GB and World (392) includes GB £39 face, Germany early 20th Century Hyperinflation denominations, and Notgeld issues (45), also World including European with a few larger size notes, a wide variety includes some better grade examples
Isle of ManMartins Bank Limited £1 dated 1st June 1950 series No.183864, Pick19b, probably nearer EF than VF small brown mark reverse bottom hardly detracts from this pleasing example
A mixed group comprising a collection in an album mostly more recent issues includes some B of E Pounds and Ten Shillings and Cyprus20 Pounds 2004, world from circulation (131) and Honduras 1 Lempira 26.8.2004 Pick 85 a run of (99) consecutive numbers AU-Unc
Isle of Man 10 Pounds Pick 31b (BY IM51b; M518) ND 1975 signature John Paul serial number 157003, VF - GVF and Scarce. Brown and green on multi-coloured underprint featuring a portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II at right and Triune at centre. The reverse with shades of brown and an illustration of Peel Castle circa 1830. Printed by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. and watermarked with a Triune.
Iraq Travellers Cheques Rafidain Bank, Head Office Baghdad (7) US$200, US$100, 2 of each in a different design, £20, £10, £2 all EF-Unc some a little discoloured with age
AustraliaOne Pound 1942 Black Signature of H.T.Armitage and H.G.McFarlane undated (issued 1941-42) H20 662948 previously mounted with some residue on the corners, with an inked signature written vertically on the left of the note, nevertheless a very rare note, in a PMG holder and graded AU55 previously mounted, Annotation
ScotlandBritish Linen Bank £5 1944-1959 issue, Edinburgh dated 2nd July 1959, X11 032897 Pick 161b in a PMG holder and graded Choice AU 58 Exceptional Paper Quality
South Africa Orange Free State (Oranje Vrij Staat) postal orders (4) all dated between 1898 to 1899, One shilling and Sixpence, Five shillings, Ten shillings and One Pound Good Fine to VF, the One Pound with a small tear on the long edge, the Ten Shillings with a staple hole
Isle of Man 10 Pounds REPLACEMENT M537r (as Pick 44a) ND signature Cashen serial number Z 031882, GVF - about EF faint mostly marginal stain on lower centre left. Brown and green on multicolour featuring Queen Elizabeth II at right and Triune with motto at centre on obverse and the reverse in shades of brown with illustration of Peel Castle circa 1830 Printed by Thomas De La Rue and watermarked with a triune.
Isle of Man (4) a small group in mixed grades average VF-GVF. Comprising a selection of 1 Pounds (3) including Lieutenant John Paul (2) Pick 29c (BY IM32b; IOMPM M515) ND 1974 large signature type serial number E 765276 and the Pick 29d (BY IM32c; IOMPM M516) ND 1976 small signature type serial number F 657836, this with small glue residue. Along with a Dawson signature Pick 34a (BY IM33a; IOMPM M521) ND 1980 serial number J 820255. The lot also comes with a Cashen 10 PoundsPick 42 (BY IM53; IOMPM M536) ND 1992 serial number G 000165.
Isle of Man 5 Pounds Pick 30b (BY IM42b; IOMPM M517) ND 1975 serial number A 569707 large signature Lieutenant John Paul, GVF and Scarce. Blue and maroon on multicolour featuring a portrait of Queen Elizabeth at right and Triune with motto at centre. The reverse in dark grey with an illustration of Caste Rushen 1775. Printed by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co and watermarked with a Triune.
Scotland (4) a small group of 1 Pounds in about VF comprising The Commercial Bank of Scotland Limited 1 Pound Pick S332 (PMS CO65; BY SC406) dated 3rd January 1950 serial number 26M 174736. Along with Bank of Scotland signatures Bilsland & Watson examples Pick 100c (PMS BA99c; BY SC 106c) 1 example dated 1st December 1959 serial number A/A 3078433, this with an inked numeral on upper right, and 2 examples dated 30th November 1960 serial numbers B/A 05666654, this with a very small marginal piece missing, and B/A 1271431.
Isle of Man (4) a mixed grade group of 1 Pound notes from VF or slightly better to about UNC - UNC and all different designs/signatories. Comprising Dawson signatures (3) including Pick 38a (BY IM34; IOMPM M522) ND 1983 Tyvek 919 issue last prefix for type serial number P 189366. Pick 34a (BY IM33b; IOMPM M523) ND circa 1988 issued after Tyvek 919 issues serial number P 840445. And the Pick 40a (BY IM35a; IOMPM M531) ND 1990 last prefix for this type serial number T 412055. Together with a Cashen example Pick 40a (BY IM35a; IOMPM M531) ND 1990 last prefix for this type serial number T 412055.
Guernsey (2) a pleasing pair including the Large size black M. J. Brown signature 10 Pounds Pick 50b (BY GU 52b) ND 1980-89 a FIRST prefix for this signature type serial number C 861309, presentable GVF. Along with the Commemorative "Millennium" 2000 issue signature Trestain 5 PoundsPick 60 (BY GU 46) with a single special M prefix type and a fairly earlier serial number M 001682, about UNC - UNC.
Guernsey (4) a small group, mostly high grade EF to about UNC - UNC. Comprising the larger size W.C. Bull black signature 1 PoundPick 48a (BY GU35a) ND 1980 serial number G 548227. Also, D. P. Trestain signature (2) including the reduced size green signature 1 Pound Pick 52b (BY GU 36b) ND 1991-2016 a FIRST prefix for signature type serial number M514654. Along with the 5 PoundsPick 56a (BY GU 45a) ND 1996 a FIRST prefix for this type serial number A 999124. Together with the D. M. Clark green signature 1 Pound 52c (BY GU36c) ND 1991-2016 a FIRST prefix for signature type and a farile low number T 000997.
Guernsey 20 Pounds Pick 58a (BY GU63a) ND 1995 signature D. P. Trestain a FIRST prefix for type serial number A 379861, a fresh and crisp about UNC - UNC. A Thomas De La Rue print in red and multicolour featuring a portrait of QE2 on right and as watermark along with an illustration of St. James Concert Hall to left of Guernsey seal at lower centre and a cruise ship at upper left on obverse. The reverse with various illustrations flower to lower left and cruise ship to upper right with a big illustration of St. Sampson's Church, sailing dinghies and Vale Castle.
Isle of Man 10 Pounds Pick 44a (BY IM53; IOMPM M536) signature Cashen serial number G 000172, GVF. Brown and green on multicolour featuring Queen Elizabeth II at right and Triune with motto at centre on obverse and the reverse in shades of brown with illustration of Peel Castle circa 1830 Printed by Thomas De La Rue and watermarked with a triune.
A collection in albums (circa 530) many being more recent issues in mint state some earlier such as Czechoslovakia 100 K 1953 Unc, GDR 100 Marks 1946 aU-Unc others higher denominations such as Northern Ireland £10 and USA $10
Scotland (12) scarcer issues and types in mixed mostly higher grades average VF-GVF comprising The Union Bank of Scotland Limited 1 PoundPick S816a (BY SC904a, PMS UB68a) dated 17th October 1949 prefix B/38 signature Morrison. North of Scotland Bank Limited 1 Pound Pick S644 (BY SC712b, PMS NS43b) dated 1st July 1945 FIRST prefix for type D237200 signed Webster. National Commercial Bank of Scotland Limited signature D. Alexander (4) including 1 Pounds (2) Pick 269a (BY SC602a, PMS NC6) dated 1st November 1961 series F998753 & Pick 271a (BY SC602b, PMS NC7) dated 4th January 1967 series 2Q811789. 5 Pounds (2) including Pick 266 (BY SC611, PMS NC2) dated 16th September 1959 series B846694 and Pick 272a (BY SC613a, PMS NC9) dated 1st October 1964 series G216469. The British Linen Bank (6) consisting of 1 Pounds (4) including Pick 156 (BY SC203, PMS BL64) dated 8th June 1931 signature Waugh serial number T 176734 Scarce, Pick 161b (BY SC205b, PMS BL65c) dated 17th April 1950 signature Mackenzie serial number Q/2 76305, Pick 161b (BY SC205c, PMS BL65d) dated 28th December 1955 signature Anderson series Z/3 990377 and Pick 166c (BY SC208b, PMS BL71b) dated 13th June 1967 signature Walker series P/4 894341. 5 Pounds (2) including Pick 163 (BY SC215, PMS BL72) dated 3rd February 1961 signed Anderson LAST ISSUED prefix for this type A/12 041061 Scarce and Pick 167b (BY SC216b, PMS BL76b) dated 16th June 1964 signature Walker FIRST prefix for this type G/12 628637.
