World (180) a mixed group which includes some earlier 20h century Far East, WWII military, B of E £1s and Ten Shillings and more, mostly from circulation the earlier material in lower grades
Asia - Far East (24) mostly UNC comprising various and interesting notes including countries and issuers as China - Peoples Republic, Hong Kong - various issuers as HSBC including 1960-70's examples, The Chartered Bank including a $5 Pick 68c (Mars S6) ND 1962-70, Special Administrative Region $10 issue, Korea with examples from both North & South including a SPECIMEN 5000 Won Pick 46s1, Macau, Malaya - Japanese Occupation $1000 and Vietnam including examples from Northern Vietnam.
Far East mostly China including some Japan and Korea early issues (27) all in various grades VG to UNC and comprising various denominations and issuers as Farmers bank of China, Central Bank of China, Central Reserve Bank of China, Bank of China, Bank of Communications, Bank of Chosen and others
World (305) a vast group of various and mixed grade notes to UNC mostly modern, mostly from Europe but also includes a few issues from the Far East and Asia, Central and South America, the Middle East and Africa. A few notable examples include some exotic high grade examples of ImperialRussia from the early 1900's - 1, 5, 10 and 25 Rubley, as well as an interesting 50 Kopek Pick S407. Also, few examples of the recently popular highest denomination from Zimbabwe 100 Trillion DollarsPick 91 from 2008 (3). Also including some World War II issues as Japanese Occupation and Allied Military Currency, British Armed Forces, German Not geld and some earlier examples Some of the notes come in consecutively numbered sets and the lot includes a fantasy Hell note
World (286) an extensive high-grade assortment mid to late 20th century issues, with most if not all in about UNC - UNC. All different and various issuers and countries with some giving the impression of being in near complete or complete denomination sets. Includes many different and colourful design works, including some lithographed and engraved types, and with various illustrations, featuring wildlife, native traditional scenes, landmarks or sights of the individual countries. Issues from all corners of the globe including Eastern and Western Europe. The Middle East as Egypt, Iraq, Iran, Yemen, Lebanon, Israel and others. The Far East as China, Cambodia, Laos, Burma & Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam and more. Africa including Guinea and Guinea-Bissau, Madagascar, Mozambique, Zaire, Zambia and others. Also, various from the Americas including Latin and Caribbean issues from Brazil, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Haiti, Jamaica, Nicaragua and many others.
World (370) an extensive high-grade assortment mid to late 20th century issues, with most if not all in about UNC - UNC. All different and various issuers and countries with some giving the impression of being in near complete or complete denomination sets. Includes many different and colourful design works, including some lithographed and engraved types, and with various illustrations, featuring wildlife, native traditional scenes, landmarks or sights of the individual countries. An ideal starter collection for any interested in banknote collecting with issues from all corners of the globe including Eastern and Western Europe. The Middle East as Egypt, Iraq, Iran, Yemen, Lebanon, Israel and others. The Far East as China, Cambodia, Laos, Burma & Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam and more. Africa including Guinea and Guinea-Bissau, Madagascar, Mozambique, Zaire, Zambia and others. Also, various from the Americas including Latin and Caribbean issues from Brazil, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Haiti, Jamaica, Nicaragua and many others.
World - a Journey in Currency (357) an extensive high-grade assortment mid to late 20th century issues, with most if not all in about UNC - UNC. All different and various issuers and countries with some giving the impression of being in near complete or complete denomination sets. Includes many different and colourful design works, including some lithographed and engraved types, and with various illustrations, featuring wildlife, native traditional scenes, landmarks or sights of the individual countries. An ideal starter collection for any interested in banknote collecting with issues from all corners of the globe including Eastern and Western Europe. The Middle East as Egypt, Iraq, Iran, Yemen, Lebanon, Israel and others. The Far East as China, Cambodia, Laos, Burma & Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam and more. Africa including Congo, Guinea and Guinea-Bissau, Madagascar, Mozambique, Zaire, Zambia and others. Also, various from the Americas including Latin and Caribbean issues from Brazil, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Haiti, Jamaica, Nicaragua and many others.
World (270) an extensive high-grade assortment mid to late 20th century issues, with most if not all in about UNC - UNC. All different and various issuers and countries with some giving the impression of being in near complete or complete denomination sets. Includes many different and colourful design works, including some lithographed and engraved types, and with various illustrations, featuring wildlife, native traditional scenes, landmarks or sights of the individual countries. An ideal starter collection for any interested in banknote collecting with issues from all corners of the globe including Eastern and Western Europe. The Middle East as Egypt, Iraq, Iran, Yemen, Lebanon, Israel and others. The Far East as China, Cambodia, Laos, Burma & Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam and more. Africa including Guinea and Guinea-Bissau, Madagascar, Mozambique, Zaire, Zambia and others. Also, various from the Americas including Latin and Caribbean issues from Brazil, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Haiti, Jamaica, Nicaragua and many others.
