Afghanistan Da Afghanistan Bank 10000 Afghanis Pick 63b SH1372 (1993) issues with space between 'Da' and 'Afghanistan' in bank name on upper reverse (199) in 2 bundles all with prefix 9/GD in the serial numbers. The first bundle consists of 99 notes in a near consecutively numbered run in the serial number range 4410501 - 4410600 missing only 1 number. And the second bundle of 100 notes in a fully consecutively numbered run in the number range 4410601 through 4410700. Each note in black, deep olive-green and deep blue-green on multi-coloured underprint featuring Mosque of Herat at centre right and Da Afghanistan Bank logo at upper centre on obverse and Arch of Qila-e-Bost, Lashkargah on reverse. All watermarked with the Bank's logo same as on the obverse. All crisp UNC
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
AustraliaCommonwealth Bank 5 Pounds Pick 31a ND 1954 - 1959 issue bearing signatures Coombs titled Governor, Commonwealth Bank of Australia and Wilson titled Secretary to the Treasury FIRST prefix TA/06 141644. The obverse in black on blue and light blue underprint featuring Australia Coat of Arms, officially known as the Commonwealth Coat of Arms with a shield depicting the 6 states and held by the native Australian animals - the kangaroo and emu bird, along with a portrait of Sir John Franklin, a British Royal Navy officer and a famous explorer of the Arctic who disappeared and died along with the crew on his last expedition in 1847 whilst attempting to chart and navigate the Northwest passage in the North American Arctic. The reverse in blue featuring sheep, agricultural products, boomerang and native aboriginal shield between Bull and Cow's head. Fresh and crisp about UNC and Scarce in this high grade earlier note
AustraliaCommonwealthTreasury 10 Shillings = Half SovereignPick 3b ND 1918 issue seriffed serial number N567291J bearing the signatures Cerutty titled Assistant Secretary & Collins titled Secretary to the Treasury. The note in dark blue on multicolour underprint featuring Australia's Coat of Arms at centre left, value at centre right and four red "HALF SOVEREIGN" overprints near each border of the note's design on obverse. The reverse features a repeated 'HALF SOVEREIGN' text in the underprint and an illustration of Goulburn Weir near Nagambie, Victoria built circa 1887 and early 1891 and was the first major diversion structure built for irrigation development in Australia. Fine and an Exceptionally Rare early note certain to be missing from even the most advanced collections
AustraliaCommonwealthTreasury 10 Shillings = Half SovereignPick 3b ND 1918 issue seriffed serial number N751713L bearing the signatures Cerutty titled Assistant Secretary & Collins titled Secretary to the Treasury. The note in dark blue on multicolour underprint featuring Australia's Coat of Arms at centre left, value at centre right and four red "HALF SOVEREIGN" overprints near each border of the note's design on obverse. The reverse features a repeated 'HALF SOVEREIGN' text in the underprint and an illustration of Goulburn Weir near Nagambie, Victoria built circa 1887 and early 1891 and was the first major diversion structure built for irrigation development in Australia. Paper still retains relative crispness. About VF and an Exceptionally Rare early note certain to be missing from even the most advanced collections
Bahamas Government 4 Shillings Pick 9e Law of 1936 serial number A/9 208015 and variety with left signature title Commissioner of Currency and signature Higgs. A Thomas De La Rue printing in green with a portrait of KingGeorge VI at right and ship seal at left on obverse. The reverse in red, green and multicolour displaying the Great Britain Royal Coat of Arms at left. Watermarked Christopher Columbus. A very fresh and crisp about UNC with very few Minor rust spots, blindingly attractive and Exceptionally Scarce early issue very rarely seen in this high grade
Bahamas Government 5 Pounds Pick 12b Law of 1936 serial number A/2 132709 and variety with left signature title Commissioner of Currency and signature Higgs. A Thomas De La Rue printing in blue with a portrait of KingGeorge VI at right obverse. The reverse in orange, green and multicolour displaying a ship seal at left. Watermarked Christopher Columbus. A fresh, relatively crisp VF - GVF, Exceptionally Rare note and the highest denomination for this issue
Bermuda Government 1 PoundPick 11b Post-war dated Hamilton, Bermuda 17th February 1947 fractional prefix variety and an attractive BINARY serial number G/7 303033. An attractive Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. printing in blue on multicolour underprint featuring a sideways portrait of KingGeorge VI and an illustration of Somerset Bridge at left, the world's smallest operating drawbridge. The reverse illustrating the Great Britain Royal Coat of Arms at centre. Presentable about VF - VF, Scarce and very collectable in any grade
