Northern Ireland, Allied Irish Banks Limited Ten Pounds 1.1.1982 issue, Serial No. RN 2866215, Pick 3a, in a PMG holder and graded Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ (Exceptional Paper Quality)
Russia (5) City of Moscow 1908 5% Loan, bond for 945 Roubles, blue and red, with 2 coupons, Fine with some pinholes and rust marks, City of Moscow 1908 5% Loan, bond for 189 Roubles, yellow/brown, with 2 coupons, Fine with some small tears, City of Baku 1910 5% Loan, bond for 945 Roubles, blue and black, VF with 5 coupons, City of Nikolaev 1912 Loa, bond for 945 Roubles - £100 sterling, blue and black, VF with 11 coupons, City of Vilna 1912 5% Loan, bond for 189 Roubles - £20 sterling, 504 Francs orange and beige, VF with 14 coupons, along with Banknotes (3) Biafra (3) Five Pounds 1968 issue, with serial number, Pick 6a Fine, One Pound 1968 issue, with serial number, Pick 5a, VF with some tape residue and either end, Five Shillings 1968 issue, with serial number, Pick 3a VF with some tape residue at either end
Germany 10000 Marks 1922 Pick 70 (3) NVF, NEF and EF, 1922 Pick 71 EF, 500 Marks 1923 with green 7-digit serial numbers Pick 74b (3) EF with two consecutives O.6124575 and O.6124576 and O.6124579, 50,000,000 Marks 10.10.1923 Black on orange, blue and green Pick 120 Good Fine with some folds and a small tear to the left of the note, Germany - Federal Republic (3) Two Marks 1948 Series Pick 3a VG, One Mark 1948 series Pick 2a (2) both VG, 1000 Marks Allied Occupation 1944 issue Note P#198b Fine with some staining to the edge, along with Europe a mixed group (16) includes Greece (9) 5000 Drachmai 1984 Pick 203a, EF with some light folds, 1000 Drachmai (6) 1926 Pick 100a (3) all About Fine, 1972 Issue (dated 1 November 1970), Brown on multi-coloured underprint with watermark of Head of Ephebus of Anticythera in 3/4 profile Pick 198b (2) GVF and About Fine, 1987 issue, Reverse: Discus Thrower, Pick 202a GEF, 500 Drachmai (2) Reverse: Fortress overlooking Corfu Pick 201a (2) EF and GVF the second with some folds, Hungary (3) 1000 Forint 2017 (2) Pick 203a UNC (2), 200 Forint 1998 issue Pick 178a EF, Czechoslovakia (3) 500 Korun 1973 (2) Prefix U Pick 93a and Prefix W Pick 93b both about Fine and collectable, and Croatia (1) 100000 Dinara 1993 Pick 27a A/UNC
Jersey (2) comprising a World War II German Occupation 2 Shillings Pick 3a (BY JE4) issued in April 1942 ND with the prefix JN only and serial number 117496, pressed about UNC or near so and a Scarce denomination. Signed H. F. Ereaut titled Treasurer of The States of Jersey. The note in blue on light brown and blue underprint featuring Jersey's Coat of Arms at upper left, a horse drawn cart and man Silhouette in the underprint and the serial number in black with the prefix and signature embedded in the printing on obverse and the reverse depicting the same scene as the obverse but in blue. Thick Chain watermark. Together with 5 Pounds Pick 21a (BY JE24a) ND 1993 signature George Baird and a very first prefix for this type serial number CC 188131, about UNC - UNC. Maroon on multicolour QE2 portrait and denomination in solid print at upper right on obverse. The reverse with an illustration of La Corbiere lighthouse. A Thomas De La Rue And Company Limited print watermarked with a Jersey's Cow head.
JerseyTreasury of the States 2 Shillings About UNC - UNC Pick 3a (BY JE4) World War II German Occupation Period note issued in April 1942 ND with the prefix JN only and serial number 117492 signed H. F. Ereaut titled Treasurer of The States of Jersey. The note in blue on light brown and blue underprint featuring Jersey's Coat of Arms at upper left
Biafra (10) a selection of the ND 1969 "Second" issues in 2 complete denomination sets and mixed circulated but presentable grades VF with few better examples. Comprising 5 Shillings Pick 3a (2) serial numbers MZ 0598392 and MV 0839754, illustration of 4 native girls on reverse. 10 Shillings Pick 4 (2) serial numbers GD 0531819 and GF 0374569. 1 Pounds Pick 5a (2) black close to each other serial numbers CV 0345313 and CV 0345310, Biafra's Coat of Arms on reverse with motto - "Peace Unity Freedom". 5 PoundsPick 6a (2) serial numbers WA 0129633 and WA 0209287, the reverse with illustrations of a female carpet weaver at work. 10 PoundsPick 7a (2) serial numbers ZA 0388091 and ZA 0062330, a skilful Carver at work crafting what appears to be a wooden decorative piece. Each banknote with the distinctive illustration of the Palm tree and rising sun, believed due to the country adopting the song 'The Land of the Rising Sun' as its national anthem. Biafra, or Republic of Biafra, did not have a very long lived life as an independent state and its declaration of independence from Nigeria in May 1967, due to rising tensions in economic, ethnic, cultural and religious tensions in nature, between the various people of Nigeria, led to a Civil War that ended in January 1970 with what is believed almost 2 million Biafran civilians losing their lives (3/4 of which small children) caused by starvation in the region. The starvation was in result of the complete blockade of the Biafran region by the Nigerian Government and it led to the surrender of the Biafran Forces to the Nigerian Federal Military Government (FMG) in 1970, and the state re-joining Federal Nigeria.
