World (45) Sets Argentina P323-327 5 note set, China P80+-862 3 note set, Indonesia P90-94 5 note set, Iraq P73-75 3 note set, Surinam P136-139 4 note set Transnistria P16-22 7 note set, Zimbabwe P37-44 8 note set along with Malawi 5 Kwacha P36c 5 consecutives generally AU-Unc or near so
French Indochina 500 Piastres / Yuan / Đồng / Kip / Riels Pick 83 ND 1951 bank title in red field signatures Minost & Laurent block N.52 series 142 number 1287142, VG or about with tears/inner splits and very minor rust
China Bank of China One Yuan National Currency 1937 blue, skyscraper building at right reverse Pick 79 (3) consecutives red serial number T220762-64 AU, Central Bank of China 5 Yuan 1936 Pick 217 green (3) consecutives B/H 696729V -731V AU
China, Banque Belge Pour l' Etranger Peking Branch 5 Dollars = 5 Piastres 1921 Pick S128 printer ABMC series G14366 PMG Very Fine 20 Annotations, rare with no price given in Pick
Banknotes and Coins, the notes from circulation F-EF with higher denominations including one or more examples of Australia $50, China100 Yuan 2005 (8 consecutive numbers), Hong Kong $100, Lebanon 5000 Livres along with French West Africa 1,000 Francs 20.3.1961 (4) other notes from a variety of countries most of the notes accompanied by circulated coinage from the same era so later 20th century base metal issues. Then a separate group of English coinage including some pre 47 silver issues and a 1906 Halfcrown VF or better (lot)
World (76) Belgium issues (41) including 5 Franc 1938 with 1988 error date (Prefix T16) this NVG, along with issues from Germany, China, Estonia, Zaire and more, many are pre-World War II issues, in mixed circulated grades
World - French Indo ChinaPiastre 1953 Pick 92 Unc, Greece 1000 Drachmas 1939 GVF, Italy 1000 Lite 1990 GVF, Mozambique 100 Escudos 27.3.1961 (2) both Unc, Netherlands 10 Gulden 25.4.1968 Unc, Scotland Jedburg 1769 a Bill for rent and highway rogue money attached to a promoters card, USADollars Series 1957 (3) consecutive numbers and $2 series 1976 (4) consecutive numbers all Unc, Yugoslavia post 1961 issues VF-Unc mostly Unc (13), Fantasy Spilegeld (8) Unc, Thomas De La Rue Energy Promotional notes (4) Unc. Along with the book 20th Century Scottish banknotes James Douglas Volume 1 used second hand
China The Canton Municipal Bank 5 DollarsPick S2279c dated 1st May 1933 blue serial number D701374. Green on pale lilac underprint with large building at centre and vertical print on obverse and reverse in red-violet featuring Dr. Sun Yat-sen at centre. About VF
ChinaCentral Bank500 YuanPick 283a (S/M#C300-244) Year 34 of the Republic (1945) series 100H number 826104, in a PMG holder and graded About UNC 50. Black with light blue national sunbursts in underprint at left and right featuring a portrait of Dr. Sun Yat-sen at centre on obverse and the reverse in light olive-green. Chinese printing by SBNC.
World from circulation (103) AsiaChina pre WW II (6), Japan WW II military (14) various countries (11) these include IndiaRupeeGeorge VI, Americas and Africa including CanadaDollars (10), Europe (62) including pre WW II issues from various countries. Along with modern issues in high grades (circa 80) from a variety of countries some duplicated
China Russo Asiatic Bank 1917 issues 50 KopeksPick S473 EF, 1 Ruble Pick S474 Fine, 3 Rubles S475 Unc, 10 Rubles S476 EF faint brown staining, pleasing notes all with steam trains featured in the design
Asia - Far East (24) mostly UNC comprising various and interesting notes including countries and issuers as China - Peoples Republic, Hong Kong - various issuers as HSBC including 1960-70's examples, The Chartered Bank including a $5 Pick 68c (Mars S6) ND 1962-70, Special Administrative Region $10 issue, Korea with examples from both North & South including a SPECIMEN 5000 Won Pick 46s1, Macau, Malaya - Japanese Occupation $1000 and Vietnam including examples from Northern Vietnam.
