2) comprising 10 Shillings Pick 21 serial number D/69 429991 in orange on multicolour underprint featuring portrait of King George V at right on obverse Allegorical manufacturers at centre, Watermarked Edward VIII Prince of Wales. Along with 1 Pound Pick 22 serial number L/69 584493 in dark green on multicolour underprint featuring portrait of King George V at right on obverse and Allegorical pastoral figures men with sheep at centre on reverse. The first about Fine and the second about VF, both pressed and the 10 /- with Minor tears in the border area mentioned for accuracy More banknotes like this	£170
01/09/2019 Auction 166	World Banknotes	Lot 139	Bahamas 4 Shillings Pick 5 Law of 1919 Ship seal at left and King George V portrait at right on obverse and Coat of Arms at centre, workers sorting fruit at left and Agave plantation at right on reverse. Printed by Waterlow & Sons Limited, London Wall, London, E.C. Fine and a rare early Commonwealth note More banknotes like this	£170
01/09/2019 Auction 166	World Banknotes	Lot 450	Straits Settlements 1 Dollar Pick 9a dated 1st September 1927 serial number M/32 96337. The note in red on grey-violet underprint Palm trees and beach scene at left and huts and boat at right on obverse and people on Palm tree beach on reverse. Printed by Thomas De La Rue & Company Limited London. Fine and a very rare note from the reign of King George V More banknotes like this	£160
01/09/2019 Auction 166	World Banknotes	Lot 455	Straits Settlements Government 1 Dollar Pick 16a dated 1st January 1933 serial number D/18 04985 signature Rex Curall For the Currency Commissioners and the note in dark blue featuring Portrait King George V at right on obverse and Allegorical woman's bust at left and tiger at centre on reverse. Printed by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co Ld. Engravers New Malden Surrey England inscribed in small script at lower centre on obverse and reverse and watermarked Tiger's head. Good Fine - About VF and a much scarcer date type More banknotes like this	£160
01/09/2019 Auction 166	World Banknotes	Lot 120	Australia Commonwealth Bank King George V 1 Pound Pick 16c 1926 - 1932 signature title at left Governor / Commonwealth Bank of Australia and signed Riddle & Heathershaw serial number J/64 004211. The note in dark olive-green on multicolour underprint featuring portrait of King George V at right and Coat of Arms at left on obverse and the reverse depicting Captain Cook's landing at Botany Bay on 29 April 1770 after his extensive navigation of New Zealand with his ship “HMS Endeavour”. About VF and a very Scarce issue More banknotes like this	£95
01/09/2019 Auction 166	World Banknotes	Lot 278	India Government of India 1 Rupee Pick 14a 1935 serial number 10A 989490 watermark King George V portrait signature J.W. Kelly titled Controller of the Currency. Green-blue obverse featuring Coin depicting King George V at right and reverse with the serial number and a design featuring the Royal Cypher with a crown and 1 rupee coin dated 1935. This note printed in England and this issue could not be introduced at the time due to the death King George V in January 1936 and it was only accepted to circulate these notes at par with the metallic silver rupee folowing the outbreak of the Second World War and the ensuing commodity scarcity around Silver i.e. this being a unique issuing where notes were released after the death of a monarch and also the only note to feature the serial number on the reverse. VF with a usual spindle hole More banknotes like this	£90
03/06/2019 Auction 165	World Banknotes	Lot 1108	World (61) Including high denomination Ireland, George V British Commonwealth and various other world issues in mixed grades in Fine - to Unc More banknotes like this	£170