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
British Caribbean Territories & British GuianaGeorge VI portrait issues (3) a charming collection of Scarce notes comprising a British Caribbean Territories Currency Board Eastern Group 5 DollarsPick 3 dated 28th November 1950 serial number C/1 189886 and a Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. print in green with reverse displaying Members of State's Coat of Arms/Seals and this in VF. Along with British Guiana Government 1 Dollars Pick 12c dated 1st January 1942 (2) serial numbers G/3 01389 and G/3 77443, the first in VF and second EF. These Waterlow & Sons print in red with the obverse displaying a toucan bird at left, Kaieteur Falls at centre and sailing ship seal at right. The reverse with an elaborate guilloche panel displaying a portrait of King George VI at centre. A very attractive and collectable group
British Caribbean Territories Currency Board Eastern Group 2 DollarsPick 8c dated 2nd January 1962 serial number U2-388429. An exquisite and very alluring Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. print in blue on multicolour underprint featuring a young crowned portrait of H.M. the Queen at right and a map scroll at lower left on obverse. The reverse displaying 4 Coat of Arms/Seals of member States - Leeward Islands, British Guiana, Windward Islands, Trinidad & Tobago and Barbados. Watermarked H.M. the Queen bust facing right. A very fresh and crisp about UNC or near so with very Minor marginal stain at upper right but this not affecting this Extraordinarily Rare note's appearance. These notes very seldom seen in higher grades
British Guiana Government 5 DollarsPick 14b dated 1st January 1942 serial number B/5 00484. An attractive Waterlow & Sons Limited print in olive on multicolour with the obverse featuring a toucan bird at left, Kaieteur Falls at centre and sailing ship seal at right. The reverse with an elaborate guilloche panel displaying a portrait of KingGeorge VI at centre. A presentable VF with very Minor marginal nick not extending to design and this is an Incredibly Rare and sought after denomination with doubtfully many high grade survivors left
BritishHonduras Government 1 DollarPick 28c dated Belize 1st January 1973 serial number G/6 733867. The note in green on multicoloured underprint with the obverse featuring a young portrait of H.M. the Queen at right and Belize Coat of Arms at left. The reverse with a multicoloured guilloche panel with issuers name at centre. A fresh and crisp UNC and Exceptionally Rare and very sought after in this grade by almost any collector
Burma (BritishIndia) Military Administration 10 RupeesPick 28 ND 1945 Red Overprint "Military Administration of Burma" on India 10 Rupees Pick 24 ND 1945 issue green serial number C/7 110560 signature Deshmukh. The note in violet on multicolour underprint with the obverse featuring a crowned portrait of KingGeorge VI at right and as watermark. The reverse with sailing Dhow with the Bank's seal below. A fresh and crisp About UNC or very near so, usual pinholes and Very Rare in higher grades
Burma (BritishIndia) Military Administration 10 RupeesPick 28 ND 1945 Red Overprint "Military Administration of Burma" on India 10 Rupees Pick 24 ND 1945 issue green serial number C/9 358817 signature Deshmukh. The note in violet on multicolour underprint with the obverse featuring a crowned portrait of KingGeorge VI at right and as watermark. The reverse with sailing Dhow with the Bank's seal below. A relatively crisp and presentable GEF, usual pinholes and Very Rare in higher grades
Canada Bank 1, 2 and 5 Dollars 1950-60's QE2 issues (17) in various high grades mostly about UNC to UNC includes a few VF examples. Comprising 1 Dollar Pick 84a Commemorative Centennial of the Canadian Confederation dates instead of serials Beattie & Rasminsky signatures. 1 Dollars 1954 (5) including Pick 75a signatures Beattie & Coyne prefix M/A along with Pick 75b (4) signatures Beattie & Rasminsky prefixes A/Z, R/N, C/F and O/P. 2 Dollars 1954 (10) including a Pick 76b (9) consecutively numbered set serial numbers F/G 2585991 - F/G 258999 along with the 'Devil's Face' in the Queen's hairdo Pick 67b signatures Beattie & Coyne serial number T/B 7113019. And 5 Dollars 1954 (2) including Pick 77c signatures Bouey & Rasminsky serial number T/X 7533963 along with the 'Devil's Face' in the Queen's hairdo Pick 68b signatures F/C 5124338serial number F/C 5124338. A very attractive group
Canada Bank 100 DollarsPick 64c dated Ottawa 2nd January 1937 serial number B/J 4869230 signatures Coyne & Towers. A Canadian Banknote Company Limited printing in black on brown underprint featuring portrait of Sir John A. Macdonald at centre on obverse. The reverse featuring allegorical figures. Very scarce higher denomination note sought after by many. Fresh and crisp GVF
