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
World Proof Sets (8) Russia 1976 Leningrad Mint (8 coins), Malta 1972 (8 coins), Bahrain 1965-1969 500 Fils to 1 Fils (8 coins) mixed date sets (2), Liberia 1970 (6 coins), Sudan 1971 (8 coins) , Nepal (2) 1970, 1971 (both 7 coins) nFDC to FDC in the packs of issue
Sudan 100 Pounds Gold 1976 World Conservation Series Obverse: Sudan Eagle divides dates, Reverse: Scimitar-horned Oryx KM#72, Weight 33.43 grammes. UNC with almost full lustre, the obverse with a small tone spot and contact mark. With a mintage of 872 pieces, this is one of the scarcer pieces in the Conservation Series
Sudan 100 Pounds Gold 1976 World Conservation Series Obverse: Sudan Eagle divides dates, Reverse: Scimitar-horned Oryx KM#72, Weight 33.43 grammes. UNC with practically full lustre, the obverse with minor hairlines, with a mintage of 872 pieces, this is one of the scarcer pieces in the Conservation Series
Middle East modern issues (1473) in 15 bundles in consecutive, near consecutive and/or consisting of several consecutive sets. Consisting of notes as Sudan 1991 issue 5 Pounds Pick 45 (199) and 10 PoundsPick 46 (100). Egypt Arab Republic Currency 10 PiastresPick 189a Law 50 of 1940 (1998-2002) signature Mohay Eldin Elghareeb (100) and Central Bank 25 PiastresPick 57a (125) including a few different dates and 2 signature varieties. Afghanistan 100 Afghanis Pick 58a and 58b (100) with 2 different dates and signatures varieties. Yemen Central Bank ND 1983 issue 1 Rials Pick 16B (100) clear underprint design at watermark area and smaller sized serial numbers. Iraq Pre-Gulf War also known as Swiss issues 5 Dinars Pick 70 (274) including 2 dates 1981/AH1401 and 1982/AH1402 along with 25 DinarsPick 72 (175) dated 1982. Pakistan State Bank 2 Rupees Pick 37 ND 1985 - 1993 signature Imtiaz A. Hanafi (300) with 2 of the bundles stapled and the last with staple holes. Most in original fresh and crisp UNC
Sudan Bank 100 Pounds Pick 44b dated 1989 and the highest denomination in the series (196) in 2 bundles all with H/61 prefix in the serial number. The first bundle consisting of 96 notes in 2 consecutively numbered runs numbers of which in the ranges 193621 through 193700 and 193010 through 193025. And the second bundle of 100 notes in a fully consecutive run numbers 166901 through 167000. Each note in brown, purple and deep green on multicolour underprint and displaying the University of Khartoum building and it's official Coat of Arms at left on obverse and the reverse displaying the Bank of Sudan building, Khartoum. All notes watermarked with Sudan's Coat of Arms showing a secretary bird bearing a shield with the motto An-nasr lanā (English: "Victory is ours") from the time of Muhammad Ahmad the self-proclaimed Mahdi who briefly ruled Sudan in the 19th century. All in crisp UNC with very minor handling or storage related wear related wear on the utmost outer notes
Sudan Bank modern issues (195) in 2 bundles. The first bundle consisting of 10 Pounds Pick 46 issue 1991 (95) all with E/374 prefix and come in a fully consecutive run numbers 062701 through 062790 and a near consecutive set 061324 - 061329. Each note in black and deep-green on multicolour featuring city gateway at left and outlined map of Sudan at centre on obverse and the reverse displaying the Bank of Sudan building at centre. Along with 100 PoundsPick 44b dated 1989 and the highest denomination in the series (100) in a fully consecutive run serial numbers H/61 188901 through H/61 189000. Each note in brown, purple and deep green on multicolour underprint and displaying the University of Khartoum building and it's official Coat of Arms at left on obverse and the reverse displaying the Bank of Sudan building, Khartoum. All notes watermarked with Sudan's Coat of Arms showing a secretary bird bearing a shield with the motto An-nasr lanā (English: "Victory is ours") from the time of Muhammad Ahmad the self-proclaimed Mahdi who briefly ruled Sudan in the 19th century. All in crisp UNC with very minor handling or storage related wear on the last few notes mentioned for accuracy
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
Africa (82) in an album mixed grades includes some about UNC - UNC comprising modern and early 1900's issues from countries as Egypt, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Gambia, Cabo Verde and Sudan. Includes Morocco 20 Francs (1943) Pick 39 printed in Casablanca during World War Two
