Jersey International Bank 1 Pound Interest bearing note Pick S161 dated 9th November 1865 number 1909 Entered with signature John W Baker and the note in Black and uniface featuring The States Coat of Arms at centre left, . Fine or better
Jersey International Bank 1 Pound Interest bearing note Pick S161 dated 9th November 1865 number 1772 Black and uniface featuring The States Coat of Arms at centre left, a Construction scene at centre and The Royal Coat of Arms at centre right. About Fine
JerseyERROR 1 PoundPick 8c (similar to BY JE11) ND 1963 missing signature of F. N. Padgham with the tile Treasurer of the States and serial number B 098704, a presentable VF or slightly better
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.
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
Guernsey & Jersey (6) a various collection in mixed grades average VF or better comprising Jersey QE2 issues (5) including 10 Shillings Annigoni portrait of Queen Elizabeth II Padgham signature serial A894413 BY JE10. 1 Pounds (3) including signature May serial GC151045 BY JE13, Baird signature serial JC675657 BY JE14a, the 800th Anniversary of the States of Jersey Commemorative issue Ian black signature serial J8C486938 BY JE16 and a Clennett signature serial number CB 400839. Also a Guernsey 5 Pounds Bull signature serial number C206431 BY GU42c.
JerseyTreasury of the States 1 PoundPick 6a (BY JE6) World War II German Occupation Period note issued in April 1942 and June 1942 ND with the prefix JN only. This note bears the very LOW number of 200 and the signature H. J. Eraut titled Treasurer of the States of Jersey. The note in purple on green underprint featuring Jersey's Coat of Arms at upper left, the serial number in black and the prefix and signature embedded in the printing on obverse and the reverse illustrating Men with horse cart gathering seaweed. Thick Chain watermark. The Channel Islands have the unenviable distinction of the only British teritories to be occupied by the German Forces during the war and since change was in short supply, the Islanders issued their own currency and even used the German notes. It was not until 9th May 1945, day after Victory in Europe Day (also known as VE Day or V-E Day in North America), where freedom became reality for the Bailiwick of Jersey. UNC, pressed and Exceptionally Rare in this high grade considering the low printing of 11,000 notes. At the time of writing PMG has only 9 recorded examples on their Population Report
JerseyTreasury of the States ERROR 1 PoundPick 8c (similar to BY JE11a) serial number B 098701 MISSING signature destined to be F.N. Padgham with the tile Treasurer of the States. The note in green on a multi-coloured underprint featuring a young portrait of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II at right on obverse and the reverse illustrating the view of Mont Orgueil Castle ('Mount Pride' or 'Haughty Mount') also known as Gorey Castle by English speakers which construction was undertaken following the division of Duchy of Normandy in 1204 and it was first mentioned in 1212. The castle was the primary defence of Jersey until the development of gunpowder which then rendered the castle ultimately indefensible from Mont Saint Nicholas, the adjacent hill which overlooks the castle. Printed by Thomas de La Rue & Company, London inscribed in small script at lower centre margin on reverse and watermarked with a Cow's head. VF - GVF, a Scarce and interesting error
Jersey The States of Jersey 10 Pounds ND (1963) Pick 10a (BY JE31) signature J. Clennet titled Treasurer of the States serial number A349428. The note in purple on multicolour underprint featuring the State's Coat of Arms at lower centre and a portrait of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II at right on obverse and an illustration of St. Ouen's Manor on reverse. Printed by Thomas De La Rue & Company, Limited inscribed with small script at lower margin on reverse and watermarked Jersey Cow's Head. About UNC - UNC
Jersey International Bank 1 Pound Interest bearing note Pick S161 dated 9th November 1865 number 1909 Entered with signature John W Baker and the note in Black and uniface featuring The States Coat of Arms at centre left, a Construction scene at centre and The Royal Coat of Arms at centre right. About Fine - Fine and an Exceptionally Scarce note seldom offered
JerseyTreasury of the States 1963 young H.M. Queen Elizabeth II issues (2) comprising 10 Shillings Pick 7 (BY JE10) a LOW serial number A000455 signed F.N. Padgham titled Treasured of the States and the note in brown on multicolour underprint with Coat of Arms at lower centre and depicting an illustration of St. Ouen's Manor the traditional home of the Seigneur of St. Ouen, and the ancestral home of the De Carteret family and the earliest record of the house dates from 1135. Along with 1 PoundPick 8b (BY JE11b) serial number J764877 signed J. Clennett titled Treasured of the States and the note in green on multicolour underprint with Jersey's Coat of Arms at lower centre on obverse and the reverse illustrating the view of Mont Orgueil Castle ('Mount Pride' or 'Haughty Mount') also known as Gorey Castle by English speakers which construction was undertaken following the division of Duchy of Normandy in 1204 and it was first mentioned in 1212. The castle was the primary defence of Jersey until the development of gunpowder which then rendered the castle ultimately indefensible from Mont Saint Nicholas, the adjacent hill which overlooks the castle. Both notes about UNC, printed by Thomas de La Rue & Company, London inscribed in small script at lower centre margin on reverse and watermarked with a Cow's head.
