Australia 25 Dollars Gold 'Sovereign' 2017 Proof FDC/nFDC with a hint of toning on the reverse, in the Perth Mint box of issue with certificate, only 1000 pieces minted
Bahamas Ten Dollars 1978 a 2-coin set 5th Anniversary of Independence comprising 1978 Prince Charles and Sir Milo P.Butler issues Silver Proofs nFDC in the box of issue, Guernsey Proof set 1966 the 4-coin set Ten Shillings, Threepence, Eight Doubles and Four Doubles, FDC in the green box of issue, Crown-medals a 4-coin set 1981 Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer a 4-piece set in gold plated silver Proof nFDC to FDC in the red Pobjoy Mint box of issue with certificate. Pobjoy Mint Gold on Silver Sucrier Sweetmeat dish with Christmas Reindeer Cameo, weight 57 grammes, UNC in a presentation box with certificate, issue limited to 250 pieces. Pobjoy Mint Ingot set 1979 Centenary of Sir Rowland Hill a set of 5 stamp ingots in gold plated silver, the ingots depicting four Victorian Stamp issues One Penny, Two Pence , Four Pence and One Shilling and a Rowland Hill Fantasy Prooflike UNC in the box of issue with certificate, only 100 sets issued. Isle of Man Mint set 1978 (6 coins) Fifty Pence to Half New Penny UNC in a slide case. Guernsey Mint set 1987 (7 coins) One Pound to One Penny UNC in the wallet of issue, Italy Mint Set 2000 (12 coins) 400th Anniversary of the Death of Giordano Bruno 1000 Lire to 1 Lire includes the 1000 Lire and 500 Lire in silver, UNC in the wallet of issue. Isle of Man Crown 1972 Proof UNC, GB (2) Crown 1965 A/UNC boxed, Fifty Pence 1973 Prooflike UNC boxed, Medal - General Election 1974 45mm diameter Eimer 2131 in copper UNC. Co-op Society Medal 1913 50th Anniversary 1863-1913 in brass John Shillito Obverse UNC with suspension loop and ribbon, boxed. Coin holders - Magic Pocket Money Savings Bank (3) that hold Sixpences, Brass Threepences and Silver Threepences respectively in excellent condition, along with a mix of empty cases, capsules and certificates.
Bank of England & Treasury (78) a collection in an album in various grades mostly in average VF-GVF but also includes several higher grades to About UNC - UNC. Comprising the now little over a century old Treasury George V period 1 Pounds Bradbury Third issue T16 (2) serial numbers including a FIRST series A/12 529939 along with D/44 205890. Along with Bank of England various cashiers and designs issues from the various periods (47) including Catterns 1 Pound B225 prefix Y75. Peppiatt (4) consisting of 10 Shillings First Period B236 Unthreaded prefix 82W. Along with Second Period World War II Emergency issues (3) 10 Shillings B251 prefix Z17E and 1 Pounds B249 (2) prefixes B62H and U62D. Beale 1 Pound B268 prefix X55C. O'Brien 1 Pound B273 prefix H25K. Hollom 10 Shillings QE2 portrait B295 prefix 66C. Fforde 10 Shillings B309 (2) prefixes 78X and 93W. Page 1 Pounds (4) including a QE2 portrait B322 prefix DR10 along with QE2 pictorial (3) B337 (2) prefixes T71 and W71 and B339 prefix 75K. Somerset (3) including 1 Pounds QE2 pictorial B341 W reverse (5) prefixes CU80, AR11, BY64, BZ84 and DW39. Along with a 5 Pounds QE2 pictorial B343 L reverse prefix DY05. Together with a selection of Lowther 5 Pounds (27) consisting of B393 (26) prefixes HA89, HB02, HB06, HB08 (2), HB10 (2), HB11, HB14 (2), HB15 (2), HB17, HB19, HB22, HB28, HB29 (2), HB31 (2), HB36, HB37, JA63, JA67, JA69 and JA70. Along with B395 prefix HD38. The lot also comes with a small selection of world notes from various countries including China (14) Foreign Exchange Certificates - 10 Fen Pick FX1b (2), 50 Fen Pick FX2, 1 Yuans Pick FX3 (6) and 5 Yuan Pick FX4. Together with 1 Fen Pick 865, 1 Jiaos Pick 881a (2) and 5 Yuan Pick 886. Belgium (2) 20 Francs Pick 138 and 100 Francs Pick 140. India 10 Rupees Pick 81. South Africa 20 Rand Pick 121c (2). Indonesia (3) 100 Rupiah 1977 Pick 116, 500 Rupiah 1977 Pick 117 and 1000 Rupiah 1980 Pick 119. Spain 100 Pesetas Pick 152. Turkey 100 Turk Lirasi Pick 194a. Hong Kong 10 Dollars Pick 191a. Russia Soviet Union 1 Ruble Pick 222a. Zimbabwe 2 Dollars Pick 1b. And USA (2) 1 Dollar Pick 468a and 2 Dollars Pick 382a. An interesting amalgamation certain to attract some attention
Africa (35) a tantalizing mostly high grade group about UNC - UNC with various all different denominations, issuers and colourful notes. Consisting of Angola1000 EscudosPick 103 1972. Lesotho 2 MalotiPick 4a ND 1981. Mozambique (11) including an earlier example 20 CentavosPick 60 dated 5th November 1914, this in Fine or near. Along with the Provisional Overprint issues 50 Escudos Pick 116 dated 1970 (1976) and 100 Escudos Pick 117 dated 1961 (1976). Also, 1980 issues (2) 100 Meticais Pick 126 and 1000 meticais Pick 128, the later with a fairly earlier serial number AA 0018891. Together with 500 Meticais Pick 131b 1986. 1000 Meticais Pick 132a lower number AB 0016400. 5000 meticais Pick 133a 1988 earlier serial number AA 0019482. 