China, People's Bank of China (2) 10 yuan front & back Specimen proofs dated 1949, trace number 001992, series (I II III) 000000 , both notes uniface and still attached at left side, Pick 815s for type, mount marks on reverse & small piece missing top right edge from front note, front note GEF and reverse note about UNC
China (8), Central Bank of China (2) a front & back proof dated 1928, both stuck on card & uniface, Pick 195 for type, printer ABNC, Sun Yat Sen portrait, printers script on blank sides, abrasions on front note & glue residue, about UNC. China, Central Bank of China 1 dollar reverse proof in brown, dated 1928, stuck on card & uniface, Pick 195 for type, printer ABNC, Sun Yat Sen portrait, printers script on blank front, internal split on card side, about UNC. China, Central Bank of China 10 dollars reverse proof in green, dated 1928, stuck on card & uniface, Pick 197 for type, printer ABNC, Sun Yat Sen portrait, printers script on blank front, small edge nick, about UNC to UNC. China, Central Bank of China 50 dollars reverse proof in blue-grey, dated 1928, stuck on card & uniface, Pick 198 for type, printer ABNC, Sun Yat Sen portrait, printers script on blank front & a paper split, about UNC. China, Central Reserve Bank 10000 yuan dated 1944, block letters AAM, Japanese Occupation, Pick J38a, larger size note, GEF. China, Central Reserve Bank 10000 yuan dated 1944, block letters ABC, Japanese Occupation, Pick J39a, light centre fold, GEF. China, Central Reserve Bank 5000 yuan dated 1945, block letters ACQ, Japanese Occupation, Pick J42a, EF
China, People's Bank of China (2) 5 yuan front & back Specimen proofs dated 1948, trace number 16914, series (I ii iii) 0000000 , both notes uniface, Pick 801s for type, paper abrasions reverse from being mounted, cleaned & pressed, GEF or better
China, People's Bank of China (2) 500 yuan front & back Specimen proofs dated 1949, front trace number 0059124 & back trace number 0059114, series (I II III) 0000000 , both notes uniface, Pick 845s for type, mount marks reverse & stains, GEF or better
China, Market Stabilization Currency Bureau 100 coppers dated 1915, series A008161, HONAN branch, Pick 603e, about UNC to UNC. China, Market Stabilization Currency Bureau 50 coppers dated 1915, plate A series B368745, PEKING branch, black overprints on seals, Pick 602k, stain reverse, GEF
China, People's Bank of China (2) 200 yuan front & back Specimen proofs dated 1949, trace number 010354, series (II V I) 000000 , both notes uniface, Pick 837s for type, mount marks reverse & internal tears from being removed from archives, GVF to EF
China 1930s and 1940s issues 100 Yuan to 1 Yuan (90), along with 500 customs Gold units (2), 50 customs gold units (1), 10 customs gold units (2), in mixed grades to EF
China (2) Bank of Local Railway of Shansi & Suiyan issued TAIYUAN 1934 series Z0480058, Pick1294c, small edge tear, VF. China, Bank of Territorial Development 5 dollars issued 1916 series A383337, remainder without place name, Pick583r, 2 large red rectangular over stamps at centre & right, about EF
Sarawak $1 dated 1st January 1935 (2) series A/3 695200 and A/4 811363 , Pick 20, VG - Fine, Hong Kong Government of Hong Kong (2) Dollar ND(1936) Pick 312 and 10 Cents ND(1941) Pick 314 F-VF the 10 Cents with a banker's stamp obverse, Malaya 1st July 1941 issues (2) Dollar Pick 11 and 10 Cents Pick 8 VF or better, French Indo-China (3) Banque De L'Indochine 5 Piastres ND(1942-45) Pick 61, Piastre ND(1942-45), and Government General 20 Cents ND(1942) Pick 90 about Fine - VF, along with WW II Japanese occupation (3) 5,10 and 100 Dollars F-VF
Far East mostly China including some Japan and Korea early issues (27) all in various grades VG to UNC and comprising various denominations and issuers as Farmers bank of China, Central Bank of China, Central Reserve Bank of China, Bank of China, Bank of Communications, Bank of Chosen and others
FrenchColonial Pacific Territories & Indo-China 1930's to modern issues (12) in diverse grades from Fine-VF to about UNC - UNC. Comprising French Indo-China (6) consisting of 1 Franc red value numeral ND 1932-1949 (2) in 2 different varieties Pick 54e serial T.10344 186 text on reverse in New Lao and no dot under O in MOT and the Pick 54c serial K.7918 704 signatures Minost & Laurent and text on reverse in Old Lao. 5 FrancsPick 55c ND 1936-1939 serial P.2589 971 signatures Minost & Laurent, value numeral in recessed white space and red text at upper right on reverse in Old Lao. Gouvernement General de l'Indochine 5 Cents World War II period issue Pick 88a ND 1942 variety with single letter suffix serial number 428524 M. Institut d'Emission des Etats du Cambodge, du Laos et du Vietnam (VIET-NAM) 1 Piastre/Dong Pick 104a ND 1953 series A30985774. Also French Pacific Territories (7) consisting of 500 Francs ND 1990 - 2012 (4) with different varieties including Pick 1c signatures Pouillieute, Ferman & Audren series B.007 80523 and old counterfeit clause on reverse reads "L'Article 139…". Pick 1e signatures Soverino, Redouin & Cornaille series W.012 38431. Pick 1h signatures SCWPM type 13 series W.012 38431. And Pick 1e signatures Soverino, Redouin & Cornaille series X.010 75303. 1000 Francs ND 1992 - 2013 Pick 2m signatures Seze, Noyer, La Cognata. And the 500 Francs Pick 5a ND 2014 series 099871 F5.