World (743) all in fresh and crisp about UNC - UNC and in bundles. Consisting of Turkey Law 1211 of 14th January 1970 issues (190) including 500 Turk Lirasi Pick 195 President Atatürk & the Clock tower in Izmir (90) all B11 prefix and near consecutively numbered sets B11 838781 - B11 838878, B11 838880 - B11 838882, B11 838904 & B11 838906 and B11 838912 & B11 838914. Together with 50 Turk Lirasi Pick 188 President Atatürk & a Marble fountain with Topkap? Museum, Istanbul (100) all prefix I90 and in a near consecutively numbered set I90 169406 - I90 169500, together with consecutive set I90 038128 - I90 038134. Sudan 10 Sudanese Pounds Pick 46 dated 1991 City gate & Bank of Sudan building, Khartoum (195) a consecutively numbered run E/374 062001 - E/374 062095 together with E/374 066201 - E/374 066300. Iraq 25 Dinars Pick 72 dated 1982, Horses & Abbasid palace (74) consisting of a consecutive bundle of 25 notes AYKH/218 0256630 - AYKH/218 0256654 together with a second bundle of 49 notes with other prefixes most consecutive or near consecutive. Afghanistan (189) including a bundle of 1000 Afghanis Pick 61c SH1370 Mosque at Mazar-e-Sharif & Victory Arch near Kabul (89) serial numbers in a consecutively numbered run 25/HY 9132713 - 25/HY 9132800 along with 25/HY 9132802. Second bundle of 5000 Afghanis Pick 62 SH1372 Pul-e-Khishti mosque, Kabul & Ahmad Shah Durrani mausoleum, Kandahar (25) all prefix 39/HP and mostly made of consecutively close numbered sets/pairs. And third bundle of 10000 Afghanis Pick 63b SH1372 Mosque of Herat & Arch of Qila-e-Bost, Lashkargah, space between "Da" and "Afghanistan" in bank name at upper centre reverse (75) all near consecutive run prefix 9/HR. Also, a bundle of Yemen (Arab Republic) 1 Rial Pick 16B ND1983 Al-Bakiriyah mosque, San'a & Khat Bushes - clear design in over watermark area on obverse (95) a consecutively numbered run A/88 748305 - A/88 748400. A varied and interesting amalgamation of notes
East Africa Currency Board (4) a fine early collection of Scarce issues aVF - GEF comprising a King George V portrait 5 Shillings Pick 20 dated 1st January 1933 serial number K/4 94597 3 signatures, King George VI portrait issues (3) including 1 Shillings Pick 27 dated 1st January 1943 serial number A/10 85413 4 signatures, 5 ShillingsPick 28a dated 1st July 1941 serial number T/6 53769 3 signatures and 20 Shillings = 1 PoundPick 30b dated 1st August 1951 serial number B/70 62009 4 signatures. All Thomas De La Rue printing
ScotlandBank of Scotland £50 1 August 2011, £20 17th September 2007, £5 19th January 2009 (2), Clydeside Bank £5 13th Debruary 2016 (3) consecutives all Unc
Guernsey 1 PoundPick 43a (BY GU33a) and first date of issue 1st August 1945 serial number 3/E 0642 bearing the signature of H.E. Marquand titled Treasurer VF - GVF pressed and Scarce
Jersey 100 Pounds 2012 "Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee" Commemorative Issue Pick 37 (BY JE61) issued 2012 signature L. Rowley serial number with special prefix QE60 004744 AU-Unc
Cyprus early 1980's issues (6) in high grades GEF to about UNC - UNC comprising 500 Mills Pick 45a dated 1st July 1982 serial number B220752, an always desirable note. 50 CentsPick 49a (4) in 2 date types 1st October 1983 (3) serial numbers D013870, C866145 and C942103 along with 1st December 1984 serial number G935002 and 1 PoundPick 50a dated 1st November 1982 serial number N092772
Isle of Man 5 Pounds Pick 26a (BY IM41a; IOMPM M502) ND 1961 signature Lieutenant R. H. Garvey serial number 049910, a rare note with only 250000 issued examples and in a presentable VF
Jersey St. Mary's Parochial Bank 1 PoundPick S326 (BY unlisted) undated Remainder circa 1850's, plain blue colour and uniface featuring St. Mary's Church at centre and Coat of Arms at left and right. About UNC and Scarce in this high grade
Libya Bank of Libya First issue 5 Libyan Pounds Pick 26 AH 1382 - Law No. 4 of the 5th February 1963 series 4 B/6 513203, VF or slightly better and the second highest denomination in the series
Fiji last of the Pound system QE2 portrait issues (3) in average VF-GVF comprising 5 Shillings (2) Pick 51c dated 1st December 1962 series C/9 149482 , Pick 51d dated 1st September 1964 series C/11 01215, 1 Pound Pick 53c dated 1st September 1959 series C/8 36509
JerseyERROR 1 PoundPick 8c (similar to BY JE11) ND 1963 missing signature of F. N. Padgham with the tile Treasurer of the States and serial number B 098704, a presentable VF or slightly better
Malta QE2 and George VI issues (2) both VF - GVF Central Bank 1 PoundPick 29a Law of 1967 (1968) serial number A/2 456391 signature Hogg, Government 1 Pound Pick 22a Law of 1949 serial number A/3 665374, VF
Scotland Bank of Scotland 10 Pounds (3) 20 Oct 1986 P113, 3 March 1993 P117 and 18.8.1998 P120 aU-Unc, Five Pounds 15th Jan 1987 Unc, and One Pound 1st Oct 1987 EF. Clydeside Bank Five Pounds 13th Feb 2015 and One Pound 5th Jan 1983 both Unc. British Linen Bank One Pound 17th Oct 1947 VF. The Royal Bank of Scotland One Pounds (3) 1st Apr 1965 VF, 1st May 1986 Unc and 25th March 1987 aU
Gibraltar (2) a high grade about UNC - UNC consecutively numbered pair of the Tercentenary of British Rule in Gibraltar (1704-2004) Commemorative issue 20 Pounds Pick 31a dated 4th August 2004 (2) serial numbers CCC 001920 & CCC 001921, special prefix CCC
Jersey World War II German Occupation 1 PoundPick 6 (BY JE6; Ros. 661a) issued in April 1942 and June 1942 ND with the prefix JN only and serial number 3008, an Exceptionally Rare note with only 11000 examples printed in Fine or about with minor expected wear on the edges and 1 tape repaired, a pair of pinholes at centre body and a very small corner piece missing to lower right. This is the highest denomination for these Occupation issues and with such low number of printed issues these notes were scarce then and are even Rarer now
Scotland (2) an VF or about pair of The Commercial Bank of Scotland Limited 1 Pounds signatures Irving & Thomson Pick S331 (BY SC404c) but with different serial number varieties including the inline Roman Capital prefix PMS CO61c dated 30th November 1936 serial number 23Y 158121 and the fractional prefix CO61d dated 22nd June 1938 serial number G/24 009470.