1991 denomination trio (3) 500 Meticais Pick 134, 1000 Meticais Pick 135 and 5000 Meticais Pick 136. Sierra Leone1 LeonePick 5d 1981. South Africa10 RandPick 123b. South Africa 10 Rand Pick 123b signature Mboweni. Somaliland (2) 5 Shillings Pick 1a 1994 and 100 ShillingsPick 5b 1996. Zaire (7) including 5 Zaire's Pick 26Aa 1985 printer: Hotel de Moniz - Zaire. 20000 Zaire's Pick 39 1991. Various denominations all from 1993 (4) 10 Nouveau Makuta = 0.10 Noveau Zaire's Pick 49. 50 Nouveau Makuta = 0.50 Noveau Zaire's Pick 51 Hotel de monaiz / green + red-brown. 5 Nouveau Zaires Pick 53a. 10 Nouveau Zaire's Pick 54aGerman print : Giescke & Devrienta. Also a 500 Noveau Zaire's Pick 64A serial number prefix "X" double letter beginning with X - Hôtel des Monnaies - Zaïre (printed in Argentina; allegedly a non authorized issue). Zambia (9) including small near complete denomination sets like the ND 1980-88 (3) 2 Kwaca Pick 24c, 5 Kwacha Pick 25c and 10 Kwacha Pick 26e. Also, ND 1989-91 signature Bussiere (3) 10 Kwacha Pick 31b, 20 Kwacha Pick 32b and 100 Kwacha Pick 34. Also, 1992 signature Mulaisho print TDLR (3) 20 Kwacha Pick 36a, 50 Kwacha Pick 37a and 100 kwacha Pick 38a and these with matching 2 last digits of the serial numbers. Together with a Zimbabwe 500 Dollars Pick 11b 2004. Nigeria (2) 10 Naira Pick 25c ND 1984-2000 and 100 Naira Pick 28j 2010.
USA Confederate States & Obsolete Currency (15) in mixed grades from Good/VG to EF and including 2 modern contemporary replicas. Richmond 1 to 100 Dollars 1861 & 1864 issues (12) comprising the earlier 20 Dollars Cross-cut Cancelled Pick 33 (Criswell T20-141) B. Duncan, Richmond and First series with number 1. Together with 17th February 1864 dated issues (9) as 50 CentsPick 64a (Criswell T72-578) 1st series plate C. 1 Dollar Pick 65b (T71-574) Engraved & Printed by Keating's & Ball plate G with period before each letter. 1 Dollar Pick 65a (Criswell T71-572) engraved by Keating's & Ball plate H. 5 DollarsPick 67 (Criswell T69-562) series 5 plate D and with a possible confederate treasury red stamp with small part showing at lower left obverse. 5 Dollars Pick 67 (Criswell T69-560) series 2 plate A. 10 DollarsPick 68 (Criswell T68) 1st series plate F. 20 Dollars Pick 69 (Criswell T67-511) roman series VII two flourishes over "ICA" in "AMERICA", plate D and possible partial confederate treasury red stamp on lower left reverse. 50 DollarsPick 70 (Criswell T66-498) no flourish over "CON" in "CONFEDERATE" series 3 plate XA. 100 Dollars Pick 71 (Criswell T65-493) Series I plate B. The Replicas are of a $1000 1861 and $100 1862. Along with Civil War Confederate States of America $1,000 Loan 7% dated 20th February 1863 with portrait of Lieutenant General “Stonewall” T.J. Jackson at centre, this with pieces missing on right and bottom edge. The State of Alabama $1 dated 1st January 1863 1st Series, Criswell 1, Governor at left, tree and map at right, "ONE" green overprint with some staining and tiny pinholes. Citizens' Bank of Louisiana at Shreveport $50 ND (1800's) unissued. A pleasing group
World Sets (4), Singles (3), and Covers (2) Jamaica 25 Dollars (2) 1978 25th Anniversary of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II Silver Proof KM#76 nFDC 136 grammes of .925 silver, in the box of issue with certificate, 1979 25 Dollars 10th Anniversary of the Investiture of Prince Charles as Prince of Wales Silver Proof KM#81 nFDC 136 grammes of .925 silver in the box of issue with certificate, Bahamas Ten Dollars 1978 5th Anniversary of Independence KM#78.1 nFDC with some toning, Alderney Five Pound Crown 2014 70th Anniversary of D-Day Silver Proof FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate, Trinidad & Tobago Proof Set 1975 Ten Dollars to One Cent FDC in the green box of issue with certificate, Zambia 1000 Kwacha 2000 oval issues, a 3-coin set Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, 'The Early Years', 'Coronation 1937' and 'An Enduring Presence' issues Proofs with Black-and-White portraits on the reverses, in the box of issue with certificates, Medallic Set 1972 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip Silver Wedding a 6-piece set depicting the Queen and Prince Philip, Princess Anne, The Prince of Wales, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward and the Royal Corgis respectively, in silver by Franklin Mint, Prooflike UNC in the case of issue, Numismatic First Day Cover Guernsey - 100 days to the Golden Jubilee 29/10/2001 comprising Five Pound Crown 2002 Proof with gold plated portrait and a set of 6x Isle of Man stamps, 22p, 26p, 39p, 40p, 45p and 65p each with a different Michael Noakes portrait of the Queen UNC as issued, Medallic First Day Cover 1992 500th Anniversary of the Discovery of America comprising 39mm medal in gold plated silver, and set of Bahamas stamps, UNC in the large wallet of issue, World Crown-sized (19) a wide range of countries represented 1995-2007 includes some Proof issues, in a Westminster box with some unrelated certificates
