World (88) from circulation with some earlier issues such as Dresden 100 Marks 1890 and higher denominations such as Swiss 20 and 50 Francs, Australia $10 and Ireland £5 a mixed group, comes with four empty banknote albums and some sleeves. Along with Fantasy issues of pre 1900 USA notes (10)
World (180) with (157) in Unc generally more recent issues from a variety of countries some duplication and (23) from circulation these Cambodia and Vietnam with some duplication
World (159) a wide variety includes some higher denominations such as Bank of Ireland 5 Pounds and 1 Pounds from Gibraltar, Jersey and IOM, a batch of WWII issues some with George VI portrait and BritishMilitary Authority 10/-, 2/6 and 1/-, pre war types from circulation such as Algeria 50 F 1936 some post war issues some of the more recent issues in high grades
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
GB and World B of E Pounds (23) including Peppiatt Blue and some Beales Cyprus Pounds (19) 1994 and 2001, Italy 1,000 Lire (34) three types, along with a group Rhodesia 1970s (15) various denominations generally from circulation a few better
World a group of (72) from circulation including some One Pounds and a Jersey £5. Banknotes of all the Nations presentation packs (4), and a few notes in an album including Bank of Scotland £10 and £5 and a few fantasy notes
World in an album (26) with strength in Isle of Man these mostly 50p 1979 issues the odd one in higher grades, others including B of E, Ireland and Europe from circulation
World (53) including British Caribbean Territories $10 1959 and $1 1961, USA $10 2001 (2) and $5 2003 (9) these AU-Unc others from circulation with duplicated Japanese WWII occupation
World from circulation (estimated by weight to be over 200) includes many earlier issues such as George VIHong Kong and Malaysia, Japan 500 Yen, Hong Kong $10 and $50 from the 1970s and 1980s and more
Brunei100 Ringgit 1972 A/1 755897 VF with some faint red staining reverse as part of a large group of world (circa 150) from circulation including pre WW II types
Rhodesia 10/- 10th September 1968 VF with some light stains as part of a group (32) world notes from circulation others including an early Greece and Iraq issue
World from circulation (103) AsiaChina pre WW II (6), Japan WW II military (14) various countries (11) these include IndiaRupeeGeorge VI, Americas and Africa including CanadaDollars (10), Europe (62) including pre WW II issues from various countries. Along with modern issues in high grades (circa 80) from a variety of countries some duplicated
World estimated by weight to be over 200 notes, a wide variety with strength in higher denominations, Australia up to $50, Euros up the 20 Euros, plenty of Scandinavia such as Sweden 500 Kr Pick 73, generally from circulation. (Reported by the vendor to be approaching £400 spot of currency, this not verified by us, the lot bought as seen)
World pre world war II (these mostly France and Spain) to modern issues mostly in circulated grades (lot). Along with a collection of coins in album pages mostly base metal recent issues from circulation
A mixed group comprising a collection in an album mostly more recent issues includes some B of E Pounds and Ten Shillings and Cyprus20 Pounds 2004, world from circulation (131) and Honduras 1 Lempira 26.8.2004 Pick 85 a run of (99) consecutive numbers AU-Unc
A collection in an album including Saudi Arabia 50 Riyals AH1379 P19 (2) VF or better, 100 Riyals AH1379 P15 (2) signature 2 and 3 F-VF, 10 Riyals AH1379 P13 (2) F-VF, a group of 182 world notes from circulation and (5) imitation Polish notes with a certificate saying struck in .999 pure gold
Bermuda Government 1952-1966 young H.M. Queen Elizabeth II portrait and the last of the Pound system issues (3) all in original fresh and crisp GVF comprising 5 Shillings Pick 18b dated 1st May 1957 serial number Y/1 289604 in brown on multicolour featuring illustration of Hamilton harbour. 10 Shillings Pick 19c dated 1st October 1966 serial number V/1 975700 in red on multicolour underprint featuring Gates Fort, St. George's illustration. 1 Pound Pick 20d dated 1st October 1966 serial number V/2 330792 in blue on multicolour underprint featuring an illustration of Somerset Bridge at left, the world's smallest operating drawbridge. An interesting 2 portrait styles issue where the lower denominations only feature an uncrowned profile portrait whilst the 1 Pound and higher feature a crowned 3/4 facing portrait of H.M. the Queen. The reverses all feature the denomination and a large United Kingdom Royal Coat of Arms at centre. A very attractive and rarely seen group from circulation, printed by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. Ld. New Malden, Surrey, England imprinted in small script at lower centre on obverse only for the 10 Shillings and 1 Pound, while on the 5 Shillings on both sides lower centre
World (42) in mixed grades from Afghanistan (12) including 5000 Afghanis Pick 62 near consecutive set (5) and 10000 Afghanis Pick 63a near consecutive set (7). Sri Lanka10 RupeesPick 74Aa dated 21st August 1973 (12) includes some consecutive. Indonesia (8) including Irian Barat (Western New Guinea) Regional issues (7) including 1 Rupiah Pick R1 (3) and 10 Rupiah Pick R4 (4) in order to avoid circulation of these notes outside of Irian Barat, they have been produced with a different colour along with 50000 Rupiah Pick 133b Commemorative 25 Years of Development, 1968-1993. Iran (7) comprising 5000 Rials (5) including Pick 106a (2), Pick 106b and 106c(2) along with 10000 Rials Pick 146b (2). Japan 5 YenPick 39a ND (1930) Vermillion Stamp Mi-hon. Pakistan (2) including 1000 RupeesPick 43 signature Dr. Muhammad Yaqub and 10 Rupees Pick 21a signature Ghulam Ishaq Khan.
