Russia - Siberia and Urals - Government Bank (2) Irkutsk Committee Savings Loan Notes Issue 200 Roubles orange and black, without coupons, Printer: American Banknote Company, Pick S890, Fine with an area of tape residue at the top of the reverse, Siberian Revolution Committee Provisional Government Savings Loan Notes Issue 200 Roubles brown and black, with blue overprintPick S899 (overprint on Pick S882), Printer: American Banknote company Fine with some ink stains on the reverse, along with Netherlands World War II Ration Cards (2) Food Coupons 1 October - 25 November 1944 a complete sheet, with coupons for household goods, Meat, Bread, Milk, Butter, Rusks and Potatoes, Food Coupons 6 August - 2 September 1944 a (smaller) complete sheet with coupons for household goods, Meat, Bread, Milk Butter, Rusks and Potatoes both GVF
World - French Indo ChinaPiastre 1953 Pick 92 Unc, Greece 1000 Drachmas 1939 GVF, Italy 1000 Lite 1990 GVF, Mozambique 100 Escudos 27.3.1961 (2) both Unc, Netherlands 10 Gulden 25.4.1968 Unc, Scotland Jedburg 1769 a Bill for rent and highway rogue money attached to a promoters card, USADollars Series 1957 (3) consecutive numbers and $2 series 1976 (4) consecutive numbers all Unc, Yugoslavia post 1961 issues VF-Unc mostly Unc (13), Fantasy Spilegeld (8) Unc, Thomas De La Rue Energy Promotional notes (4) Unc. Along with the book 20th Century Scottish banknotes James Douglas Volume 1 used second hand
Netherlands Indies Ministry of Finance / Javasche Bank MUNTBILJET - Small Change State Notes 1919-20 (3) a scarce early denomination set of the very first issues of these notes consisting of the very seldom seen Queen Wilhelmina portrait issues (2) both with the variety with the left signatures and title in the printing plate including the 1 GuldenPick 100a dated Batavia, 28th November 1919 serial number EW 068268, a pleasing VF - GVF. Along with the 2 1/2 GuldenPick 101a dated Batavia, 20th January 1920 serial number JK 066587, presentable aVF to VF. Both printed by the American Banknote Company and displaying that characteristic design look for their printing style of that period, very similar to their other prints as some of the Dominion of Canada issues from the early 1900's. Both notes feature a large portrait of Queen Wilhelmina at the centre obverse and the Netherlands Coat of Arms at centre reverse. The 1 Gulden with a classic black/grey look on obverse with a blue reverse, and the 2 1/2 Gulden with a dark olive-green obverse and a brown reverse. The lot also includes a 1/2 Gulden Pick 102 dated Batavia January 1920 serial number FZ 13922, VG this note of the second issues now printed locally by Topographische Inrichting, Batavia (Jakarta). These small denomination notes were authorised for issue due to the short supply of metal after World War I with denominations below 5 Gulden until a series of Exclusive Rights were brought to an end in 1922, with De Javasche Bank Act, and the bank's capital was increased by 50% to 9 million gulden which resulted in the bank being prohibited from issuing notes of less than 5 gulden, and all banknote designs were to be officially published. The same metal issue also arose later during World War 2 in the 1940's and some small denominations were issued again along with the invasion of the Japanese forces who also introduced their own Gulden Occupation currency.