World (248) a collection in an album circa mid 1920's onwards in various grades Fine to UNC comprising many interesting issues and some World War II related currency from Europe, Asia and Africa. Some desirable notes and issues include a Malaya denomination set of the 1941 King George VI portrait issues 1 Cent to 1 Dollar. Hong Kong George VI portrait 10 Cents and 1 Dollars. GermanyFederal Republic 10 Deutsche Mark Pick 16a series 1949 serial number R1097636R American printing without imprint. Italy100 LirePick 39f dated 6th March 1926 (2). Tonga 1970's issues. France10 FrancsPick 73d (Fayette F6.11) 1926 issues. Malta 5 Liri Pick 35a L.1967 (1979) (4) near consecutive some missing numbers. Also includes some German and Austrian Notgeld, GB Postal Orders and cheques and a skit note for 1000 Good Wishes. A very attractive and interesting collection
Australia & Oceania (15) a very attractive amalgamation of different denominations, designs and issuers in various grades VF - GVF to UNC including young Queen Elizabeth II portrait issues and Annigoni's portrait. Comprising New Zealand10 DollarsPick 166b ND 1967-81 series Y4 397781 signature Wilks. Australia (3) consisting of 1 Dollar Pick 42a signatures Phillips & Wheeler serial number BTA 998457. 5 DollarsPick 44e signatures Johnston & Fraser variety with OCR Font best noticeable in the 7 where the leg of the seven is not straight and serial number PNK 001657. And 20 DollarsPolymerPick 53a 1995 signatures Evans & Fraser serial number BK 95 259787. Vanuatu (2) including 100 Vatu Pick 1a ND 1982 signatures Philip Shing & J. A. Howard series AA647567 together with 1000 Vatu Pick 13 Polymer 2014 (First 2 digits of serial give the year) series AC 14227875. Western Samoa ND 1985 issues (2) consisting of 2 TalaPick 25 series B 690492 and 10 Tala Pick 27 series B 683055. Also Fiji (7) including the Central Monetary Authority 1 Dollar Pick 71a ND 1974 Annigoni portrait signatures Barnes & Earland series A/8 799530. Together with Reserve Bank issues (6) as 1 Dollar Pick 86 ND 1974 signatures Barnes & Earland series D/16 336681. 2 DollarsPick 87 ND 1988 series D/9 849000 signature Siwatibau. 5 Dollars Pick 91 ND circa 1991 series B/8 540340 signature Kubuabola. 20 Dollars Pick 107a ND 2002 series AD 744246 signature Narube. 10 Dollars Pick 111a ND 2007 series CD 742285 signature Narube. And 20 Dollars Pick 117 ND 2012 series FFB 2902377 signature Barry Whiteside. A fantastic group with a majority of eye-pleasing designs featuring native men and busy scenes, along with beautiful coastal, nature and wildlife illustrations.
Africa Equatorial & Southern (11) including some early colonial issues and all different issuers and denominations of these exotic notes in various grades mostly in the VF - GVF to about UNC - UNC range. Comprising Congo (Republic) issues (2) 100 FrancsPick 6a dated 1st September 1961 series B814233 along with 1000 FrancsPick 8a dated 1st August 1964 series S 678253,both with no star perforations. Congo Democratic Republic50 FrancsPick 91Aa dated 4th January 2000 printed by Hotel des Monnaies, Kinshasa,imprint at lower right on back - barely visible. Angola (3) including 50 CentavosPick 63 dated 1923 series D/8 239277. 1 Angolar Pick 64 dated 14th August 1926 series Ah 085693. And 500 Escudpos Pick 107 dated 10th June 1973 series BL64083. Cameroon500 FrancsPick 15d dated 1st January 1983 series A.16 26319. Together with Zimbabwe (4) consisting of 2 DollarsPick 1a Salisbury 1980 signature Dr. D. C. Krogh. 5 DollarsPick 2e Harare 1994 signature L. Tsumba watermark variety Zimbabwe bird SCWPM Type B. 50 DollarsPick 8r Harrare 1994 signature L. Tsumba, a Replacement Note prefix AE series 00587939. And 100 DollarsPick 9a Harrare 1995 signature L. Tsumba.
World (18) in average VF or slightly better comprising France (3) including a scarce early 5 FrancsPick 70 (Fayette F2.33) dated 6th November 1915 series D.8666 717 and interestingly months in the date of these issues were encoded with symbols of the zodiac this with Sagittarius. Along with 10 Francs "Minerve" Pick 73d (Fayette F6) signatures Platet & Strohl (2) dated 27th August 1931 and 17th September 1931. Also Canada issues (3) including a 1 Dollar Pick 85b 1973 signatures Lawson & Bouey. Also a 2 DollarsPick 86a 1974 signatures Lawson & Bouey. And a 10 DollarsGeorge VI portrait Pick 61c 1937 signatures Coyne & Towers. West African States - Ivory Coast (Côte d'Ivoire) 1000 FrancsPick 111Ag 1997. Along with Belarus 100000 Rubley Pick 15b 1996 security thread with imprint "РБ100000" (11).
BahamasCentral Bank 1 Dollars Pick 71Aa series of 2015 signature W. Craig (4) all about UNC - UNC and in 2 consecutively closely numbered pairs including serial numbers AP 100002 & AP 100003 together with AP 100007 & AP 100008. Each note in green on multicolour featuring Sir Lynden O. Pindling on obverse and a Police Band scene on reverse.