China - Banque Industrielle De Chine 1914-17 "Tientsin" Issue 5 DollarsPick S399 (S/M#C254-2b) place of issue - TIENTSIN overprinted in black, 2 manuscript signatures series B 1914 number 091838, the 1914 supposedly because of the issue date, however hand stamped with 25th October 1917 at centre obverse, in a PMG holder graded Choice Fine 15 NET Ink Burn. This is an Extraordinarily Rare note especially in issued format due to the extremely successful note redemption rate nearing 100%, in fact its so Rare that the current SCWPM records this and the higher denominations from the series only as SPECIMENS and this is the ONLY issued example recorded on the PMG Population Report at the time of writing. A very attractive design as expected from Bradbury Wilkinson & Co., London in blue on multicolour featuring guilloche panels with values in Chinese and English along with 2 statues of what appear to be Chinese mythological creatures at lower centre left and right on obverse, also the text at centre in a mix of English, French and Chinese. The reverse in violet on multicolour with what appears to be an illustration of the popular Temple of Heaven in its methodical Confucian design. The temple originally served as a vast stage for solemn rites performed by the emperor (the literal 'Son of Heaven'), who prayed there for good harvests at winter solstice and sought divine clearance and atonement. Since 1918 this private imperial domain has opened its gates to the public and is a poplar site where people perform daily taichi, twirl on gymnastic bars and sing revolutionary songs. The Rarity of this note makes it a real treat for any collector and most likely to be missing from even the utmost advanced collections. In contrast, online research shows none of this denomination offered with only 1 of the same type currently in the collection of the National Museum of American History and only the 10 Dollars denomination of the same type offered in recent times
World (211) a vast collection in an album ranging from VG to UNC and includes many and different examples from numerous countries and from different periods from 1920's and World War II period 1940's to modern. A few Scarce and more collectible notes include a Great Britain Bank of England 20 Pounds SomersetB351 prefix 73C and a Brixton 1 Pound. An interesting early issue Algeria5 FrancsPick 71b dated 19th May 1924 block Y.2802 series 447 signatures Moyse & Penalva. Bank of Scotland 1 Pound Pick 96a (PMS BA98a; BY SC104) first date and prefix 4th January 1945 series A 0351859, worn but Scarce. Belgium50 Francs / Frank = 10 Belgas / Belga Pick 106 dated 29th November 1944 series 5647J0460. Brunei an example of the very first banknotes issued and circulated in the country - 1 Ringgit/DollarPick 1a 1967. A Dominion of Canada25 CentsPick 11c 1923. Fiji 5 Shillings Pick 51d 1st September 1964 series C/12 142551. A selection of various French issues circa 1960's to modern including some very sought after examples as the 5 Francs "Pasteur" Pick 146a (Fayette F61.4) LAST date for signature type Tondu / Gargam / Morant dated 4th November 1966 block L.46 08696. 50 Francs Pick 148d (Fayette F64.28) LAST date for signature type Bouchet / Vergnes / Morant dated 3rd October 1974 block X.256 77027, also examples of the 1999 issues 50, 100 and 200 (2) Francs, a selection of 100 Francs Delacroix (8) with various dates and wording value with lines at upper left - 1984, 1985, 1986 and 1987 along with other various French examples. Also, French Equatorial Africa 100 Francs Pick 32 ND 1957 along with a West African States 100 Francs Pick 2a 23rd April 1959 no Code Letter. A Promotional set of the Jason Islands Len Hill notes 50 Pence and 1, 5, 10 and 20 Pounds, used to support the Birdland Zoo Gardens in Great Britain in the late 1970s. A RARE Libya Bank of Libya 5 PoundsPick 26 Law No. 4 of 5th February 1963 series 4 B/6 473591, an always sought after note. Luxembourg10 FrancsPick 44a, an American printing. Malta (2) 10 Liri Pick 47 and 20 Liri Pick 48. A Sweden modern 100 Krona P65a 2002, a higher denomination. Also includes other issues from Macedonia, Mozambique, Kuwait, China, Romania, Sri Lanka, Germany, Brasil, Peru, Afghanistan, Mongolia, Indonesia, Korea and many others. A very attractive lot
World (286) an extensive high-grade assortment mid to late 20th century issues, with most if not all in about UNC - UNC. All different and various issuers and countries with some giving the impression of being in near complete or complete denomination sets. Includes many different and colourful design works, including some lithographed and engraved types, and with various illustrations, featuring wildlife, native traditional scenes, landmarks or sights of the individual countries. Issues from all corners of the globe including Eastern and Western Europe. The Middle East as Egypt, Iraq, Iran, Yemen, Lebanon, Israel and others. The Far East as China, Cambodia, Laos, Burma & Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam and more. Africa including Guinea and Guinea-Bissau, Madagascar, Mozambique, Zaire, Zambia and others. Also, various from the Americas including Latin and Caribbean issues from Brazil, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Haiti, Jamaica, Nicaragua and many others.