World (317) an extensive high-grade assortment mid to late 20th century issues, with most if not all in about UNC - UNC. All different and various issuers and countries with some giving the impression of being in near complete or complete denomination sets. Includes many different and colourful design works, including some lithographed and engraved types, and with various illustrations, featuring wildlife, native traditional scenes, landmarks or sights of the individual countries. Issues from all corners of the globe including Eastern and Western Europe. The Middle East as Egypt, Iraq, Iran, Yemen, Lebanon, Israel and others. The Far East as China, Cambodia, Laos, Burma & Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam and more. Africa including Guinea and Guinea-Bissau, Madagascar, Mozambique, Zaire, Zambia and others. Also, various from the Americas including Latin and Caribbean issues from Brazil, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Haiti, Jamaica, Nicaragua and many others.
World (378) in mixed grades majority in average Fine/VF a group of loose examples mostly from Europe and The Middle East with some Asia and the Far East. Also comes with a small album with mostly example from Vietnam (South) and French Indo-China such as the 1 PiastrePick 54c with Red value numeral and text on reverse in old lao, along with a 5 Piastres/Dong/Kip/Riels Pick 106 ND1953. Also, a USA 1 DollarPick 474 series 1985 star replacement with a star at the end of the serial number and some Cyprus and Tunisia 1980-90s examples. The lot includes a contemporary copy 50 Francs 1899 and a couple training notes from the Far east
World (898) a vast selection of notes in a file box all in various grades Fair/Good to about UNC - UNC circa mid 1900's to modern from Europe including a few Notgeld examples, Asia including the Middle and Far East, Africa, Central and South America. Also includes some World War 2 period Japanese occupation and a selection of the Japanese Allied Forces Occupation series B 'Legal Tender for Public Use' notes. Also includes an earlier French Chamber de Commerce Ville Du Havre (City of Le Havre) 2 Francs Pirot 24 issue of 15th January 1920. The lot also includes a few contemporary fantasy notes and illustration cut-outs from magazines
World circa late 1800's early 1900's onwards (139) a vast amalgamation of various issuers and denominations and all in average good Fine - VF and above mostly European, Latin America, Canada and US including modern star replacments, Africa, Egypt, Middle and Far East including some World War I and II Occupation and Military examples, British Armed Forces, FrenchKingdom Assignats, British Cheques and Postal orders and includes a Contemporary modern US Confederate states copy. Including some Exceptionally Rare and always collectible notes as the Strait Settlements very sought after issues with signature Rex Curall and dated 1st January 1935 (2) including 1 Dollar Pick 16b series J/91 68507 along with a very scarce 5 DollarsPick 17b series B/66 96209. Hong Kong Government George V portrait 1 Dollar Pick 311 ND 1935 serial number C049564, BWC printing and very sought after. Egypt Government Currency note 5 PiastresPick 161 early dated 1st June 1918 series J/59, purple on green and orange underprint, reverse in green with ruins. Dominion of Canada 1 Dollar Pick 32a dated 17th March 1917 signature at right Boville, without printer's imprint and serial number 336978-C plate D manuscript countersigned at left, Princess Patricia Ramsey (Princess of Connaught) on obverse. Jersey World War II German Occupation 6 PencePick 1a ND 1941 serial number 70259. Kenya 100 Shillings Pick 10a dated 1st July 1969 series A/15 19598. German East Africa Emergency World War I Interim-Banknote 1 RupeePick 19 dated 1st February 1916 series N2 text "Gebucht von" at left. Brazil Thesuro Nacional (3) including 1 Mil ReisPick 3b ND 1891 Estampa 7A series 195A number 28152. 