FAO Boards a complete set (17 boards, 266 coins and one banknote) 1968-1978 UNC missing one coin from board 12 (SudanOne Pound 1978) the 1B board containing just 2 coins, missing the coins from Vatican, India and Malta, otherwise a comprehensive group containing coins from a multitude of countries, some of the boards still sealed in the original packaging
SudanBritish Administration, Seige of Khartoum 2500 Piastres, issued 1884, hectograph signature of General 'Pasha' Gordon (Pick S109) lightly toned with some light spots,. A small fold at the top left corner, EF
World War I and World War II a varied group (52) includes Belgium Commemorative World War I in bronze (3), Belgium Knight order of Leopold II, Belgium Jus de Grenier (5), Poland World War II Cross of Merit (2), France and Germany Star, Russia Veteran of Labour in silver, African medal 1940-1945 awarded to Belgian Military who served in Africa during World War II (Belgian forces served in the colonies of the Congo and Ruanda-Urundi and also in Nigeria, Libya, Egypt, Sudan, Palestine and Madagascar during the conflict) (6), Belgium Medal for the Prisoners of War 1940-1945, Belgium Medal for the 1940-1945 War (3), along with other examples from Belgium and Poland, along with St. Johns Ambulance Association medal with bars from 1922 to 1936, and other decorative paranumismatic items, in mixed grades
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
Sudan 1 Millieme Reverse uniface trial, undated, struck in gold, legend in English text, Weight 8.97 grammes, unlisted by Krause, Lustrous UNC and choice
Sudan 1 Millim Obverse uniface trial, undated, struck in gold on a 21mm flan, value surrounded by an ornate group of flower sprigs, Arabic legend above and below, 8.96 grammes, unlisted by Krause, Lustrous UNC and choice
SudanBritish Administration, Siege of Khartoum 2500 piastres issued 1884, hectograph signature of General "Pasha" Gordon, (PickS109), light toning and a few spots otherwise looks about Uncirculated
Sudan (3) 1 Sudanese Pound (2) dated 1966 series C/50 0094698 and 1967 series C/59 0542192, dam at left, (Pick8c), EF and pressed good VF, 50 Piastres dated 1978 series B/39 493591, (Pick12b), about Uncirculated to Uncirculated
A large group of printers essays, proofs and designs plus postal orderspecimens, vignettes of Queen Elizabeth 2, King Faisal, Simon Bolivar, President Masire & others, Thomas de la Rue colour trials and test prints, many partial reverse designs including Clydesdale Bank 50 pounds, Guernsey5 pounds and many other very detailed designs, also artists hand drawn front and reverse designs of Sudan 100 Pounds, Pick44 for type, 4 specimen Sudan postal orders, a very attractive interesting and rare lot
Sudan (4) 5 Pounds dated 1966 Pick9c about VF, 1 Pound dated 1966 Pick8c about EF, 50 Piastres dated 1964 Pick7a Fine with some dirt, 25 Piastres dated 1968 Pick6c tiny edge nick good Fine, scarce series
Libya, Sudan, Arabic States and Africa in an album (36) in mixed grades, along with Libya 5 Dinars 1972 issue, with inscription Pick 36 A/UNC, and a further group of World in mixed grades (around 200)
SudanSiege of Khartoum 500 piastres 1884, hectograph signature of General "Pasha" Gordon, RESTITUE hand stamp on a linen reverse, large tear into design, Picks106b, light toning on reverse, about UNC
Russia Mint Sets (2) 1967 (5 coins), 1968 (9 coins plus mint token) Rare, with some pieces having high Krause values, UNC in the sleeves of issue, Austria Mint Set 1967 (9 coins) UNC in the sleeve of issue, Rare, World Proof and Mint Sets (25) includes some more interesting issues Vatican, Cyprus, FrenchNew Hebrides, Malta, Israel, Nepal, Lundy, Hungary, Yugoslavia and more, UNC-FDC in the cases of issue, FAO coin album includes issues from Burundi, Nepal, Lebanon, Uganda, Sudan, Bolivia, Ceylon, Syria, Malta, Vietnam and Vatican, issued 1968, Lustrous UNC, World Sets, some in slide cases (13) with issues from USA (2), New Zealand (2), Canada (2), Bahamas, Tonga, Australia, Ireland, Jersey, Western Samoa and Turkey most sets from the 1960s and UNC, Tonga 2 Pa'anga 1967 UNC in slide cases, GB Year Sets in slide cases (8), along with other unofficial denomination sets in slide cases (8) includes some silver items, in mixed grades with later coins in UNC, Plastic Set 1953 UNC, Britain's First Decimal Sets 1968/71 (10) UNC in the blue wallets of issue