Scotland 1 Pounds (5) various examples from different issuers all in VF-GVF. Comprising British Linen Bank examples (2) including Pick 157d (PMS BL65d, BY SC205c) 4th June 1956 series B/3 778558 signature A. Anderson together with Pick 169a (PMS BL75, BY SC210) 29th February 1968 series W/4 608599 signature T.W. Walker. Clydesdale & North of Scotland Bank Limited (2) consisting of Pick 191a (PMS CL24a, BY SC311a) FIRST date of issue 1st November 1950 and FIRST series A228281 signature Campbell along with Pick 195a (PMS CL28, BY SC312) 1st March 1961 series B/B 281441 signature Fairbairn. Also an example from The Commercial Bank of Scotland Limited Pick S336 (PMS CO66, BY SC406) dated 2nd January 1954 series 27B 500967 signature Macdonald
Scotland The Union Bank of Scotland Limited (2) a pair of 1 Pounds Pick S815c different dates and signature pairs consisting of Hird & Wilson dated 14th January 1942 (BY SC903d; PMS UB63e) serial number R/29 723640, about VF. Along with Morrison & Wilson dated 31st July 1947 (BY SC903e; UB63f) serial number W/11 256586, VF.
Guernsey (8) a mostly high grade group EF to UNC includes 1 VF-GVF example and various signatures including REPLACEMENT examples. Comprising 1 Pounds Large size black signature W.C. Bull Pick 48a (BY GU35a) ND 1980-89 (3) including REPLACEMENT issues (2) serial numbers Z 031395 and Z 023528, along with a regular issue serial number D 239197. Reduced size M. J. Brown green signature 1 Pound Pick 52a (BY GU36a) ND 1991-2016 serial number K 177869. Also a pair D. P. Trestain signature (2) including a REPLACEMENT Reduced size green signature 1 Pound Pick 52b (BY GU36b) ND 1991-2016 serial number Z 100393. Along with a 5 PoundsPick 56a (BY GU45a) ND 1996 FIRST prefix for type serial number A 232315. Finally a pair Reduced size green signature D. M. Clark 1 Pound Pick 52c (BY GU36c) ND 1991-2016 (2) including a REPLACEMENT serial number Z 106522 along a regular issue FIRST prefix for signature type serial number T 665984, this the VF_GVF example with a minor pencilled numeral at upper right corner on face.
World (18) including The Central Bank of Ireland 10/- 19.6.63 aU, Bank of Ireland Belfast One Pounds P61 (2) VF-Unc along with a further 15 generally more recent issues in high grades
Scotland Clydesdale & North of Scotland Bank Limited (2) a higher grade pair of 1 Pounds Pick 191b (BY SC311b; PMS CL24d) signature Fairbairn and in two date types including 1st May 1958 serial number A/T 334281 and 1st November 1960 serial number A/U 358815, both in about EF
Jersey 20 Pounds Pick 23a (BY JE43a) ND 1993 signature George Baird and first prefix for this signature type serial number BC 500141, crisp about UNC - UNC
Scotland (2) a VF pair of the National Bank of Scotland Limited 1 Pounds (2) consisting of Pick 258a (PMS NA46; BY SC503a) signature Drever dated 1st August 1935 serial number A/H 083-243, this with a small pencil on reverse lower left. Also including Pick 258b (PMS NA47; BY SC503b) signature Leggat dated 1st November 1944 serial number A/U 558-198.
Guernsey (2) a very high grade fresh and crisp UNC pair of the larger and reduced size 5 Pound notes of the similar design comprising the W. C. Bull black signature Pick 49a (BY GU43) ND 1980-89 a FIRST prefix and earlier serial number A 006854. Along with the reduced size brown signature M. J. Brown Pick 53a (BY GU44a) ND 1991-95 a FIRST prefix for this signature type serial number G 700355.
Guernsey 1 PoundPick 43c (GU 33b) a LAST date for type 1st July 1966 signature Guillemette serial number 47/M 0620, GVF . A Perkins Bacon Limited print in purple on green underprint vignette with a view of St. Peter Port, Castle Cornet at upper centre. The reverse displaying a green guilloche panel with Guernsey's Coat of Arms and motto at centre.
Scotland (2) a pair of Bank of Scotland 20 Pounds different designs including Pick 121c (PMS BA124c; BY SC147c) dated 22nd March 1999 signature Grant & Masterton serial numbers SV 818693, presentable GVF. Along with a Pick 126a (PMS BA129a; BY SC148a) dated 17th September 2007 signatures Stevenson & Matthew serial number AM 946943, EF.
ScotlandBank of Scotland (4) in various grades VF-GVF to about UNC - UNC comprising 1 Pounds (3) consisting of Pick 96b (PMS BA98b, PMS SC105a) dated 8th March 1949 series J0047656 signatures Elphinstone & Crawford. Pick 100c (PMS BA 99c, BY SC106c) dated 28th August 1958 series Y0257341 signatures Bilsland & W. Watson. And Pick 105b (PMS BA 100f, BY SC107c) dated 3rd March 1967 series A/Y 0949575 signatures Polwarth & Letham, sorting marks on reverse. Also includes a 5 PoundsPick 101b (PMS BA105b, BY SC118) dated 3rd May 1957 series 12/O 3042 signatures Bilsland & W. Watson. A desirable earlier group
Guernsey 20 Pounds Pick 51a (BY GU61a) ND 1980 Large size black signature W. C. Bull and a FIRST prefix for this type serial number A 078435, GVF and Scarce.
Jersey (5) a high grade small group all in about UNC - UNC comprising a selection of 1 Pounds all different types (4) including the Clennett signature Pick 11a (BY JE12a) serial number HB 6571465, QE2 with tiara and the Battle of Jersey. Also an Ian Black signature (2) including Pick 26a double letter prefix variety serial number SC 314389, QE2 & St. Helier Parish Church. Also a commemorative example 800th Anniversary of Jersey (1204-2004) Pick 31 (BY JE16) 2004 special prefix and LOW serial number J8C 000259, as the regular issue but with Golden value at upper right and Coat of Arms, also a commemorative overprint at left. And a Baird signature Commemorative example of the 50th Anniversary of the Liberation of Jersey Pick 25 (BY JE15) 9th May 1995 serial number LJ 046101, QE2/Treecreepers and an illustration of a German Occupation 1 Pound note obverse and reverse/Liberation bronze sculpture in St. Helier. The lot also includes a George Baird signature 10 PoundsPick 22 (BY ND1993
Scotland (3) a trio of Royal Bank of Scotland plc issues in average VF - GVF comprising a 5 Pounds Commemorative 250th Anniversary of St. Andrews's Royal & Ancient Golf Club Commemorative issues Pick 363 (PMS RB99, BY SC845) dated 14th May 2004 signature Goodwin serial number R&A 0757318. Also, 5 PoundsPick 352a (PMS RB97a, BY SC843a) dated 24th January 1990 signature Maiden serial number A/94 036595. Together with 20 PoundsPick 354c (PMS RB105c; BY SC863c) dated 30th March 1999 signature Mathewson a LAST prefix for this signature type serial number B/28 820794.
Scotland The Royal Bank of Scotland plc (7) a selection of Commemorative issue 5 Pounds signature Goodwin, all in average GVF - EF, comprising the 500th Anniversary of the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh (1505 - 2005) of the 1st July 2005 Pick 364 (BY SC846; PMS RB100) special prefix RCS in serial numbers RCS 1087814, RCS 1268417 and RCS 1469564, all with golden commemorative overprint at left obverse and Culzean Castle illustration on reverse. Along with the Jack W Nicklaus Retirement from Golf issues of the 14th July 2005 Pick 365 (BY SC847; PMS RB101) special prefix with his initials JWN in serial numbers JWN 0962271, JWN 1523251, JWN 1274211 and JWN 1846457, all with commemorative golden overprint at left obverse and the reverse illustrating Nicklaus with a trophy cup and playing golf along with an image of the St. Andrews clubhouse.