Czechoslovakia & Czech Republic 1970-80s issues (4) comprising Czechoslovakia (3) all about UNC - UNC including examples of the last notes before the dissolution 100 Korun Československých Pick 97 dated 1989 (2) a consecutively numbered pair A19 694453 & A19 694454, green with Klement Gottwald on obverse and view of Prague on reverse. Also a 500 Korún Československých Pick 93b dated 1973 serial number W02 645293, deep brown-violet and multicolour with armed soldiers at right on obverse and the reverse with a medieval shield illustration and fortress ruins at Devin, a desirable note and a Scarcer type. Also includes a Czech Republic Provisional issue 1000 Korun Pick 3a old date 1985 (1993) with an adhesive green stamp on Czechoslovakia Pick 98 serial number C64 199222, this in VF-GVF. A pleasing group
Yemen (South) 1960's-80's issues (9) in various grades VF-GVF to about UNC - UNC and including different signature examples. Comprising a Scarcer 1 DinarPick 3a ND 1965 no capital name on reverse watermark area series P 292313. Along with 1984 ND issues with capital name Aden added to watermark area on reverse (8) comprising 5 Dinars (5) including Pick 8a and Pick 8b (4). And 10 Dinars (3) including Pick 9a and Pick 9b (2). A various and collectible 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.
Qatar & Dubai Currency Board 10 Riyals Pick 3a ND (circa 1960's) serial number A/5 625790. The note in grey-blue on multicoloured underprint Dhow, derrick, and palm tree at left on obverse and denomination at centre on a guilloche panel and issuer across the top on reverse, watermarked Falcon's head and bearing the signature Khalifa bin Hamad al-Thani. In a PMG holder and graded About Uncirculated 50 Annotation. Rare and very sought after note
Malaya & British Borneo Board of Commissioners of Currency 1950's issues (4) comprising a set of the scarce QE2 portrait at right 21st March 1953 dated issues (3) including 1 Dollar Pick 1a in blue on red and multicolour serial number A/34 240209. 5 DollarsPick 2a in green on yellow/brown and serial number A/26 788637. 10 DollarsPick 3a in red on green/yellow and serial number A/53 297097. Also includes a 1 Dollar Pick 8A Thomas De La Rue print dated 1st March 1959 serial number A/94 421295 average VF
Saudi Arabia (15) in mixed mostly high grades comprising Scarce issues as AH 1373-1375 (1954-1956) "Haj Pilgrim Receipt" Issues (2) including 1 RiyalPick 2 serial number 33/223928 red Entrance to the Royal palace, Jeddah. 5 Riyals Pick 3a serial number 52/330859 blue on multicolour Dhow at Jeddah. Scarce issues L. AH1379 - ND (1961) Issues (2) including 1 Riyal Pick 6 serial number 11/260329 Brown on multicolour Jabal al-Noor (Hill of Light). 10 Riyals Pick 8a serial number 20/772028 green on multicolour Dhows at Jeddah. Along with 1 Riyals L. AH1379 issues (2) including Pick 21a incorrect text at upper left on front (unnecessary diacritical mark) serial number 037/00373 Pick 21b serial number 215/557988 1 Riyal Pick 16 L. AH1379 serial number 76/907581. 5 Riyals Pick 22a incorrect text at upper left on front (unnecessary diacritical mark) serial number 035/796549. 5 Riyals Pick 17b (2) serial numbers 53/701390 & 51/696185. 5 Riyals Pick 12a L. AH 1379 serial number 36/119197. 10 Riayls Pick 23 L. AH1379 serial number 101/425602 10 Riyals Pick 23b serial number 101/392914 10 Riyals Pick 13 serial number 192/470369. 50 Riyals Pick 19 L. AH 1379 serial number 204/330631 100 Riyals Pick 25a signatures - with abbreviation for "acting" right below left signature L. AH 1379 serial number 97/229325.