World (370) an extensive high-grade assortment mid to late 20th century issues, with most if not all in about UNC - UNC. All different and various issuers and countries with some giving the impression of being in near complete or complete denomination sets. Includes many different and colourful design works, including some lithographed and engraved types, and with various illustrations, featuring wildlife, native traditional scenes, landmarks or sights of the individual countries. An ideal starter collection for any interested in banknote collecting with issues from all corners of the globe including Eastern and Western Europe. The Middle East as Egypt, Iraq, Iran, Yemen, Lebanon, Israel and others. The Far East as China, Cambodia, Laos, Burma & Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam and more. Africa including Guinea and Guinea-Bissau, Madagascar, Mozambique, Zaire, Zambia and others. Also, various from the Americas including Latin and Caribbean issues from Brazil, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Haiti, Jamaica, Nicaragua and many others.
World (54) a mostly early 1900's mixed grade group most ranging in the average of Fine/VF to about UNC - UNC and consisting of various and exotic issues. Comprising examples from Russia (22) from various periods and regions as the Imperial examples (6) including the Scarce 100 Rubley Catherine II Pick 5c dated 1898 (1898-1912) signatures Konshin & Ivanov. 1 Ruble Pick 1d 1898 (1912) signature Shipov second cashier's signature unrecognizable by me. 3 Rubley Pick 9c 1905 (1912) signatures Shipov & Baryshev. 5 Rubley Pick 10b 1909 (1912-17) signatures Shipov & Bubyakin. 10 Rubley Pick 11c 1909 (1912-17) signatures Shipov & Bylinskiy. 25 Rubley Pick 12b 1909 (1912) signatures Shipov & Bubyakin. 100 Rubley Pick 13a 1910 (1909-12) signatures Konshin & Afanasev. And 500 Rubley Pick 14b 1912 (1912-17) signatures Shipov & Metz. Provisional Government (3) 250 Rubley Pick 36 1917 signatures Shipove & Baryshev issued by the R.S.F.S.R. series ??-144.1000 Rubley Pick 37 1917 (1917-18) signatures Shipov & Sofronov series ?? 105222 issued by the R.S.F.S.R. And 1000 Rubley Pick 95 1918 signature Zhikharev series ??-045. South Russia State Bank (2) 1000 Rubley Pick S418c 1919 series ??-00093 and 5000 Rubley Pick S419d 1919 series ??-200, both with watermark mosaic. South Russia - High Command of the Armed Forces (4) 500 Rubley Pick S434 1920 series ??-011 along with 10000 Rubley Pick S425a 1919 printed on both sides variety (3) series ??-048, ??-086 and ??-020. Also 50 Kopek (2) Pick 31 ND 1915 and Pick S407 ND 1918. Soviet UnionLenin portrait 1937 examples (3) 1, 3 and 10 Chervontsev Pick 202, 203 and 205 respectively. Along with other countries examples as Italy (2) a RARE pair 500 Lire Pick 71 (Gigante BI 32A - R3) Seal Type Italia/ Monogram B-I 23rd August 1943. And 1000 Lire Pick 81a Seal Type Medusa / Monogram B-I 14th April 1948 signatures Eianudi & Urbini. South Africa1 RandPick 116a. Greece 1943-44 (4) including the highest, for its series, denomination 100.000.000.000 Drachmai Pick 135. Along with 50 Drachmai Pick 121. 25000000 Drachmai Pick 130b. And 100000 Drachmai Pick 125a. ChinaBank of Communications (5) consisting of 5 YuanPick 154 1935. Along with various 10 Yuan (3) including Pick 118q 1914 Shanghaioverprint, Pick 155 1935. And Pick 159 without overprint of place of issue (issued in Japanese controlled area) 1941 variety with serials on obverse and reverse. Also, a 100 YuanPick 120a 1st October 1914 place of issue - CHUNGKING. Romania (5) an interesting selection of the 1917 Ferdinand I First World War Emergency issues (5) very well preserved including 10 Bani Pick 69 (3) and 50 Bani Pick 71 (2). Sweden10 Kronor Commemorative 300th Anniversary of Sveriges Riksbank (1668-1968) Pick 