Five Pound Crowns in Royal Mint packs (52) 2000 Queen Mother 100th Birthday (3), 2006 Queen Elizabeth II 80th Birthday (4), 2007 Diamond Wedding of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip (4), 2008 Prince Charles 60th Birthday (4), 2008 450th Anniversary of the Accession of Queen Elizabeth I (4), 2009 500th Anniversary of the Accession of Henry VIII (4), 2009 3-Year Countdown to the London 2012Olympics, 2010 2-Year Countdown to the 2012 London Olympics, 2010 Restoration of the Monarchy, 2011 Prince Philip 90th Birthday (4), 2012 London Olympic Games, 2012 London Paralympic Games, 2012 Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee (8), 2013 The Christening of Prince George of Cambridge (2), 2013 60th Anniversary of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II (4), 2015 50th Anniversary of the Death of Sir Winston Churchill (2), 2015 200th Anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo (2), 2015 The Royal Birth of the second child to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (2) UNC in the Royal Mint packs of issue, many still sealed. Five Pound Crowns a 4-coin set 2009-2012 comprising 2009 3-Year Olympic Countdown, 2010 2-Year Olympic Countdown, 2011 1-Year Olympic Countdown and 2012 London Olympics, UNC in the box of issue, 50th Anniversary of the Death of Sir Winston Churchill 2-coin sets (2) each comprising Crown 1965 and Five Pound Crown 2015 Cupro-Nickel issues UNC in the box of issue with certificate and booklet, Five Pound Crown 2009 Big Ben 150th Anniversary Cupro-Nickel Proof with green '2012' logo on the reverse FDC on the Royal Mint card of issue, Two Pounds (3) 1995 Peace Dove, 1997 Technology, 2014 Outbreak of the First World War - Lord Kitchener, UNC in the Royal Mint wallets of issue, Two Pounds 1989 a 2-coin set Bill and Claim of Rights UNC in the Royal Mint wallet of issue, Alderney Five Pound Crowns (3) 2012 Centenary of the Titanic, 2014 70th Anniversary of D-Day (2) UNC in the Royal Mint wallets of issue, New Zealand One Dollar 2003 Lord of the Rings - The Ring of Power UNC in the wallet of issue, New Zealand One Dollar 2003 a 3-coin set in nickel brass UNC in the wallet of issue, Unofficial sets (4) Shillings 1938E to 1951E, and Shillings 1937S to 1951S (missing the 1940), Sixpences 1953-1967 in mixed c circulated grades, and 1967 set (6 coins) Halfcrown to Halfpenny in mixed grades to UNC, along with a further group of Five Pound Crowns (20) 1999 Diana Memorial (2), 2002 Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee (4), 2004 Entente Cordiale, 2005 Nelson (7), 2005 Trafalgar (6) EF to UNC many in capsules, Crown 1965 EF
East Africa Currency Board 1930's issues (4) comprising a George V portrait 5 Shillings Pick 20 dated 1st January 1933 with an attractive BINARY serial number J/7 50000 in good Fine or near so, George VI portrait issues in VF - GVF (3) including 5 ShillingsPick 28a dated 1st June 1939 and the variety with all numbers and letters in the date in italic serial number N/1 04165, 10 Shillings both dated 1st June 1939 (2) comprising 2 varieties including Pick 26B with numbers and letters in date partly in italic and upright and printer's imprint at lower centre on obverse serial number K/2 87350, Pick 29a date numbers and letters all in italic serial number J/2 97909. All printed by Thomas De La Rue & Co. Ltd London and watermarked with East African Currency Board monogram in hexagonal panels across the whole of the note
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
Duke of Wellington and Marshal Bl?cher at Waterloo 1815, 74mm diameter in White Metal by T.Halliday. Eimer 1072 Obverse: An angel supports an oval frame containing a uniformed bust of Wellington: above; a radiate crown, below, a mantle inscribed SUCH WELLINGTON ART THOU. TRIUMPHANT FAME SHALL THRO THE WORLD IMMORTALIZE THY NAME. Reverse: An equestrian figure of Bl?cher left, tramples upon a body.STRUCK BY J. PARISH IN HONOUR OF HIS OLD FRIEND BLUCHER Below, on a ribbon THE FALL OF HAMBURGH'S TYRANT. DAVOUST ELBA'S EMPEROR, Beyond, figures and a castle in the landscape About EF/EF with an edge nick, in a green Royal Mint case, along with Glasgow Exhibition 1901 24mm diameter in bronze by Lauer, VF with suspension loop. Gebhard Leberecht von Blucher Field Marshall is famous for leading the Prussian Army against Napoleon both at Leipzig 1813 and at Waterloo, as part of the victory over Naploleon celebrations he later visited London and is reported to have been overheard saying "this would have been a nice city to sack"
Battle of Waterloo 200th Anniversary 1815-2015 a 6-medal set by Worcestershire Medal Service comprising 14 carat Gold medal 22mm diameter weighing 7 grammes Prooflike UNC, and Bronze medals (5) each 36mm diameter the obverses depicting George IV, Napoleon, Francis I of Austria, Tsar Alexander I of Russia and King Frederick William IIII of Prussia. The George IV medal is paired with a seated figure of Victory on the reverse, with inscription WATERLOO June 18 1815 and WELLINGTON, the other medals share a common reverse, that of a statue of a heraldic lion, with right front paw upon a sphere, in front of a silhouette of the Lion's Mound at the Waterloo Battlefield in Belgium these also Prooflike UNC in the folder of issue
Bristol Bank 5 Pounds cut-cancelled across signature dated 8th October 1807 number D420 for Miles, Vaughan, Miles, Baugh and Birch where Birch has been struck off, manuscript signatures for Entered Wm. Holmes and the other cut-cancelled (Outing 305b, Grant 468K), an Exceptionally Rare example in VF or about minor wear holes in design and expected for a note over 2 centuries old. The note uniface displaying a vignette of Bristol city Coat of Arms at centre left with text Corn Street beneath, G. Johnson fc. Bristol imprint and an embossed Revenue stamp at lower centre. Printed on watermarked paper with faintly visible partnership in an enframed design. A unique opportunity to acquire this seldom seen note with the last date before the Birch name was removed completely from partnership
South America issues mostly circa late 1800's and early 1900's including an African Guinea 10 Syilis Pick 16 1971 issue (23) and all in mixed grades about VF - VF to about UNC - UNC including various issuers and denominations. Comprising Argentina (2) including Banco Domingo Garbino 1 Peso Pick S1802overprint on Oxandarburu Y Garbino Pick S1791 and Oxandaburu Y Garbino 5 PesosPick S1792 1869 unsigned remainder. Bolivia Banco Central Law of 20th June 1928 issues (4) including series 1 ABNC printing 5, 10 and 50 Bolivianos (3) Pick 120, 121 and 123 along with an example of the series 2 English Water low & Sons printing 100 Bolivianos Pick 133. Mexico El Estado de Chihuahua issues (2) including 1 Peso Pick S529f 1914 series A circular treasury seal on reverse along with 5 Pesos Pick S132a 1913 series A. Paraguay (4) including a consecutively numbered set of Banco de La Republica 100 pesosPick 159 Law of 1907 (4) consecutively numbered series A numbers 0013009 to 00130012. Together with Banco Central 500 Guaranies Pick 206. Uruguay 1 Peso series A Pick 28b 1935. Haiti 1 Gourde Pick 200 ABNC printing under Law 12th April 1919. Brazil (3) including the Emergency issue 1 Mil Reis valid 1 Cruzeiro Pick 131A Law of 1923 (1944) Estampa 1 series 500 along with 1 Cruzeiro Pick 132 (2) series 30 and 124. Cuba (4) including some early SpanishColonial El Banco Espanola de la isle de Cuba 1896-97 issues (3) consisting of 1 Peso Pick 47a 1896 no PLATA overprint, 5 Pesos Pick 48b 1896 with PLATA overprint and 10 PesosPick 49a without overprint. Together with a Banco Nacional de Cuba 50 PesosPick 81a 1950.
Five Pounds PeppiattWhite note London branch dated 28 April 1945 the date on which Benitto Mussolini was executed Serial no. J05 045963, VF or better with signs of slight creasing through the centre of the note with staining on the reverse bottom right hand corner from mount and stamped with numbers 2201 in top left in line with vignette otherwise a well presented and clear note. an example of a Military Payment Note printed on the heavier Thick Paper with incorporation of Metal thread with new prefix numbering system showing five figures in the watermark instead of the previous four. Few examples in grade EF or higher have appeared with us in the present year.
British Armed Forces & Military Authority (13) in various grades VF-GVF to UNC comprising B.M.A 1 Pound World War II Pick M6 ND 1943-45 series 41K 098289. Along with B.A.F ND 1946 issues (7) including 3 Pence Pick M9a (4), 6 Pence Pick M10a (2) and 1 Pound Pick M15a serial number A/1 006732. Also 2nd series ND1948 (5) including 2 Shillings 6 Pence Pick M19a (2) serial numbers DD/1 328931 and DD/1 462226 both with metal strip. Along with 5 Shillings (3) consisting of Pick M20a series CC/I 203631 paper with metal strip. Pick M20c series CC/1 146043 paper with watermark and red serial number. And Pick M20d Remainder series CD/1 959941 paper with watermark, red serial number and punch-hole cancelled twice. A desirable and collectible group
Asia (6) a very diverse and desirable group in mixed grades Japan - Hansatsu Banknote Of The Tokugawa Shogunate Period, Osaka 1 silver Momme Daikoku (Old Man) and rice bales circa 1700's. Malaya5 CentsGeorge V portrait issue Pick 7b dated 1st July 1941. North Korea 5000 Won Pick 46s1 2002 SPECIMEN with regular serial numbers 429163 watermarked angled view of Arch of Triumph. Malaysia 20 RinggitPick 22aND 1982-84 series TC2750361 signature Abdul Aziz Taha. PhilippinesWW2 period "VICTORY" overprint issues (2) consisting of 20 Pesos Pick 121a "VICTORY" and "CENTRAL BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES" overprint series No.66 (1949) serial number F10906432 signatures Sergio Osmena & J. Hernandez along with 50 PesosPick 99a "VICTORY" overprint series 66 (1944) serial number F02429055 lower right signature title "Auditor General". And Macau Banco Nacional Ultramarino 20 PatacasPick 66 dated 1st September 1996 series AG 028670.
AustraliaCommonwealth 1 DollarPick 26b serial number H/71 893963 signatures H. T. Armitage and S. G. McFarlane and the note in dark green on multicolour underprint featuring portrait of King George VI at right on obverse and Allegorical Pastoral figures shepherds with sheep on reverse. Watermark Captain Cook bust. About UNC, pressed
GermanyReichsbanknote 1923 Eleventh Issue 2 Billion Marks Pick 135b watermark variety small; circles dated 5th November 1923 serial number ND-15 119313 star at end and prefix printed in black, VG or better. Uniface black on green underprint with red serial number.
GermanyReichsbanknote 2 Billion Marks Pick 135a dated 5th November 1923 watermark G/D in stars series MB-2 084362, presentable VF or near so, Very Rare high denomination and uniface. Black on green and pink-is underprint with guilloche underprint design and Reichsbankdirektorium seals with the Reichsadler ("Imperial Eagle") for the Weimar Republic at lower left and right
Soviet Union (U.S.S.R) States early 1900's and World War II issues (13) in various grades mostly VF-GVF and above to about UNC - UNC, includes some lower grade examples and 2 with paper tape repair. All different denominations without duplication and very seldom seen notes. Comprising Ukraine (4) consisting of the Rare State Treasury 50 Karbovantsiv Pick 6b 1917 Odessa Block AO 234, this and all block letters above AO 210 issued by General Denikin and labelled as false by the Government. Along with Zentralnotenbank World War II German Occupation dated 10th March 1942 issues (3) including 1 Karbowanez Pick 49 dated 10th March 1942 serial number 15 0027128. 10 Karbowanez Pick 52 dated 10th March 1942 serial number 20 0375725. And 20 Karbowanez Pick 53 dated 10th March 1942 serial number 4 651507. Estonia Eest Vabariigi issues 1919 (2) 10 Marka Pick 46c series 01829825 and 50 Marka Pick 55a series 00347533. Turkmenistan 100 Manat Pick 6a ND 1993 issues (2) a consecutive pair AB9704853 & AB9704854. Also Russia (5) consisting of a Currency Note 100000 Rubley Pick 117a dated 1921 series ??-228 signature at left Gerasimov and watermarked Large stars. Together with 1947 issues (3) 5 Rubley Pick 221a series ?? 561649 and Arms variety SCWPM Type II - 7 bands at left & right. 10 Rubleys with the 2 Arms varieties (2) consisting of Pick 226a series ET 054571 and Arms variety SCWPM Type II - 7 bands at left & right along with Pick 231a series ?? 383681 and Arms variety SCWPM Type I - 8 bands at left and 7 bands at right. Also comes with a modern 100 Rubley Pick 242a 1991 series BE 0125926. A very desirable and collectible group with these early examples rarely coming up
Jersey World War II German Occupation 1 ShillingPick 5 (BY JE5) issued in April 1942 and June 1942 ND with the prefix JN only and serial number 16411, an Exceptionally Rare note with only 26000 examples printed in VG-Fine with minor expected wear from watermark and minorly tape repaired. Signed H. F. Ereaut titled Treasurer of The States of Jersey
MaltaCentral Bank 10 Shillings Pick 28a Law of 1967 (1968) serial number A/1 691142 signature Hogg, very attractive GEF Minor ink on reverse. In red on multicolour underprint featuring Annigoni's portrait of Queen Elizabeth II and George's Cross on obverse. The reverse illustrating Mgarr/Mgiarro Harbour and Ghajnsielem Parish Church, Gozo/Ghawdex. Printed by Bradbury, Wilkinson and Co. and watermarked Knight. Scarce and very collectible note
Estonia Eesti Vabariigi 100 Marka Pick 56a dated 1921 serial number 1339577, about Fine and a Scarce note. Brown featuring 2 blacksmiths with anvil and forge at centre on obverse and the Bank's monogram at centre on reverse. Watermark variety with light horizontal lines.