Guernsey 10 Pounds Pick 57a (BY GU54a) ND 1995 signature D. P. Trestain a FIRST prefix and LOW collectible serial number A 000441, fresh and crisp about UNC - UNC.
Falkland Islands (2) 5 Pounds Pick 17a dated 14th June 2005 (2) serial numbers B 085802 & B 085803 Unc both still crisp and retaining original embossing and sheen
Jersey (4) a small group mostly high grade about UNC - UNC including 1 x GVF example. Comprising Clennett signature (3) including 1 Pounds Pick 11a (2) serial numbers LB 573970, a last prefix for type and this the GVF note, and EB 998596. Along with the SPECIMEN5 PoundsPick 12as (as JE22a)serial number BB 000000, red diagonal SPECIMEN overprint on obverse and reverse at centre. Along with the George Baird REPLACEMENT 5 Pounds Pick 21 (JE24a) serial number CZ 036759.
ScotlandClydesdale Bank (3) 5 Pounds Pick 229I (BY SC332; PMS CL64a) dated 6th August 2009 signature D. Thoirburn (2) serial number W/HS 139649, EF and W/HS 131572, VF, 20 PoundsPick 229Ka dated 11th July 2009 signature Thorburn titled Chief Operating Officer serial number W/HU 269104, about UNC - UNC
EgyptCentral Bank 100 Pounds Pick 67d dated 20th January 2003 serial number N/30 4495663 signature M. Abou El-Oyoun, crisp UNC. Dark brown and brown-violet on multicoloured underprint featuring Sultan Hassan mosque on obverse and the Sphinx on reverse. Watermarked Tutankhamun's mask
Canada The Bank of Upper Canada, York (Toronto) 10 DollarsPick S2037 (Charlton Unlisted) dated 1st January 1861 Number 43552, a manuscript signature at lower centre right and with no observable overprint, in a PMG holder graded VF 20 this is a fabulous example of this Exceptionally Rare note. A collaboration of engraving by Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edson, New-York on plate patented 30th June 1857 and printed by the American Bank Note Company is the result of this fabulous note in black on green underprint featuring a young portrait of Queen Victoria at lower left, seated Britannia with trident and shield with the crest of Upper Canada at right, and at upper centre 2 Allegorical female figures symbolizing Upper and Lower Canada, which united in 1841, and a Lion and a Unicorn, possibly representing Great Britain, and 3 crests in the middle. The 3 crests as follows - lower left and right depict the arms of the Provinces of Upper and Lower Canada and the top - surmounted by a crown, shows the badge of The Order of the Garter, a clear reference to the monarchy. Below the whole allegory is a plinth carrying the words "VICT...TTANNIARM RE DEF"-Victoria, Queen of the Britons, Defender of the Faith. The reverse with an ornate panel and value at centre. An excellent example from one of the first Canadian Banks to issue their own banknotes following the success and the provided model of the Bank of Montreal, the very first Bank to issue any banknotes in Canada just following its establishment in 1817, and which in turn was itself following the model of the First Bank of the United States established in 1791 by Alexander Hamilton, the first U.S. secretary of the Treasury. Also, one of the most influential early banks which ended up in a "Bang" in 1866 after having setup close relationships with the government from the moment of its establishment. The first significant bank failure in Canadian history, with its shareholders losing all their capital, which at a time had amounted up to over three million dollars and the government losing another million dollars. Banknotes at the time represented the principal liability of a bank and were redeemable in specie, upon demand. The issue of banknotes was well received by the public and became the principal means of payment along with the fact that they helped mitigate the problems that were associated with having a vast range of foreign coins circulating with different ratings. This note is a bit of an outlier as although featuring Royal portraits and images to relate to Great Britain, the Bank chose to use dollars as their denomination in contrast to others circulating in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland that were typically denominated in Pounds, Shillings, and Pence. Online research could not find any of this denomination offered in recent times, with only a few of the lower denominations in similar grades that were so keenly sought after they ended up in the 4 figure range, and the only example that occured is currently in the collection of the Bank of Canada Museum and these early issues are very unlikely to be seen in much higher grades, infect the current SCWPM prices them only up to the VF grade. Such an early Rarity, especially in issued format, is certainly a 'tasty' find for any serious collector and will most certainly serve as an absolute treasure in their collection. According to an official publication of the Canadian Paper Money Society Journal Volume 50, Number 143 of December 2014 this denomination was ordered May 1861 in Sheet Numbers 34001 - 44000 and October 1861 in Sheet Numbers 44001 - 49000 and was in a total of only 60000 notes
Isle of Man Barclays Bank Limited 1 PoundPick 1c (BY IM18f; IOMPM M346) dated 12th March 1958 signatures T. Hall & J. Butterworth serial number 42716, an Exceptionally Scarce note in VF with a minor inked numeral at upper right on obverse. A Waterlow & Sons Limited printing in brown on yellow and green underprint with large Triune at centre in the underprint on obverse. The reverse with a fully printed underprint across whole body of the note and an elaborate panel at centre with an illustration of Douglas bay & harbour, and the Bank's name and head office address, all in brown on lighter brown.
South AfricaReserve Bank issues 1930-40s to 1960's (18) a fabulous selection of various denominations from a turbulent period in the history of the country, opened with the parliament’s bitterly contested decision to enter World War II and rocked by various political turmoil and social resistance campaigns. Mostly circulated but well preserved in average VF-GVF some higher EF/about UNC. Comprising a group of 1 Pounds bearing the signatures of Postmus and de Kock with the different date varieties and some consecutive year examples from the recorded dates (12) consisting of Postmus Pick 84c (4) dates and serial numbers as follows - 28th November 1934 signature Postmus serial number A/42 991818, 30th November 1935 serial number A/50 168977, 26th April 1938 serial number A/75 069208 and 29th April 1939 serial number A/89 529729. Along with de Kock (8) including Pick 84e (5) dates and serials as listed - 7th September 1940 serial number A/96 449929, 10th April 1941 serial number A/107 801202, 2nd November 1942 serial number A/126 418169, 7th April 1943 - A/131 959483 and 15th September 1944 - A/143 481222. Along with Pick 84f (3) - 1st November 1945 serial number A/151 536050, 12th November 1946 serial number A/164 361821 and 8th April 1947 serial number A/167 963181. Also, a consecutively numbered pair of the 1 RandPick 103a ND 1961 signature de Kock (2) serial numbers A/13 620071 & A/13 620072. Along with 5 Pond / Pounds Pick 96c dated 13th November 1958 serial number C/67 668874 signature de Kock variety with Bank title and value text first lines in English. Together with a selection of 10 Ponds / Pounds (3) including the Rare Pick 87 dated 19th April 1943 serial number F/2 413510 along with Pick 99 signature de Kock variety with Bank title and value text first lines in Afrikaans (2) including a 14th September 1955 BINARY serial number D/3 777373 and 14th September 1955 serial number D/3 174027. A very collectible group certain to attract a significant amount of attention
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
East Africa Currency Board 100 Shillings = 5 Pounds Pick 31b dated Nairobi 1st October 1949 serial number C/7 70614 4 signatures. A Thomas De La Rue print in blue-black on green and lilac underprint featuring a portrait of King George VI at upper left on obverse. The reverse displaying a guilloche panel with a Lion at centre. PMG 30 Very Fine
Ireland (Northern) Northern Bank 100 Pounds SPECIMENPick 209s (as BY NI. 656; PMI NR 132) dated 19th January 2005 signature of Don Price serial number KB 000000, UNC and very seldom seen especially as SPECIMEN highest denomination for the last series of the Northern Bank Sixth issues of the Third Inventor series, before it became Dansk Bank. Red, mauve and multicolour illustrating Sir James Martin 1893-1981, as well as watermark, and a pilot in an ejector (catapult) seat on obverse. The reverse with the drawing and details of the Facade of City Hall, Belfast along with Ferris wheel and other buildings in the underprint.