56. FranceKingdom Assignat 50 Sols Pick A70b (Ass-42a). Malta 1 ShillingGeorge VIPick 16 manuscript signature and title Cuschieri ND 1943. Bolivia 100 Bolivianos Pick 147 with conflict overprint. Canada 1 Dollar George Vi portrait Pick 58e signatures Coyne & Towers. Yugoslavia (7) including a denomination set of the 1944 Partisan issues (4) 1, 5, 10 and 20 Dinara Pick 48b, 49b, 50a and 51c respectively. Along with 50, 100 and 500 Dinara from the following 1946 issues Pick 64b, 65b and 66b respectively. And finally Mexico 1960's issues (3) including 1, 5 and 10 PesosPick 59j, 60h and 58j respectively.
World - a Journey in Currency (357) an extensive high-grade assortment mid to late 20th century issues, with most if not all in about UNC - UNC. All different and various issuers and countries with some giving the impression of being in near complete or complete denomination sets. Includes many different and colourful design works, including some lithographed and engraved types, and with various illustrations, featuring wildlife, native traditional scenes, landmarks or sights of the individual countries. An ideal starter collection for any interested in banknote collecting with issues from all corners of the globe including Eastern and Western Europe. The Middle East as Egypt, Iraq, Iran, Yemen, Lebanon, Israel and others. The Far East as China, Cambodia, Laos, Burma & Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam and more. Africa including Congo, Guinea and Guinea-Bissau, Madagascar, Mozambique, Zaire, Zambia and others. Also, various from the Americas including Latin and Caribbean issues from Brazil, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Haiti, Jamaica, Nicaragua and many others.
World (270) an extensive high-grade assortment mid to late 20th century issues, with most if not all in about UNC - UNC. All different and various issuers and countries with some giving the impression of being in near complete or complete denomination sets. Includes many different and colourful design works, including some lithographed and engraved types, and with various illustrations, featuring wildlife, native traditional scenes, landmarks or sights of the individual countries. An ideal starter collection for any interested in banknote collecting with issues from all corners of the globe including Eastern and Western Europe. The Middle East as Egypt, Iraq, Iran, Yemen, Lebanon, Israel and others. The Far East as China, Cambodia, Laos, Burma & Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam and more. Africa including Guinea and Guinea-Bissau, Madagascar, Mozambique, Zaire, Zambia and others. Also, various from the Americas including Latin and Caribbean issues from Brazil, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Haiti, Jamaica, Nicaragua and many others.
World (317) an extensive high-grade assortment mid to late 20th century issues, with most if not all in about UNC - UNC. All different and various issuers and countries with some giving the impression of being in near complete or complete denomination sets. Includes many different and colourful design works, including some lithographed and engraved types, and with various illustrations, featuring wildlife, native traditional scenes, landmarks or sights of the individual countries. Issues from all corners of the globe including Eastern and Western Europe. The Middle East as Egypt, Iraq, Iran, Yemen, Lebanon, Israel and others. The Far East as China, Cambodia, Laos, Burma & Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam and more. Africa including Guinea and Guinea-Bissau, Madagascar, Mozambique, Zaire, Zambia and others. Also, various from the Americas including Latin and Caribbean issues from Brazil, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Haiti, Jamaica, Nicaragua and many others.