GermanyReichsbanknote 1 Billion Mark Pick 134 Eleventh issue dated 5th November 1923 serial number D 00866560, Fine - good Fine. Uniface and in black on violet and brown underprint, watermarked Crucifera blossoms and very Scarce.
Italy (3) a trio of the 1000 Lire "Ornata di Perle" (Decorated with pearls), as known amongst Italian collectors, all in GVF or about and in 2 different date varieties including Pick 83 dated 20th March 1947 signatures Einaudi & Urbini (2) block U 101 number 029397 and block Q90 number 068666. Along with the later dated Pick 88d dated 25th September 1961 signatures Carli & Ripa block U443 number 005121. All printed by I.P.S. Officina Carte-Valori, Rome, watermarked with the bust of "Italia" and seal type "Medusa". These notes very popular amongst collectors and feature the portrait of one of the "Three Graces" of the painting "Primavera", by the early Renaissance Italian painter Sandro Botticelli.
British Military Authority (3) a mixed grade average VF - GVF trio of the 10 Shillings Pick M5 ND 1943 (3) serial numbers 20C 649152, 03K 392048 and 03K 108887. Each note in Blue on lilac and olive underprint featuring a Crown with lion on top at right and the reverse grey on purple/green. Watermarked with a partially helmeted Athena bust facing left. These notes were used by British troops in Tripolitania, North Africa introduced in 23rd January 1943 and withdrawn 15th September 1943. Rarity index of 4 out of 7 in T.F.A. Van Elpmt's "British Military Authority Occupation Currency 1942-56 Europe and North Africa"
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
AustraliaReserve Bank 10 Shillings Pick 33a (McD 25, Rks. 17) ND 1961-65 signatures Coombs & Wilson serial number AG/62 065705, presentable good Fine. The note in dark brown on orange and green underprint featuring Mathew Flinders portrait and Australia's Coat of Arms on obverse. The reverse illustrating the Parliament house, Canberra. Watermarked James Cook and denomination in wording ("HALF") twice at lower centre.
Straits Settlements Government 5 DollarsPick 17a first date of issue 1st January 1931 serial number A/33 57403 signed Shelley For the Currency Commissioners. A beautiful Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. print in violet featuring a portrait of King George V at right on obverse. The reverse displaying a Bengal tiger at centre and Allegorical Woman's bust at left. Watermarked Tiger's head. PMG 25 Very Fine
Proof Sets Flat Packs (9) 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980 (2) nFDC to FDC some coins with toning. Five Pound Crowns (5) 1990 Queen Mother 90th Birthday Silver Proof, 1996 Queen Elizabeth II 70th Birthday Silver Proof, 1997 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip Golden Wedding Silver Proof, 1999 Millennium Silver Proof, 2005 Battle of Trafalgar 200th Anniversary Silver Proof. Two Pounds (6) 1986 Commonwealth Games - Edinburgh Silver Proof, 1995 Peace Dove Silver Proof, 1996 Euro 96 Football Silver Proof, 1997 Technology Silver Proof, 1998 Technology Silver Proof, 2001 Marconi 100th Anniversary of Wireless Bridges the Atlantic Silver Proof. Two Pounds a 2-coin set 1989 Bill and Claim of Rights Silver Proofs. One Pound Silver Proofs (9) 1984, 1985 (2), 1986, 1987, 1988, 1990, 1991, 1997. Fifty Pence 1998 EEC 25th Anniversary Silver Proof. Fifty Pence a 2-coin set 1997 Large and Small sizes. Twenty Pence 1982 Silver Proof Piedforts (2). Five Pences a 2-coin set 1990 Large and Small sizes. nFDC to FDC a few with light toning, in the Royal Mint boxes of issue with certificates. Medals (5) Battle of Britain 50th Anniversary 1990 50mm diameter, 53.3 grammes of .925 Silver nFDC and Prooflike, in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate, Henry VIII - 500th Anniversary of his Birth 1991 63mm diameter UNC in Matt Finished silver, 149.53 grammes of .925 silver, in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate, Battle of Waterloo 175th Anniversary 1990 63mm diameter 153.18 grammes of .925 silver UNC and nicely toned, in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate, The Royal Wedding Medal 1986 Prince Andrew and Miss Sarah Ferguson 44mm diameter, 37 grammes of .925 silver UNC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate, Metropolitan Police 150th Anniversary Medal 1979 in nickel silver, Lustrous UNC, boxed. Royal Mint Time Capsule 2000 a 9-coin set, Five Pound Crown to One Penny, UNC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate. Britain's New Coinage 2005 a 3-coin set Two Pounds 2005 400th Anniversary of the Gunpowder Plot, One Pound 2005 Menai Straits Bridge, Fifty Pence 2005 Samuel Johnson's Dictionary UNC in the Royal Mint wallet of issue, Unofficial Sets (3) 1965 (9 coins) Crown to Halfpenny A/UNC lightly toned, in a slide case. 1966 (8 coins) Halfcrown to Halfpenny UNC in a slide case, Britain's Last £sd coins/first Decimal Coins an incomplete set (7 coins) comprising Halfcrown 1967, Sixpence 1967, Threepence 1967, Penny 1967, Halfpenny 1967 and Decimal Penny 1971 and Decimal Half Penny 1971 EF of UNC in a slide case
One PoundBradbury First issue T3.3 Black Dot in No. Six digit serial issue 1914 serial number F/31 009978, an Exceptionally Rare and very well preserved over a century old note in GVF to about EF with very minor signs of wear and no observable flaws. These were Emergency notes issued just at the brink of World War I - Lord Atterbury, Controller of H.M Stationery Office and Sir John Bradbury, the Secretary to the Treasury met at his house and produced this design overnight. These were printed rather rapidly on simple Royal cypher and Postage watermarked postal paper with the use of different numbering machines resulting in many varieties, along with the further increase in productivity by printing extra notes sideways on the sheet's margins resulting in another variety - the sideways watermark. A very pleasing and collectible example
World (125) a various and very interesting collection in an album of early notes mostly circa late 1800's early 1900's and in different grades mostly averaging VF to UNC. Includes a few always collectable issues from the US as a Silver Certificate 1 Dollars (3) Pick 342 series of 1923 Blue seal, Speelman & White. Pick 416d2e series 1935E Priest & Humphrey. Pick 416a series 1935A Julian & Morgenthau ink signed on main body Eugene Elbert. And a 10 Dollars Operation Torch Pick 415Y series of 1934A, yellow seal Issued for Military use in North Africa and Sicily in WW2. A Fractional Currency 10 Cents P108e 1863 Colby & Spinner. Confederate Currency 5 DollarsPick 67 (Criswell T69-561) series 4 Plate G. Treasury2 DollarsPick 378g series of 1928G Clark & Snyder. Obsolete Currency such as the Natchez, Mississippi Railroad Company 100 Dollars dated 3rd April 1839. Bank of Windsor, Vermont 5 Dollars circa 1800's uncut or wrongly cut at top and bottom sheet originally of 4 notes now only 2full notes and with parts of the first and the last notes from the sheet showing. Also a BrazilImperial Thesouro Nacional 500 Reis Dom Pedro IIEstampa 2 Pick A243b ND 1880 (1885) variety with 2 serial numbers 81510 serie 61A. Some interesting 1700's items such as a BritishColonialGeorge III period State Lottery ticket 1776 and a Cleo bury Mortimer Bewbley Old Bank sight note unissued remainder circa 1796 as advised by Forster, Lubbock, Bosanquets & Co. bankers and watermarked upside down with the Royal cypher and the date 1796 also has 2 Revenue embossed stamps. Philatelic Australian Tasmania Inland Revenue Beer Duty Stamps (2) 12 shillings on 9 shillings (One Barrel) green and 18 shillings on 18 shillings (One Hogshead) dark brown/black, both stamped "The Cascade Brewery Co. Limited" used, 1901. India a part of a Fiscal Revenue 2 Annas Tax Revenue paper from the Victorian period and a Princely States Bhopal Fiscal 8 Annas dated 17th February 1900, red and black. An Iraqi Safe Conduct Pass in Arabic and with an illustration of 25 dinar note on obverse. Together with many more other issues from Europe including some Austrian and German Not geld, Asia, Turkey (OttomanEmpire), The Middle East, some large sized issues and World War II period and Military notes. The lot includes a fantasy issue US 1 million dollars and some modern contemporary copies
BahamasCentral Bank5 DollarsPick 37b Law of 1974 serial number K 369486 signature W. C. Allen, in a PMG holder and in the Exceptional grade 67EPQ (Exceptional Paper Quality) with very few examples recorded in this outstandingly high grade on the PMG Population Report at the time of writing and along with the fact that this signature variety is much Rarer and sought after than its predecessor makes this note a very desirable example. Orange on multicolour underprint featuring young Queen Elizabeth II at left on obverse and the reverse with a beautiful illustration of the Government House and the Columbus Monument. Printed by Thomas De La Rue & Company and watermarked with a shellfish. This is a unique opportunity for any collector to obtain such a high grade and attractive piece
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.