03/06/2019 Auction 165	World Banknotes	Lot 854	Asia (113) in mixed grades includes about UNC - UNC comprising Japan & China (101) includes Gold Customs Issues, Japanese WW2 China Occupation Currency, Bank of China and Central Bank of China issues, Bank of Communications and more. Hong Kong (12) including Government of Hong Kong George V and George VI issues along with The Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corporation 5 Dollars (3) More banknotes like this	£160
03/06/2019 Auction 165	World Banknotes	Lot 1056	Straits Settlements (3) comprising 10 Cents Pick 6c dated 08.08.1919 title Treasurer signature Pountney Arms & Crown series H/6 13326 VF with light staining on reverse. 1 Dollars Pick 16b dated 1st January 1935 George V & Woman's head, Tiger (2) series K/58 43289 Fine or near so and I/80 46839 Fine with 3 small pieces of tape on reverse in margins but not extending to design More banknotes like this	£120
03/12/2018 Auction 163	World Banknotes	Lot 1616	World collection (102), mixed world lot with some Commonwealth including King George V, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth II, very interesting and varied collection in mixed grades, needs viewing More banknotes like this	£500
03/12/2018 Auction 163	World Banknotes	Lot 1402	Australia Commonwealth 5 Pounds issued 1928 series Q/13 789211, portrait King George V at right, signed Riddle & Heathershaw, (Pick17b), trimmed & pressed, Fine and scarce More banknotes like this	£400
03/12/2018 Auction 163	World Banknotes	Lot 1479	India Government 10 Rupees issued 1917 - 1930 series K/73 611826, portrait King George V at right, signed J.B. Taylor, (Pick7b), usual spindle hole at left, original clean good EF to aUNC, rare in this grade More banknotes like this	£400
03/12/2018 Auction 163	World Banknotes	Lot 1398	Australia Commonwealth 1 Pound issued 1927 series J/14 849598, portrait King George V at right, signed Riddle & Heathershaw, (Pick16c), cleaned & pressed, light toning, good VF, looks better More banknotes like this	£280
03/12/2018 Auction 163	World Banknotes	Lot 1607	World (76), including a King George V 5 Shillings postal order dated 1934, USA postal currency dated 1862, Morocco, Tunisa, Algeria and many others, mixed grades More banknotes like this	£260
03/12/2018 Auction 163	World Banknotes	Lot 1399	Australia Commonwealth 1 Pound issued 1927 series J/21 131225, portrait King George V at right, signed Riddle & Heathershaw, (Pick16c), cleaned/pressed Fine More banknotes like this	£140
02/09/2018 Auction 162	World Banknotes	Lot 180	Australia 1 Pound issued 1927 series K/32 699720, portrait King George V at right, signed Riddle & Heathershaw, (Pick16c), good VF More banknotes like this	£360
02/09/2018 Auction 162	World Banknotes	Lot 267	India Government 5 Rupees issued 1928 - 1935 series T/2 695809, King George V portrait to right, signed J.W. Kelly, (Pick15b), pinholes to the left, pressed good VF More banknotes like this	£240
02/09/2018 Auction 162	World Banknotes	Lot 266	India Government (2), 5 Rupees issued 1928 - 1935 series S/11 549571, King George V portrait at right, signed J.W. Kelly, (Pick15a), usual 2 holes to the left, VF, 5 Rupees issued 1937 series J/33 529666, King George VI portrait at right, signed J.B. Taylor, (Pick18a), usual 2 holes to the left, Uncirculated More banknotes like this	£160
02/09/2018 Auction 162	World Banknotes	Lot 181	Australia 1 Pound issued 1933 - 1938 series M/18 207164, portrait King George V at right, Commonwealth of Australia, signed E. C. Riddle & H. J. Sheehan, (Pick22), cleaned & pressed, VF+ looks better More banknotes like this	£100
02/09/2018 Auction 162	World Banknotes	Lot 179	Australia 1 Pound issued 1927 series K/21 536862, portrait King George V at right, signed Riddle & Heathershaw, (Pick16c), good Fine More banknotes like this	£90
03/06/2018 Auction 161	World Banknotes	Lot 256	East African Currency Board 1 Florin dated 1st May 1920 series A/88 12019, portrait King George V at right, (Pick8a), some dirt/stains, a few tiny pinholes, Fine More banknotes like this	£190