Canada Bank 50 DollarsPick 63c dated Ottawa 2nd January 1937 serial number B/H 4822069 signatures Coyne & Rasminsky. A Canadian Banknote Company Limited printing in black on orange underprint featuring portrait of KingGeorge VI at centre on obverse. The reverse featuring allegorical figure. Very scarce higher denomination note sought after by many. Presentable and relatively crisp VF or near so
Caribbean, Central & South America Queen Elizabeth II issues (7) in various grades VF to UNC comprising Bahamas Monetary Authority Law of 1968 (4) including 50 Cents (1/2 Dollars) Pick 26a">Pick 26a (4) serial numbers C285396, D595859 and E047102 along with 1 Dollar Pick 27. Cayman Islands Currency Board 5 Dollars Law of 1971 issue Pick 2 serial number A/1 028837. BelizeCentral Bank 5 Dollars Pick 47b serial number J/5 369514. And a Falkland Islands Government 1 PoundPick 13a dated 1st October 1984 serial number A161434. A very collectable and attractive group
Cayman Islands Currency Board 1 Dollars Jefferson signature Queen Elizabeth II Law of 1974 issues (5) comprising Pick 5d (4) serial numbers a consecutive pair A/5 635941 & A/5 635942 along with A/5 635731 and A/5 912380 and all these about UNC - UNC. Also Pick 5e serial number A/6 003519 in GVF. A very desirable group
Cayman Islands Currency Board 50 DollarsPick 10a Law of 1974 (1987) first series prefix serial number A/1 026960 signature Jefferson. The note in blue on multicoloured underprint with the obverse featuring a portrait of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II at right, Coat of Arms at centre and treasure chest and Manta rays. The reverse displaying an illustration of Government house. A Thomas De La Rue print and imprinted in small script on lower centre reverse and watermarked tortoise Unc
Cayman Islands Monetary Authority issues (13) comprising a set of the 2003 Commemorative 500th Anniversary Discovery of the Cayman Islands (1503-2003) 1 Dollar issues Pick 30a (6) including a consecutive pair Q/1 279135 & Q/1136 amongst other serials - Q/1 002744,Q/1 002747, Q/1 279619 and Q/1 999886. A set of the 2006 series (2004 Revision) 1 Dollars Pick 33b (3) in a consecutive trio serial numbers C/5 599151 - C/5 599154. And 2010 issues (4) including 1 Dollars Pick 38a (3) serial numbers D/1 073719 along with a near consecutive pair D/1 067128 and D/1 067130. Along with the 10 DollarsPick 40a and a lower serial number D/1 003588. All about UNC - UNC, always sought after for their attractive designs
CeylonCentral Bank & Government mostly George VI portrait issues circa 1930's to 1950's (7) an attractive selection in mixed but mostly higher grades VF to GEF-about UNC comprising 1 RupeePick 16c dated with the last date of issue 2nd October 1939 serial number R/17 84547. Along with George VI portrait issues (6) including 1st February 1942 dated issues as 10 CentsPick 43 uniface serial number on reverse A/22 119491 and 25 CentsPick 44 uniface and an earlier serial number on reverse A/2 900475. 14th July 1942 dated 50 CentsPick 45 uniface and serial number on reverse A/19 974239. 19th September 1942 dated 1 Rupee Pick 34 Mahout (elephant rider) and elephant on reverse serial number A/22 616059. And 20th January 1951 dated (2) 1 Rupee Pick 47 Ornate stairway reverse serial number A/22 824067 along with 10 RupeesPick 48 Ceremonial figures and hand stamped on reverse serial number L/5 885519. A scarce and desirable group
CeylonCentral Bank5 RupeesPick 51 dated 3rd June 1952 serial number G/2 347015. A dazzling and exquisite Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. printing in purple on multicoloured underprint on obverse and featuring a young portrait of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II at left. The reverse in green and purple on multicolour a standing figure. Watermarked Chinze. A presentable VF and an Unprecedently Rare note always sought after and collectable in any grade
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. A very fresh and crisp About UNC or very near so and Extraordinarily Rare in these high grades sure to be a great addition for any serious collector
CeylonCentral Bank young H.M. Queen Elizabeth II issues 1952-1953 (3) all in average VF comprising 2 Rupees Pick 50 in brown and lilac and Pavilion on reverse dated 3rd June 1952 serial number E/7 171865. Along with 10 RupeesPick 55 green on violet and multicolour underprint with ceremonial figures on reverse dated 1st July 1953 (2) serial numbers L/22 375283 and L/25 147474. Scarce and attractive issues
Ceylon Government 100 RupeesPick 38 dated just nearer the end of World War II 24th June 1945 and serial number L/9 91320. A large sized note and Indian printing in green on multicoloured underprint with the obverse displaying a portrait of KingGeorge VI at left and text at top centre reads "This note is Legal Tender For The Payment of Any Amount". The reverse illustrating Laxapana Water fall at centre. Watermarked Chinze. An attractive GVF with paper still retaining relative crispiness, usual staple holes at left with minor split but this an Exceptionally Rare high denomination note and sought after in any grade by many collectors