CanadaTwenty Dollars 2015 Maple-Leaf shaped One OunceSilverProof KM#1869 FDC in the large black box of issue with certificate. GuernseyTen Pounds 2015 Battle of Waterloo 200th Anniversary 5oz. Silver Proof with coloured reverse, FDC in the box of issue with certificate. Five Pounds 2016 Queen's Beasts 2oz Silver UNC with stippled obverse field, Two Pound Britannia 2017 One Ounce Silver 20th Anniversary Issue with "20" in Trident Privy Mark, Lustrous UNC, Five Pound Crowns (6) 1996 Queen Elizabeth II 70th Birthday Silver Proof FDC, 1999 Millennium Silver Proof FDC, 2007 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip Diamond Wedding Silver Proof FDC, 2009 3-Year Countdown to the London Olympics Silver Proof with blue Olympic logo on the reverse NFDC with a hint of tone on the obverse, 2010 2-Year Countdown to the London Olympics Silver Proof with blue Olympic logo on the reverse nFDC, 2011 1-Year Countdown to the London Olympics Silver Proof with blue Olympic logo on the reverse nFDC. Crowns (2) 1980 Queen Mother 80th Birthday Silver Proof nFDC lightly toned, 1981 Royal Wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer Silver Proof nFDC with a hint of toning, in capsules, all but one in soft Westminster cases, one with a certificate. World (8) Germany5 Marks 1951F Good Fine, Italy 500 Lire 1959 VF, Netherlands2 1/2 Gulden 1959 VF, Denmark 10 Kroner 1972 Death of Frederik IX and Accession of Margrethe II KM#858 GEF, Greece 30 Drachmai 1964 Wedding of Constantine and Anne-Marie KM#87 About UNC, Spain100 Pesetas 1966 KM#797 GVF, Norway10 Kroner 1964 Constitution Sesquicentennial KM#413 A/UNC and lustrous, Belgium Ten Euro 2015 Battle of Waterloo 200th Anniversary KM#348 Silver Proof in Slab-style case nFDC with light toning
Straits Settlements10 DollarsPick 18b dated 1st January 1935 serial number C/15 48330 signed Rex Curall For the Currency Commissioners and the note in green on multicolour underprint featuring a portrait of King George V at right on obverse and tiger at centre and an Allegorical Woman's bust at left on reverse. Printed by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. Ld Engravers New Malden Surrey England inscribed in small script at lower centre margin on obverse and in a panel at lower centre on reverse. Watermarked Tiger's head. VG only because of minor damage in margins and King George V portrait area otherwise an attractive Fine example. Very Rare
Proof Sets (9) Flat Pack 1977, Blue Set 1996, Red Leather Deluxe Sets (4) 1992, 1993, 1997, 1998, Fourth Circulating Coinage Portrait Proof Set 2015 (8 coins) Two Pounds to One Penny, Commemorative Set 2015 (5 coins) comprising Five Pound Crowns (2) 2015 50th Anniversary of the Death of Sir Winston Churchill, 2015 20th Anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo, Two Pounds (2) 2015 World War I - The Navy and 2015 800th Anniversary of the Signing of the Magna Carta and Fifty Pence 2015 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain, 2018 Commemorative Edition (5 coins) comprising Five Pound Crown 2018 Prince George 5th Birthday, Two Pounds (3) 2018 RAFCentenaryBadge, 2018 Armistice, 2018 Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, Fifty Pence 2018 100th Anniversary of the Representation of the People's Act, nFDC to FDC in the boxes of issue, some coins with light toning. GB Wedding Coin Collection 1997 (9 coins) Two Pounds to One Penny, UNC in the wallet of issue, Royal Mint Year Sets (2) 2004, 2008 Emblems of Britain, UNC in the Royal Mint wallets of issue. Farewell to the £sd System Crown to Farthing a 10-coin set mixed dates 1951-1967 EF to UNC and lustrous. Last £sd set (9 coins Halfcrown to Farthing includes Silver Threepence) mixed dates and grades, and stuck to a card background. Isle of Man Proof Set 1980 Diamond Finish FDC in the case of issue, Euro Set (12) comprising a 1 Euro Coin 2000-2002 from 12 member states EF to A/UNC. Medal Set 'The Year of the Three Kings' 50th Anniversary 1936-1986 George V, Edward VIII and George VI each 38mm diameter UNC in a slide case
Ten Shillings Bradbury Third issue T17 Waterlow Bros & Layton photogravure print Brown, Purple and Green issue 1918 a single prefix variety and the first example of this design for the 10 Shillings serial number A16 / 999270, crisp and presentable about EF with a minor set of pinholes to upper centre left quadrant on Britannia illustration. An excellent and beautiful design work of Bertram Mackennal
Ten Shillings Bradbury First Issue T10 Red De La Rue Dot in No. 5 Digit serial number issue 1914 series B/23 30179 and a scarcer type note with "P" of "POSTAGE" visible in watermark at top left above George V medallion, presentable Fine with small edge nicks and very minor pinholes to upper left, expected for the note's age. In 1914 just prior to the outbreak of World War I Lord Atterbury, Controller of H.M Stationery Office and Sir John Bradbury, the Secretary to the Treasury met at his house and they produced a design for these 10 Shillings and 1-pound notes just overnight. Due to no banknote paper available at the time except for the one in use for the White notes of Bank of England and for a rather rapid issuance of the notes simple cypher watermarked postal stamp paper was utilised. In addition to this, in order to increase the effectiveness of the productivity, a small number of notes were printed sideways at the edges of the sheets to fill the blank space resulting in another rare watermark variety known as the sideways watermark. In short, these watermark varieties are rather Rarer compared to the other notes as there would be a very limited number of them per sheet, on top of the fact that these notes are over a century old now with very few survivors seen nowadays. Therefore, this provides an exclusive window of opportunity for any collector to acquire this excellent example
Ten Shillings Bradbury Second issue T12.2 De La Rue Red Five digit serial prefix Letter & small number 1 issue 1915 serial number M1/12 15259, presentable and well preserved over a century old note in GVF with minimal wear and no observable flaws, this is the result of the fabulous design work of George Eve. These notes were now printed on banknote paper watermarked in wavy lines and incorporating the George V Royal Cypher, denomination and the four British emblems - rose, thistle, shamrock and daffodil
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.
Mauritius Bank denomination set of the ND (1967) young H.M. Queen Elizabeth II Issues (4) comprising 5 RupeesPick 30c serial number A/49 223934 blue featuring a sailboat on reverse, 10 RupeesPick 31c serial number A/41 036118 red and featuring Government building Port Louis on reverse, 25 RupeesPick 32b serial number A/4 176693 green and featuring an Ox Cart on reverse and 100 RupeesPick 33c serial number A/11 294048 purple featuring ships docked at Port Louis harbour on reverse. All signed Goorpersad Bunwaree & Indurduth Ramphul, printed by Thomas De la Rue & Company London imprinted in small script on a panel at lower centre on each notes reverse and watermarked with Dodo bird. About UNC - UNC
Ten Shillings Bradbury Second issue T13.2 Waterlow Red Six digit serial prefix Letter & small number 1 issue 1915 serial number W1/4 011073, presentable and well preserved over a century old note in VF or better with minimal wear and printing still retains high level of detail. The De La Rue printing of this issue examples with 2 different prefix varieties also offered in this sale
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
CeylonCentral Bank5 RupeesPick 54 dated 16th October 1954 serial number G/17 687177. A stunning Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co print in orange on aqua and multicolour underprint featuring a young portrait of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II at left. The reverse in green and orange on multicolour featuring a standing figure illustration. Watermarked Chinze. PMG 50
Ten Shillings Bradbury Third issue T18 Waterlow Bros & Layton photogravure print Dash in No. Brown, Purple and Green issue 1918 a single prefix variety and the first example of this design for the 10 Shillings,serial number A19/645440 presentable VF or slightly better and a Scarce note
France including a French Oceania example (8) a mixed group averaging Good/VF to VF and includes a Scarce and very pleasing example of the unusual denomination 300 Francs Ceres & Mercury Type 1938 Pick 87 (Fayette F29.3) signatures Rousseau & Favre-Gilly block X number 0827074, this in VF with no observable pinholes. Also, an alluring large-sized 50 Francs Luc Oliver Merson dated 18th July 1928 serial number block V.2602 number 932 serial number 065045932 signatures Platet & Strohl. Accompanied by a 5 Francs Violet Type 1917 Pick 72d (Fayette F3.12). 10 Francs (3) consisting of the Mineur Type 1941 Pick 99e (2) Fayette F8.17 dated 9th January 1947 last date for signature pair Rousseau & Favre-Gilly along with Fayette F8.16 dated 19 December 1946 signature pair Rousseau & Favre-Gilly. Along with the Minerve Type 1915 Pick 73d (Fayette F6.14) dated 18th December 1930. And a 20 Francs Pecheur Type 1942 Pick 100a (Fayette F13.5) dated 28th January 1943. The lot also includes the not so common French Oceania 1 Franc Pick 3 Law of 29th December 1919 serial number 52625 Series B, handwritten signatures slightly faded in blue at left for Secretary and in black at right for President, American print by Halpin Lithograph Company, San Francisco on watermarked paper.
Ireland (Republic) Currency CommissionLady Lavery 10 Shillings 'War Code' Letter H in blue Pick 1C (PMI LTN17, BY E068) dated 11th September 1940 series 49F 009688 signatures Joseph Brennan & James J McElligott. The note in orange on green and mauve underprint featuring portrait of Lady Hazel Lavery on obverse and the River Blackwater mask on reverse. A fresh and relatively crisp about EF - EF and scarce in higher grades especially these lower denomination which people could hardly keep aside
Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corporation 100 DollarsPick 176e dated 31st March 1947 serial number D252329. A Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. print in red on multi-coloured underprint with the obverse featuring an Allegorical woman with books at left and the Bank's Coat of Arms incorporating the UK Royal Coat of Arms. The reverse displaying an illustration of the Old HSBC Bank building. Watermarked with a helmeted warrior and denomination below. PMG 20 Very Fine
World (54) a mostly early 1900's mixed grade group most ranging in the average of Fine/VF to about UNC - UNC and consisting of various and exotic issues. Comprising examples from Russia (22) from various periods and regions as the Imperial examples (6) including the Scarce 100 Rubley Catherine II Pick 5c dated 1898 (1898-1912) signatures Konshin & Ivanov. 1 Ruble Pick 1d 1898 (1912) signature Shipov second cashier's signature unrecognizable by me. 3 Rubley Pick 9c 1905 (1912) signatures Shipov & Baryshev. 5 Rubley Pick 10b 1909 (1912-17) signatures Shipov & Bubyakin. 10 Rubley Pick 11c 1909 (1912-17) signatures Shipov & Bylinskiy. 25 Rubley Pick 12b 1909 (1912) signatures Shipov & Bubyakin. 100 Rubley Pick 13a 1910 (1909-12) signatures Konshin & Afanasev. And 500 Rubley Pick 14b 1912 (1912-17) signatures Shipov & Metz. Provisional Government (3) 250 Rubley Pick 36 1917 signatures Shipove & Baryshev issued by the R.S.F.S.R. series ??-144.1000 Rubley Pick 37 1917 (1917-18) signatures Shipov & Sofronov series ?? 105222 issued by the R.S.F.S.R. And 1000 Rubley Pick 95 1918 signature Zhikharev series ??-045. South Russia State Bank (2) 1000 Rubley Pick S418c 1919 series ??-00093 and 5000 Rubley Pick S419d 1919 series ??-200, both with watermark mosaic. South Russia - High Command of the Armed Forces (4) 500 Rubley Pick S434 1920 series ??-011 along with 10000 Rubley Pick S425a 1919 printed on both sides variety (3) series ??-048, ??-086 and ??-020. Also 50 Kopek (2) Pick 31 ND 1915 and Pick S407 ND 1918. Soviet Union Lenin portrait 1937 examples (3) 1, 3 and 10 Chervontsev Pick 202, 203 and 205 respectively. Along with other countries examples as Italy (2) a RARE pair 500 Lire Pick 71 (Gigante BI 32A - R3) Seal Type Italia/ Monogram B-I 23rd August 1943. And 1000 Lire Pick 81a Seal Type Medusa / Monogram B-I 14th April 1948 signatures Eianudi & Urbini. South Africa1 RandPick 116a. Greece 1943-44 (4) including the highest, for its series, denomination 100.000.000.000 Drachmai Pick 135. Along with 50 Drachmai Pick 121. 25000000 Drachmai Pick 130b. And 100000 Drachmai Pick 125a. ChinaBank of Communications (5) consisting of 5 YuanPick 154 1935. Along with various 10 Yuan (3) including Pick 118q 1914 Shanghaioverprint, Pick 155 1935. And Pick 159 without overprint of place of issue (issued in Japanese controlled area) 1941 variety with serials on obverse and reverse. Also, a 100 YuanPick 120a 1st October 1914 place of issue - CHUNGKING. Romania (5) an interesting selection of the 1917 Ferdinand I First World War Emergency issues (5) very well preserved including 10 Bani Pick 69 (3) and 50 Bani Pick 71 (2). Sweden10 Kronor Commemorative 300th Anniversary of Sveriges Riksbank (1668-1968) Pick 56. France Kingdom Assignat 50 Sols Pick A70b (Ass-42a). Malta 1 ShillingGeorge VIPick 16 manuscript signature and title Cuschieri ND 1943. Bolivia 100 Bolivianos Pick 147 with conflict overprint. Canada 1 Dollar George Vi portrait Pick 58e signatures Coyne & Towers. Yugoslavia (7) including a denomination set of the 1944 Partisan issues (4) 1, 5, 10 and 20 Dinara Pick 48b, 49b, 50a and 51c respectively. Along with 50, 100 and 500 Dinara from the following 1946 issues Pick 64b, 65b and 66b respectively. And finally Mexico 1960's issues (3) including 1, 5 and 10 PesosPick 59j, 60h and 58j respectively.
Bank of England & Treasury (3) a collectible and interesting group of notes comprising examples of Treasury Warren Fisher First issue 1919 (2) consisting of a 10 Shillings T26 Dash in No. Red serial number E/17 309537, VF-GVF. Along with the 1 Pound Fisher T24 dot in No. serial number T/95 703289, Fine - VF 2 sets of pinholes in left body. Accompanied by a 5 Pounds BealeWhite note B270 dated 23rd November 1949 serial number N18 087084, watermark fully visible to naked eye perhaps from foxing, faint bank stamps and a small pencilled annotation on reverse
Battle of Waterloo 175th Anniversary Medal 63mm diameter 5oz Silver UNC in the Royal Mint box with certificate Unc with a pleasant tone developing, along with Battle of Britain Silver Medal 1990 49mm Proof FDC in the Royal Mint's box
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.
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
Italy Banca d'Italia 20000 Lire Pick 104 (Crapanzano-Giulianini 594) dated 21st February 1975 signatures Carli & Barbarito, a pleasing about UNC serial number 1A 258032 E , and highest denomination for its series. Brown-black and dark brown on red-brown and pale olive-green underprint featuring a portrait of Tiziano Vercelli or Vercelli, known in English as Titian an Italian Renaissance painter and the reverse featuring one of his works - the painting Amor Scare e Amor Profano. Watermarked with woman's head.