Barbados (10) in mostly high grades comprising Central Bank of Barbados (9) including 1 Dollar Pick 29a signature Blackman serial number F14186568. 2 DollarsPick 30a signature Blackman serial number H4872817. 5 Dollars (3) including Pick 31a signature Blackman portrait S.J. Prescod serial number B1000830 and Pick 32a signature Blackman portrait Sir F. Worrell (2) serial numbers B8 414099 and G6727044. 10 Dollars (2) including Pick 38 signature King serial number C12954765 and Pick 33a signature Blackman serial number C7879187. 50 DollarsPick 40a signature King serial number J2198263. 100 DollarsPick 35a signature Blackman serial number E2350893. Along with a Government King George Vi issue 1 Dollar Pick 2c dated 1st January 1949 serial number B/X 386771. All very sought after issues
World (23) in mixed grades comprising India (9) including Persian/Arabian Gulf 1 Rupees Pick R1 (3) red and serial numbers Z/3 971890, Z/4 299894 and Z/5 822663, 1 Rupees Pick 76a">Pick 76a (2) prefixes F21 & B89, Pick 75f prefix Q78, Pick 77a (2) prefixes S57 & S69 along with 500 RupeesPick 99r prefix 5AQ. Pakistan (4) including 5 RupeesPick 12a ND 1951-1960 (2) serial numbers GC/1 235037 & V/1 243041 signature Shujaat Ali Hasnie, along with 10 RupeesPick 13 ND 1951-1967 (2) serial numbers YW932138 & RY741032 signature Abdul Qadir. Portugal20 EscudosPick 153a dated 25th May 1954 serial number TXL 12297 signature title at left Vice-Governador signatures Alvaro Pedro de Sousa & Jose Caeiro da Mata. Greece 1000 Drachmai Pick 110a">Pick 110a dated 1st January 1939 serial number A101 450654. GermanyReichsbanknote 20000 Mark dated 20th February serial number with star prefix 007321. Tunisia 10 Dinars Pick 84 dated 20th March 1986 serial number d/36 113506. Oman 100 Baisa Pick 13a ND (1977) serial number A/7 589386 Azerbaijan 500 Rubles Pick 7 dated 1920 serial number BH 0875. Mauritius 5 Rupees young Queen Elizabeth II portrait Pick 13b ND 1967 serial number A/16 800403. Chile100 PesosPick 152b dated 1981 signatures Alvaro Bardon Munoz & Carlos Molina Orrego serial number B4147872. Ceylon 10 Rupees Pick 64 dated 28th August 1964 serial number M/65 557713. Malaya 1 Dollars Pick 11 dated 1st July 1941 King George VI (2) serial numbers M/18 036050 & Q/49 054709.
Central & South America (24) in mixed mostly high grades comprising Brazil Republica Dos Estados Unidos do Brazil - Thesouro Nacional (2) 500 Reis Pick 1a ND (1891) Estampa 3 seria 13A number 99128 manuscript signature lower centre along with 10000 CruzeirosPick 182Ba ND (1966) Serie 390A number 008567 signed Denio Chagas Nogueria & Octávio Gouvêa de Bulhões. East Caribbean Currency Authority 5 DollarsPick 14a ND (1965) serial number A2 422955. Ecuador (4) including 100 Sucres Pick 112a (3) serie VA and a near consecutive trio all dated 24th May 1980 along with 1000 Sucres Pick 120b dated 24th May 1980 serie HV number 00215494. Nicaragua 500 Cordobas Pick 144 Res. 11.06.1985 serie G (12) including consecutive and near consecutive sets. Peru 500 Soles de Oro Pick 87dated 20th September 1963 serie L8 number 356309. Venezuela Banco Central 50000 BolivaresPick 83 dated 24th August 1998 and this being the highest denomination for the series at the time (5)
World (9) in mixed mostly high grades comprising issues from Great Britain (2) Bank of England 10 Shillings O'Brien B287 (Pick 373a, BY BE34b) Replacement issue 1961 serial number M12 391900 and British Armed Forces 6 PencePick M10a ND June 1946 for use by British troops in Germany and Austria, Trieste and Japan. Australia 1 Dollar Pick 42b1 signed Knight & Wheeler security thread in centre serial number CJA 598278. New ZealandReserve Bank5 DollarsPick 177a">Pick 177a ND (1992) serial number CM786731. Spain Banco de Espana1 PesetaPick 144a dated 22nd July 1953. Portugal (4) including 500 Escudos Pick 170a dated 25th January 1966 signed Manuel Jacinto Nunes & António Luís Gomes, 500 Escudos Pick 177 dated 4th October 1979 signed José da Silva Lopes & Alberto Alves de Oliveira Pinto, 1000 Escudos (2) Pick 175a dated 28th May 1968 serial number ARG03036 and Pick 175d dated 21st September 1982 serial number GVN013656 Manuel Jacinto Nunes & Emílio Rui da Veiga Peixoto Vilar and this about UNC - UNC and a much Rarer date
Hong Kong The Chartered Bank & The Standard Chartered Bank (70) a high grade collection in an album mostly modern issues 1980's onward and including a few replacement ZZ prefix notes. Denominations include 10, 20, 50, 100 and 1000 Dollars. Also includes 5 DollarsPick 73b serial number Z082605, 10 DollarsPick 70c ND (1962-1970) serial number U/G 8342261 and 10 Dollars Pick 74c dated 1st January 1977 serial number F0618582