JerseyTreasury of the States Franklin Mint Collectors SPECIMEN set (4) Pick CS1 ND 1978 comprising £1 blue, £5 brown, £10 green, £20 red all Maltese Cross prefix serial numbers 010802, all featuring H.M. Queen Elizabeth II at centre right. Raw without the original envelope about UNC - UNC
JerseyTreasury of States of the Islands of Jersey 5 Pounds Interest bearing note Pick A1b ink cancelled across signatures dated 1st September 1840 number 903, black featuring Coat of Arms at upper centre on obverse and reverse with text "Jersey States Bond for Five PoundsBritish." in blue. Printed by W. Adams Co. imprinted in small script at lower centre on obverse. VF and Scarce
The States of Jersey 20 Pounds Ian Black signature Pick 29a ND 2000 (8) comprising two FIRST prefix KC LOW numbers KC000047 and KC000091 along with others some of which matching serial numbers LC000047, LC000591, MC000047, NC000047, PC000047 and QC000047. Please note that Ian Black signature issues start at prefix KC. Blue on multicolour underprint and featuring QE2 portrait facing at centre right wearing cape, Fulmar birds at lower left and St. Queens Manor at reverse. All UNC
Jersey (5) a denomination set, ND (1993) "Signature George Baird" Issue, includes some low serial numbers, comprised of 1 PoundPick 20a QE2 and St. Helier Parish church, series NC499846, 5 PoundsPick 21a QE2 and La Corbiere series HC 000346, 10 PoundsPick 22a QE2 and Battle of Jersey - Death of Major Peirson (paintnig by John Singleton Copley) series LC 000121, 20 PoundsPick 23a QE2 and St. Ouen's Manor, series HC 000121, 50 Pounds Pick 24a QE2 and Government House, series AC 496091. All UNC issued by Treasury of the States of Jersey and printed by Thomas de la Rue, London
The States of Jersey 50 Pounds (2) comprising SPECIMENPick 19s ND 1989 series AC 000000 signature May overprint SPECIMEN diagonally in red on obverse and reverse along with Pick 24a series AC 496031 signature Baird. Both in dark grey on multicolour underprint and featuring QE2 portrait facing at centre right wearing cape, Fulmar birds at lower left and Government House at reverse. UNC and Scarce
The States of JerseySPECIMENS (2) 1 Pound SPECIMEN Pick 8s1 ND 1963 serial number A 000000 overprint SPECIMEN diagonally in black obverse and reverse, Padgham signature, olive green on pastel underprint portrait QE2 at right arms low centre value top left right and at centre and Mont Orgueil Castle on reverse. 5 Pounds SPECIMEN Pick 9s2 ND 1963 serial number B000000 overprint SPECIMEN diagonally in red obverse and reverse, Clennet signature, dark red on multicolour underprint portrait QE2 at right arms low centre value top left right and at centre and St. Aubins Fort on reverse. Both UNC with inked small numerals at upper right margin and printed by Thomas De La Rue and Company Ltd
The States of Jersey 50 Pounds Ian Black signature (2) comprising a SPECIMENPick 30s series BC 000000 overprint SPECIMEN diagonally in red on obverse and reverse along with a regular issue Pick 30a series AC 813177. The banknotes in dark grey on multicolour underprint and feature QE2 portrait facing at centre right wearing cape, Fulmar birds at lower left and Government House at reverse. Both UNC
The States of Jersey Clennet signature same series AB 000000 SPECIMEN notes (2) comprising 10 Pounds SPECIMEN Pick 13s ND 1976-88 overprint SPECIMEN diagonally in red obverse and reverse, green on multicolour underprint portrait QE2 at centre right waring tiara arms at upper centre value top right, bottom left right and at centre and Victoria College on reverse, small faint stain to lower left edge but this not threatening the notes general appearance. 20 Pounds SPECIMEN Pick 14s ND 1976-88 overprint SPECIMEN diagonally in black obverse and reverse, red-brown on multicolour underprint portrait QE2 at right wearing tiara arms at upper centre value top right, bottom left right and at centre and Gorey Castle on reverse. Both UNC and printed by Thomas De La Rue and Company Ltd
The States of Jersey May signature SPECIMEN notes (2) comprising 10 Pounds SPECIMEN Pick 13s ND 1976-88 serial number FB 000000 overprint SPECIMEN diagonally in red obverse and reverse, green on multicolour underprint portrait QE2 at centre right waring tiara arms at upper centre value top right, bottom left right and at centre and Victoria College on reverse. 20 Pounds SPECIMEN Pick 14s ND 1976-88 serial number AC 000000 overprint SPECIMEN diagonally in black obverse and reverse, red-brown on multicolour underprint portrait QE2 at right wearing tiara arms at upper centre value top right, bottom left right and at centre and Gorey Castle on reverse. Both UNC and printed by Thomas De La Rue and Company Ltd
The States of Jersey Franklin Mint SPECIMENT set (4) Pick CS1 ND 1978 comprising £1 blue, £5 brown, £10 green, £20 red all Maltese Cross prefix serial numbers 010119, all QE2 at centre right. Raw without the original envelope about UNC - UNC
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