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
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.
Tristan da Cunha Sets (3) The Victoria Cross Gold and SilverCommemorative Set a 3-piece set comprising Gold Double Crown 2014, 2.79 grammes of 9-carat Gold Proof FDC, Crown 2014 Silver Proof FDC and Replica VC medal. The George Cross Gold and Silver Commemorative Set a 3-piece set comprising Gold Double Crown 2015. 2.79 grammes of 9-carat Gold Proof FDC, Crown 2015 Silver Proof and Replica George Cross medal. The WaterlooVictoryMedal Gold and Silver Commemorative set 2015 comprising Gold Double Crown 2015, 2.77 grammes of 9-carat Gold Proof nFDC, Crown 2015 Silver Proof FDC and Replica Waterloo medal, each set housed in a Bradford Exchange box with the respective certificates
Straits Settlements 1 DollarPick 16b (KNB20e) and a Scarcer last date variety 1st January 1935 serial number I/71 51152 signature Rex Curall, in a PMG holder and graded VF 25. Dark blue featuring Portrait King George V at right on obverse and the reverse illustrating Tiger at centre, Allegorical woman's bust at left. Printed by Bradbury Wilkinson & Co. and watermarked with a Tigers head, this an always sought after and collectible note especially with this date variety.
Vietnam (South) National Bank 500 Dong Pick 6Aa ND 1962 serial number C1 514643, in a PMG holder graded About UNC 50 Minor Rust Staple holes. Green-blue on gold and pinkish underprint featuring Dragon in panel at left, palace building at left centre on obverse and Farmer with two water buffalos at right on reverse. Watermarked Ngo Dinh Diem and a Rarely seen especially above the mid grade range and very interesting note being the highest denomination for the 1962 issues
Belgium Banque Nationale 50 Francs / Frank = 10 Belgas / Belga Pick 100 dated 14th September 1927 serial number 0072B0958, in a PMG holder and graded VF 25 EPQ (Exceptional Paper Quality) and a rare note with this being one of only 3 recorded examples by the PMG Population Report at the time of writing. In brown on yellow underprint featuring a farm woman holding a sheaf of wheat and two horses. The reverse illustrating an Allegorical female figure holding a ship and a large cornucopia (a symbol of abundance & nourishment) and an industrial factory illustration in the underprint. These illustrations enframed in an exquisitely designed frame with agricultural produce, flowers and stars. A few tonal blue outlines appear on the note to attribute to the fabulous design. Watermarked with a bust of King Leopold I of Belgium.
Ireland (Republic) Currency CommissionLady Lavery 10 Shillings 'War Code' Letter K in green Pick 1C (PMI LTN17, BY E068) first date for this war code dated 7th November 1940 series 58F 095009 signatures Joseph Brennan & James J McElligott. The note in orange on green and mauve underprint featuring portrait of Lady Hazel Lavery on obverse and the River Blackwater mask on reverse. Presentable and paper still relatively crisp VF - GVF Minor marginal edge tear at upper centre and a 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".
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.
America South (76) a vast selection mostly UNC and comprises various all different notes circa 1950-60's to modern and features examples of different printers including some English as Waterlow & Thomas De La Rue along with American Banknote Company and others. Countries consist of Argentina including a 5 Pesos Pick 264 L. 12.962 & 13.571 and some overprint examples, Bolivia, Brazil also including some overprinted examples, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador a beautiful 1980's denomination set 5 to 100 Sucres, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru including a very attractive 500 Soles de Oro Pick 91, Suriname, Uruguay and Venezuela. A certainly eye-catching group
France (2) a pair of 1000 Francs including "Ceres Et Mercure" Type 1927 modified Pick 90c (Fayette F38.30) dated 20th October 1938 signatures de Bletterie, Rousseau & Favre-Gilly block A.4610 306 number 115225306, GVF with usual small inner body holes and very tiny edge nicks on this very large sized note with an alluring and pleasing appearance. These earlier French series notes incorporate various beautiful and colourful designs and are very hard to maintain and find in high grade due to their nature with not very thick paper and especially this example with it's excessively large size. Ochre, blue and multicolour with portraits of Ceres and Mercury, also serving as watermarks, at upper left and right obverse with 2 cherubs - with Cock lower centre left holding sickle and maritime at right with paddle and anchor. The reverse with a four various craftsmen figures - Mathematician/Astronomer, Blacksmith, Painter/Artist and Scientist/Alchemist, on a river scene backroad with bota and ships. Along with the "Commerce Et Industrie" Type 1940 Pick 96a (Fayette F39.3) a LAST date 19th December 1940 for this signature type de Bletterie, Rousseau & Favre-Gilly block T.1260 963 number 031493963, about UNC or near so with minor rust at left 2 pinholes mostly marginal and very pleasing and scarce in this high grade World War II period note. Multicolour with allegorical female portraits at left and right with flowers, butterflies, agricultural produce and Cock on obverse. The reverse with illustration of Factories and ships in the background and allegorical man representing Industry at left with hammers, anvil, cog wheel and related along with Ceres at right holding the Caduceus staff representing Commerce with boat and anchor. Watermarked with another allegorical female portrait. An alluring and beautiful design certain to be enjoyed by any collector
Straits Settlements 1 DollarPick 16b dated 1st January 1935 serial number I/87 05686 signature Rex Curall, a presentable VF and a Scarce date for this issue always keenly sought after. Mainly blue on multicolour featuring a portrait of King George V on obverse and the reverse with an illustration of a tiger at centre and an Allegorical bust at left. printed by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. , New Malden, Surrey and watermarked with a Tiger's head
France (3) a very collectible small group comprising 50 Francs "Ceres" Pick 81 (Fayette F17.36) dated 25th March 1937 signatures Boyer & Strohl block U.5863 series 645 number 146569645, a pleasing EF. 100 Francs "Jeune Paysan" Pick 128d (Fayette F28.31) dated 7th February 1952 signatures Gouin d'Ambrières & Gargam block R.431 number 89480 series 1076689480, correct watermark variety, about UNC. Along with 1000 Francs "Minrve & Hercules" Pick 130b (Fayette F41.24) dated 2nd December 1948 signatures Rousseau, Belin & Gargam block Z.508 number 68608 series 1269868608, Fine or about with the expected usual pinholes and a small tape repair on reverse at small centre hole.
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.
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.
France Kingdom (7) a selection of early Assignat notes in a well preserved state VF - GVF and better with some foxing spots expected for age. All with rather clear emboss stamps and large original cuts with very wide margins and some of the utmost corner notes from the sheets. Comprising a 15 SolsPick A65 (Ass-35a) dated 24th October 1792 series 1839. 50 Sols Pick A70b (Ass 42-a) dated 23rd May 1793 series 3477 watermark "RF 50s" with dot on i in "Republique" at upper right. Along with a selection of 5 Livres Pick 76 (Ass-42a) (5) 10. Brumaire l'an 2ème (31st October 1793) all with different signatures and with matching series - 3 of which series 6596 and the other 2 with series 4736.
Five Pounds BealeWhite note B270 Thin paper Metal thread LONDON branch issue dated 14th November 1950 serial number T10 089165, VF pressed and washed with watermark thinned at right resulting in a minor inner split but a presentable note
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.
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
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.
Sarawakundated 4 Gallon token (2) Binatang District Council - Water Council Obverse: B. D. C around a central hole, Reverse: 4 GALL around a central hole, 20mm diameter , weight 1.95grstruck at the Royal mint EF nicely toned and lustrous A/UNC
Rhodesia (2) a high grade about UNC - UNC denomination pair of the 1979 Arms and Zimbabwe bird watermark issues including the 1 Dollar Pick 38a dated 2nd August 1979 and with a collectible BINARY RADAR serial number L/127 551155, blue on multicolour with a tobacco field illustration. Along with the 2 DollarsPick 39 dated 24th May 1979 serial number K/166 318669 and this with minor pencil in upper margin but not extending to design, red on multicolour with an illustration of the breath-taking and well-recognized Victoria Falls on the Zambezi river.
Bahamas (3) a high grade, about UNC - UNC, consecutively numbered trio of the QE2 portrait 3 DollarsPick 44 Law of 1974 (1984) signature William C. Allen (3) serial numbers A637426 - A 637428. Each note in red on multicolour with the QE2 portrait at right and beach scene at left on obverse. The reverse with an illustration of sailing Regatta boats. Watermarked with a ship and a fabulous Thomas De La Rue prints.
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.
CyprusCentral Bank 250 Mils Pick 41b dated 1st July 1974 signature C. C. Stephani serial number K/44 077603, a fresh and crisp UNC and still retaining original embossing. Mainly in blue on multicolour and featuring olives at left and Cyprus Coat of Arms at right with map of the island below. The reverse with an illustration of a Limestone quarry view. Printed by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co without imprint and watermarked with an Eagle's head, this note is a fabulous and very sought after example especially in this superb grade
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.
World (12) a mixed circulated group in average VF comprising various issues including a USA Fractional Currency 25 CentsPick 109d dated 3rd March 1863 green reverse no overprints. India (3) consisting of 1 Rupees Pick 25a (2) black serial numbers Z/92 969940 and U/37 585242 this with the usual spindle hole in watermark area. Also the 2 Ruppes Pick 17b signature Deshmukh black serial number B/21 487327. A group of French Kingdom Assignats (3) consisting of the 5 Livres Pick A50 (Ass-20a) dated 1st November 1791 53C number 90093 signature Corsel. 50 Sols Pick A70b (Ass-26a) dated 4th January 1792 Series 649. And the 5 Livres Pick A76 (Ass-46a) 10. Brumaire l'an 2ème (31.10.1793) Series 16866. Along with Russia (5) including 3 Rubleys Pick 9b 1903 (3) encompassing signatures Konshin & Baryashev series ?? 156565, signatures Konshin & Schmidt series ?? 225063 and signatures Konshin & Metz series ?? 8848834. Also 5 Rubleys Pick 10a (2) including signatures Konshin & Naumov series ??-898075 and signatures Konshin & Metz series ?? 849984.
Kuwait (5) a consecutively numbered set, all about UNC one with a small pink highlighter on reverse, of the stolen during Iraqi Forces during the Invasion in 1990 - 5 Dinars Pick 14x (5) L. 1968 (1980-91) signatures as for Pick 14c prefix denominator 18. All in deep blue and black on multicolour with a minaret at left and coat of arms at right on obverse. The reverse with an illustration The Seif Palace (the Amir's Administration Headquarters) and watermarked with a Dhow.
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.
Jersey20 PoundsPick 29 (BY JE43b) ND 2000 signature Ian Black and a FIRST prefix LOW number for this type KC 000431, about UNC - UNC and a very collectible example. Mainly in blue featuring a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II and the "£20" symbol now filled in the upper right corner on obverse. The reverse with an illustration of St. Queen's Manor, the traditional home of the Seigneur of St. Ouen, and the ancestral home of the De Cartere with earliest record of the house dating back to 1135. Printed by Thomas De La Rue & Company and watermarked with a Jersey Cows head.
Wisbech & Lincolnshire Bank, Wisbech 5 Pounds dated 1st November 1894 No. X7747 For Gurney, Birkbeck, Barclay & Buxton, triangular cut-cancelled across manuscript signature of Barclay and entered by J. M. Bland (Outing 2382y; Grant 3252d), GVF with a minor stain, possibly rust, to upper right. Black on white on obverse featuring a vignette with the partnership monogram at upper left. The reverse with a red-orange ornate panel with an oval vignette at centre bank name and "Issued Pursuant to Act 9 Geo. IV Cap 23." flanked by value and partnership at bottom. Watermarked with the unframed partnership monogram
AustraliaReserve Bank 1 Pound Queen Elizabeth IIPick 34 (McD 52, Rks. 34b) ND 1961-65 signatures Coombs & Wilson serial number HK/62 792114, presentable and relatively crisp VF - GVF. 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.
