Mozambique early pre 1950's issues (7) in the mid grade Fine-VF and rarely seen notes comprising 50 CentavosPick 55a 5th November 1914 series 2017424 counterfoil type and blue seal on obverse short sea LISBOA (SCWPM Type II). 1 Escudos Pick 66b dated 1st January 1921 without decreto (4) series 4478634, 4521618, 4544425 and 677762. Also 5 EscudosPick 83a dated 1st September 1941 with Decreto No. 17154 (2) series B360908 and B2561092. A collectible group these early issues rarely appear in higher grades
Mozambique early pre 1950's issues (8) mostly in the mid grade VF including VG-Fine and rarely seen notes comprising 50 Centavos dated 5th November 1914 (4) with 2 seal types including Pick 55a series 1113988 counterfoil type and blue seal on obverse short sea LISBOA (SCWPM Type II) along with Pick 61a no counterfoil type and blue seal on obverse long sea C.C.A ( Colonias, Commercia, Agricultura SCWPM Type III) (3) series 9313029, A2815258 & A2710115. 1 Escudos dated 1st January 1921 Pick 66b without decreto (3) series 677762, 3154630 & 3955021. Also the 5 EscudosPick 83a dated 1st September 1941 series B237945 with Decreto No. 17154.
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 - 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.
Africa Eastern (61) a collection in an album circa 1970's onwards mostly UNC including various issues and denominations some of which highest for the series. Comprising countries as Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Rwanda, Somalia including interesting 1991 Mogadishu Northern Forces issue, Somaliland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. In 1991 manufacturers delivered the New Somali Shillings notes into the turmoil and disturbances of the Somali Civil War but with the Central Government no longer effective and no functioning Central Bank these notes were seized by the USC (United Somali Congress) and were used to circulate in the areas under their control, i.e. North and around Mogadiscio. Later in 2000 further unauthorized issues were imported by businessman.
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.
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.
Egypt Qirsh AH1293/27W (1903) UNC, 5/10 Qirsh AH1293/27 (1903) UNC, as part of a group of Middle East and North Africa issues (295) with examples from Egypt, Jordan, United Arab Emirates, Tunisia and more, along with Italy Coins and Medals 1863-2000 (180) mostly base metal issues, a wide variety, in mixed circulated grades, along with Portuguese India (2) Rupia 1882 GVF, Quarter Tanga 1903 Fine as part of a group of Portugal and related includes Macau, Mozambique and Angola, 19th and 20th Century issues (87) mostly in base metal in mixed grades with a few in EF
Mozambique Republica 1000 Meticais Pick 135 issues 16th June 1991 (400) in 4 consecutively numbered bundles of 100 notes and all prefix BA numbers falling in the ranges 0384001 - 0384100, 0384201 - 0384300, 0384501 - 0384600 and 0384901 - 0385000. Each note in brown and red on multi-coloured underprint with the obverse featuring E. Mondlane at left, president of the Mozambican Liberation Front from 1962 until his assassination in 1969 with a bomb planted in a book sent to him, also an illustration of the Military flag ceremony and Mozambique's Coat of Arms printed on silver and gold underlay. The reverse showing the Independence monument, Maputo. Printed by Thomas De La Rue & Co. Limited and watermarked J. Chissano, former president of Mozambique and credited with transforming the war-torn country into one of the most successful African democracies. Almost if not all in original fresh and crisp UNC