Oman (8) a high grade collection comprising Muscat & Oman Sultanate ND (1970) "Rial Saidi" Issues (2) including 100 Baiza Pick 1a serial number A/1 792550 and 1/2 Rial Saidi Pick 3a serial number A/2 420626. Currency Board ND (1973) "Rial Omani" Issues (2) including 100 Baiza Pick 7a serial number B/1 524247 and 1/4 Rial Omani Pick 8a serial number B/1 598579. Central Bank of Oman (4) including 1987-1994 "Sultan Qaboos" Issues (2) 100 Baisa Pick 22b 1989 serial number B/18 092049 and 200 Baisa Pick 23b 1993 serial number B/16 631482, along with 1995 "Sultan Qaboos" Issues (2) 200 Baisa Pick 32 serial number J/1 7070010 and 1/2 Rial Pick 33 serial number J/1 0082448. Mostly UNC
Oman Sultanate of Muscat & Oman ND (1970) "Rial Saidi" Issues (3) all in PMG holders comprising 100 Baiza Pick 1a serial number A/2 330284 brown on blue-green underprint Arms at right and graded Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ. 1/4 Rrial Saidi Pick 2a serial number A/2 132537 blue and brown on multicolour Arms at right on obverse and Jalali fortress on reverse and graded Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ. 1/2 Rial Saidi Pick 3a serial number A/2 455706 purple and green on multicolour underprint Arms at right on obverse and Sumail fortress on reverse and graded Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ. All watermarked Arms.
United Arab Emirates Currency Board 10 Dirhams Pick 3a ND (1973) serial number 14J 396806. The note in grey-blue on multicolour underprint featuring Dhow, camel caravan, palm tree and oil derrick at left on obverse and an aerial view of Umm al-Qaiwan at centre right on reverse. Printed by Thomas De La Rue imprinted with a small script "De La Rue" at lower centre right on reverse and watermarked Horse's head. In a PMG holder and graded Choice Very Fine 35.
JerseyTreasury of the States 2 Shillings Pick 3a (BY JE4) World War II German Occupation Period note issued in April 1942 ND with the prefix JN only and serial number 125059 signed H. F. Ereaut titled Treasurer of The States of Jersey. The note in blue on light brown and blue underprint featuring Jersey's Coat of Arms at upper left, a horse drawn cart and man siluthes in the underprint and the serial number in black with the prefix and signature embedded in the printing on obverse and the reverse depicting the same scene as the obverse but in blue. Thick Chain watermark. UNC with a very Minor lower right edge problem, perhaps from original cutting of the note and an Exceptionally Scarce, seldom offered in this high grade
Brazil (3) in mixed grades includes 500 Reis Pick 2 without Estampa No. 684929 violet on ochra underprint Liberty at left. 500 Reis Pick 1 Estampa 3a serie 142a No. 70055 black on yellow underprint woman with sheep at lower left. 1 Mil ReisPick 3a Estampa 7a serie 205A No. 39081 black on green underprint Imperial museum at left
Asia & Oceania (17) comprising New Zealand10 Dollars QE2 issue Pick 172b signature S.T. Russell titled Governor serial number NKG 136603, blue on multicolour mature portrait of Queen Elizabeth II at right on obverse and Kea bird at centre and plants on reverse. VanuatuCentral Bank 1000 Vatu Pick 3 ND 1982 serial number BB387621,black on light orange, green and multicolour underprint Melanesian chief standing with spear on obverse and three man outrigger sailboat at centre. Papua New Guinea (3) including 2 Kina Pick 1a ND 1975 serial number ACG 404906, black on light green and multicolour stylized bird of paradise on obverse and artefacts on reverse, 10 Kina Pick 3a ND 1975 serial number NAJ 646426, dark blue-green and purple on multicolour stylized bird of paradise on obverse and bowl ring and other artefacts on reverse, 10 Kina Pick 9b ND 1988 serial number NCU 377320, dark blue dark green and brown-violet on multicolour stylized bird of paradise on obverse and bowl ring and other artefacts on reverse. Solomon islands 2 DollarsPick 13a ND 1986 serial number B/1 000324, green on multicolour Arms at right on obverse and fishermen on reverse. Indonesia 10000 Rupiah Pick 131a dated 1992 serial number on reverse TAH050515, purple and red on multicolour sultan H. Buwono IX on obverse and Borobudur temple on reverse. Malaysia (4) including 1 RinggitPick 7 ND 1972-76 serial number N/81 816857, blue on multicolour T.A. Rahman at right, 10 RinggitPick 9a solid security thread ND 1972-76 serial number F/55 049873 red-orange and brown on multicolour T.A. Rahman at right, 1 Ringgit Pick 19A TDLR printer serial number AH6841004, dark blue and brown on pink and multicolour T.A. Rahman at right, 5 RinggitPick 28c ND 1986-91 serial number NU2971587, dark green and green on multicolour T.A. Rahman at right. Philippines (6) including 500 Pesos Pick 141a serial number A002344, black on purple and light tan Manuel Roxas at left obverse and reverse in purple bank building at centre, 20 Piso Pick 162a serial number PN195007, orange and brown on multicolour M.L. Quezon at left, 50 PisoPick 163b serial number QC341769, red on multicolour S.Osmena at left, 100 Piso Pick 164c black serial UY853723, purple and deep olive-green on multicolour M. Roxas at left, 10 Piso Pick 169a serial number AL535539, dark-brown brown and blue-grey on multicolour A. Mabini at centre left and 50 Piso Pick 171a serial number E106649, red and purple on multicolour E. Osmena at left. All about UNC - UNC
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