World (378) in mixed grades majority in average Fine/VF a group of loose examples mostly from Europe and The Middle East with some Asia and the Far East. Also comes with a small album with mostly example from Vietnam (South) and French Indo-China such as the 1 PiastrePick 54c with Red value numeral and text on reverse in old lao, along with a 5 Piastres/Dong/Kip/Riels Pick 106 ND1953. Also, a USA 1 DollarPick 474 series 1985 star replacement with a star at the end of the serial number and some Cyprus and Tunisia 1980-90s examples. The lot includes a contemporary copy 50 Francs 1899 and a couple training notes from the Far east
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
World (10) a mixed group in high grades GEF to UNC comprising Japan War Bonds (2) 1942 (Showa 18.2) "Battle Flags" design SB-3303 Printed in red, orange and black Uncancelled No. 085123 some pencilled letters and SB-3302 Green/White Printed in Japanese with nice vignettes of a tank, battleship, planes and the infamous rising sun Japanese flag Litho Uncancelled some pencilled letters. Laos 100 Kip (2) Pick 6a ND (1957) King Sisavang Vong, vessel of the Constitution & Ho Phra Keo temple, Vientiane; woman. Yugoslavia 100 Dinara (3) Pick 27b dated 1st December 1929 "Serbia", Belgrade & Sailing boats, man, arms Watermark: Alexander I. Peru 10 Soles de Oro Pick 75 dated 17th February 1955 Liberty & Arms. China 1 YuanPick 216a Dr. Sun Yat-sen & Palace of China, Peking. Angola1000 EscudosPick 108 dated 10th June 1973 Luiz de Camoes & Duque de Braganca (today Kalandula) waterfalls
China, Japanese WW2 Occupation and Malaya & British Borneo (7) in various grades good Fine-VF to EF-GEF including a very rare 1 Yen issued 1939 without block number or serial number Pick M16. Also 1, 5, 10 & 100 Yen issued 1940 & 1945. French Indochina 10 Yen Pick M7 1942 Block number 4. Along with the Scarce and always sought after Malaya & British Borneo 10 DollarsPick 9a dated 1st March 1961 serial number A/37 872393 featuring Farmer ploughing with Ox on obverse. A very desirable group
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
Japan & World War II Japanese occupation notes (73) in average VF or better including various denominations from the Japanese WW2 occupied territories as the Netherland Indies, Burma, Malaya, Philippines and China. Also Nippon Ginko and Imperial Government 50 SenPick 58, 50 Sen Pick 60, 5 YenPick 86. Also includes Malaya 1 Dollars George VIPick 11 1941 (2) prefixes F/11 and H/85. An interesting group
Vietnam mostly South Vietnam mid 1950's onwards issues (21) in various mostly high grades GEF to UNC includes 1 example in Fine. Comprising National Liberation Front 1 Dong Pick R4 ND 1963 (5) close serial numbers AN431473, AN431465, AN431449, AN431461 and AN431343, these notes were printed in China but never issued and were intended for use in the territories under control of the National Liberation Front, many of them were captured during a joint US/South Vietnamese military operation into Cambodia. Also Vietnam war (Second Indochina War) period 10 Dongs Pick 3a ND 1955 (2) close serials H3 283574 & H3 283577. 100 DongPick 8a ND 1955 series ZA 657671. 50 Dong Pick 17a ND 1966 series U3 568238. 100 Dong Pick 18a ND 1966 (2) a consecutive pair seirals Y2 227189 & Y2 227190. 100 Dong Pick 19b ND 1966 watermark head as on obverse portrait (3) serials D8 419597, X4 983810 and S5 290925. 1000 Dong Pick 29a ND 1971 series K4 478016. 500 Dong Pick 33a ND 1972 (2) serials R5 480838 & F4 795571. Along with a Transitional Issue 1975 1 Dong Pick 40a serial number RT 263546 dated 1966 but issued after 30th April 1975 and these notes were used until the South's economic system was merged with that of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam in 1978. Also modern issues 20000 Dong Pick 110a 1991 serial BV 8013872. 50000 Dong Pick 116a 1994 serial AV4761635. And 100000 Dong PolymerPick 122a (Polymer Notes of the World S5R1) 2004 issue (first 2 digits of the serial give last 2 digits of year) series JB 04358096. A varied and interesting group. For ease of readability Pick numbers listed here - South Vietnam - R4 (5), 3a (2), 8a, 17a, 18a (2), 19b (3), 29a, 33a (2), 40a and Vietnam - 110a, 116a, 122a.