GB and World Cased items a large and varied group: GB The Queen's Beasts Numismatic Cover comprising Five Pounds 2017 The Unicorn of Scotland and 2017 The Lion of England UNC on the cover of issue with four College of Arms Quincentenary stamps, in Westminster folder, The 2017 Datestamp United Kingdom Specimen Sets (2) each a 6-coin set comprising Five Pound Crown 2017 King Canute 1000th Anniversary of his Coronation, Five Pound Crown 2017 Centenary of the House of Windsor, Two Pounds 2017 World War I - The War in the Air, Two Pounds 2017 Jane Austen 200th Anniversary of her Death, One Pound 2017, and Fifty Pence 2017 Sir Isaac Newton, UNC boxed with certificate, Five Pound Crowns in Datestamp holders (4) 2017 Queen Elizabeth II Sapphire Jubilee UNC with First Class stamp, 2018 Coronation 65th Anniversary UNC with First Class stamp, 2018 Royal Wedding Harry and Meghan UNC with First Class stamp, 2018 Prince George 5th Birthday, UNC with First Class stamp, Five Pound Crown 2011 Prince Philip 90th Birthday, UNC on the Royal Mint card of issue, Two Pounds in Datestamp holders (2) 2016 First World War - The Army UNC with First Class stamp, 2018 RAF 100th Anniversary UNC with First Class stamp, Two Pounds 2018 RAF Spitfire with certificate stating 'Flown on board Spitfire TD314' UNC, One Pound a 2-coin set in Datestamp holders 1983 Fine and 2015 The Last round Pound A/UNC each with First Class stamps, One Pound Collectors Packs (4) each containing One Pound 2017 and Brass Threepence 1967 EF to Lustrous UNC in the wallets of issue, Decimal Ten Pence 1968 and Five Pence 1968 A/UNC to UNC in Datestamp holders with First Class stamps, One Pound a 2-coin Numismatic cover 2016 The Last Round Pound and the First 12-sided Pound UNC with One Pound Stamp, on the envelope of issue, The 1953 Coronation coin and Stamp set comprising 10 coins (Crown to Farthing) A/UNC to UNC and 4 stamps in the Bradford Exchange box with certificate, The Queen Elizabeth II Crown Collection (9 coins) Crowns (7) 1953, 1960, 1965, 1972, 1977, 1980, 1981, and Five Pound Crowns (2) 1990 and 1993 EF to UNC, Coin and Banknote Set 2017 comprising Two Pounds 2017 ~Jane Austen and Ten Pounds Cleland CA37 015191 Polymer, UNC in the wallet of issue, Crown 1953 UNC in Datestamp holder with First Class stamp, Halfcrown 1888 The Queen VictoriaSilver Halfcrown VG boxed with certificate, Fiji Ten Dollars 1997 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip Golden Wedding Silver Proof, Gibraltar Five Pound Crowns (2) 2006 Queen Elizabeth II 80th Birthday-Queen as a Young Child Silver Proof, 2006 Four Portraits of the Queen Cupro-Nickel Proof nFDC to FDC in capsules with certificates, Guernsey (3) Five Pound Crowns (2) 2016 100th Anniversary of the Battle of the Somme Cupro-Nickel Proof with coloured reverse, 2017 Queen Elizabeth II Sapphire Jubilee Cupro-Nickel Proof, 2017 Queen Elizabeth II Sapphire Jubilee Cupro-Nickel Proof with sapphire inset, Jersey Five Pound Crowns (4) 2018 Remembrance Poppy Gold Plated Cupro-Nickel Proof with coloured reverse, FDC in the box of issue with certificates, 2015 Sir Winston Churchill 50th Anniversary of his Death (2) UNC, 2015 The David Cornell Portrait coin- The Longest Reigning monarch Cupro-Nickel Proof with gold ink, FDC with certificate, Alderney Five Pound Crowns 2017 Queen Elizabeth I and Prince Philip Platinum Wedding a 3-coin set each with a different reverse design two with coloured reverses Gold plated copper Proofs FDC cased with certificate, Niue Two Dollars 2016 Queen Elizabeth II 90th Birthday 65mm diameter in gold plated copper Prooflike UNC with coloured picture of the Queen on the reverse, in the box of issue with certificate, Tristan da Cunha Crowns 2014-2015 an 18-coin set 'The Crowning Moments of Queen Elizabeth II' each with a different coloured reverse subject covering key event in the Queen's life, Proof FDC in the box of issue with certificates, Tristan da Cunha Crowns 2015 a 12-coin set each with a different reverse, and coloured, Proof FDC in the box of issue with certificates, Tristan da Cunha Crowns 2011-2013 a 6-coin set 'The Golden Moments of Prince William and Catherine Middleton each with a different reverse in colour, FDC in the box of issue with certificates, Tristan da Cunha Crowns (3) 2014 Prince George First Birthday Gold plated Proof with ruby inset and family portrait in colour nFDC in the box of issue with certificate, 2015 70th Anniversary of VE Day Gold Plated Coppe
Africa (25) comprising Central African Republic (2) including 1000 FrancsPick 15">Pick 15 dated 01.01.1985 series R.01 975025 No. 016975025 and 1000 Francs Pick 10 dated 01.07.1980 series B.13 29167 No. 030129167. Cameroon (2) including 5000 Francs Pick 22">Pick 22 series V.1 135855 No. 0017135855 and 1000 Francs Pick 16d">Pick 16d series F.37 75225 No. 090575225. Sierra Leone (2) including 20 Leones (2) Pick 14b dated 24.08.1984 serial number FF25948802 and Pick 16 serial number B/7 789017. Nigeria 5 naira Pick 20a serial number A/38 826712. Ghana (3) including 10 DollarsPick 20d serial number BR2056346, 20 Cedis Pick 24a serial number A/1 4389728 and 50 Cedis Pick 25 dated 01.04.1983 serial number A/1 1066784. Sudan (2) including 25 PiastresPick 23a serial number A/111 369712 and 50 PiastresPick 17a serial number B/29 208031. Guinea-Bissau (50 including 50 PesosPick 5a serial number A/1 877909, 100 PesosPick 6 serial number C/1 469802, 500 PesosPick 7 serial number A/1 779549, 50 Pesos Pick 1 series A001 37930 No. 00037930 and 100 pesos Pick 2 series D002 56884 No. 02856884. Guinea (2) including 10 Sylis Pick 23a serial number 1K 810453 and 50 Sylis Pick 25 serial number BB 904780. Cape Verde (3) including 500 Escudos Pick 55 serial number B/2 268990, 1000 EscudosPick 56a serial number B/2 828378 and 1000 Escudos Pick 60a serial number HS141029. Tunisia 5 Dinars Pick 86 serial number 8291414. Algeria5 DinarsPick 126a series T009 53719 No. 21853719. Egypt 50 Piastres Pick 36a. All about UNC - UNC