2 mil Reis Pick 12 Estampa 10 nuber 584249. And 5 Mil Reis Pick 18 ND 1890 Estampa 9A series 73A number 66757. Argentina Rupublic (2) including Caja de Conversión 5 Centavos Pick 209 L. 2707 of 1st August 1890 dated 1st November 1891 series B number 764949 signatures Areco & Marín. Together with Banco Provincial de Córdoba 2 Pesos Pick S1122c dated 1st January 1888 with black overprint Ley. 8 January 1894. Malta 1 Pound QE2 Annigoni's portrait Pick 29 L. 1967 (1968) the George Cross at center series A/15 048390. BurmaIndia Government 1 Rupee George VI red overprint "Military Administration of Burma" plate letter A Pick 25b. An interesting French provincial 50 centimes issued during German occupation attached to a manuscript letter of Y.M.C.A with the British Expeditionary Force On Active Service signed with initials C. H.H. dated january 1919. This lot certain to attract a significant ammount of attention from both collectors and dealers alike
World (lot) mixed grades from Fine to UNC and a vast amalagamtaion of countries, issuers and dates circa early-mid 1900's to modern. Mostly from Europe including Britain, Ireland & the Channel islands, the Caribbean and Latin America, Canada, Africa including Egypt, the Middle and Far East. Some desiarable notes include a few George VI portrait issues as Malaya 10 Centes 1940, Canada 1 Dollar 1937 signatures Gordon & Towers, and others including Belgium100 Francs = 20 Belgas Pick 114 dated 4 November 1944, Ethipoia 1 Ethiopian Dollar ND 1945 signature Bennett, Lebanon 10 Livres 1986 with a BINARY serial number 90090, Scotland The Clydesdale Bank limited 1 Ppind Pick 189c dated 4th April 1945 signatures Mitchell & Young and a Seychelles5 Rupees 1968 QE2 Annigoni's portrait prefix A/1. The lot also comes with some US Contemporary copies of Confederate currency also known as 'Buble Gum' money and some GB Fule coupons
Russia & Armenia (14) in mixed grades comprising Armenia 50 Rubles Pick 30 1919 (1920), Russia Transcaucasian Administrat 3 Rubles Pick S602, Russia Federation of Socialist Soviet Republics of Transcaucasia 10 Million Rubles Pick S631, Russia Federation of Socialist Soviet Republics of Transcaucasia 1 Million Rubles Pick S629, Russia Federation of Socialist Soviet Republics of Transcaucasia 500 Thousand Rubles Pick S628, Russia Transcaucassian Commissariat 250 Rubles Pick S607, Russia Transcaucassian Commissariat 100 Rubles Pick S606, Russia Volga-Kama Commercial BankGrozny branch 100 Rubles number 05863, Russia 100000 Rubles Pick 117a, Russia 25000 Rubles Pick 115a, Russia 50000 Rubles Pick 116a, Russia Far East Provisional Government - Priamur Region 25 Rubley Pick S1248 (2) one with a red overprint on reverse and 100 Rubley Pick S1249
Russia & Bulgaria (44) in mixed grades comprising Russia Far East Provisional Government - Priamur Region 25 Rubley Pick S1248, Russia Far East Provisional Government - Priamur Region 100 Rubley Pick S1249 with a blue overprint on reverse, Russia Krasnoyarsk Territory 10 Rubles Pick S969a, Russia 10000 Rubles Pick 97a, Russia 5000 Rubles Pick 96a, Russia 1000 Rubles Pick 95a (2), Russia 500 Rubles Pick 94a, Russia 250 Rubles Pick 93, Russia 1000 Rubles Pick 37 (2), Russia 250 Rubles Pick 36 (3), Bulgaria 100 Leva Zlato Pick 20a, Russia Currency notes ND 1919 1, 2 & 3 Rubles Pick81,82 & 83, Russia Treasury Small Chanche notes 1,2,3,5 & 50 Kopeks (4) Pick 24,25,26,27 & 31(4), Russia Treasury Notes Nd 1917 20 Rubles (2) and 40 Rubles Pick 38 (2) and 39, Russia Turkestan Central Asia 1 Rubles 1918 Banknote Pick S1162 puncholed, Russia 10 rubles Pick 89, Russia 25 rubles Pick 90, Russia Far East Provisional Government - Priamur Region 5 Rubles Pick S1246, 3 Ribley Pick 9c (3), 3 Ribley Pick 9b, 25 Rubles Pick 12b (2), Government Bank Vladikavkaz 5 Rubles Pick S600A, 10 Rubles Pick11c (2), 10 Rubles Pick 11b, 5 Rubles Pick 10b (2), Government Bank Ekaterinburg 1 Ruble Pick S921a, Government Bank Irkutsk 4 Rubles 50 Kopeks Pick S8888, 1 Ruble Pick 1d (5) and 50 Rubles Pick 8d (2)
World (2500) generally bundles in mint state of consecutive numbers 100 or more in each bundle with twenty different types Middle East, Far East, Africa and Europe
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