ChinaCanton Municipal Bank 50 CentsPick S2255 dated 1st May 1928 Canton serial number A 0007396. The note in green on light brown underprint with red seals at lower centre and Coat of Arms on an elaborate guilloche panel on obverse and the reverse in English and all in brown featuring value at each corner, Banks name across top and a portrait of Dr. Sun Yat-sen - first president of the Republic of China and the first leader of the Kuomintang. In a PMG holder and graded Very Fine 25 Rust and an Exceptionally Scarce note this being the only one recorded example in the PMG Population Report at the time of writing, listed without any price reference in the current SCWPM. This note is almost certain to be missing from even the most comprehensive collections therefore this being a unique opportunity to acquire it
Congo (Democratic Republic) Banque Nationale 5 Zaires = 500 Makuta Pick 13a dated 2nd January 1967 and variety with signature above title Le Gouverneur serial number A297637 with 2 Large Cancelation punch holes across portrait and watermark. The note in dark green on multicoloured underprint with obverse featuring President (Joseph Désiré) Mobutu Sese Seko Nkuku wa za Banga at right and bank monogram at lower left. The reverse with the National Assembly building, Kinshasa. A Thomas De La Rue print on paper with solid security thread across middle and watermarked with an Antelope's head, not visible due to cancelation hole. Crisp about UNC - UNC and Exceptionally Scarce first date
Cuba Banco Espanol de la Isla de Cuba late 1896 and 1897 issues (10) comprising 5 Centavos Pick 45a dated Habana, 15th May 1896, all in issued format without the red "PLATA" overprint and well circulated with almost all of the serial numbers faded but still slightly visible, all Serie J and in Fine, slightly rarely seen in this issued and circulated format. Along with 20 CentavosPick 53a dated Habana, 15th February 1897 serial number 0268752 serie I and this in EF - GEF Minor Ink Staining on reverse.
Cyprus Government 10 Shillings Pick 23 dated 6th October 1947 serial number F/6 020106 and the variety with Turkish denomination in Arabic at upper right. A Thomas De La Rue print in maroon on pink and olive underprint featuring a portrait of KingGeorge VI at upper centre. Reverse with the Colonial Coat of Arms with 2 Lions at upper left and issuer at lower right. In a PCGS Banknote Grading holder and graded Choice EF 45 and this being the only example in this grade recorded by their population report at the time of writing. An Exceptionally Rare note
Cyprus Government 10 Shillings Pick 31 first date of issue dated 1st September 1953 serial number F/9 086279 variety with the denomination text at upper right written in modern Turkish (with Latin letters) alongside the English and Greek texts. The note in maroon on pink and olive underprint and featuring a portrait of KingGeorge VI portrait at upper centre on obverse and the reverse blank displaying a circular Seal with 2 lions at upper left and Government of Cyprus text at lower right. An Exceptionally Rare note in issued format and interestingly issued post-mortem of the featured Royalty with more than an year after King George VI's passing. Certain to be missing from even most advanced collections with PMG having only 4 examples recorded on their Population Report at the time of writing therefore this being a clear sign how rare of an opportunity this is to acquire this note. VF - GVF
East Africa Currency Board (4) a fine early collection of Scarce issues in about VF-VF to EF-GEF comprising a King George V portrait 5 Shillings Pick 20 dated 1st January 1933 serial number K/4 94597 3 signatures. Along with King George VI portrait issues (3) including 1 Shillings Pick 27 dated 1st January 1943 serial number A/10 85413 4 signatures. 5 ShillingsPick 28a dated 1st July 1941 serial number T/6 53769 3 signatures. And 20 Shillings = 1 PoundPick 30b dated 1st August 1951 serial number B/70 62009 4 signatures. All Thomas De La Rue printing and very collectable
East Africa Currency Board 1 FlorinPick 8 dated 1st May 1920 serial number B/7 20232 3 signatures at lower centre. A Thomas De La Rue printing in olive-brown and red featuring a medallion with a bust of KingGeorge V at right on obverse. The reverse in blue displaying a Hippopotamus with native spears and shield below. VF or near so and Exceptionally Rare note very seldom seen and offered with very few possible survivors left
East Africa Currency Board 100 Shillings = 5 Pounds Pick 31b dated Nairobi 1st October 1949 serial number C/7 70614 4 signatures. A Thomas De La Rue print in blue-black on green and lilac underprint featuring a portrait of KingGeorge VI at upper left on obverse. The reverse displaying a guilloche panel with a Lion at centre. Original and fresh VF or slightly better, paper still retaining relative crispiness and an Exceptionally Rare denomination always sought after by various collectors