Europe early 1900's and World War II to modern (153) a collection in a metal tin in various grades averaging Fine - VF some better and includes a selection of different issuers and interesting notes. Comprising countries as Austria including some Not geld issues and Deutschosterreich overprints. France mostly 1940's various denominations 5 to 1000 Francs, also some Allied Military World War II 2, 5 and 10 Francs and World War I Provincial and Chamber de Commerce including various places of issue as Nancy, Paris, Marseille, Ville de Lille and Lyon. Also an Algeria5 Francs (2) 1941 and 1942. Switzerland 5, 10, 20 and 50 Francs mostly 1970's. Italy 1000 Lire 1982. Belgium various denominations 5 to 1000 Francs including World War II period issues onwards and some earlier 1 Franc 1920 and 5 Francs 1938. Along with Netherlands including a denomination set 1966-71 of 5, 10, 25 and 100 Francs along with some earlier 1940's issues 1 Gulden and 2 and 1/2 Guldens. Also Portugal 20 to 1000 Escudos mostly 1960's to modern including some consecutively numbered and an earlier 1920's Casa Da Moeda 20 Centavos. An interesting and varied collection certain to attract significant attention
Northern Europe including Scandinavia early 1900's to modern issues (17) a delightful group of all different issues and designs from various periods in mixed grades ranging from Fine/VF to about UNC - UNC. Comprising some Scarcer early issues from Belgium (6) as the small sized 1 Francs (2) Pick 86b dated 16th October 1917 series N3 548366, in violet and Pick 92a dated 25th March 1920 series V01 281570, in blue. 5 FrancsPick 75a dated 1st July 1914 signatures Babau & de Lantsheere series 034.X.573, green and brown featuring various allegorical figures. 20 Francs Banque National - Bruxelles (Brussels) Pick 67a dated 24th July 1913 signatures Tschaggeny & de Lantsheere series 2217C 358, in red and green Minerva with lion & the Arms of 30 towns. 500 Francs (2) including the WW2 period large size issue 500 Francs = 100 Belgas Pick 109a dated 1st May 1943 signatures Sontag & Goffin series 1462.Q.404, with a design similar to French notes and in blue and green, variety with signatures on both sides. Along with the modern Pick 135b dated 17th May 1971 signatures Jorden's & Vandeputte. Netherlands (2) 10 Gulden Pick 91b dated 25th April 1968 series 5153296428 without '0' in bullseye on reverse and 25 GuldenPick 100 dated 5th April 1969 barcode serial number 2328399760. Denmark (2) 10 KronerPick 44ae 1971 block B7712D number 7089109 signatures Sunesen & Velour together with a 50 Kroner Pick 50j 1992 block C7922D number 6347858 signatures Thomasen & Herly. Sweden (4) including 5 Kronors (2) Pick 33n 1931 series R144198, Svea seated at right and Gustav Vasa with letter 'C' at lower left and right. Pick 51c 1972 EX series L 750764, King Gustav Vasa at right. Also 10 Kronors (2) including Pick 40f 1945 series 16121712, Gustav Vasa at left & Coat of Arms. Pick 52c 1971 A series F 284126, King Gustaf VI Adolf. And Finland (3) consisting of 1 Markka Pick 98a dated 1963 series AI 8280972 signatures Karjalainen & Aranko. 5 Markka Pick 106Aa dated 1963 series F 5436918 Litt. B signatures Uusivirta & Nars. And 20 Markka Pick 123a 1993 series 2120450453 Litt. A. Pleasing and collectible group, certain to attract attention
Asia mostly World War II period (42) a collection in an album in mixed grades VG to about UNC - UNC including Rare issues such as British North Borneo 1 Dollar Pick 28 dated 1st January 1936 signatures Smelt & Beckett. Straits Settlements10 CentsPick 8b signature Pountney titled Treasurer serial number A/68 69622. MalayaKingGeorge VI portrait 1941 issues (7) including 1 Dollar Pick 11 serial number H/52 013033. 5 DollarsPick 12 (3) serial numbers A/89 063038, C/66 028186 and F/46 015948. 10 DollarsPick 13 (3) serial numbers A/91 023215, D/49 047690 and H/98 067098. Along with Japanese World War II Occupation Currency in various denominations and types from Malaya, Burma, Netherlands Indies and the Philippines. A desirable and eye-catching group
NetherlandsSPECIMEN1 Gulden Zilverbon (Silver note) Pick 8s dated 1st May 1916 series IQ number 00000 in brown on light brown underprint and uniface. UNC and central perforation lines both vertically and horizontally splitting the note into 4 equal quadrants
Netherlands 1960's & 1970's issues (5) comprising 5 GuldenPick 90 dated 26th April 1966 (2) serial numbers 2TD 096970 & 5BY 063749 both white paper. 5 Gulden Pick 95 dated 28th March 1973 (2) serial numbers 2486106072 & 2487332844. Along with 10 Gulden Pick 91a dated 25th April 1968 serial number 0259289082 and a scarce variety with "O" in bullseye at upper left on reverse. All fresh and crisp about UNC - UNC
Netherlands New Guinea (4) early issues 1 GuldenPick 11a series AR052857 green and brown, 2 1/2 GuldenPick 12a series EL 059153 blue and brown, 10 Gulden Pick 14a series KF 010669 purple and green and 25 GuldenPick 15a series LA 039907 brown and violet. All dated 8th December 1954 and feature portrait of Queen Juliana at centre right. All in Fine to VF and sought after issues.