Hong Kong (5) all about UNC - UNC and a colourful selection of notes comprising a selection of the Standard Chartered Bank Mythical Animals & Blossom 1st January 1995 issues (3) including the 10 DollarsPick 284b (Mars S17) series C 965396, Mythical Fish. 20 DollarsPick 285b (Mars S18a) series J 992051, Mythical tortoise Bixi (6th son of the dragon). 50 DollarsPick 286b (Mars S27a) series A 195452, Chinze. All watermarked with the well-recognized helmeted warrior and the Bank's monogram. Also, the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region 10 Dollars Pick 400a (Mars G19) series BG 378017, mainly in purple and blue with geometric figures. Along with the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC) 20 Dollars Pick 212b 1st January 2012 series FJ 905586 signature title Chief Executive, Lion & Bank Building and illustration of the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Hong Kong Standard Chartered Bank (3) examples of the Mythical Animals & Blossom issues all dated 1st January 1994 and UNC comprising 10 DollarsPick 284b (MARS S17) serial number BT 924816, mythical fish. 20 DollarsPick 285b (MARS S18a) serial number C 666604, Mythical tortoise Bixi (6th son of the dragon). Along with the 100 DollarsPick 287b (MARS S37) serial number AH 483464, Mythical horse "Quilon". All pleasing notes and watermarked with the Bank's monogram above the well-recognized and used by the bank through the years helmeted warrior
Hong Kong The Chartered Bank of India, Australia & China10 DollarsPick 55a (Mars Illustrated Catalogue of Hong Kong Currency S12, KNB34a) and a very FIRST date for this type 1st July 1931 with 1 printed & 1 hand signed signature serial number T/G 029439, original GVF - about EF and an Exceptionally Rare note especially in this high grade for this very first date of issue. The note in black and red on light red and green underprint featuring a portrait of a helmeted warrior at left and the Royal Coat of Arms at centre on obverse. The reverse with an illustration of rice field farmers at work and pagoda building. Printed by Waterlow & Sons Limited London and watermarked with a helmeted warrior same as on obverse facing left. A very tough to acquire seldom offered example of this early first date for this type and perhaps one of the very few high-grade examples seen if not the highest. According to our research no examples of this date have been offered in grades above VF in fact the PMG Population report indicates only 32 recorded examples of this type at the time of writing with none above Choice VF 35 with the majority between VF20 and VF30, the only 1 highest graded being Choice VF35 EPQ. According to the story this note had been hiding away in a big and old late 1800's book in the possession and gifted to the owner's family from the time of their grandfather and his sister (grandmother). They were based in Chatham and the grandfather was working for the Navy at the time, serving regular tours to China, Hong Kong and general Asia and the grandfather's sister lived in Hong Kong with her husband who unfortunately passed away in one of Hong Kong's major earthquakes after which she returned to the UK. It is uncertain which of the two was the book containing this note gifted to and who had brought it back, but it is certain that this note is a fabulous and Rare find
Five Pounds Crown 2015 200th Anniversary of the Battle of WaterlooGold Proof, Obverse with Jody Clark portrait S.L39A FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet
Royal Mint Annual Sets (4) 2014 (14 coins) comprising Five Pound Crown 2014 300th Anniversary of the Death of Queen Anne, Two Pounds 2014 (3) First World War 100th Anniversary - Lord Kitchener, Trinity House 500th Anniversary, and Technology issues, One Pound 2014 Floral issues (2) Scotland and Northern Ireland issues, Fifty Pence 2014 Commonwealth Games and the Standard set (7 coins) One Pound to One Penny, 2015 (13 coins) comprising Five Pound Crowns (2) 2015 50th Anniversary of the Death of Sir Winston Churchill, 2015 200th Anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo, Two Pounds 2015 (2) First World War 100th Anniversary - The Royal Navy, Magna Carta 800th Anniversary, Fifty Pence 2015 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain, with the Standard Set Two Pounds to One Penny (8 coins) 2016 (16 coins) comprising Five Pound Crown 2016 Queen Elizabeth II The Longest Reigning Monarch, Two Pounds 2016 (5) First World War 100th Anniversary - The Navy, Great Fire of London 350th Anniversary, Shakespeare - Comedies, Shakespeare - Tragedies, and Shakespeare - Histories, One Pound 2016 The Last Round Pound, Fifty Pence 2016 950th Anniversary of the Battle of Hastings, and standard set (8 coins) Two Pounds to One Penny, 2017 (13 coins) comprising Five Pound Crowns (2) 2017 Centenary of the House of Windsor, 2017 1000th Anniversary of the Coronation of King Canute, Two Pounds 2017 (2) World War I - Aviation, Jane Austen 200th Anniversary, Fifty Pence 2017 300th Anniversary of Isaac Newton as Warden of the Mint, and standard set (8 coins) Two Pounds to One Penny, UNC in the Royal Mint packs of issue. Royal Mint Year Set 1999 UNC in the wallet of issue, Royal Mint Year Set 2015 Jody Clark Portrait First edition, UNC in the Royal Mint double set slip case. Britain's First Decimal Coins 1968/71 toned UNC in the wallet of issue. Five Pound Crowns (11) 2009 Big Ben 150th Anniversary Cupro-Nickel Proofs (2) these FDC in the Royal Mint packs of issue. 2009 500th Anniversary of the Accession of Henry VIII (2), 2013 The Christening of Prince George of Cambridge (2), 2013 Coronation 60th Anniversary, 2015 50th Anniversary of the Death of Sir Winston Churchill, 2015 Queen Elizabeth II - The Longest Reigning Monarch, 2015 The Royal Birth - The Second Child of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (Princess Charlotte), 2017 Queen Elizabeth II - The PlatinumWedding Anniversary, these UNC still sealed in the Royal Mint packs of issue. Numismatic First Day Cover comprising Five Pound Crown 2015 Queen Elizabeth II The Longest Reigning Monarch Cupro-Nickel UNC with set of 5 stamps, First Class (3) and £1.52 (2) UNC on the envelope of issue. Two Pounds (7) 2013 350th Anniversary of the Guinea, 2015 World War I - The Royal Navy (2), 2015 Britannia's Renaissance, 2015 Magna Carta 800th Anniversary (2), 2016 350th Anniversary of the Great Fire of London, Two Pounds 3-coin Sets 2016 comprising Shakespeare - Comedies, Tragedies and Histories (2 sets) UNC in the Royal Mint cases of issue. One Pound 2016 The Last Round Pound, One Pound 2-coin sets (2) 2013 Floral Emblems England and Wales, 2014 Floral Emblems Scotland and Northern Ireland UNC in the Royal Mint packs of issue. Fifty Pences (24) 1994 D-Day Landings 50th Anniversary, 2009 London Olympics - Design Winner's Edition, 2013 Benjamin Britten (2), 2013 Christopher Ironside (2), 2014 Commonwealth Games - Glasgow (3), 2015 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain, 2016 Olympic Team GB, 2016 Beatrix Potter 150th Anniversary of her Birth S.H33 (3), 2016 Peter Rabbit S.H34 (5), 2016 Jemima Puddle-Duck S.H35 (4), 2016 Squirrel Nutkin S.H36 (3), 2016 Mrs.Tiggy-Winkle S.H37 (6), 2017 Peter Rabbit S.H43 (2), 2017 Mr.Jeremy Fisher S.H41 (1) UNC in the Royal Mint packs of issue, most are still sealed, Fifty Pence 5-coin sets 2016 'The Wonderful World of Beatrix Potter' (3 sets) each comprising Beatrix Potter S.H33, Peter Rabbit S.H34, Jemima Puddle-Duck S.H35, Squirrel Nutkin S.H36 and Mrs.Tiggy-Winkle S.H37 UNC in the 5-coin boxes of issue some with light toning, one group still sealed. Alderney Five Pound Crowns (3) 2012 Queen Elizabeth II Diamond JubileeSilver Proof nFDC lightly toning, on the Royal Mint card of issue, 2015 Remembrance Day UNC with Red Poppies on the reverse UNC, 2016 Remembrance Day UNC with Red Poppies on the reverse. Medallic First Day Covers (2) 2007 The Iconic Art of Arnold Machin Prooflike UNC on the envelope of issue with First Class stamp, 2014 Buckingham
Five Pounds 2017 Centenary of the House of Windsor Silver Proof Piedfort, Five Pounds (4) 2013 200th Anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo Silver Proof, 2015 Elizabeth II - The Longest Reigning Monarch Silver Proof, 2016 Queen Elizabeth II 90th Birthday Silver Proof, 2017 Prince Philip - A Lifetime of Service Silver Proof, Two Pounds Britannia 2015 Silver Proof One Ounce, Two Pounds (9) 2017 First World War - Aviation Silver Proof, 2018 100th Anniversary of the First World War - Armistice Silver Proof Piedfort, 2018 RAF Centenary - Sea King Helicopter Silver Proof Piedfort, 2018 RAF Centenary - RAF Badge Silver Proof Piedfort, 2018 RAF Centenary - Vulcan Bomber Silver Proof Piedfort, 2018 RAF Centenary - Spitfire Silver Proof Piedfort, 2018 RAF Centenary - F-35 Lightning Silver Proof Piedfort, 2018 250th Anniversary of Captain James Cook's Voyage of Discovery (Coin 1-1768) Silver Proof, 2019 250th Anniversary of Captain James Cook's Voyage of Discovery (Coin 2-1769) Silver Proof, Fifty Pence 2017 Sir Isaac Newton Silver Proof Piedfort nFDC to FDC, a few with light toning, in the Royal Mint boxes of issue with certificates. Alderney (2) Five Pounds 2015 600th Anniversary of the Battle of Agincourt Silver Proof, 2015 Remembrance Day Silver Proof FDC in the boxes of issue with certificates
ScotlandBank of Scotland Dennis Stevenson & Colin Mathews Complete SPECIMEN set dated 17th September 2007 and all with serial number AA000000 and featuring Sir Walter Scott on obverse (5) comprising 5 Pounds Specimen No. 085 in small script at lower left corner Pick 124s (PMS BA127a) in blue depicting Robert Burns and Brig o'Doon, Alloway, Ayrshire popularised by him. 10 Pounds Specimen No. 042 in small script at lower left corner obverse Pick 125s (PMS BA128a) in dark brown and deep olive on multi-coloured underprint featuring Glenfinnan Viaduct on reverse featured and popularised by the Harry Potter movies. 20 Pounds Specimen No. 042 Pick 126s (BY BA129a) in violet on multi-coloured underprint featuring Forth Bridge between North and South Queensferry. 50 Pounds Specimen No. 061 Pick 127s (PMS BA130a) in green and featuring the Falkirk Wheel on reverse, the World's only rotating boat lift built to restore the canal link between Glasgow and Edinburgh. 100 Pounds Specimen No. 042 Pick 128s (PMS BA131a) in violet-red featuring Kessock Bridge on reverse spanning the Moray and Beauly Firths near Inverness. All notes with red diagonal SPECIMEN overprint on both obverse and reverse. Printed by Thomas De La Rue & Co. Limited without imprint and watermarked Sir Walter Scott. All about UNC - UNC, Scarce and very sought after set
Twenty Pounds Somerset QE2 pictorial & William ShakespeareB351 Purple/Green 1mm Windowed Thread William Shakespeare watermark issues 1984 (22) all circulated and in collectable various mid grades Fine to about VF-VF consisting of prefixes including an example of the first series - 51A, 04B, 28C, 42C, 44C, 46C (2), 53C, 80C, 04D (2), 75D, 14E, 16E, 39E, 50E, 09H, 16H, 49H, 09J, 43J and 58J
IraqNational Bank Seventh issue 5 Dinars Pick 40b Law of 1947 (1955) signature Abdul Ilah Hafiudh serial number F011834 and variety with small head watermark, GVF - EF pressed Exceptionally Rare and widely collected. In red on multicolour featuring the popular thick lips portrait of King Faisal II as an adolescent at right obverse. The reverse depicting an ancient carving illustrating Hamurabiy yatasallam al-sharia (King Hammurabi receives the Law), Hammurabi (at left) is in conversation with the sun god Shamash. Hammurabi was the King of Babylon between 1792 and 1750 BC and, although not one of the greatest of the Babylonian kings, he is known because of this stele which contains the code of laws. The illustration is adapted from the famous diorite stele, discovered in 1901-02, which contains the laws of Hammurabi . Printed by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. This note is a fine example of the last issue for the National Bank before it became Central Bank of Iraq. The Iraqi revolution of 1958 lead to monumental change in the rule and administration of Iraq which lead to significant changes in the banknotes circulating in Iraq. Although the Bank's title changed in July 1956 during the last years before the monarchy was overthrown in 1958, the Central Bank's first issued notes were released into circulation on 5th February 1959 (for a full story see ‘The First Bank Notes of Republican Iraq’ in IBNS Journal Volume 44 Number 4).