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. Along with 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. Along with 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. A Scarce and very attractive group
East Africa Currency Board 20 Shillings = 1 PoundPick 35 dated Nairobi 1st January 1955 serial number G66 62332, 4 signatures at lower right. A Thomas De La Rue printing in blue-black on yellow and orange underprint featuring a crowned portrait of H.M. the Queen at upper right. The reverse features a guilloche panel with a Lion at centre. Original fresh and crisp About UNC and very Rare in this high grade
East Africa Currency Board 5 Shillings Pick 33 1953-57 issues (3) comprising a first year of issue dated 31st March 1953 serial number G53 17882. Along with 1st October 1957 (2) serial numbers M58 29343 and N30 13027. All Thomas De La Rue printing in blue-black on orange-brown underprint featuring a crowned portrait of H.M. the Queen at right on obverse and a guilloche panel with Lion on reverse. The first Fine, second VF, third good Fine - VF
East Africa Currency Board a near complete denomination set of the ND (1964) "Lake" issues (4) comprising 5 Shillings Pick 45 (2) serial numbers R998257 and Y294385. 10 Shillings Pick 46a serial number B940404. And 20 Shillings Pick 47 serial number J 853478. All very Scarce and watermarked with Rhinoceros head. The 5 and 20 Shillings VF or near so, the 10 shillings GEF
East Africa Currency Board Queen Elizabeth II portrait ND 1950-60's issues (4) comprising the 4 signatures at right variety (4) including 5 Shillings Pick 37 prefix L11, 10 Shillings Pick 38 (2) prefixes N1 and D9 and 20 Shillings Pick 39 prefix C15. Also includes the 3 signatures at left and 4 at right variety 20 Shillings Pick 43b with top left signature of A. L. Adu serial number Q24 15134. All Thomas De La Rue prints and watermarked with a Lion's head. All Very scarce, the 4 signature variety group average good Fine - VF, the later GEF
East Caribbean Currency Authority 1 DollarPick 13c ND 1965 issue signatures SCWPM type 4 serial number B21 747922. A Thomas De La Rue print in red on aqua and multicolour underprint with obverse featuring Annigoni portrait of Queen Elizabeth II at right, map at left and Queen Angel fish (Holacanthus ciliaris) in underprint. The reverse illustrating an eye-pleasing coastal scene. A dazzling high grade issue in a PMG holder and graded Gem UNC 66 EPQ, keenly collected in these high grades with the PMG Population only having 4 recorded examples in this grade at the time of writing
East Caribbean Currency Authority 20 DollarsPick 15d ND 1965 issue serial number A3 802672. The note in purple on multicoloured underprint and displaying a portrait of young H.M. Queen Elizabeth II at right, sea turtles (Chelonioidea) at centre left and right and Map at left. The reverse displaying a very eye catching Coastal scene. Printed by Thomas De La Rue & Company, Limited imprinted on lower reverse and watermarked with Queen Elizabeth II profile bust. An attractive and presentable VF and Scarce
East Caribbean Currency Authority undated 1965 issues (4) all bearing the young H.M. Queen Elizabeth II portrait, comprising One DollarPick 13h and a very LAST number for prefix serial B99 060299 overprinted A in circle and the note in red on multicoloured underprint with the Queen Angel fish (Holacanthus ciliaris) at centre. 5 DollarsPick 14h (2) different signature varieties serial numbers D4 198097 and D5 742014 and both notes in green on multicoloured underprint with flying fish (Exocoetidae) at centre. 20 DollarsPick 15g serial number A10 638564 and the note in purple on multicoloured underprint with tortoise at centre. All notes printed by Thomas De La Rue & Co. Limited, watermarked with a bust of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II and depict a beautiful Coastal scene on reverse. All about UNC - UNC
East Caribbean States (2) comprising a Currency Authority 20 DollarsPick 15g serial numbers A10 652544 and a TDLR print in purple featuring Annigoni portrait of Queen Elizabeth II at right, map at left and tortoise in underprint. Along with a Central Bank 1 Dollar ANGUILLA not named on map Pick 17a suffix letter A (Antigua) serial number A557760A and a TDLR print in red featuring Queen Elizabeth II on obverse and a colourful eye-catching coastal scene on reverse. A desirable pair the first in GEF or slightly better, the second UNC
Egypt Arab Republix Currency Note 5 PiastresUncut Sheet of 2 similar to Pick 188 signature Elghareeb and interestingly only the top note with serial number. About UNC - UNC Faint Staining
EgyptCentral Bank (3) in mixed high grades GVF to UNC and all with prefix 1 and same signature comprising 1 PoundPick 44a 1967 first date issue number 0533256. 5 PoundsPick 45a 1969 first date issue serial number 0081426. 10 PoundsPick 46a 1969 first date issue number 0037789.