Sudan 10 Piastres AH1310/8 Wreath borders KM#13 scarce one-year type, approaching VF with an edge crack at 7 o'clock, listed at $1250 VF by Krause and unpriced in grades above VF
World a mixed group (8) Rwanda 5000 francs SPECIMEN No.0199 dated 1-12-1998 series AA0000000, Pick28s, UNC, Saint Pierre & Miquelon 10 francs issued 1950-60, series F.41 47261, Pick23, UNC, Sri Lanka1000 rupees dated 1989-02-21 series A/12 460438, Pick101b, flick bottom edge, about UNC to UNC, Sudan (2) 50 piastres 1956 Pick2A, internal tear & surface dirt and £10 1967 Pick10c inked number & tear at bottom, both Fine or better, Tunisia (3) 5 francs dated 1940 and 50 francs dated 1941 both Pick12a and 100 francs dated 1942 Pick13b, all VF or better
Sudan £5 dated 1967 series D/65 022906, man riding a camel on reverse, Pick9d, small tape repair at top, pinholes, slabbed in plastic graded ICG 35 (with star) Very Fine
Sudan 1 Millieme Reverse uniface trial, undated, struck in cupro-nickel, legend in English text, Weight 4.75 grammes, unlisted by Krause, Lustrous and Prooflike UNC
Sudan 25 piastres dated 1967 perforated SPECIMEN & 1095, red "Cancelled" overprint on front & back, series A/00 000000, Pick6s, slabbed in plastic and graded PMG 64 Choice Uncirculated
SudanSiege of Khartoum 20 piastres 1884 series No.1798, a manuscript signature of General "Pacha" Gordon, Picks1047a, repaired tear at bottom and some edge damage right side, overall GEF and scarce
Sudan Currency Board £5 SPECIMEN dated 1956 series D/13 000000, Pick4s, overprinted CANCELLED in red and 4 tiny punch-holes, a tiny edge flick, about UNC to UNC
SudanSiege of Khartoum 2500 piastres 1884, hectograph signature of General "Pacha" Gordon, series No.695, Restitue over print on reverse, Picks109, UNC
SudanSpecimens dated 2002 (2) 2000 dinars series SA00000000 (No.000097) Pick62s and 5000 dinars series TA00000000 (No.0000803) Pick63s, about UNC to UNC
SudanSiege of Khartoum 1000 piastres 1884 printed on army envelope linen with manuscript signature of General "Pacha" Gordon, Picks107a, pencilled number on reverse, slight corner wear otherwise about UNC and scarce
World Sets and Singles (10) Conservation series (6) Jordan a 2-coin set 1977 3 Dinars and 2 1/2 Dinars UNC, Malaysia a 2-coin set 1976 25 Ringitt and 15 Ringitt UNC, Venezuela a 2-coin set 1975 50 Bolivares and 25 Bolivares UNC, Pakistan a 2-coin set 1976 comprising 150 Rupees and 100 Rupees UNC, Sudan a 2-coin set 1976 comprising 5 Pounds and 2 1/2 Pounds UNC, Zaire a 2-coin set comprising 5 Zaires 1975 and 2 1/2 Zaires 1975 UNC each in the red box of issue with certificate, Spain 2000 Peseta 1992 Olympics Silver proof FDC boxed as issued with certificate, Australia (2) 50 Cents 2000 Royal Visit Silver Proof FDC cased as issued with certificate, 50 Cents 2002 Golden Jubilee Silver Proof FDC cased as issued with certificate, Netherlands Antilles 25 Gulden 1973 in silver UNC on the green card of issue
World accumulation (51) includes Iraq 10 dinars 1973 Pick65 (5) about UNC, Bosnia & Herzegovina Pick 1 (5) Fine-VF and Pick2 (5) GVF-EF, also Syria, Lebanon, Sudan and Samoa, some duplication, mixed grades
World accumulation (96) all modern African nations mostly all different, strong in Uganda, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Sudan, many better types noted, mostly UNC, viewing recommended
Sudan a 3 coin set of Pound, 50 Ghirsh and 25 Ghirsh AH 1409 - 1989 KM106, KM 109, KM 108 all with the Central Bank Building an original uncirculated batch of 500 sets (1,500 coins) sent to us direct from Sudan (total KM book value $4,375)
GB and World Proof Sets (21) GB (11) Flat Packs (3) 1977, 1978, 1980, 1981, 1982, Blue Sets (2) 1983, 1984, Red Leather Sets (4) 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, World Proof Sets (10) Flat Packs (6) Sudan 1980, Falkland Islands 1980, Sierra Leone 1980, Brunei 1979, Bhutan 1979, Lesotho 1979, Madagascar 2-coin set 20 and 10 Ariary 1978 Silver Proofs, Turks and Caicos Islands 3-coin set 1980 20, 10 and 5 Crowns Silver Proofs, Singapore 1980 4-piece set of 5 gramme silver ingots, Singapore 1977 a six-coin set nFDC-FDC in the case of issue, plus GB and World an additional 2.5 Kilos includes some pre 1947 silver in mixed grades, all in a brown suitcase
Sudan50 Ghirsh 1972 FAO KM#56.1 Small Design (600), 50 Ghirsh 1972 FAO KM#56.2 Large Design (600) A/UNC to UNC and lustrous, total aggregate KM list price $US 16,500
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