Hong Kong & Japanese Occupation World War II notes (31) various grades averaging VF to GEF - about UNC. Comprising Hong Kong (2) consisting 1 CentPick 313b prefix A serial number A5324457 and 10 Cents serial prefix A serial number 2997284. A Philippines Japanese Occupation 10 CentavosPick 104a block PU. Together with a group of ChinaMilitary World War II Imperial Government (28) consisting of 1 Sens (13) including Pick M7 SCWPM Bank title A block numbers 19 (6), 20, 35, 37 (3) and 62 along with Pick M8 SCWPM Bank title B without block number. 5 Sens (3) including Pick M9 SCWPM Bank title A (2) block numbers 7 and 9 together with Pick M10 SCWPM Bank title B without block number. 10 SenPick M11 SCWPM Bank Title A block number 7. 50 Sens (3) consisting of Pick M13 SCWPM Bank title A block 16 and Pick M14 SCWPM Bank title B without block number (2). 1 Yens (5) consisting of Pick M15 SCWPM Bank title A (2) block numbers 12 and 16. Pick M22 with Overprint "Chun Yung Shou Piao" (Military note) on Japan 1 Yen Pick 30 and promissory text on reverse. And Pick M23a "Chun Yung Shou Piao" (Military Note) without promissory text on reverse and very interestingly carrying various military staff manuscript signatures some dated 4th November 1945 with examples as Jean MacDonald, WRNS, Barney Whyte Sgt. HK. DDC and others. 5 Yens Pick M25a with the new title overprint (2). And a 10 Yen Pick M27a with a new title overprint. An interesting group
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
World circa 1900's to modern (40) in various grades VG to UNC and a vast collection of issues from France and FrenchColonial - Indo China and Madagascar, Gibraltar, Mauritius, South Vietnam, Cambodia, Hong Kong and Fiji. Some better and scarcer notes include Gibraltar 10 Shillings Pick 11a dated 1st October 1927 serial number C062956. French Indo-China such as 20 PiastresPick 56b (2), 5 PiastresPick 53a numeral at upper right on printed area and Pick 55d numeral at upper right on front recessed in white signatures Minost & Laurent and text on reverse in New Lao also a Cambodia set of 1975 & 1979 issues in different denominations - 1979 0.1 and 0.2 Riels along with 1975 0.1, 0.5 (3), 1, 5 (2), 10 (2), 50 and 100 Riels.
World a collection in a deed box of mostly modern 1970's issues onwards (lot) in various grades Good to about UNC consisting of notes from various countries and the majority from Europe, Africa and Asia. Includes a few earlier issue Reichsbank note from Germany. A few scarcer earlier notes include an Egypt Currency note 10 PiastresPick 167a Law 50 of 1940 the variety with a single letter prefix R at left of signature. Syria5 PiastresPick 49 from 1942. China The Canton Municipal Bank 10 CentsPick S2276b from 1933 signatures Huang & Ch'en and a Central Bank of China 20 CentsPick 194a from 1924. Hong Kong 10 Cents Pick 315b from 1941. Belgium Societe Generale 1 Franc Pick 86b dated 25th May 1917. France 1939 issues 5 FrancsPick 83a (Fayette F4) and 10 FrancsPick 100 (Fayette F7) and a very FIRST date for this issue 2nd February 1939 block 290 series R. 68527. Portugal Casa de Moeda 10 CentavosPick 97c dated 15th August 1917 (2) and 20 Centavos Pick 100 dated 4th August 1922 along with a Banco De Portugal 50 CentavosPick 112b dated 5th July 1918. Italy Biglietto Di Stato 5 LirePick 23f Royal Decree 07.10.1904 (1923) signatures Maltese & Rossolini block number 5302 and the 10 Lire Pick 20g Royal Decree 05.02.1888 signatures Giu. Dell'Ara & Porena block number 3318. Also includes a few French and Belgium World War I Necessity money and local currencies along with United Kingdom 9 and 1/2 percent Treasury Loan and Treasury War bonds 1999/1973. An interesting group
French Indo-China Banque De L'Indo-Chine Saigon branch 20 PiastresPick 38b dated 28th April 1917 series U/43 027 signature titles Un Administrateur & L'Administrateur-Directeur variety. Georges Duval imprint and the note in purple with the obverse displaying an France standing guard while the people of Indo-china deliver their goods. The reverse with dragons in the underprint and blue Chinese lettering. An Exceptionally Rare and very eye catching large sized note seldom seen and this example Fine - good Fine with minor Rust
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 DollarsPick 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. AustraliaReserve 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 ShillingsPick 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 KingGeorge 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 EscudosPick 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 PesosPick 119c series of 1987 along with 1988 series 20 Pick 120c and US banknote Company print 50 PesosPick 127 and 100 PesosPick 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. ChinaBank of Communications5 YuanPick 117n dated 1st October 1914 serial number SB489209N and Shanghai overprint.