EgyptCentral Bank 5 Pounds miscut Error from the sheet right half of the note, no signature or serial numbers can be observed, and appears to be with the design of the Pick 63 note. GVF and possible printers waste
EgyptCentral Bank 5 Pounds Progressive Proof Print right half of the note, no signature or serial numbers can be observed, yellow and appears to be with the design of the Pick 63 note. GVF and possible printers waste
Egypt 5 PiastresTrial Colour Error Orange an uncut sheet of 2 no signatures or serial numbers can be observed, watermarked Sphinx head. About UNC - UNC and Scarce
England, Isle of Man & Republic of Ireland issues 1945 onwards (19) most in GEF - about UNC comprising Bank of England 1 Pounds Somerset (2) and a 5 PoundsPeppiattwhite note B255 dated just before the end of the war 31st March 1945 serial number H80 080338 London branch. Isle of Man 1 Pound Pick 38a Tyvek signature Dawson serial number M019202. Central Bank of Ireland Lady Lavery portrait issues (12) including 10 Shillings and 1 Pounds in various dates 1966 through 1977 along with 1 Pounds Queen Maeve (Medb) issues 1977. An interesting and desirable group
Falkland Islands Government 10 Pounds Pick 11c dated 15th June 1982 serial number B13014 and bearing the signature of H. T. Rowlands. A beautiful Thomas De La Rue printing in green on light orange and yellow-green underprint featuring a crowned medallion with a young bust of H.M. the Queen. The reverse with a light green guilloche panel. Very fresh and crisp UNC and an Exceptionally Rare note especially in this high grade most surely to be 'hunted down' by any serious collector
Falkland Islands Government 5 Pounds Pick 9b dated 30th January 1975 serial number C64809 and bearing the signature of H. T. Rowlands. A beautiful Thomas De La Rue printing in red on green, blue and yellow underprint featuring a crowned medallion with a young bust of H.M. the Queen. The reverse with a red guilloche panel. Very fresh and crisp UNC and an Exceptionally Rare note especially in this high grade most surely to be 'hunted down' by any serious collector
Falkland Islands Government 50 PencePick 10a dated 25th September 1969 serial number D12927 and bearing the signature of Leslie Charles Gleadell OBE, JP best recognised for his negotiations and acts during the Aerolineas Argentinas hijacking incident in 1966. A Thomas De La Rue print in brown on grey underprint featuring a crowned medallion with a young bust of H.M. the Queen. About UNC - UNC and very sought after in this high grades
Falkland Islands Government 50 PencePick 10b dated 20th February 1974 serial number D48235 and bearing the signature of Harold Theodore Rowlands OBE CBE titled Commissioner of Currency who entered Government in 1948 and was appointed Secretary and Commissioner for taxation in 1972. The banknote in brown on grey underprint and features a crowned portrait of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II facing left on obverse and the reverse displaying an exquisitely designed brown guilloche panel. Printed by Thomas De La Rue & Company Limited London inscribed in small script at lower centre margin and watermarked with lozenge quadrilateral shaped pattern across the paper. About UNC
Falkland Islands Government Elizabeth II portrait issues (2) comprising 50 PencePick 10b dated 20th February 1974 serial number D64932 about UNC and in brown on grey underprint. Along with the 1 PoundPick 11c dated 1st January 1982 serial number F53509 VF - GVF and in blue on grey-green and lilac underprint. Both notes bearing the signature H. T. Rowlands and printed by Thomas De La Rue & Co Ltd London imprinted in small script at lower centre margin on obverse. Both desirable
Finland Bank (Suomen Pankki) 1945 high denomination issues (2) comprising 500 Markkaa Pick 81a FIRST print FIRST series Litt. A serial number A 0708381 bearing signatures Raittinen & Wahlman and the note in blue depicting Allegorical figures in wheat field on harvest. Along with 1000 Markkaa Pick 82a FIRST print First series Litt. A serial number A 3584474 bearing signatures Tuomioja & Whalman and the note in blue-violet depicting Allegorical figures on lake-side view. Both notes featuring the Coat of Arms on reverse at centre and watermarked with a lozenge-shaped pattern across the whole of the notes. Both Fine to about VF
French Indo-China Banque De L'Indo-Chine Saigon branch 20 PiastresPick 38b dated 28th April 1917 series U/43 027 signature titles Un Administrateur & L'Administrateur-Directeur variety. Georges Duval imprint and the note in purple with the obverse displaying an France standing guard while the people of Indo-china deliver their goods. The reverse with dragons in the underprint and blue Chinese lettering. An Exceptionally Rare and very eye catching large sized note seldom seen and this example Fine - good Fine with minor Rust