Bank of China (37) a collection in an album in very high grades to UNC mostly Hong Kong modern issues with a range of denominations 20 Dollars to 1000 Dollars and dates 1994 to 2007 including a few Replacement ZZ prefix notes and a lot in near complete date sets. Also includes an earlier 10 Yuan dated 1937 and Foreign Exchange Certificates (2)
USAProof Sets (31) 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1968S, 1969S, 1970, 1971S, 1972S, 1973S, 1974S, 1976S, 1977S (2), 1978S, 1979S (2), 1980S (2), 1981S, 1982S (2), 1983S (2), 1984S, 1985S (2), 1986S (2), 1987S nFDC to FDC most in the cases of issue, USA Prestige Proof Set 1986S with Nation of Migrants Half Dollar, FDC in the box of issue, USA Special Mint Set 1966 (5 coins) BU in the case of issue, USA Mint Set 1979P and D mintmarks UNC in the envelope of issue, USA Dala 1991 50th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor One Ounce Silver Proofs (2) FDC in the boxes of issue with certificates, One Dollar 2004 Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Silver Proof FDC in the box of issue, Medallic Covers George Washington 1982 (3) each with One Ounce Silver Proof and 20 Cent stamp UNC in the wallets of issue, Bermuda Numismatic Cover 1975 comprising $25 Royal Visit Proof and 17 Cent stamp FDC in the wallet of issue, Nativbe American Coin Set a 4-coin set comprising One Dollar Sacagawea 2000D UNC, NickelIndian Peace 2004D UNC, Buffalo Nickel 1934 Fine, One Cent 1907 Fine. State Quarters 2001P a 5-coin set EF to UNC gilded, on a display card, Babe Ruth Gold card showing his career record, Presedential Medal 1989 39 Presidents, Goldine UNC on the card of issue, Lincoln-Kennedy Cents (2) 1973D with incuse Kennedy Effigy in the fields EF to UNC on the cards of issue, Replica Congress Declaration UNC still sealed, USA Banknotes One Dollar 1957, 1957 and 1957B issues (9) in mixed grades to NEF, Canada Banknotes (2) 2 Dollars 1954 and 1 Dollar 1954 Fine with some folds, Germany 5 Marks 1917 Fair, ana copy of a Hungary 1000 Pengo note from 1945
Hong Kong The Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corporation (4) modern issues UNC including 500 Dollars (3) serial numbers BC435160 & CU041592 both Pick 204d dated 1st January 1999 brown and red-orange on multicolour underprint Lion's head at left and city view in the underprint and serial number AE771070 Pick 210a dated 1st July 2003 Brown on multicolour Lion's head at left on obverse and view of Hong Kong airport on reverse. Along with 1000 DollarsPick 211a dated 1st July 2003 serial number AB404113 orange, red-brown and olive-green on multicolour underprint Lion's head at left on obverse and Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on reverse.
World (80) an interesting collection in an album mostly high grades a lot in UNC comprises Cheques (5) all issued some of which include Glyn Mills & Co. (2) , Bank of England Liverpool, Scottish Widows Fund, Westminster Bank Ltd. De la Rue test notes including Die test notes, Currency Test notes such as J Austen 100 series JA123456, IBNS Annual Congress (1988,1991,1994,1995 (2),1996), IBNS 40th Anniversary 2001 series FB 030000 , Euro 1998 small notes with overprint Specimen in red 5 to 500 Euros, NGZ Set of test notes, Siemens Nixdorf notes and a Russia, De La RueGiori test note circa 1970-80, Pushkin portrait on face, an obverse uniface proof for a 10 (ruble) denomination (complete notes have the Queen of Spades on the reverse). Also a Disney Set comprising 1 Dollar Mickey Mouse series 1990 number A00678441A, 5 Dollars Goofey in a purple toxedo series 1997 number D00041337A and 10 Dollars Simba series 1997 number D00062973A. India Bank of Boroda Travelers SPECIMEN cheques some of which in the official folders of issue No.4, No.5 (2) & No.6 . Also a TC/82B 000000 set including 50, 100, 250, 500, 1000, 2500 and 5000 Rupee and a TC/83 FA 000000 set 100, 250, 500, 1000 Rupee. Along with regular issues and SPECIMEN notes from around the world including Thailand 60 BahtPick 93 Kings 60th Birthday Commemorative issue (2), an assortment of Russia & Bulgaria notes some of which include 5000 Rubles Pick S419 and 10000 Rubles Pick S425, Biafra 1 Pound, Cuba Specimen 1 Peso 1968, Dominican Republic 10 Peso Oro Specimen 2001, Quatar 1 Riyal, Czechoslovakia 1000 Specimen 1934 perforated SPECIMEN at top and a Mauritius Specimen Set 5, 10, 25 and 50 RupeesPick CS1 10th Nov 1978 all with the Maltese cross prefix in the serial and numbered 001837 comes with the original envelope of issue and certificate of authenticity
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
Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation 1000 DollarsPick 199d dated 1st January 1991 serial number CD755512 red, brown and orange on multicolour underprint and feature large bank arms at left, value at top left and right corners and in wording at centre on obverse and facing lions lower left and right, New HSBC building at centre and Old Supreme Court building at right on reverse. Watermark Lion's head and printed Thomas De La Rue and Company Ltd. UNC
World (47), a lovely collection of Uncirculated banknotes including many scarcer types, the majority from Africa and Asia, plus others, pick catalogue value in the region of 1000 Dollars, a few with very light signs of handling, the rest Uncirculated
Australia Presentation sets (3), The 25th Anniversary Banknote Set 1991, one of the most spectacular presentations ever issued, this leather bound 8 note set was produced to mark the anniversary of the introduction of decimal currency on February 14th 1966. The notes came from the archives at Note Printing Australia (NPA) and consisted of the last 800 10 shilling, 1 pound, 5 pounds and 10 pounds issues coupled with the first issue of the 1 dollar, 2 dollars, 10 dollars and 20 dollars notes. All the notes have the last 3 digits of the serial number in common while the 10 shillings and 5 pounds have fully matching serial numbers. This set is number 134 of 800. Triple Anniversary Banknote Set 1994, complementing the previous set, this premium banknote set was issued in 1994. The 800 issued leather folders each contained three banknotes which were reserved from the initial printing of the paper 5 dollars, 50 dollars and 100 dollars. Each set was individually numbered with each note having fully matching serial numbers, this set is number 134 of 800, matching the number of the set above. Presentation set of Australia's First Polymer notes 1996, Australian polymer note portfolio commemorating the world's first series of circulating polymer notes 1996, consisting of 5 dollars, 10 dollars, 20 dollars, 50 dollars and 100 dollars, the notes in this set have matching serial numbers and bear a common prefix of '00' followed by the 2 digits '96' representing the year of issue, each note is specially overprinted with the notes first year of issue, this set is number 134 of 1000, again matching the number of the 2 sets above. Very rare to see the 3 sets together and especially rare to see them all with the same issue number 134. A unique opportunity to acquire all three sets.
Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corporation 1000 Dollars dated 1st January 1988 scarce REPLACEMENT series ZZ117369, (Pick199ar), in PCGS holder graded 58PPQ choice about new, Perfect Paper Quality
World (18), Portugal 5000 Reis (War of the 2 brothers) dated 1798, Australia 1 Dollar issued 1938 signed Sheehan & MacFarlane (scarcer green signature), Belize 1 & 2 Dollars dated 1st January 1976, portrait Queen Elizabeth at right, Cuba (6), 1, 5 and 10 Pesos date range 1969 - 1987, all SPECIMEN notes, Austria 1000 Kronen(2), one with Slovenian stamp and overprint, the other with Slovenian stamp and Croatian overprint, Austria/Hungary 10 Kreuzer, Bezirk Graslitz gutschein 10 Kronen dated 1918, 2 local/promotional notes from Hungary and 2 labels from the top of a brick of USA5 Dollars and 20 Dollars series 1981 issued in San Francisco, these both stuck to a piece of plywood, a very interesting and unusual collection well worth viewing
Democratic Republic of Congo 25 Francs 2005 Pope John Paul II an impressive 140mm diameter Acrylic coin in the Blue box of issue with certificate, Democratic Republic of Congo 10 Francs 2004 Acrylic issues all depicting birds (7), as yet these unlisted by Krause UNC in a Lindner tray, Ten Dollars Liberia 2006 (2) Heart-shaped with coloured image of two swans on the reverse FDC in capsules, Cook Islands5 Dollars 2005 Egg-shaped with coloured image of an Easter Chick on the reverse FDC in capsule, Pope John Paul II/Sede Vacante/Pope Benedict XVI a 6-piece medallic set with first day covers each medal bimetallic and showing the stages of the election of the new Pope UNC in the impressive folder of issue, Pope Benedict XVI First Year of Pontificate a 2-piece part medallic set with first day covers (complete set will hold 12) UNC in the folder of issue, Pope Benedict XVI a 5-coin set 2006 in cupro-nickel the reverses with gold highlighting Proofs FDC in the box of issue with information book, Pope John Paul II 25th Anniversary of Pontification 2003 Medal and Stamp set with a different Vatican stamp for each year 1978-2003 depicting key events of the Papal Year, Pope John Paul II First Day covers (10) a varied selection, Vatican Coin and Stamp Sets (2) mixed dates comprising 1000 Lire, 200 Lire, 100 Lire and 50 Lire plus medal, and three stamps UNC in the wallets of issue, Liberia 2005 10th Anniversary of the Introduction of the Euro a 15 coin set bi-coloured blue and gold, the reverses depicting old and new coinage, and an iconic landmark from each member state UNC in the folder of issue with certificates