European Mint Sets (8) Ireland (2) 2003 Special Olympics (9 coins) Five Euro to One Cent, the Five Euro with coloured logo on the reverse, 2004 (8 coins) Two Euro to One Cent Reginald's Tower, Waterford, San Marino (2) 2002 Two Euro to One Cent, 2004 (9 coins) Five Euro to One Cent, the Five Euro in silver, Netherlands (4) 2001 (8 coins) Two Euro to One Cent, 2003 Information Set (8 coins) Two Euros to One Cent plus Hungarian Referendum Medal, 2004 Wedding Set (8 coins) Two Euro to One Cent plus medal, Netherlands 2004 Charity Euro Set - Dutch Burns Foundation (8 coins) Two Euro to One Cent, Italy 2002 (8 coins) Two Euro to One Cent, all Lustrous UNC in the wallets of issue. Euro Pattern Collections, most with 8 coins (21) Vatican 2004, Malta 2004 (2, both different), Wales 2004, Slovenia 2004, Bulgaria 2004, Corsica 2004, Hungary 2004, Cyprus 2004, Lithuania 2004, Gibraltar 2004, Crete 2004, Switzerland 2003, Romania 2004, Slovakia 2004, Latvia 2004, Estonia 2004, Czech Republic 2004, Slovenia 2004 (9 coins), Turkey 2004, and Monaco 2005 (5 coins) UNC in the wallets of issue, United Kingdom Ecu Sets 1992 (7 Coins) Ten Ecu to One Tenth Ecu (2) both UNC in the wallets of issue. European Euro Cents a 12-coin set mixed dates 1999-2002 all Lustrous UNC on the card of issue. San Marino a 2-coin set 2003 comprising 50 Cent and 20 Cent UNC on the card of issue. Vatican undated Medallic set (8 pieces) 2 Euro to One Cent sizes, UNC in the wallet of issue. Portugal 5 Euros 2003 150th Anniversary of the First Portuguese stamp UNC in the wallet of issue. GB/USA The United Coin Collection 1997 comprising GB Two Pounds to One Penny UNC and USA Half Dollar to One Cent plus Philadelphia Mint medal UNC in the Royal Mint wallet of issue. USA Proof Set 1989S (5 coins) FDC in the case of issue with certificate
Twenty Pounds Gill examples of the transition between designs 1988 & 1991 (12) all circulated and a pleasing mid-grade group Fine to VF and few with inked accounting numerals. Consisting of the B355 Purple/Green 1mm Windowed Thread William Shakespeare watermark issues 1988 (8) prefixes 05L, 10L, 17M, 23S, 27N, 27R, 34W and 68M. Together with the changed and now small sized design B358 Purple/Black Square symbol for the sight impaired Crown at upper right issues 1991 (4) including examples of the first series prefixes - A50, A83, B59 and D17.
Commonwealth in Silver (19) CanadaDollars (11) 1935 KM#30 (2) VF and NEF, 1938 KM#37 EF/GEF and lustrous, 1939 Royal Visit KM#38 (2) GVF and VF, 1949 The Matthew, John Cabot's ship KM#4 EF, 1950 KM#46 EF and lustrous, 1953 without strap KM#54 NEF, 1957 3 water lines KM#54 About EF and lustrous, 1958 BritishColumbia (2) KM#55 Lustrous AU/UNC and Lustrous VF/EF, New ZealandCrowns (3) 1949 Proposed Royal Visit KM#22 (2) UNC with lustre, 1953 Coronation KM#30 UNC, South Africa Crowns (4) 1948 KM#40.1 Lustrous UNC with gold tone, 1949 KM#40.1 UNC and lustrous, the reverse with some toning, 1952 300th Anniversary of the Founding of Capetown KM#41 (2) Lustrous UNC with light tone. Southern Rhodesia Crown 1953 Cecil Rhodes KM#27 AU/UNC and lustrous
IndiaReserve Bank5 RupeesPick 23a (Razack-Jhunjhunwalla 4.4.1) ND 1943 signature Deshmukh black serial number variety B/60 563800, EF usual Pinholes and always collectable issue and much Scarcer compared to the higher 10 Rupees denomination of the same series. Green and multicolour featuring a crowned portrait of King George VI facing forward at right and as watermark. The reverse with illustration of antelopes in field and the Bank's seal at left.
Gibraltar 50 Pounds Commemorative issue Honouring the 30th anniversary of the death of Sir Winston Churchill Pick 28 dated 1st July 1995 serial number AA 050608, UNC and pleasing. Red and violet on multicolour featuring Queen Elizabeth II at right and as watermark, Gibraltar's Coat of Arms to left with butterflies, flower and horse cart, also illustrations of the popular Barbary macaques in the underprint at centre. The reverse with a large portrait of Sir Winston Churchill at right and an illustrations of the popular World War II planes - 'Spitfires at the North Front, 1942'.
Ireland (Northern) Bank of Ireland Second issue 100 Pounds SPECIMENPick 64bs (PMI BA115; as BY NI.251b) ND 1974-78 signature O'Neill title Manager, red diagonal SPECIMEN overprint on both obverse and reverse and black serial number A 000000, about UNC - UNC and desirable. Red on multi-coloured underprint featuring Mercury at left and Hibernia leaning on Harp at right. The reverse illustrating the Bank of Ireland building at centre surrounded by other various illustrations of a plane, textile and thread rolls and the passenger ship SS "Canberra". Watermarked with the bank name text across whole body of note.
Isle of Man 5 Pounds Pick 35Aa (IOMPM M524; BY IM43b) ND 1987 signature Dawson titled Treasurer of the Isle of Man and prefix variety "D" sans serif serial number D 538983, choice UNC and very desirable in this high grade variety with approximately 900.000 notes only of this type. Blue and maroon on multicolour featuring Queen Elizabeth II at right and the Triune at centre and as watermark, map of Isle of Man above. Reverse in dark grey with an illustration of Castle Rushen, 1775. Printed by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co.
Scotland The National Bank of Scotland Limited Seventh issue 5 Pounds Pick 259d (BY SC512g, PMS NA58) and a very LAST date for this issue 31st December 1956 and a later serial number E617-401 given the last recorded number is E619-785 signatures A. S. O. Dandie & D. Alexander, EF or about large and very Scarce last date issue. The last of its design type this issue redesigned in the same colours as its predecessor in blue on red and yellow underprint now featuring the Bank's Coat of Arms on obverse instead of the Royal Arms, along with a portrait of Henry Schomberg Kerr (9th Marquess of Lothian), a port scene with ships and a view of Edinburgh castle on obverse. The reverse featuring a large panel with guilloche patterns and a view of Edinburgh city. A large sized note printed by Water low & Sons Limited certain to attract much attention with this last date of issue.
Scotland The Union Bank of Scotland Fourth General First Water low issue 1 PoundPick S805 (BY SC901d, PMS UB57d) dated 4th April 1918, serial number with the gothic script prefix variety F 494/180, printed signature for Accountant J. F. McCrindle and manuscript signature for Cashier, Fine - good Fine and Exceptionally Rare note. Large sized note in blue with an overlaid red guilloche value wording "ONE" panel at centre, The Bank's Coat of Arms at upper centre and 2 equestrian statues at lower left and right on obverse. The reverse with a large blue panel. In 1904 a dispute arose in the directorship of Perkins & Bacon printers who were printing the notes up until these issues, which lead to the Bank's concern for the security of supply of the new notes resulting in the Bank approaching Water low & Sons who were critical of the quality of engraving of Perkins & Bacon and were quickly appointed to engrave and print these new issues.
Hong Kong Standard Chartered Bank10 DollarsPick 284a dated 1st January 1993 (100) a consecutive set in an original bank wrapper serial numbers BG917101 through BG917200. The notes in dark green on yellow green underprint featuring a mythological carp at right on obverse and the Bank building at left and Bauhinia flower blossom at centre on reverse. Watermarked with an SCB inscription over a helmeted warrior head. All UNC with very Minor wear only on the utmost top and bottom note mentioned for accuracy
East Cornwall Bank, Liskeard 5 Pounds No. A/B 9157 undated circa 1870's SPECIMEN For Robins, Foster, Goode & Bolitho's, punchole cancellation twice at signature area (Outing 1195d; Grant 1680), a Scarce note in GVF with a faint pencilled annotation in the upper left corner and a roughly 8 by 5 centimetre oblong stain to lower centre with minor tears to it. Bearing the Charles Skipper & East London imprint and no watermark can be observed, this note displaying a Coat of Arms to upper left on obverse and an elaborate panel with value and bank title on reverse.
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
One PoundBradbury Third Issue T16 Waterlow Bros & Layton photogravure printing in Brown, Purple and Green and Dot in No. issue 1917 FIRST series prefix A/24 431942, VF or about with a set of pinholes to upper left body and 3 small pinholes to centre right body. Rare and always collectable note now over a century old
New ZealandReserve Bank (2) both signature Fleming ND 1940-67 comprising 10 Shillings P158d variety with security thread serial number 9S 499385, about UNC - UNC. Along with 1 PoundPick 159c ND 1940-67 signature Fleming variety without security thread serial number 085 860826, GVF looks better, pressed. Both very attractive Thomas De La Rue printed notes illustrating a portrait of Capt. James Cook and the New Zealand's Coat of Arms, the reverses with a Kiwi bird and the Waitangi Treaty signing on the 10 Shillings and an illustration of Sailing ship on the 1 Pound. Both watermarked with a native Maori Chieftain's bust.
GambiaCentral Bank 10 DalasisSPECIMEN No. 165 Pick 6s ND 1972-86 without microprinting below promissory text, signatures as for Pick 6b and punch-hole cancelled serial number C 000000 and red diagonal SPECIMEN overprint on both obverse and reverse, UNC and Exceptionally Rare and collectable. Green on multicolour featuring an illustration of a sailing boat at left and Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara, the First President of the Republic of Gambia, at right. The reverse illustrating a net fishing scene with fisherman on boat. Watermarked with a Crocodile's head.
Scotland National Commercial Bank of Scotland Limited First Waterlow & Sons issue 20 Pounds Pick 267 (BY SC631, PMS NC4) dated 16th September 1959 signature David Alexander and serial number A017290, EF and Exceptionally Rare large sized issue given that there are only 350000 notes recorded of this issue and the second Thomas De La Rue issue never made it into circulation and has only 20-30 presumed survivors. A pleasing and very eye-catching design in red on multicolour featuring the Bank's Coat of Arms to lower centre right with the motto "In Patriam Fidelis / Ditat Servata Fides" (Faithful to the homeland / Loyalty enriches). The reverse illustrating the Forth Railway bridge.
Scotland The Union Bank of Scotland Sixth General (Third Waterlow) issue 5 Pounds Pick S817b (BY SC913b; PMS UB69b; Douglas 43-3) dated 2nd April 1954 series D132/070 signature Sir William Watson, presentable VF and a Rare large sized issue. Blue on yellow and red sunburst underprint featuring the new Coat of Arms with the motto "Shield and Stay" at left and a sailing ship emblem at right. The reverse illustrating a busy industrial and shipping scene on the river Clyde.
Scotland The Union Bank of Scotland Fifth General Second Water low issue 5 Pounds Pick S811d (BY SC912f, PMS UB64e) dated 31st March 1947 serial number G 717/153 printed signatures J. A. Morrison & M. J. Wilson, presentable VF and a Scarce large sized note. The note in blue with a large red value wording "FIVE" on guilloche panel at centre, red and yellow sunburst underprint, Bank's Coat of Arms at upper centre and 2 equestrian statues at lower left and right on obverse. The reverse with a large blue panel. In 1921 in result of a recommendation by Water lows themselves to further improve the security against forgery by adding a brilliant red and yellow underprint in the form of sunbursts, resulted in the issue of these pleasing and very eye-catching always popular amongst collectors notes.
CyprusCentral Bank 1 PoundPick 43b dated 1st May 1973 serial number H/64 120057, UNC and a pleasing example. Brown on multi-coloured underprint featuring a Rosette at left and the Cyprus Coat of Arms at right with Cyprus map below on obverse. The reverse illustrating the Roman viaduct near Larnaca & pillars at Salamis. Printed by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. without imprint and watermarked with an eagle's head.
Indonesia Bank 500 Rupiahs 1992 -1999 (300) in 3 consecutively numbered bundles of 100 notes each. The first bundle Pick 128b 1992/1993 serial numbers TNU008601 through TNU008700. The second and third bundle Pick 128g 1992 / 1998 - serial numbers CFV416601 through CFV416700 and CFV416901 through CFV 417000 including a RADAR number CFV416614 . The notes in brown and green on multi-coloured underprint featuring an Orangutan resting on a tree branch at left and Coat of Arms at upper right on obverse and the reverse showing an illustration of native huts at E. Kalimantan Eastern Borneo at right on reverse. All printed by Perum. Percetakan Uang and watermarked with a portrait of the Indonesian nationalist H. O. S. Cokroaminoto who was one of the leaders of the Islamic Trade Union which then he co-founded the Sarekat Islam. All notes crisp UNC
CyprusCentral Bank 1 PoundPick 43a dated 1st June 1972 serial number F/51 131326, about UNC - UNC with a minor very faint stain on lower reverse. Brown on multicolour featuring a Rosette at left and Cyprus Coat of Arms at right with map below. The reverse illustrating the Roman viaduct near Larnaca & pillars at Salamis. Printed by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. without imprint and watermarked Eagle's head.