ScotlandBank of Scotland 100 Pounds Bradbury & Evans Colour Trial ESSAY/SPECIMEN circa 1880 Pick NL (PMS BA78) ND circa 1880, UNC Exceptionally Rare and unusual for the time. Uniface large-sized note printed by lithography in 4 colour variations - 2 variations in red, 1 in olive-green and 1 in purple, this example is of the green-olive type. According to Douglas, these were produced in 1880 when the Bank embarked on a period of extensive research into methods to prevent forgery. Some changes were made to the earlier plate but there is no record of who the engraver was and no mention of these notes can be found in the Bank's records. A Scarce and pleasing example that would do a great addition to any collection
AustraliaCommonwealth Bank 1 Pound King George VPick 22a (McD 44, Rks. 28) ND 1933-38 signatures Riddle & Sheehan serial number N/56 463189, crisp GVF and Scarce. The note in dark green on multicolour underprint featuring portrait of King George V at right and Australia's Coat of Arms at upper centre on obverse. The reverse depicting Allegorical Pastoral figures - shepherds with Merino sheep and shepherd’s dog. Watermark: Edward VIII, Prince of Wales and denomination in wording ("ONE POUND") at lower centre panel
Jersey 10 Shillings to 20 Pounds circa 1960's onwards QE2 portrait issues including the Annigoni's (30) all in various grades Fine-VF to about UNC-UNC including various Treasurer signatures as Padgham, Clennett, May, Baird and Black. Comprises some collectable serial number notes as the Annigoni QE2 portrait 5 PoundsPick 9b (JE21b) ND 1963 C 288288 with a BINARY-REPEATER number. And the 1 Pound Pick 11b (JE12b) signature May last prefix PB 001101 with a TRUE-BINARY. Also some SPECIMEN notes as 5 Pounds Pick 12as (2) and Pick 12bs. 20 PoundsPick 14bs. 20 Pounds Pick 18s. And 10 PoundsPick 22s. Also some Commemorative 800th Anniversary of Jersey (1204-2004) 1 Pound Pick 26a (JE24b). A very pleasing collection
Isle of Man Westminster Bank Limited 1 PoundPick 23Ab (BY IM10e, IOMPM M314) a very LAST date 10th March 1961 with date partially stamped and printed signatures P. F. Barlow & T. D. Russell and serial number 244727, VF - GVF Minor fold Tear and an Exceptionally Rare example of one of the very LAST of the Westminster Bank issues. The note in black on light yellow underprint featuring the Bank's Coat of Arms at upper centre depicting a Crowned Triune flanked by the Royal Crowned Lion of England and Unicorn of Scotland, "Incorporated in England" text below Bank's name and promissory text with value in panel at centre. The reverse with a large triune at centre, guilloche value panels and Bank's head office address. Printed by Waterlow & Sons Limited, London on unwatermarked paper.
Scotland The Royal Bank of Scotland plc 50 Pounds Pick 367 (BY SC871; PMS RB107) dated 14th September 2005 signature Fred Goodwin a very FIRST prefix and fairly low serial number A/1 019034, fresh and crisp UNC. Mainly in green featuring a portrait of Lord Ilay (Frist Governor) at right and the Bank's Head office building in the underprint and as silver foil security device. The reverse with an illustration of Inverness Castle and a Scottish thistle to lower left which according to the legend clearly connotes bravery, courage, and loyalty in the face of treachery.
Ireland (Northern) Ulster Bank 50 Pounds Pick 338a (BY NI.844; PMI UB94) dated 1st January 1997 serial number D 0352552 signature Kells, about UNC - UNC and a scarcer note with it now being the highest denomination of the issue with no more 100 Pound notes printed. Green, brown and multicolour with small illustrations along bottom including the Belfast rock formation along with urban and rural views of Belfast, also the Bank's logo at the time serving as a silver foil security device. The reverse illustrating the Bank's Coat of Arms at centre flanked by the numerical values, along with Coat of Arms of the four provinces of Ireland in each corner - Connaught, Munster, Leinster and Ulster. Watermarked with the Bank's name across the full body of the note and printed by Thomas De La Rue Limited
Jersey (5) a full denomination set of the Ian Black signature ND 2000 QE2 series all in UNC and beautifully designed Thomas De La Rue print notes. Consisting of 1 PoundPick 26b (BY JE14b) 3 letter prefix variety in serial number AEC 524669, tree creepers and St Helier Parish Church. 5 PoundsPick 27 (BY JE24b) serial number KC 578389, whitethroats and La Corbière lighthouse. 10 PoundsPick 28 (BY JE34b) serial number TC 549277, oystercatchers and illustration of the John Singleton Copley's painting - The Death of Major Pierson, Battle of Jersey. 20 PoundsPick 29 (BY JE43b) serial number PC 343180, Brent geese and St. Queen's Manor. 50 Pounds Pick 30 (BY JE52b) serial number BC 198841, Fulmars and Government House.
Malta (2) a pair of Banco Anglo Maltese 50 Lire / Sterline / Pounds Unissued Remainders Pick S116 circa 1880's (2) unsigned and undated but numbered and a consecutive pair No. 1005 and 1006, both in the impressive large PCGS Currency holders graded as follows for number 1005 - Choice New (UNC) 63 and for number 1006 - Very Choice New (UNC) 64. Large uniface black and white notes printed on watermarked paper with a frame and bank name at centre, and featuring a vignette of a shield with St. George slaying the dragon. Seldom seen notes especially as a consecutive pair
Ireland (Republic) Currency CommissionLady Lavery 1 Pound 'War Code' Letter B in red Pick 2C (PMI LTN18, BY E078) dated 6th August 1941 series 01M 028624 signatures Joseph Brennan & James J McElligott. The note in green on yellow and pale violet underprint featuring portrait of Lady Hazel Lavery on obverse and the River Lee mask on reverse. Fresh and relatively crisp about EF - EF Pinholes and a scarcer note. These Emergency Tracer Overprint Codes also called War Codes were identifying code letters used as wartime security measures as the notes continued to be printed in England and then shipped to Dublin for issue.
Isle of Man Westminster Bank Limited 1 PoundPick 23Ab (BY IM10e, IOMPM M314) dated 15th March 1960 with date partially stamped and printed signatures P. F. Barlow & T. D. Russell serial number 236987, VF Minor pencilled and inked marginal annotations at upper right and a Rare example of the last of the Westminster Bank issues. The note in black on light yellow underprint featuring the Bank's Coat of Arms at upper centre depicting a Crowned Triune flanked by the Royal Crowned Lion of England and Unicorn of Scotland, "Incorporated in England" text below Bank's name and promissory text with value in panel at centre. The reverse with a large triune at centre, guilloche value panels and Bank's head office address. Printed by Waterlow & Sons Limited, London on unwatermarked paper.