World (176) circa early 1915's to modern in mixed grades average VF or near so to UNC including various issuers and a selection of different designs and denominations some of which higher. A few of the countries and issuer include Scotland, France, Greece, Germany, Romania, Bulgaria, Russia, British Armed Forces, World War 2 Allied Occupation Currency & Japanese Occupation Currency, Mexico, Brazil, Suriname, Peru, Argentina, Algeria, USA, China, Thailand, Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana and many others. An attractive group, also includes 2 black & white photos of India Government 5 and 10 Rupees from the early 1900's
Hong Kong The Chartered Bank of India, Australia & China5 DollarsPick 54a dated 28th March 1936 serial number S/F 296797 and the note in dark green, black, red and multicolour featuring Helmeted warrior at left and Coat of Arms at upper centre and sailingJunk ship on reverse. VF - GVF and Scarce
World (8) an interesting high grade group comprising issues as Maldives Maldivian State / Government Treasurer 10 Rufiyaa Pick 5b 1960 serial number C 109435. ChinaJapanese Puppet Banks MengChiang Bank 10 YuanPick J108b block 55 number 485853. North KoreaCentral Bank of the Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea 50 Won Pick 16 1959. India (2) including Reserve Bank of India 2 Rupees Pick 79f signature Singh Plate letter A serial number 50M 520282 and Khadi & Village Industries Commission 2 Rupees Pick UNL (Unlisted) circa 1950's serial number AO 052912 manuscript signature lower centre obverse and Cancelled stamp on reverse. Tunisia Banque Centrale de Tunisie 5 Dinars Pick 59 ND (1958) serial number C/6 643484. Canada The Bank of Nova Scotia5 DollarsPick S632 dated 2nd January 1935 serial number 799001. USAUnited StatesTreasury 5 Dollars Pick 186 red seal series of 1907 signatures Speelman & White serial number M11309756 Rare and featuring a portrait of President Andrew Jackson at lower left and a Pioneer family at centre.
World (387) a mixed lot of notes, Specimen Travellers Cheques, Cheques and Postal orders, Confederate States Contemporary Copies also known as Bubble Gum notes and promotional leaflets from various European countries regarding the introduction of the Euro. Some notes include China 1 Jiao Pick 881 (100), Egypt 50 PiastresPick 62 (100), Japanese Occupation Currency (50) including Malaya 1 Dollar Pick M5c (20) and Philippines10 PesosPick 111 (30). Germany & Austria (55) including Notgeld & Regional notes and many inflation issues. Specimen Travellers Cheques in presentation folders including Australian Thomas Cook & Son Limited, Manufacturers Hanover Trust Company, Fuji Bank, Banque Nationale De Paris, Amro Bank, Amsterdam - Rotterdam Bank N.V. Also includes Yesterdays Money presentation pack displaying Boy's own paper accompanied by a Sixpence 1958 coin also a Money of the World presentation folder including a Peru100 Intis note along with a Silver 1969 D KennedyHalf Dollar.
China (56) a high grade group including Bank of Communication 10 YuanPick 118q dated 1st October 1914 place of issue Shanghai (2). Bank of China (28) comprising 5 Yuans (7) including Pick 80 dated 1937 (5) and Pick 84 dated 1940 (2), 10 Yuans (21) including Pick 81 dated 1937 (20) along with Pick 85b dated 1940. The Central Bank of China (26) comprising Post World War II 20 Customs Gold Units Pick 328 dated Shanghai 1930 (2) and 2000 Customs Gold UnitsPick 340 along with 1 Yuan Pick 212a dated 1936 printer Thomas De la Rue & Co., 5 Yuans all dated 1936 but different printers (10) including Pick 217a printer Waterlow & Sons (5) and Pick 213a printer Thomas De la Rue & Co. (5), 10 Yuans (10) including Pick 197g dated 1928 printer American Banknote Company, Pick 214c dated 1936 printer Thomas De la Rue & Co., Waterlow & Sons (8) including Pick 218a (3), Pick 218b & Pick 218d (4) and 100 Yuans Pick 243a (2)
World (153) mostly Europe pre World War II in mixed grades average VF - GVF comprising issues from Greece, Austria, Germany, Belgium, France, Spain, Russia, Japan, China and others. Includes a few large types, uncommon types and Greek paranumismatic and bond coupons
China Private Lee Yick Cheong Bank 1 Dollar Pick UNL (Unlisted) S/M L4-1 A rather more well known design from Chinese private banks during the Republic Era in black on light blue underprint Waisha-Shatow in panel at lower centre and harbour scene at left on obverse.. Remainder not bearing any signatures or numbers and is held back by a faint counting flick at upper left corner. About UNC
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