World Proof Sets (20) British Virgin Islands (3) 1975, 1976, 1978, Trinidad and Tobago (2) 1973 10th Anniversary, 1975, Cayman Islands (2) 1974 (2), Liberia (2) 1973, 1975, Barbados (2) 1974, 1977, Belize (2) 1974, 1974 Silver, Cook Islands 1973 comprising 7 1/2 Dollars, 2 1/2 Dollars both in silver, and the One Dollar to One Cent set, in the brown bookform case, Cook Island a 2-coin set 1973 comprising 7 1/2 Dollars, 2 1/2 Dollars both in silver, Bahamas 1975, Solomon Islands 1977, Guyana 1978, Barbados 1974, Iceland a 2-coin set 1974 1000 Kronur and 500 Kronur in silver nFDC to FDC in the boxes of issue, some of the boxes dirty from storage
Bermuda Nine Dollars 1997 Triangular 5 oz. SilverProof nFDC retaining full mint brilliance, in the box of issue with certificate, issue limited to 1000 pieces
Five Pound Crown 1996 Queen Elizabeth II 70th Birthday Silver Proof, 2000 Millennium Silver Proof with gold highlighting on the reverse, Two Pounds (6) 1999 Rugby World Cup, Rugby Ball hologram reverse Silver Proof Piedfort, 1995 Peace Dove Silver Proof, 1995 UN 50th Anniversary Silver Proof, 1996 Football Euro 96 Silver Proof, 1997 Silver Proof, 2008 Olympic Handover Ceremony Silver Proof, Two Pounds a 2-coin set 1989 Bill; and Claim of Rights Silver Proofs, One Pound Silver Proofs (2) 1984, 1996, Fifty Pence (3) 1973 EEC Cupro-Nickel Proof, 1992/3 EU Presidency, 2000 150 Years of Public Libraries Silver Proof, Fifty Pence a 2-coin set 1997 Large and Small sizes Silver Proofs, Sierra Leone Ten Dollars 1997 Silver Proof, Liberia Ten Dollars 1996 Star Trek Silver Proof, Gibraltar Five Pounds 1995 Silver Proof, Alderney One Pound 1995 Peace in Europe Silver Proof, nFDC to FDC in the cases of issue with certificates, Mexico a 33-piece set 100 Peso banknote mounted on card along with a selection of 32 Mexican coins 1000 Pesos to 1 Centavo 1960s to 2000s issues, in mixed grades stuck to the presentatiuon card of issue, USA Silver Eagle 2001 Pearl Harbour Tribute Reverse Painted UNC and boxed, USA Pearl Harbour Medallion 2001 Silver with gold plating UNC boxed, Pearl Harbour Medallions a 2-piece set 2001 in bronze UNC boxed, Palau 4-coin set 1993-1995 Marine life protection (2 sets) Cupro-nickel and prooflike with painted reverses UNC in Westminster boxes with certificates, USA Kennedy related (4) Half Dollar with stamps UNC cased, Bronze medal 44mm on the card of issue, The Great seal a two-piece set in base metal 1963, boxed with certificate, USA Great Seal miniature in base metal UNC on card, NelsonMandela Nobel Peace Prize 1993 Crown sized Medal in silver by the Norwegian Mint, Proof FDC in the wallet of issue, Cricket 2009 Ashes Series Medal in Nickel brass UNC on the card of issue
World Small Gold issues (12) Five Pounds Guernsey 1997 Elizabeth II and Prince Philip Golden Wedding, Vanuatu 50 Vatu 1997 Gymnastics, Tonga 10 Pa'anga 1998 La Princesa, Gibraltar 1 gram 1993, Turkey 1000000 Lire Lidya Kralligi , Cook Island 5 Dollars 1997 Diana Princess of Wales (3), Falkland Islands Two Pounds 1997 Henry VIII, China 5 Yuan 1997 Panda, Niue 25 Dollars 1996, Canada Two Dollars 1994 Maple Leaf UNC to FDC in capsules, in a wooden box, no certificates
World (11) Gambia 20 Dalasis 1983 Year of the Scout SilverProof nFDC, Ghana 50 Cedis 1983 Year of the Scout Silver Proof FDC, Nepal10 Dollars 1995 Year of the Scout Silver Proof FDC, Sierre Leone 10 Leones 1983 Year of the Scout Silver Proof nFDC, Malawi 10 Kwacha 2005 Endangered Wildlife (4, all different) Silver Proofs nFDC-FDC, Zambia 1000 Kwacha 1998 WHO 50th Anniversary nFDC, UgandaFive Shillings 1972 VF, Kenya Five Shillings 1973 NEF
GB Coin set 1965 Crown to Farthing UNC in the maroon case, Britain's First Decimal coins 1968/71 UNC in wallet, Five Pound Crown 1997 Golden Wedding UNC in the Royal Mint wallet of issue, Unofficial Coin sets (3) Decimal 50 Pence to Half Pence 1972 to 1976 mixed dates includes the Crown 1972 UNC, Crowns/25p (5) 1965, 1972, 1977, 1980, 1981 UNC in a case, Halfcrown to Halfpenny 1967 (6 coins) UNC in a case, First Decimal/Last £sd set 1967 and 1968/71 UNC in a case, Crowns (8) 1935, 1937, 1951, 1953, 1960, 1965, 1977, 1981 EF-UNC, Crown 1977 Gold plated in mount, boxed, San Marino a 2-coin set 1992 1000 Lire and 500 Lire UNC in the red box of issue with certificate, Swaziland Proof Set 1968 Special Independence issue 1 Luhlanga to 5 Cents nFDC in the blue South Africa Mint box of issue, Falkland Islands Fifty Pence 1977 Silver Jubilee Silver Proof nFDC boxed, Cook Islands Two Dollars 1973 Silver Proof nFDC boxed, Zambia 1000 Kwacha 1998 25th Anniversary of the World Health Organisation Silver Proof FDC in capsule
The Fine Gold Miniatures Collection A 12-coin set 1995-2005 comprising Niue 25 Dollars 1996, Western Samoa10 Dollars 1995, Bhutan 300 Ngultrum 1997, Tokelau 10 Dollars 2003, China 20 Yuan 2004, Papua New Guinea 20 Kina 1998, Kazakhstan (2) 100 Tenge 2004 Marco Polo, 100 Tenge 2004 King Kroisos Treasure, Australia4 Dollars 2005, Turkey 7,500,000 Lire 1999, Laos 1000 Kip 2003 Tiger, Loas 2000 Kip 2000 Elephants Gold Proofs FDC in the box of issue all except one with certificates
Bermuda 60 Dollars 2006 Shipwrecks series One Kilo of .999 Silver one of only 300 issued originally sold at over £1000 Proof FDC cased as issued with certificate
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