Netherlands Silver Note 2 1/2 Gulden Zilverbon Pick 5a dated 7th August 1914 Serie 36 black on green underprint and value in blue underprint at centre about VF - VF
Netherlands & Netherland Antilles (13) mostly high grades to UNC 1960's issues to modern includes 25 GuldenPick 92a dated 10 February 1971 series 7843454955, 50 Gulden Pick 96 dated 4th January 1982 series 0742454037 and Netherlands Antillen 5 Guldgen Pick 8b dated 1st June 1972 series PB307025
Netherlands (9), 100 Gulden (3) dated 2nd February 1953 (Pick88), 25 Gulden (3) dated 10th April 1955 (Pick87), 10 Gulden (3) dated 23rd March 1953 (Pick85), mixed circulated grades good Fine to EF
World (8), Netherlands (3) 100 Gulden dated 14th May 1970, (Pick93a) good EF, 10 Gulden dated 23rd March 1953, (Pick85), some glue residue on reverse, good EF, 5 Gulden dated 26th April 1966, (Pick90a) EF, Malta 1 Pound issued 1969, signed Hogg, (Pick29a) EF, France50 Francs dated 5th September 1974, (Pick148d) good EF, Hong Kong5 Dollars dated 31st July 1967, (Pick181c) EF, Switzerland(2), 10 Francs dated 15th January 1969, (Pick45o) about UNC, 20 Francs dated 5th January 1970, (Pick46r) about UNC
India group of Hundis and local issues (40+) some portrait types including some with Queen Victoria revenue stamps also China silk note, and various ephemera including a Yokohama unissued bank cheque dated 1936 for Soerabaya (Surabaya) in Netherlands Indies, an interesting lot
Netherlands Testgeld (62), ABN Bank, green 5g (8), 10 Euro cash (4), Brabants Gulden 10g (7), 100 Gulden Amsterdam 28 July 1977, brown (8), RABOBANK sets of five notes (7). Generally FDC. (62)
World banknotes (87) a good range with many in high grades, includes Cuba, Russia, Ukraine, Netherlands, some fantasy fun notes, also a GB £10 Kentfield A35, needs viewing
An accumulation in an album POW and Military Notes with Austro-Hungarian and German POW notes (93) 1915-1916 including Bautzen i.Sa, Braunau, Csot, Grodig, Minden, Neuhammer, Reichenberg, Soppronyek, Tabor, 1940-1945, Czechoslovakia, Thersienstadt set of 1-100 Kronen, Germany, 10 Reichspfennig, Netherlands, Westerbork 25 and 50 Cents, PolandLitzmannstadt, 50 Pfg, 1(2) and 20 Mark, Yugoslavia Industrijsko Zanatsko 1 (2),2 (2), 5, 10, 50 (2), and 100 kronen (2) plus Austro-Hungary Mauthausen 10, 20, 50 Heller 1918, Germany, Wertmarke for 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 20 and 40 Reichspfennigs, and South Africa Mafeking 10 Shillings 1900 plus Green Point Track Five Shillings unissued, Mafeking note damaged VG, some of the POW notes stain but generally VF-UNC (138)
World, SPECIMEN Travellers Cheques (9) DenmarkDanske Bank (3 trav. chqs.) France Nat. Bank of Paris (4 trav. chqs.) 1979, ItalyNetherlands Amro Bank (3 trav. Chqs.) 1972 & Banca Commerciale (4 trav. chqs.) 1978, Norway Christiania Bank 1969, SwitzerlandUnion Bank (4 trav. Chqs.) 1970 & Swiss Cantonal Bank (4 trav. chqs) 1970, USA Thomas Cook $1000 1979 & National City Bank of New York 1949. All with official bank correspondence.
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