Scotland The Royal Bank of Scotland plc 5 Pounds (10) 250th Anniversary of St. Andrews's Royal & Ancient Golf Club Commemorative issues Pick 363 (BY SC845; PMS RB99) dated 14th May 2004 signature Goodwin with special prefix and a fairly earlier consecutively numbered set serial numbers R&A 0008531 - R&A 0008540, all about UNC - UNC. The obverse of each note bears the Golden seal of the St. Andrews Gold Club to left and the reverses with illustration of a view of the original club house of St. Andrews and a portrait of "Old Tom Morris". All come with the original presentation wallets and envelopes
World (10) an interesting and very collectible group of notes in various grades mostly GVF - EF to about UNC - UNC and comprising a Scarce Russian Civil War East Siberia -Chita 100 Rubley "Sparrows" Gosudarstvenniy Bank (State Bank) - Chita branch Pick S1187b 1920 Ataman Semenov's money issued by the Government of the Russian Eastern Border Regions, variety with cubes in frame on reverse. These notes were called Sparrows due to their grey paper and were printed later in blue reason being, whatever ink was available that is what was used to print. The fate of the “sparrows” was a foregone conclusion: even when released, their cost was 2 times lower than that of Kolchak’s “Siberian squirrels”. And by the end of 1920, their value was striving for zero. Also, a very attractive and very well-preserved selection of USA Obsolete Currency of various issuers and denominations (5) comprising a Bank of New-England at Goodspeed's Landing East Haddam, Connecticut2 Dollars unissued remainder circa 1800's. The Bank of Macomb County, Mt. Clements, State of Michigan10 Dollars Unissued Remainder dated 1st April 1858. The Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Company 20 Dollars 9th November 1840 No. 372B. The Canal Bank New Orleans 20 dollars series D Unissued remainder circa 1800's. And The State of Georgia, Milledgeville 100 Dollars dated 1st February 1863 series A No. 11384 with 2 manuscript signatures and a black Treasury of Georgia seal on reverse dated 1864, a nice and even original cut. Also known as a C-note with a portrait of war time Governor Joe Brown, who contemplated the idea of Georgia succeeding from the Confederacy. The lot also includes an Italy Biglietto Di Stato 1 LiraPick 29c signatures Di Cristina, Cavallaro & Parisi. Egypt 5 Pounds 63c from 2009. And a pair of Disney Dollars r series D of 2009 (2) including 1 Dollar Mickey Celebrate and 5 Dollars Daisy Duck & Minnie Mouse.
Ireland (Northern) Northern Bank Limited 1 PoundPick 178b (BY NI.601e; PMI NR 68) dated 1st January 1940 signature F. W. Walker single prefix type serial number N-I/H 028715, a fresh and crisp AU-UNC and a very Rare issue with a planned issuance of 100000 notes but most destroyed and only a small number of 6000 notes issued with recorded numbers of 000001 - 005000 and 028001-029000. A fabulous eye-catching note black and white with a blue value panel and a vignette of a plough, sailing ship and man at grindstone on obverse. The reverse features a blue guilloche panel with the Bank's monogram and established date flanked by values
Ireland (Republic) Central BankLady Lavery 1 Pound 'War Code' Letter G in black Pick 2D (PMI LTN 22, BY E079) dated 8th June 1943 series 95M 024553 signatures Joseph Brennan & James J McElligott. The note in green on yellow and pale violet underprint featuring portrait of Lady Hazel Lavery on obverse and the River Lee mask on reverse. Presentable VF Pinholes and Scarce
Malta (2) a pair of very collectible George VI portrait issues comprising a World War II period example 1 ShillingPick 16 ND 1943 uniface serial number A/1 528042, uniface in purple blue and lilac on teal and multicolour underprint, EF. Along with a 1 PoundPick 22 Law 1949 (1951) possibly a first series prefix serial number A/1 744381 and a high grade example in a PCGS Currency holder Choice About UNC 58, a Thomas De La Rue & Company Limited print in reddish brown on pale lime green and pale red underprint and watermarked with the allegorical figure of Malta, also features the St. George Cross at left on obverse awarded to the people of Malta for their courage, bravery and involvement in World War II being under constant besiege by Axis forces, serving to "bear witness to the heroism and devotion of its people".
World (14) a mixed group mostly in average VF-GVF consisting of some desirable issues from Syria (2) as the République Syrienne 50 Piastres Syriennes 1st August 1942 serial number D/2 494731 and the Banque de Syrie et du Liban 1 Livre 1st September 1939 serial number J/BB 092430 variety with 2 diagonal violet lines on both sides. Jamaica 1 PoundGeorge V portrait Pick 41b dated 15th August 1957 serial number 88B 01031. BritishHonduras 1 Dollar Pick 28a dated 1st March 1956 serial number G/2 163086. Along with Hong Kong1 CentPick 325a. Canada2 DollarsPick 76b Ottawa 1954 (1961-1972) signatures Beattie & Rasminsky serial number Z/U 9760764 modified hairdo. Spain1 Pesetas (3) including the Pick 135">Pick 135 dated Madrid 1948 serial number A 03437137 together with Pick 144 dated Madrid 22nd July 1953 (2) serial numbers 1A 9073049 & 1A 9393773. And a part denomination set of the Burma - Japanese Government World War 2 Occupation (4) consisting of 1/2, 1, 5 and 10 Rupees Pick 13 to 16. The lot also includes a Coupon Response International (International Reply Coupon) from Great Britain for 8 Pennies with only an origin stamp at left from St. James's Street B.O.S.W.1 dated 10th September 1953.
Scotland (6) a very interesting selection in various grades ranging from Fine - VF to about UNC - UNC including examples from transition between the Bank's Coat of Arms and the Sir Walter Scott portrait issues from The British Linen Bank (5) comprising 1 Pounds signature Walker but different designs (2) consisting of the Pick 166c (BY SC208b; PMS BL71b) dated 25th January 1966 serial number O/4 159082 and the Second Thomas De La Rue issue Pick 169a (BY SC210; PMS BL75) prefix B/5 dated 5th November 1969. 5 Pounds (2) including Pick 161b (BY SC214c; PMS BL67e) dated 18th October 1957 series O/11 014837 signature Anderson and the Second Thomas De La Rue Issue Pick 167b (BY SC216b; PMS BL76b) signature Walker prefix H/12 dated 17th July 1964. And the large sized 'Horse Blanket' 20 Pounds note Pick 164 (BY SC236; PMS BL73) signature A.P. Anderson a very first prefix and date for this type dated 14th February 1962 series G/5 09/319. The lot also includes an example of The Royal Bank of Scotland 5 Pounds Pick 323c (BY SC807c; PMS RB58d) dated 1st April 1955 signatures Ballantyne & Campbell series G 10575/4872, uniface blue on yellow. A very collectible group with the British Linen Bank examples bearing historical significance caused by the ground-breaking decision of the Bank to transition between designs for their final issues before being acquired by the Bank of Scotland
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.
Isle of Man Bank Limited 1 PoundPick 6b (BY IM3b; IOMPM M279) dated 30th August 1941 series H/3 8257 signatures J. N. Ronan & C. M. Watterson, a Scarce about VF World War II period example. Blue on pale green and brown underprint with an illustration of Douglas harbour at centre top. The reverse with a blue frame and guilloche panels on pale green underprint with Isle of Man's Triune Coat of Arms. Printed by Waterlow & Sons Ltd., London Wall, London.