One PoundBradbury Second Issue T11.1 De La Rue Black Type one prefix with letter only issued 1914 serial number F/17 37790, VF or about and an overall pleasing appearance with a small 3mm tear at centre fold at top margin and a 22x3 mm oblong tear to lower margin and both tears not extending to design. a scarcer note , now over a century old note watermarked with the denomination, the four British emblems (Rose, thistle, shamrock and daffodil) and the George V Royal cypher.
Caribbean & Central America (4) comprising Bahamas (2) including Government 50 CentsPick 17a Law of 1965 issue serial number B999154 bearing signatures of Sands & Higgs in purple and multi-coloured, a beautiful example featuring a portrait of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II on obverse, a colourful straw market scene and Coat of Arms on reverse, accompanied by One DollarPick 35a Law of 1974 issue and a single letter prefix variety serial number X 983113 bearing the signature of T.B. Donaldson and in dark blue-green on multi-coloured underprint, another beautiful example featuring H.M. Queen Elizabeth II on obverse and a colourful sea garden scene and Coat of Arms on reverse. Both printed by Thomas De La Rue & Co. Limited and watermarked with a shellfish. Along with Cayman Islands Currency Board One Dollar Pick 5e Law of 1974 issue serial number A/6 506002 bearing the signature Jefferson in blue on multi-coloured underprint featuring H.M. Queen Elizabeth II, Coat of Arms and a treasure chest on obverse and a fish and coral scene on reverse, printed by Thomas De La Rue & Co. Limited and watermarked with tortoise. Also a Belize One Dollar Pick 43 issued under Act of 1982 and dated 1st July 1983 serial number A/5 789234 in green on multicolour underprint featuring H.M. Queen Elizabeth II looking 3/4 left, the unmodified wreathed Coat of Arms without the tree behind the Arms at upper left, Jade Head at upper right followed by the queen Angel fish underneath on obverse and the reverse main illustration depicts the National Assembly building in the capital city of Belmopan at centre, the Jabiru stork (Jabiru mycteria) at right which also serves as the Central Bank of Belize logo and the green Iguana at lower left, a native lizard considered a delicacy in the local cuisine of Belize. Watermarked with the Carved head of 'Sleeping Giant'. All UNC
Gibraltar 5 Pounds Millennium 2000 Commemorative issues Pick 29 (6) all about UNC - UNC and a consecutively numbered set serial numbers MM 291789 to MM 291794. Each note in mainly green and multicolour featuring Queen Elizabeth II at right and as watermark, Gibraltar's Coat of Arms to left and a commemorative device with dolphin at lower left. The reverse illustrating a Barbary macaque at left, an aerial harbour view of Gibraltar at centre and a cable cart at right.
Gibraltar 50 Pounds Pick 34 dated 1st December 2006 serial number AA 114361, about UNC - UNC and the highest denomination for the series. Red and violet on multi-coloured underprint featuring Coat of Arms, butterflies, Barbary macaques, Amish horse cart and Queen Elizabeth II at right and as watermark. The reverse illustrating a scene of the famous World War II Spitfire planes on the North Front, 1942 along with a portrait of Sir Winston Churchill at right.
Ireland (Northern) First Trust Bank 20 Pounds Pick 137b (BY NI.422b, PMI FT10) dated 1st May 2007 serial number SB 079838 signature T. McDade, EF or better. Mauve and brown on multicolour featuring a mature lady portrait at right, statue of a boy with horses in the underprint and six Coat of Arms of the six counties of Northern Ireland at lower centre. The reverse illustrating the 'rock chimney' at Lacada Point, Giant's Causeway. Printed by De La Rue and watermarked with a young woman.
Congo Democratic Republic (Congo-Léopoldville / Congo-Kinshasa) Conseil Monétaire de la République du Congo 1.000 Francs Pick 2a dated 15th February 1962 serial number CM 7205645, VF cancelled with 8 star-shaped perforations and a Rare note. Obverse in purple on multi-coloured underprint featuring a portrait of a Man from the Moliro region at left, a river scene at lower centre and overprinted "EMISSION DU CONSEIL MONETAIRE DE LA REPUBLIQUE DU CONGO" possibly on remainders of Belgian CongoPick 29 in place of watermark on both obverse and reverse. The reverse in deep violet on pink underprint illustrating a Waterbuck drinking. A scarce note and first and possibly used as transitional issue after Congo declared independence in 1960.
Gibraltar Government 50 Pounds Pick 24 dated 27th November 1986 serial number A 076636, fresh and crisp UNC, an impressive and eye-pleasing large note and the Scarce highest denomination for the series. Purple on multi-coloured underprint featuring H.M. Queen Elizabeth II, Gibraltar's Coat of Arms and sea view with Rock of Gibraltar on obverse. The reverse illustrating an aerial view of Gibraltar with Rock of Gibraltar, the impressive 426 metres high limestone ridge and Gibraltar's most recognized landmark. Thomas De La Rue printing and watermarked with a bust of H.M. the Queen facing right.
Scotland National Commercial Bank of Scotland Limited First issues (2) a very attractive pair both dated 16th September 1959 and signature D. Alexander comprising 5 PoundsPick 266 (BY SC611; PMS NC2; Douglas 2-1;) very last prefix for this type G 110517, presentable VF with a very minor 2mm marginal tear to lower right margin. Along with 20 PoundsPick 267 (PMS NC4; BY SC631; Douglas 3a-1) serial number A207793, Fine - VF with a 7mm uneven tear to right margin slightly extending to design but not affecting the note's general appearance and a Scarce short-lived issue with only 350.000 examples on record. Printed by Waterlow & Sons Limited and watermarked with Sir Alexander Henderson of Press , it had every note featuring an illustration of Forth Railway bridge until the final issue had a ship negotiating the wrong channel under the bridge, only corrected on the final £1 issue.
AustraliaReserve Bank100 Dollars First of the Polymer issues Pick 55a (McD 701a; Rks. 616) 1996 signatures Fraser & Evans serial number CA96 515575, GVF. Black and green on orange and multicolour featuring Dame Nellie Melba and an interior illustration of "Her Majesty's Theatre" in Sydney on obverse. The reverse "Rising Sun" badge, "Simpson and Donkey", a portrait of Sir John Monash and World War I battle scenes. Watermarked with Australia's Coat of Arms and features a Kiwi bird window
Rhodesia & Nyasaland 10 Shillings Pick 20b dated 23rd January 1961 signature Richards serial number W/30 567575, presentable Fine with 3 very minor 1mm edge nicks to upper centre margin and multiple very small pinholes to left upper body and Scarce. Reddish Brown on green and multicolour featuring an African Fish Eagle with fish at lower left, very much similar to the American bald eagle, Rhodesia & Nyasaland's Coat of Arms to upper centre and a young portrait of Queen Elizabeth II at right on obverse. The reverse illustrating a river scene with boar. Printed by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. and watermarked Cecil Rhodes.
Spain (2) consisting of 2.000 Pesetas Pick 159 dated 22nd July 1980 possibly a last series prefix serial number Z4090968, EF illustrating Juan Ramón Jiménez & Villa de la Rosa. Along with 5.000 Pesetas Pick 165 dated 12th October 1992 serial number 1B 3 658686, about UNC illustrating C. Columbus at right and as watermark and America's with ships at his landing sites and the reverse - a globe with ship. A nice pair of some of the last pre-euro issues
Newark Bank 5 Pounds last year dated 22nd March 1809 before failure No. 678 For Pocklington, Dickinson & Co. manuscript signed Wm. Dickinson and J. Cope (?) for entered (Outing 1488k; Grant 1998C), presentable Fine - VF slightly trimmed possibly original and multiple pinholes in body, Rare. Embossed Revenue stamp for 1 Shilling is quite clear at left obverse and 1 bankruptcy stamp on reverse with manuscript signatures. The note features the Bank's Coat of Arms and name in circular frame at left obverse and printed on watermarked paper where watermark reads "NEWARK" at centre and printed in an upside-down mirror-image fashion.
Middle East (27) in various grades to UNC comprising examples from Yemen (Arab Republic) (8) including the Currency Board 1 Rials Pick 1b ND 1967 Green Arms issue (3) serial numbers A/25 608566, A/39 836475 and A40 061082. Along with Central Bank20 RialsPick 26a ND 1990 issues variety with Traditional buildings illustration on reverse and the bank title on obverse without shading (5) a consecutively numbered set serial number B/37 237901 - B/37 237905. Along with Iraq large sized issues (19) consisting of 10 Dinars Pick 65 ND 1973 (2) a consecutively numbered pair AY/62 902656 & AY/62 902657. 25 Dinars (5) including Pick 66a 1978 (2) a consecutive pair AYKH/3 0198450 & AYKH/3 0198451. Along with Pick 73 1986 (3) a consecutive trio serial number AYKH/62 0376116 to AYKH/62 0376118. Gulf War Emergency issues (6) including 5 Dinars Pick 80b 1992 printed only bank title, UV values . Chinese printing ink printed watermark Falcon's head (3) same prefix imprinted on note AKH/7 serial numbers consecutive pair 0587768 & 0587769 along with 0622090. Together with 50 Dinars Gulf War Emergency Issues Pick 75 1991 (3) same printed prefix printed prefix DKH numbers 0518093, 0518108 and 0518090. Also 50 Dinars Pick 83 1994 (3) a near consecutive trio printed prefix NKH/386 numbers 0448606, 0448607 and 0448609. And 250 Dinars Pick 85a 1995 (3) same printed prefix DKHM and close numbers 0171180, 0171182 and 0171179. A varied and interesting group
Gibraltar 10 Shillings Pick 14b dated 1st June 1942 serial number C 370372 signature Todd and the Waterlow & Sons print, presentable VF and a pleasing World War II period note. Blue on yellow-brown underprint featuring the Rock of Gibraltar at left on obverse. The reverse with a guilloche panel displaying the Gibraltar Coat of Arms with motto "Montis Insignia Calpe" and flanked by values.
World (10) a mixed group in high grades GEF to UNC comprising Japan War Bonds (2) 1942 (Showa 18.2) "Battle Flags" design SB-3303 Printed in red, orange and black Uncancelled No. 085123 some pencilled letters and SB-3302 Green/White Printed in Japanese with nice vignettes of a tank, battleship, planes and the infamous rising sun Japanese flag Litho Uncancelled some pencilled letters. Laos 100 Kip (2) Pick 6a ND (1957) King Sisavang Vong, vessel of the Constitution & Ho Phra Keo temple, Vientiane; woman. Yugoslavia 100 Dinara (3) Pick 27b dated 1st December 1929 "Serbia", Belgrade & Sailing boats, man, arms Watermark: Alexander I. Peru 10 Soles de Oro Pick 75 dated 17th February 1955 Liberty & Arms. China 1 YuanPick 216a Dr. Sun Yat-sen & Palace of China, Peking. Angola1000 EscudosPick 108 dated 10th June 1973 Luiz de Camoes & Duque de Braganca (today Kalandula) waterfalls
Wisbech & Lincolnshire Bank, Wisbech 5 Pounds dated 1st November 1894 No. X7721 For Gurney, Birkbeck, Barclay & Buxton, triangular cut-cancelled across manuscript signature of Barclay and entered by J. M. Bland (Outing 2382y; Grant 3252d), GEF - about UNC with a minor stain, possibly rust, to upper right. Black on white on obverse featuring a vignette with the partnership monogram at upper left. The reverse with a red-orange ornate panel with an oval vignette at centre bank name and "Issued Pursuant to Act 9 Geo. IV Cap 23." flanked by value and partnership at bottom. Watermarked with the unframed partnership monogram. For a similar cut-cancelled note of the same date with same prefix earlier number and signature of Buxton see previous lot
Czech Republic 1.000 Korun Pick 3c ND 1993 (old date 1985) serial number U13 825342, fresh and crisp UNC. Dark green M-1000 revalidation stamp printed on Czechoslovakia 1.000 Korun Pick 98. Blue-black, blue and purple on multi-coloured underprint featuring Bedrich Smetana at right and coat of arms at centre. The reverse with an illustration of Vyšehrad/Wyschehrad/Chrasten castle (Vltava/Moldau River near Prague). Watermarked with stars and leaves across whole body.
Gibraltar 10 Pounds Pick 30 dated 10th September 2002 serial number B 004640, choice and crisp UNC and with much eye appeal in this high grade. Orange-brown and violet on multicolour featuring the Coat of Arms, cannon, lighthouse and Queen Elizabeth II at right and as watermark. The reverse illustrating grouse birds and butterflies at upper left and a Casemates Square scene.