03/06/2018 Auction 161	World Banknotes	Lot 181	Australia 1 Pound issued 1933 - 1938 series L/93 062653, portrait King George V at right, Commonwealth of Australia, signed E. C. Riddle & H. J. Sheehan, (Pick22), cleaned & pressed, VF+ looks better More banknotes like this	£160
18/03/2018 Auction 160	World Banknotes	Lot 280	Commonwealth & World, Commonwealth collection in an album (163), Ceylon, East African Currency Board, British West Africa, Southern Rhodesia, Rhodesia & Nyasaland, Rhodesia, Fiji, St. Helena, Falkland Islands, Solomon Islands, Seychelles, India, Burma, Straits Settlements, Malaya, Malaya & British Borneo, British Guiana, British Honduras, Belize, British Caribbean, Eastern Caribbean, Bahamas & Cayman Islands. Includes Straits Settlements 10 Dollars dated 1929, (Pick11a) Fine, 10 Dollars dated 1933, (Pick18a) Fine, British Guiana 5 Dollars dated 1942, (Pick13c) Fine, British Honduras 10 Dollars dated 1947, (Pick27a) about VF, British Caribbean 20 Dollars dated 1961, (Pick11b) Fine, Ceylon 100 Rupees dated 1945, (Pick38a) small edge tear, about VF, East African Currency Board 1 Florin date1920 (Pick8a) Fine, 100 Shillings issued 1964, (Pick48a) Uncirculated, Southern Rhodesia 5 Pounds dated 1945, (Pick11b) Fine, Rhodesia & Nyasaland 5 Pounds dated 1961, (Pick22b) good Fine, and many more, a fabulous collection of King George V, VI and Queen Elizabeth II. Also two further albums (190+) of mostly Asia, some Africa and a few Bank of England, strength in French Indochina and Vietnam, including 100 Piastres dated 1919, (Pick39) Fine, 1 Piastre dated 1901, (Pick5) about Fine, a very rare opportunity to acquire a wide variety of commonwealth notes and many others. More banknotes like this	£28,000
18/03/2018 Auction 160	World Banknotes	Lot 217	Australia 10 Pounds issued 1934 - 1939 series V/2 280122, portrait King George V at centre, Commonwealth of Australia, signed E. C. Riddle & H. J. Sheehan, (Pick24), cleaned & pressed, VF & scarce More banknotes like this	£900
04/12/2017 Auction 159	World Banknotes	Lot 1629	Commonwealth collection in small album (49), King George V and VI & Queen Elizabeth II, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Canada, Ceylon, Fiji, Gibraltar, Hong Kong, Isle of Man, Jamaica, Jersey, Malaya, Malaya & British Borneo, Malta, Rhodesia, St. Helena & Straits Settlements, mixed grades, interesting lot viewing recommended More banknotes like this	£500
04/12/2017 Auction 159	World Banknotes	Lot 1882	Straits Settlements 10 Dollars very scarce date, 1st January 1934 series B/44 91856, portrait King George V at right & tiger on reverse, (Pick18a), in PCGS holder graded 15 Fine More banknotes like this	£460
04/12/2017 Auction 159	World Banknotes	Lot 1734	India Government 5 Rupees issued 1928 - 1935 series P/57 690823, King George V portrait to right, signed J.B. Taylor, (Pick15a), usual 2 holes to the left, original about VF More banknotes like this	£200
04/12/2017 Auction 159	World Banknotes	Lot 1616	Canada Dominion (8), 1 Dollar dated 2nd July 1923 series V-723615, portrait King George V at centre, (Pick33f), pinholes and edge tears VG, 25 Cents (4) dated 2nd July 1923, Britannia at centre, (Pick10 & Pick11), 25 Cents (3) dated 2nd January 1900, Britannia at right, (Pick9), the fractional notes have various signatures and mixed grades, viewing recommended More banknotes like this	£65
04/06/2017 Auction 157	World Banknotes	Lot 278	World (63) including earlier types such as George V, generally from circulation More banknotes like this	£380
05/03/2017 Auction 156	World Banknotes	Lot 459	World including earlier British Commonwealth issues some showing George V (lot) mixed grades More banknotes like this	£600

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