World a mixed group (74) Switzerland (39) 5 Francs 1923, One Franc (5) 1861, 1898, 1909, 1921, 1945 along with 20 Rappen to 1 Rappen 1850-1970 in mixed grades a few in EF, Portugal and related (26) includes issues from Portugal, Algarve, Angola, Brazil, Macau, Portuguese Guinea, Mozambique, Portuguese India, Mozambique, Timor, mostly 20th Century with a few earlier pieces, includes a handful of silver issues, in mixed grades to EF, Albania (4) Two Leke 1939R Italian Occupation KM#32 VF, One Lek 1939 KM#31 VF, Half Lek (2) 1926R KM#4 Fine, 1930V KM#13 Good Fine, Scotland 20 Shillings 1695 S.5686 VG, Netherlands25 Cents 1897 KM#115 GEF/AU, Poland (2) 50000 Zlotych 1988 70 Years of Polish Independence Y#163 A/UNC with some toning above the bust, 100 Zlotych 1966 Polish Millennium Y#57 A/UNC, Russia Quarter Kopek 1928 Y#75 Fine with some dirt and verdigris in the legends
World (57) average about VF - VF and various countries and issuers circa 1930's onwards mostly from Europe including countries as Malta, Cyprus, Switzerland, Spain, Isle of Man and the majority from Italy together with some Rhodesia, Mozambique, Ceylon and Singapore. Some Scarcer and desiarble notes include the Rhodesia 10 Shillings QE2 Annigoni's portrait issues Pick 24 dated 14th October 1964 (2) series H/3 863598 & H/5 199287. Malta George V 1 Shilling Pick 15 circa 1940 overprint on 2 ShillingsPick 9 dated 20th November 1918 earlier serial number A/1 03903. Ceylon George VI portrait issues (2) including 50 CentsPick 45b dated 1st December 1949 prefix A/49 and 1 RupeePick 34 19th December 1942 prefix A/30. An interesting and attractive group of notes
World (72) a vast collection in mixed grades Fine to UNC mostly 1900's issues includes BritishProvincial Andover Old Bank 1 Pound For Joseph Wakeford, William Wakeford and Robert Wakeford dated 21st May 1825 number 10783 entered R.W. and signed Wm. Wakeford (Outing 36f) amongst other scarcities as Ireland Republic Lady Lavery 1 Pound Pick 64d, Ireland Northern Bank Limited 1 Pound from 1978, Northern Ireland 1 Pound Pick 65a, Falkland Islands 1 Pound from 1982. Countries of issue include a variety such as France 1940's issues, EnglandBank of England, Jersey including a Commemorative 50th Anniversary of the Liberation, Cyprus, Mozambique, Italy, Yugoslavia, Canada, Peru, Egypt, Singapore and Scotland which includes a few commemorative notes as the EU Summit 1992. Also includes Contemporary USA Advertising $1.000.000, Disney 1 Dollar Mickey Mouse series 1990 number D00119226A and a limited-edition copies of the famous £1.000.000 note featured in the 1954 movie "The Million Pound Note" - serial numbers 0201/2500 and 0529/2500. Along with British Armed Forces a collection of various denominations 5 New Pence to 5 Pounds and most with matching First/Last serial numbers 758 and including examples from 2nd through the last 6th Series (37) all about UNC - UNC and the matching set comes with a Coincraft Certificate of Authenticity bearing the signature of Director and Notaphily Expert Claire Lobel. An attractive group featuring the various beautiful designs
Mozambique Banco nacional Ultramarino 1000 Escudos First 1972 issue Pick 112a dated 16th May 1972 variety without prefix in the serial number 371943 and signature Samuel Rodrigues Sanches for Administrador. The note in black-blue on multicoloured underprint with the obverse featuring Mozambique's Coat of Arms at the time at upper centre and King D. Afonso V 'The African'. The reverse featuring the Bank's Coat of Arms at upper centre and an illustration of woman and sailing ships of different time periods. Watermarked with King D. Afonso V 'The African' same as on obverse. Fresh EF - GEF and Scarce with an attractive design and the highest denomination
Portugal and Colonies a collection in an album Portugal (85) with examples dating back to 1900, Angola (37) with examples dating back to 1914, Macau (18), Timor (6), Mozambique (21), Cape Verde (10) with examples back to 1909, St. Thomas & Prince (13), Portuguese India (6) and Portuguese Guinea (4) mixed grades