Jersey & Northern Ireland (7) a very high grade and pleasing group EF or about to UNC comprising Jersey (5) including the always keenly collected examples from the World War II German Occupation period (2) consisting of a 6 PencePick 1 (BY JE1) ND 1942-5 serial number JN 796509 and the 1 ShillingPick 2 (BY JE2) ND 1942 serial number JN 37014. Accompanied by a few modern 1 Pound examples (3) consisting of the Pick 11b (BY JE 12b) signature Leslie May serial number PB 003418. Pick 15a (BY JE13) signature Leslie May serial number DC 000041. And the Limited edition 50th Anniversary of the Liberation of Jersey Commemorative issue Pick 25 (BY JE15) signature Baird series LJ 019694. The lot also includes Northern Ireland Ulster Bank examples (2) including a 1 Pound Pick 325b (BY NI.806b; PMI UB69) dated 1st March 1976 series A4944979 and the 5 PoundsPick 339 (BY NI.818) Soccer star George Best (FC Fulham, Manchester United) Commemorative issue special prefix GB 166807. A pleasing and very collectible group
Gibraltar (23) a high grade about UNC - UNC selection of 2 closely numbered consecutive sets of 1 Pounds Pick 20e dated 4th August 1988 signature B. Traynor. The first set of 14 notes serial numbers L 629501 through L 629514 and the second set L 629612 through L 629620. An attractive group from the last of the 1 Pound notes before they got replaced by a coin
Ireland (Northern) Bank of Ireland Second Northern Ireland Type C "Sterling" issue 10 PoundsPick 67b (BY NI.224b, PMI BA 121) ND 1985 signature D J Harrison and a first of the double prefix for this signature type and lower serial number AA 000115, otherwise this type starts at single letter prefix X with some stating even W 900001, a fresh and crisp UNC and very alluring in this high grade. These were the last issues for this design and introduced the word 'STERLING' below denomination at centre obverse and the '£' symbol was added to numerical values at corners. These changes made to reflect the end of the fixed exchange rate of par between the Irish Pound (Punt) and British Pound Sterling that took place in March 1979. A Thomas De La Rue engraving and printing but without imprint and in brown on multicolour featuring a statue of Hibernia at right and the well-recognized for the Bank - Medusa head at left with the row of the same head at upper centre with the exception that its now featured in the underprint. The reverse with various illustrations representing industry at centre of which is the Bank's building along with the Short Belfast - the heavy lift turboprop freighter plane with only 10 aircraft constructed, textile and thread rolls and the passenger ocean liner SS Canberra. An amazing 250 metre and 17 million Pounds liner that was named after the federal capital of Australia, Canberra and sponsored by the Dame Pattie Menzies, GBE, wife of the then Prime Minister of Australia - Robert Menzies. The ship entered service in 1961 and made her maiden voyage starting in June, operating on the combined P&O-Orient Line service between the United Kingdom and Australasia. So popular, the ship appeared in the 1971 James Bond film Diamonds Are Forever and in 1997 Gerard Kenny released the single "Farewell Canberra" which was specially composed for the last voyage, before it was withdrawn and sold to ship breakers for scrapping, and left for Gadani ship-breaking yard in Pakistan. Being such a solid construction, the scrapping process took a year instead of the planned 3 months. The ship also served as a troopship in the Falklands War being requisitioned by the MOD and quickly refitted for the purpose she sailed on 9th April 1982 travelling 9,000 nautical miles (17,000 km) away from the UK mainland and being put in the heart of the conflict she was nicknamed the Great White Whale.
Guernsey 50 pounds Pick 59 (BY GU71a) ND1996 signature Trestain serial number A 056008, about UNC - UNC and the highest denomination for the series. A beautiful design in brown and multicolour featuring a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II at right and as watermark, The Royal Court House to lower centre left, Guernsey's seal to lower centre and a ship at upper left. The reverse with illustrations of St. Andrew's Church, La Gran'merre statue, Pointe de la Moye and Letters of Marque and ship at upper right.
Malta Government 1 PoundPick 20b ND 1940 variety with manuscript "Treasurer" title and signature of E. Cuschieri serial number A/16 032397, in a PMG holder with the superb grade Gem UNC 65 EPQ (Exceptional Paper Quality) and Rarely seen in such high grades and a quite attractive World War II period note. Uniface print in brown and violet by Bradbury Wilkinson & Co., without imprint, featuring a bust portrait of King George VI facing left. A great survivor of the period from the Siege of Malta (1940-1942) between the defending Allied and attacking Axis forces for control over this highly strategically valued island.
ScotlandBank of Scotland 20 Pounds Pick 118 (BY SC146; BA119) dated 3rd February 1992 signatures Pattulo & Burt serial number AE 202696, about UNC - UNC. Mainly purple/pink featuring the Bank's Coat of Arms at centre and a portrait of Sir Walter Scott to right, also a thistle motif in the underprint to left. The reverse with an illustration of the Bank's head office building at centre with 3 emblems at left - Bank's shield, sailing ship and Pallas. Watermarked with thistle plants across whole bod of the note.
Isle of Man Bank Limited 1 PoundPick 6c (BY IM3d; IOMPM M281) dated 1st December 1953 series Z/3 3486 signatures J. N. Ronan & R.H. Kelly, a Scarce about VF with a minor ink spill to lower left corner mostly marginal and not undermining the note's general appearance. Blue on pale green and brown underprint with an illustration of Douglas harbour at centre top. The reverse with a blue frame and guilloche panels on pale green underprint with Isle of Man's Triune Coat of Arms. Printed by Waterlow & Sons Ltd., London Wall, London.
Isle of Man (2) an interesting lot comprising a very early issue Douglas & Isle of Man Bank 1 PoundPick S131 (IOMPM M233) partnership of Henry Holmes Junior, John Holmes and James Holmes manuscript ink entered parts of the note slightly faded but still barely visible best judged to be dated 1st January 1841 and signed by James Holmes, VG or better for type with the expected age related marks but still presentable and a Rare early issue. The obverse features a panel to left with a monogram of the partnership and a vignette of a harbour scene at upper centre. The reverse with a vignette of sailing ships at upper centre and the Isle of Man Coat of Arms at centre. The lot also includes a more modern 1 Pound Pick 40b (BY IM35b; IOMPM M534) ND 1991 signature Cashen.
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.
Falkland islands (3) a mostly high grade QE2 portrait signature H. T. Rowlands trio, about UNC - UNC and a VG-Fine example, consisting of the 1 pound Pick 13a dated 1st October 1984 serial number A 154161, this the VG - Fine. Commemorative 5 Pounds 150th Anniversary of British Rule (1833-1983) Pick 12 dated 14th June 1983 serial number A 101824, red on multicolour. Along with the 10 PoundsPick 14 dated 1st September 1986 serial number A 085030, green on multicolour. Both with Penguins to left obverse and Governor's house, Cathedral and Whale Bone monument in Stanley.
Malta Government 1 PoundPick 20b ND 1940 variety with manuscript “Treasurer" title and signature of E. Cuschieri serial number A/16 032377, about UNC - UNC and Rarely seen in such high grades and a quite attractive World War II period note. Uniface print in brown and violet by Bradbury Wilkinson & Co., without imprint, featuring a bust portrait of King George VI facing left. Another great survivor with only 20 numbers away from the PMG Graded example also offered in this sale
Gibraltar (3) a part denomination set all in high grade about UNC - UNC consisting of a 1 PoundPick 20b dated 15th September 1979 signature R. J. Wallace CMG, OBE series K 123508, Covenant of Gibraltar. 5 PoundsPick 21b dated 4th August 1988 signature B. Traynor series E 847713, Covenant of Gibraltar. 10 PoundsPick 22b dated 21st October 1986 signature B. Traynor series A 921676, Governor's house. An always attractive and collectible designs
Ireland (Republic) Currency CommissionLady Lavery 1 Pound 'War Code' Letter P in brown Pick 2C (PMI LTN18, BY E078) dated 7th November 1941 series 17M 072822 signatures Joseph Brennan & James J McElligott. The note in green on yellow and pale violet underprint featuring portrait of Lady Hazel Lavery on obverse and the River Lee mask on reverse. Presentable GVF Stained and a scarcer note.
Northern IrelandNorthern Bank Limited Five Pounds Second Issue Pick 180b (PMI NR 73, BY NI.613b) dated 1st August 1943 and signed H. J. Craig. smaller digits black serial number N-I/S 04402 and Printed by Perkins, Bacon & Co Ltd London imprinted on lower centre reverse. VF with minor tears and annotation
Scotland The British Linen Bank Fourth Waterlow Bank's Arms 5 Pounds Pick 161b (BY SC214c; PMS BL67e) very LAST date & prefix issue of this type before the re-designed size reductions and bearing signature of A. P. Anderson dated 4th August 19559 serial number Y/11 011655, a pleasing high grade about UNC and Exceptionally Rare example, or 'Scottish UNC' as some would say due to the engrained habit of Scottish bank tellers of folding the large sized notes in order to fit them in their tills. The obverse in blue on light green and red sunburst underprint featuring Bank's Coat of Arms at upper centre surrounded by value in panels at left and right and at far left - a panel displaying Ditat and seated helmeted Athena (Pallas). The reverse in blue on light green underprint featuring an enlarged Ditat helmeted Athena (Pallas) panel at centre and numerical value panels at left and right. Printed by Waterlow & Sons Limited, London on 'granite' paper containing red and blue silk fibres as an additional security feature.