Sierra Leone 20 Leones SPECIMEN No. 049 Pick 14s dated 24th August 1984 serial number FF 0000000 punch-hole cancelled across both signatures and red 'SPECIMEN' overprint diagonally on both obverse and reverse, UNC seldom offered and very desirable. Brown, red and green on multicolour featuring Poplar tree (Populus trichocarpa) with Arms at centre and President Siaka Stevens on obverse. The reverse illustrating a river Pan mining scene. Printed by Bradbury Wilkinson and watermarked with a Lion's head.
Suriname Central Bank 100 GuldenPick 139b dated 10th February 1998 (100) a consecutively numbered bundle in a wrapper serial numbers AL532701 through AL532800. Each note in purple and violet on multi-coloured underprint featuring an illustration of a factory at upper left and the Central Bank building, Paramaribo at centre on obverse and reverse with Toucan bird (Ramphastidae) at left and a strip mining scene at right. Printed by Thomas De La Rue and watermarked Toucan bird. All original fresh and crisp UNC as if just printed
Five Pound Crown 2015 200th Anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo, Obverse with Jody Clark portrait, Gold Proof S.L39A, FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate, only 500 minted
Ten Shillings BradburyT9 First issue Dash in No. ornate font and 6 digit serial issued 1914 serial number A/20 198340, VF-GVF very minor ink on reverse but not affecting the note's general appearance. An interesting and scarce example of this type with only a single prefix A recorded and thru variety with letters "GE" of "POSTAGE" appearing in the watermark. A pleasing and very sought after collectible note, being in a fabulous condition considering it has been a little over a century since its official issue date
Isle of ManLloyds Bank Limited 1 PoundPick 12a (BY IM16d, IOMPM M337) last date for this signature type and these issues with the date partially stamp at issue 27th April 1949 signatures J. Greenwood & R.C. Sale serial number D18592, a Rare Post War note in VF Minor marginal tear at centre fold and Minor pencilled annotation and these always sought after and seldom seen, issued in only in 2 date types and only D prefix. The note in black on pale and pink underprint featuring an early version of Lloyd's Bank Coat of Arms with a horse and a vignette of a Viking ship at bottom centre on obverse. The reverse in blue on pink sunburst underprint featuring Isle of Man's triune at centre and Bank's head office address at bottom. Printed by W.W. Sprague & Co Limited Banknote engravers, London on unwatermarked paper.
ScotlandBank of Scotland 1 Pound Waterston Essay/Colour Proof unadopted Reverse designs ND 1943, PMS 96 for type (5) all GEF, Exceptionally Rare and in different colours each ink numbered in lower centre margin as follows - No. 2 in Brown, No.3 in Olive-gray, No.4 in Green, No.5 in teal (blue-green) and No.6 in Blue. Each displaying the Bank's Head Office building at centre flanked by the Bank's Coat of Arms and value in each corner. In April, 1943 in advance of the Bank's 250th anniversary in 1945, the Bank started to consider redesigning their 1 Pound notes. A committee was setup and several essays were presented by Waterstons, until Stanley Curister, Curator of the National Gallery, was consulted and expressed a view that none of the designs were suitable and presented a whole new design with the Bank's Arms against a lined background which was approved in May 1944. These very seldom seen and offered for sale, so this a unique opportunity to acquire them and will certainly do a great addition to even the most advanced Scottish collections
Government 5 RupeesPick A6h early date for this type 15th February 1922 signature McWatters variety without letter for city of issue serial number CD/74 619065 and uniface, an Exceptionally Rare and desirable note in an original about VF usual spindle hole and very Minor edge tear. An attractive and boldly printed example of this early note preceding the George V portrait issues, still retaining relative crispiness and embossing. Black on pink underprint with clear watermark, and certain to do a great addition to any collection. For another example with a very close serial number please refer to the next lot
Government 5 RupeesPick A6h early date for this type 15th February 1922 signature McWatters variety without letter for city of issue serial number CD/74 619072 and uniface, an Exceptionally Rare and a desirable note in an original VF or slightly better usual spindle hole. An attractive and boldly printed example of this early note preceding the George V portrait issues, still retaining relative crispiness and embossing. Black on pink underprint with clear watermark, and certain to do a great addition to any collection. For another example with a very close serial number please refer to the previous lot
IndiaReserve Bank100 RupeesPick 20e (Razack-Jhunjhunwalla 4.7.2B, TBB B204b2) World War II period ND 1937-43 signature Deshmukh, Calcutta issue and variety with watermark King George VI in profile serial number A/77 652288, VF-GVF usual Pinholes/Spindle hole, inked annotation and Bank stamp dated 21st January 1946 on reverse. A very Scarce high denomination example of one of the last George VI portraits notes just before the Asoka column types. A very eye-pleasing large sized note in dark green and lilac featuring a crowned portrait of King George VI at right on obverse and the reverse illustrating a Tiger's head and the Bank's Coat of Arms.
Promoters sets (11) includes many medallic types includes Edward VIII Fantasy set 1936 (6 coins Crown to Threepence), Datestamp set a 2-coin set 100th Anniversary of the RAF comprising Two Pounds 2018 and Fifty Pence 2015 Battle of Britain 75th Anniversary in Datestamp holders dated April 1 2018 GEF to UNC with a First Class Stamp, with replica medals (2) Distinguished Flying Cross and Royal Air Force Cross. Other subjects include Nelson/Battle of Trafalgar a 7-piece set , British Banknotes a 7-piece medallic set, Battle of Waterloo modern replica medal 2015 and Tristan da Cunha Crown 2015 2-piece set. The Gift of Christmas a 6-piece medallic set each with a Swarovski jewel on the obverse, Reverses depicting 'Virgin and Child', 'The Birth of Christ', 'Saint Joseph and The Infant Jesus', 'The Nativity', 'Adoration of the Magi', and 'Holy Family with Saints Margaret and Francis'. Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee 2012 a 12-piece set each piece showing key events in the Queen's reign. The Coronation Regalia a 12-piece set each piece with gemstones set into the surfaces. The Queen's Diamond Jubilee 2012 a 2-piece set each piece 70mm diameter in gold plated copper with a coloured portrait of the Queen on the reverse. Tristan da Cunha a 2-coin set 2014 The Dambuster Heroes Commemorative Crown Set gold plated UNC with coloured reverses, a set including many commemorative issues and fantasies (37) housed in a large wooden box covering many different subjects, some crown-sized medallic issues with certificates, the group containing many sets with items larger than Crown-size and with many gold plated cupro-nickel issues, in the boxes of issue with certificates, along with Edward VIII Fantasy Maundy Fourpence 1936 UNC, and a group of Elizabeth II pre-decimal issues (44) mostly circulated with a few in UNC
France Banque de France 5 FrancsPick 72d (Fayette F3.11) dated 21st April 1927 signatures Platte & Strohl (6) a consecutively numbered set serial numbers R27711 671 through R27711 676, all in very high grades GEF and very desirable, rarely seen as consecutive sets. Each note in lilac featuring a helmeted woman at upper left on obverse and the reverse illustrating a port scene with dock worker and ships. Watermarked woman's head. A very desirable group
Battle of Waterloo 200th Anniversary 1815-2015 a 6-medal set by Worcestershire Medal Service comprising 14 carat Gold medal 22mm diameter weighing 7 grammes Prooflike UNC, and Bronze medals (5) each 36mm diameter the obverses depicting George IV, Napoleon, Francis I of Austria, Tsar Alexander I of Russia and King Frederick William IIII of Prussia. The George IV medal is paired with a seated figure of Victory on the reverse, with inscription WATERLOO June 18 1815 and WELLINGTON, the other medals share a common reverse, that of a statue of a heraldic lion, with right front paw upon a sphere, in front of a silhouette of the Lion's Mound at the Waterloo Battlefield in Belgium these also Prooflike UNC in the folder of issue
IndiaReserve Bank5 RupeesPick 18b (Razack-Jhunjhunwalla 4.3.2, TBB202b) ND 1943 signature Deshmukh serial number P/75 730926, about UNC usual Pinholes and Scarce in these high grade George VI example. Brown and green with oval portrait of crowned King George VI at right on obverse. The reverse with the Coat of Arms of the Bank at right and value in guilloche panel at left. Watermarked with King George VI same as on obverse but facing right.
Royal Bank of Scotland 1 Pounds late 1930's to modern including Limited, plc and some Commemorative issues in a small album and a amalgamation of different designs (39) all in various grades ranging from VF-GVF to about UNC - UNC consisting of Pick 322a (PMS RB55b, BY SC802c) dated 1st December 1938 signature D. Speed (2) serial numbers C/1 740903 & D/1 384987. Pick 322c (PMS RB55e, BY SC802e) dated 1st November 1952 signature J. D. C. Dick and last series for this type X/1 914343 before printers imprint changed. Pick 324a (PMS RB55h, BY SC803) dated 1st November 1955 signature W. R. Ballantyne last series for the variety without the W. H. Egan on reverse - AH 621816. Pick 324b (PMS RB55h, BY SC803) signature W. R. Ballantyne and with W. H. Egan reverse (2) dated 1st October 1962 series BK 921312 along with 2nd April 1963 series BM 473690. Pick 325a (PMS RB56a, BY SC804a) last date and series for this type dated 2nd April 1963 signature W. R. Ballantyne serial number CG 567538. Pick 325b (PMS RB56b, BY SC804b) dated 1st July 1967 signature C. P. Robertson serial number CV 632043. Pick 336a (PMS RB75, BY SC815) signature J. B. Burke (4) including a very first date for this issue 5th January 1972 serial number A/27 701310 along with very last date for this issue 1st May 1981 (3) a consecutively numbered set serial numbers C/55 428030 - C/55 428032. Pick 341a (PMS RB80a, BY SC831a) very first date for this issue 3rd May 1982 signature C. R. Winter serial number C/61 094633, Bradbury Wilkinson printing and with sorting marks. Pick 351d signature Mathewson titled Group Chief Executive dated 30th March 1999 (10) a consecutively numbered set serial numbers C/77 902448 - C/77 902457. Together with Commemorative issues 100th Anniversary of Death of Robert Louis Stevenson Pick 358 (PMS RB 94, BY SC835) dated 3rd December 1994 signature Mathewson (16) all UNC and in a consecutively numbered set serial numbers RLS 0925807 - RLS 0925822 and each note's reverse illustrating Stevenson with scenes from his life and works and the obverse with a Commemorative overprint at watermark area. A various design and period group, with a lot of collectible notes and certain to attract interest
Five Pounds Queen's Beasts series (7) 2017 The Lion of England S.QCB1 (2), 2017 The Unicorn of Scotland S.QCB2 (2), 2018 The Red Dragon of Wales S.QCB3, 2018 The Black Bull of Clarence S.QCB4, 2019 The Falcon of the Plantagenets S.QCB5, all Lustrous UNC on the Change checker cards of issue, Five Pound Crowns (3) 2015 200th Anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo, 2017 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip 70th Anniversary, 2018 5th Birthday of Prince George, Lustrous UNC on the Change checker cards of issue, Two Pounds (6) 2014 500th Anniversary of Trinity House, 2015 800th Anniversary of the Signing of the Magna Carta, 2017 Bicentenary of the Death of Jane Austen, 2018 100th Anniversary of the Royal Air Force, 2018 200th Anniversary of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, 2018 100th Anniversary of the First World War Armistice, Lustrous UNC on the Changechecker cards of issue, One Pound 2015 Lustrous UNC, One Pound 2016 The Last Round Pound Lustrous UNC both in slab-style holders, One Pound 2015 GEF with First Class stamp, in a Datestamp holder, Fifty Pence 2018 Representation of the People Act UNC on a Changechecker card of issue, Isle of Man One Pound 2017 (2) both Lustrous UNC on Changechecker cards of issue
Proof Set 2015 Premium Set 13 coins with Royal Mint medal, Five Pound Crowns (2) Churchill and Waterloo, Two Pounds (3) First World War, Magna Carta and Standard issue, along with the standard Proofs One Pound to One Penny nFDC to FDC lightly toned, in the large Royal Mint box of issue with certificate
Isle of Man Bank Limited 1 PoundPick 6b (BY IM3d, IOMPM M281) a FIRST date and prefix for this type 7th January 1948 serial number P/3 5448 signatures J. N. Ronan & R.H. Kelly, a Scarce post war note in VF-GVF. The note in blue and black on brown and green underprint featuring a view of Douglas Bay on obverse and the with guilloche panels and the Triskele Isle of Man Coat of Arms. Printed by Waterlow & Sons Limited, London Wall, London.
Yemen (South) 1960's-80's issues (9) in various grades VF-GVF to about UNC - UNC and including different signature examples. Comprising a Scarcer 1 DinarPick 3a ND 1965 no capital name on reverse watermark area series P 292313. Along with 1984 ND issues with capital name Aden added to watermark area on reverse (8) comprising 5 Dinars (5) including Pick 8a and Pick 8b (4). And 10 Dinars (3) including Pick 9a and Pick 9b (2). A various and collectible group
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