Africa (4) small group in high grades includes a Rhodesia Salisbury set of 3 notes comprised of $1 dated 12th August 1974 Pick 30i Arms & Tobacco Field series L/57 550887 UNC. $2 dated 17th February 1970 Pick 31a Arms & Victoria Falls series K/35 504464 UNC. $10 dated 2nd January 1979 Pick 41a Arms & Great Zimbabwe ruins series J/62 766742 UNC. Along with Mozambique20 Centavos Companhia de Mozambique cancelled note Pick R29 dated 25th November 1933 UNC with cancellation punch holes spelling "PAGO 5.11.1942"
Mozambique20 Escudos (14) 1952 KM#80 (6) A/UNC to Unc some nicely toned, 1955 KM#80 About UNC, some staining, 1960 KM#80 (5) A/UNC to UNC and lustrous, 1966 KM#80a (2) A/UNC and UNC the second with a tone spot
Euro Mint Set mixed date sets in an album comprising sets from Belgium, Germany, Ireland, Spain, Greece, France, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Austria, Portugal and Finland an 8-coin set from each country 2 Euros to One Cent, Lustrous UNC a few coins with toning, along with World Proof and Mint sets (28) includes issues from San Marino, Malta, Uganda, Mozambique, Sudan, Cyprus, East Caribbean States, Haiti, Spain, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Canada, UK and more, UNC to FDC, mostly in the wallets of issue , ‘the Malta Proof Set 1986 and a one-year type with this obverse design nFDC, The San Marino Mint Set 2006 includes the scarce 5 Euro and 2 Euro UNC in the wallet of issue, The Jamaica Proof Set 1996 a 6-coin set in a green case, Ten Dollars (Olympic Games) to 1 Cent, nFDC, unlisted by Krause as a set, Only the Ten Dollars listed as a Proof individually by Krause
Mozambique50 Centimos 1975 KM#95 Choice UNC in a PCGS holder and graded MS65, the finest known of just 2 examples recorded by the PCGS Population Report
World a small group (6) Southern Rhodesia (4) Halfcrowns (2) 1934 KM#5 GVF/NEF, 1946 KM#15a EF/GEF and lustrous, Florins (2) GVF and NEF, South Africa Florin 1897 KM#6 NEF/GEF with a tone spot below the bust, Mozambique10 Centimos 1975 bronze EF/GEF and lustrous
FAO PopeJohn Paul II medal 1998, 50mm diameter by O.Rossi, 60 grammes of .925 silver Matt finish, Choice UNC in the blue FAO box of issue with certificate, FAO H.E.J.A Chissano, President of the Republic of Mozambique, undated, 50mm diameter by O.Rossi, 60 grammes of .925 silver Matt finish UNC in the FAO box of issue with certificate
Portugal and colonies, includes Angola, Mozambique, Brazil 19th and 20th Century (80) in mixed grades to EF, also Portugal and related (26) includes a small group of Mozambique, Macau, St. Thomas and Prince, and Angolan pieces, 19th and 20th Century most in base metal, in mixed grades a few EF
Portugal & Colonies (55) Portugal 20 escudos to 1000 escudos includes better types from 1950s, Macau 5 patacas 1944 Fine, St Thomas & Prince 50 & 100 escudos 1958, Timor, various Angola & Mozambique, some lower grades but many EF to UNC
GB and World a small group (6) GB Double Florin 1888 NEF, Sixpence 1887 Jubilee Head Withdrawn type VF, USA Dime 1836 VF, AustraliaHalfpenny 1919 UNC or near so with traces of lustre, Ireland Halfpenny 1806 GEF, MozambiqueEscudo 1945 A/UNC with traces of lustre
World accumulation (54) includes Mozambique20 centavos 1914 good Fine, Russia 100 rubles 1898 signed Konshin Pick5c Fine, various 1940s China, average Fine to VF some better
Italy, Vatican, Switzerland, Spain, Portugal, Mozambique and Angola an accumulation 19th and 20th Century (550) Italy and Vatican (165), Switzerland, Spain (220), Portugal, Mozambique and Angola (115) around 80 are pre World-War II, in mixed grades with over 100 in UNC
Spain, Portugal, Angola and Mozambique (394) 19th and 20th Century Spain (251), Portugal, Mozambique and Angola (143) includes some scarcer Mozambique types, in mixed circulated grades some EF-UNC
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