Scotland The Royal Bank of Scotland Limited 5 Pounds Pick 330 (BY SC816a; PMS RB70) a first date for this issue 19th March 1969 with 2 signatures A.P. Robertson & J.B.Burke serial number A/8 174606, EF - GEF and a collectible example. Blue on multicolour featuring a large Coat of Arms at left and an illustration of Edinburgh Castle on reverse also incorporating barcode encodings.
Scotland The Union Bank of Scotland Limited 1 PoundSPECIMEN PROOF similar to Pick S815b (PMS UB63d, BY SC903b) dated 5th December 1931 without a serial number and prefix F only printed signatures Norman Hird and J F McCrindle, GVF with the usual printers annotations and punch hole cancelations. The note in blue on red and yellow sunburst underprint with the obverse featuring the Bank's Coat of Arms at upper centre and 2 equestrian statues at both lower left and right. The reverse displaying an elaborate panel with large denomination figure in circle at centre and circled with text "The Union Bank of Scotland Limited". A fresh and crisp GEF or near so, 2 sets of cancelation punch holes, reverse with Printers Annotations and violet stamp reading "The Union Bank of Scotland / Exhibited / ....." no date can be observed in the stamp
Scotland The Union Bank of Scotland Limited 1 PoundSPECIMEN PROOF similar to Pick S816a (BY SC904a, PMS UB68a) signature Morrison dated 17th October 1949 serial number B/15 352000 with guide lines on obverse and stamped in violet "The Union Bank of Scotland Limited / 25th June 1950", 3 sets of punchole cancellations formed in vertical lines, about UNC - UNC, Printers Annotations and with the usual minor display marks and removal signs, foreign paper
Isle of ManMartins Bank Limited 1 PoundPick 19b (BY IM13e; IOMPM M326) dated 1st May 1953 signature C. J. Verity serial number 206244, Fine with an inked annotation on reverse at upper left margin. A black & grey printing by Waterlow & Sons limited
ScotlandBank of Scotland 20 Pounds Pick 113d (BY SC134d; PMS BA116d) dated 1st September 1989 signatures Risk & Burt serial number DG 189018, about UNC - UNC. Mainly in brown featuring the Bank's Coat of Arms on a guilloche panel at centre and a portrait of Sir Walter Scott at right. The reverse with a thistle based design and 3 emblems - the Bank's shield, Pallas emblem and a sailing ship emblem.
Scotland Commercial Bank of Scotland Limited Thirteenth issue Waterloo & Sons 1 PoundPick S331b (BY SC404d; PMS CO61f) dated 6th January 1943 signatures Irving & Thomson serial number 25I 232832 suffix dash and solid triangle, EF or better with a stamp in reverse margin reading "HUNSLOW.123755". Blue on red/yellow underprint featuring a portrait of Lord Pitcairn, the first Chairman of the Bank at bottom centre and at upper centre an illustration of the allegorical figures from the Head office building's pediment. The reverse featuring a blue guilloche panel with an image of Bank's Head office building flanked by values.
Ireland (Republic) Currency CommissionLady Lavery 1 Pound 'War Code' Letter P in brown Pick 2C (PMI LTN18, BY E078) dated 8th January 1942 series 31M 045064 signatures Joseph Brennan & James J McElligott. The note in green on yellow and pale violet underprint featuring portrait of Lady Hazel Lavery on obverse and the River Lee mask on reverse. Presentable GVF and a scarcer note.
Jersey (3) a selection of UNC or very near so and still retaining original embossing 10 Pounds Pick 28 (BY JE34b) ND 2000 signature Ian Black with various prefixes, including a FIRST and LAST for this type, serial numbers NC 368435, QC 180109 and TC 549112. Each note mainly in orange and red/brown on multicolour featuring a portrait of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II at right, the Coat of Arms of Jersey at upper centre and illustration of Oystercatcher birds at lower left. The reverses with an illustration of the Battle of Jersey - Death of Major Peirson 1781 painting by John Singleton Coply, 1783.
ScotlandBank of Scotland 5 Pounds Pick 106b (BY SC119b; PMS BA106d) second and last date for 8th March 1966 the signature pair Polwarth & Watson with only 600,000 recorded issued serial number F 351430, about UNC and pleasing in these high grades. Brown on light brown and slate blue with a thistle motif, Bank's Coat of Arms at upper centre flanked by value wording in black panels. To lower centre is a slate blue medallion flanked by filled denomination numerical values. Reverse in Brown with bank's shield at centre flanked by 2 circular panels - Bank's Coat of Arms to left and a sailing ship to right.
Scotland The Royal Bank of Scotland Reduced size Lizars design 1 PoundPick 322b (BY SC802d; PMS RB55d) dated 1st October 1949 signature Thomas Brown serial number P/1 476204, about UNC - UNC and pleasing in this high grade. Blue on pale yellow and red/brown sunburst underprint featuring Portrait of George I flanked by the Lion of England and Scotland's Unicorn, along with female allegorical figures at lower left and right. The reverse with a blue panel value and Bank's name at centre flanked by illustrations of the Head office buildings with Edinburgh at left and Glasgow at right, the later without the W. Egan's hidden name.
Ireland (Republic) Currency CommissionLady Lavery 1 Pound 'War Code' Letter P in brown Pick 2C (PMI LTN18, BY E078) dated 7th November 1941 series 33M 071021 signatures Joseph Brennan & James J McElligott. The note in green on yellow and pale violet underprint featuring portrait of Lady Hazel Lavery on obverse and the River Lee mask on reverse. Presentable GVF Stained, Pinhole and a scarcer note.
ScotlandClydesdale Bank Limited Eight issue Famous Scots series 5 Pounds Pick 205a (BY SC320a; PMS CL36a) very FIRST date and prefix 1st March 1971 serial number D/A 123498 signature Fairbairn, EF - about UNC. Mainly in blue on multicolour featuring portrait of Robert Burns on obverse. The reverse with a field mouse and roses and barcode encodings. Watermarked with ships at right.
Isle of Man 5 Pounds Pick 35a (BY IM43a; IOMPM M524) ND 1979 (15th December 1980) signature Dawson title Treasurer of The Isle of Man serial number B 939773, a pleasing EF or better and a scarcer prefix. Blue and maroon on multicolour featuring a portrait of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II at right and the Triune with motto at centre on obverse. The reverse in greyish olive featuring an illustration of Castle Rushen, 1775. A fabulous BWC print and watermarked with the triune, there's only 400,000 recorded of the B prefix for this signature type.
ScotlandClydesdale Bank Limited Seventh issue Celtic design 20 Pounds Pick 200 (BY SC323; PMS CL33) dated 1st December 1967 signature R. D. Fairbairn serial number C/F 031683, about VF inked numeral to upper right on face and a very small pinhole to centre. Mainly in red featuring large Coat of Arms on guilloche panel at right on obverse and the reverse with a illustration view of George Square in Glasgow.
Scotland The Royal Bank of Scotland plc 10 Pounds Pick 348 (PMS RB87, BY SC852) dated 22nd February 1989 signature Maiden serial number A/82 514467, fresh and crisp UNC. Mainly brown featuring a portrait of Lord Ilay at right and as watermark and an illustration of the Bank's head office building t centre in the underprint. The reverse with an illustration of Glamis Castle.
AustraliaCommonwealth Bank 1 Pound Queen Elizabeth IIPick 30 (McD 50, Rks. 33) ND 1961-65 signatures Coombs & Wilson serial number HB/02 511487, presentable VF. The note in black on green and yellow underprint featuring Australia's Coat of Arms at upper centre and a cameo portrait of young H.M. Queen Elizabeth II looking left on obverse. The reverse illustrating 2 Medals (Charles Sturt 1795 - 1869 & Hamilton Hume 1797 - 1873). Watermarked with a portrait of James Cook FRS with watermark area on reverse with text "James Cook / Endeavour" and denomination in wording at lower centre.
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