Belgium World War I Emergency "Necessity Money" Notgeld & Private issues (150) a collection in an album in mixed mostly very high grades to UNC comprising 5 Centimes to 100 Francs from a variety of issuers as Aubel, Ville de Verviers, Ville de Leuze, Ville de Huy, Willebroeck, Eename, Sint Blasisus-Boekle, Commune de Bilstain, Commune de Hodimont, Commune d'Ensival, Antwerpen, Nederbrakel, Ville de Binche, Ville de Namur, Dendermonde, Comite Local de Chatelineau, Ooestende, Mechelen, Kortruk, Grand Bazar de ka Okace Sint Lambert, Norderwijck and others. Some cut canceled, some puncholed "PAYE" and a few retaining the counterfoil. Also includes a propaganda note 1000 Francs. GermanyReichsbanknote (2) including 20 Francs and 50 Francs both stamped "Centre de Rassemblement" Pick 181 and Pick 182 for type. Andre Dumont Watrschei 20 Francs with counterfoil and stamped "Annule" dated 17th May 1940. During the German occupation of Belgium during World War I there was a shortage of official coins and banknotes in circulation and as a result around 600 communes, local governments and companies issued their own unofficial currency to enable the continued functioning of the local ecnomies. The National Bank of Belgium's museum digitized it's collection which is available online. The lot is accompanied by a catalogue of these notes by Jean-Rene De Mey titled "Repertoire des Billets de Necessite Communaux Et Prives Bleges (1914 - 1919)" issued 1991
World a varied group from a multitude of countries, including earlier types such South Africa Governments Een Pond (2), in mixed grades, generally from circulation but including British Armed Forces One Pound 4th series (100) estimated by weight to be around 250 pieces
World in two shoeboxes generally from circulation with some heavy duplication of modern Chinese and including a few Banknotes of all Nations issues in presentation floders (lot)
World estimated by weight to be (16,400) in two boxes with circa 1700 unsorted, then the rest sorted by type into a large variety of bundles, from circulation
World group (estimated by weight to be almost 300) including quantities of earlier Nigerian issues including four Five Pounds 1967 Pick 9, others from Africa, Europe and the Far East from circulation
World a small group from circulation then the following in bundles EF- UNC Bulgaria 10 Leva 1974 P96 (113), Chile10 Cents on 100 Pesos 1960 P126 (28), Hong Konk Cent P325 (224), Indonesia10 Sen P92 (205), Laos 1 Kip P8 (217), Paraguay 1 Gurani P193 (129), South Korea 50 Jeon 1962 P29 (228)
World a small collection (33) includes ThailandJapanese Intervention World War II 1 Baht 1945 UNC, 60 baht 1987 UNC, CongoDemocratic Republic (3) 50 Francs 1962 F, 100 Francs 1963 F, 100 Makuta 1967 VF, Ukraine 500 Hryven 1918 VF, Switzerland 50 Francs 1947 F, Bosnia and Herzigovina 1000 and 500 Dinars 1992 VF, France 50 Francs 1940 VF, Yemen Arab Republic 50 Rials UNC, Egypt 5 Pounds 1945 About Fine, plus a group of earlier Greek notes (17) from 1926 to 1956, USA checks (2) 1868 and 1889, GB cheques (2) 1836, 1853 these in mixed grades from circulation
World estimated by weight to be around (1,750) from circulation appears a be a useful mix with a few higher denominations noticed such as Scottish Pounds
World accumulation (55) in Hendon album with slipcase, mostly modern Egypt from circulation with some British Armed Forces and British colonial low values
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