GB and World early World War II issues to modern (331) in mixed grades Good to UNC from various countries and issuers. Includes some George VI portrait and early young Queen Elizabeth II portrait issues, Allied Military and Japanese Occupation currencies, EgyptKing Farouk and more
Gibraltar Government 1 PoundPick 12 dated 1st October 1927 serial number C235034. The note in green on yellow-brown underprint with the obverse featuring the Rock of Gibraltar and the reverse displaying Coat of Arms at centre. Presentable good Fine - about VF and the very Scarce note earlier Waterlow & Sons Limited London Wall, London printing
Gibraltar Government One Pound (2) comprising Pick 20b dated 15th September 1979 serial number K284995 signed R. J. Wallace CMG, OBE titled Financial And Development Secretary and the second being Pick 20d dated 21st October 1986 serial number L405956 signed B Traynor titled Financial And Development Secretary. Both notes in red and brown on multicoloured underprint and feature young H.M. Queen Elizabeth II wearing a tiara portrait and Gibraltar's Coat of Arms with the inscription "Montis Insignia Calpe" ("Badges of the Rock of Gibraltar") at centre and a sea view of Gibraltar at upper left on obverse and the reverse showing The Covenant of Gibraltar also known by its old name Convent of Franciscan Friars and has been the official residence of the Governor of Gibraltar since 1728, but was originally built in 1531 and heavily rebuilt in the 18th and 19th centuries. Its dining room is known to have the most extensive display of heraldry in the Commonwealth of Nations. Both notes printed by Thomas De La Rue & Company Limited and watermarked with a bust of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II. Both UNC
Great Britain (7) a collection in various grades average VF/GVF to EF/GEF comprising a Rare EnglandTreasury 1 PoundBradbury Third Issue T16 Dot in No. Control Note 1917 serial number Z/24 80192. Northern Ireland5 PoundsPick 316a (PMI NI813a, BY UB57a) dated 1st October 1940 serial number 454436 manuscript signature Todd. Scotland (5) comprising Bank of Scotland 5 Pounds Pick 106a (PMS BA106c, BY SC119a) Shaded denomination symbols dated 11th January 1965 serial number C551127. The Royal Bank of Scotland 1 Pound Pick 324b (PMS RB55h, BY SC803) dated 1st September 1960 serial number BA 808414 signature Ballantyne. The National Bank of Scotland Limited 1 Pound Pick 258b(PMS NA48, BY SC503c) dated 30th April 1949 serial number A/Z 526-818 signature Brown. North of Scotland Bank Limited 1 Pound Pick S639 (PMS NS38a, BY SC711a) dated 1st March 1928 serial number F 0981/0061 signatures RWW & M. Stuart. Clydesdale Bank Limited 5 Pounds Pick 198a (PMS CL31a, BY SC319a) dated 1st March 1965 serial number C/K 026575. A very pleasing and attractive group
Guatemala 1 QuetzalPick 73c dated 22nd January 1992 (200) in 2 bundles of 100 consecutively numbered notes with same series prefix and suffix B - F, fairly closely numbered and with near matching serial numbers with only the 4th digit different. Serial numbers B4281401F through B4281500F and B4285401F through B4285500F respectively. Each note in green on multicoloured underprint with obverse displaying the nearly threatened Quetzal bird (Pharomachrus mocinno) important in Mesoamerican mythology at upper left and General J. M. Oreliana at right, a political and military leader in early 1900's during which time the Quetzal was established as the currency of Guatemala. The reverse featuring the Banco de Guatemala building with Plate of Leyden at left Ara del Tikal seal at right. Printed by the Canadian Bank Note Company without watermark. All notes in fresh and crisp UNC as if just came out of printing
Guatemala50 Centavos de Quetzals (1/2 Quetzals) FIRST & LAST year issues for this type (180) in 2 bundles with same prefix and suffix letters A - C and most matching the last 3 digits of the serial numbers. The first bundle of a 100 notes Pick 72a first date for this type 4th January 1989 in a fully consecutive run serial numbers A1376801C through A1376900C. The second bundle of 80 notes Pick 72b last date for this type 14th February 1992 in a near consecutive run A8419801C - A8419900C missing only a small range A8419879C - A8419898C. Each note in brown on multicoloured underprint featuring at upper left - nearly threatened Quetzal bird (Pharomachrus mocinno) important in various types of Mesoamerican mythology and also an illustration of Tecun Uman at right, one of the last rulers of the K'iche' Maya people believed slain by Spanish conquistador Pedro de Alvarado in the battle against the Spanish approach to Quetzaltenango in 1524. The reverse displaying the Mayan Tikal I Temple. Printed by the Canadian Bank Note Company and without a watermark. Most if not all in fresh and crisp UNC conditions as if just printed with only 1 of the bundles utmost top few notes with very minor wear perhaps from storage mentioned for accuracy
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.
Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corporation 100 DollarsPick 176e dated 31st March 1947 serial number D252329. A Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. print in red on multicoloured 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. A very Rare and desirable early large size issue in VF with very Minor Rust and a small repair but an attractive and seldom seen note being the second highest denomination for the series
India & Burma (British India) issues (14) in various grades mostly average VF. Some more collectable issues include George VI issues (3) including 1 RupeePick 25d prefix P/80, 2 Rupees Pick 17b prefix F/49 and a Burma 10 RupeesPick 5 prefix A/44. Along with more modern Asoka Column issue 2 Rupees (3) and Gandhi issues 5 Rupees (2), 10 Rupees (3) and 20 Rupees (3)
India Government 10 RupeesPick 16b ND 1935 issue red serial number P/85 992735 and signature J.W. Kelly. The note in dark blue on olive and light orange underprint featuring a portrait of KingGeorge V facing left and palm tree coastal scene in the underprint. The reverse with 2 Mahout riders and elephants. A very Rare note always sought after and rarely seen in high grades this example in about VF usual pinholes
IndiaReserve Bank10 RupeesKingGeorge VI portrait in profile Pick 19a ND 1937 issues bearing the signature Taylor (2) including a very first prefix serial number A/55 395914 with 2 hand stamps on reverse one of which from the Imperial Tobacco Company of India along with B/35 039239. Both notes in blue-violet and olive featuring a portrait of King George VI in profile at right and a banana palm tree and sea side scene in the underprint on obverse. The reverse mainly in blue depicting the Reserve Bank of India Coat of Arms at centre - Palm tree and the endangered Bengal tiger, surrounded by elephant riders/trainers also known as Mahout riding elephants. The first good Fine - about VF, the second VF. Both with the usual Pinholes/Spindle hole, very Scarce first date earlier issues and rarely seen
India Reserve bank 100 RupeesPick 20n (Jhun 4.7.1F) ND (1937-1943) MADRAS issue and signature J.B. Taylor serial number A/49 415553. A large sized note in dark green and lilac with the obverse featuring a crowned profile portrait of KingGeorge VI. The reverse displaying a Tiger's head. Watermarked with King George VI profile same as portrait on obverse. In a PMG holder VF 30 NET Tear, Stained and an Exceptionally rare high denomination note, seldom seen in any grade
IndiaReserve BankGeorge VI facing forward portrait Deshmukh signature ND 1943 issues (3) comprising 5 RupeesPick 23a serial number A/27 541985 and the note in green and multicolour Antelopes on reverse. Along with 10 RupeesPick 24 (2) green serial numbers K/17 210923 and J/20 817797, these in purple and multicolour Sailing Dhow reverse. All very collectable with the 5 Rupees being significantly scarcer, and all VF with the usual pinholes
IndiaReserve BankGeorge VI facing left portrait Taylor signature ND 1937 issues (2) comprising 5 RupeesPick 18a serial number H/36 900050 and the note in light brown on green and multicolour. Along with 10 RupeesPick 19a red serial number C/59 042408 and the note in dark blue on olive and light orange underprint featuring Mahout elephant riders on reverse. Always sought after and collectable notes the first about EF, the second VF and both with the usual pinholes
IndiaReserve BankKingGeorge VI portrait (including both varieties - facing and profile) and signature Deshmukh ND 1937 - 1943 issues (2) comprising 5 RupeesPick 18b black serial number L/91 048945 EF usual Pinholes and Foreign Substance - glue in marginal area at top on reverse. Along with the later facing portrait design 10 RupeesPick 24 green serial number E/11 453705 GVF usual Pinholes.
IndiaReserve BankKingGeorge VI portrait profile 10 RupeesPick 19b ND 1943 signature Deshmukh red serial number J/16 917603 VF usual Spindle hole and Pinholes. The note in blue-violet on olive underprint featuring King George VI portrait at right and Palm tree and beach scene in the underprint on obverse. The reverse mainly in blue depicting the Reserve Bank of India Coat of Arms at centre - Palm tree and the endangered Bengal tiger, surrounded by elephant riders/trainers also known as Mahout riding elephants.
IndiaUncut Die Trial sheet of 4 notes Reserve Bank of India Gandhi 500 Rupees similar to Pick 106 with signature Raghuram G. Rajan and the new Rupee symbol printed on light blue paper and slightly miscut at top. Printers marginal marks at left and right of each note. Generally good condition and well kept
India World War II Prisoner of War Camp currency 1 Anna Bangalore camp ND (1939-1945) in violet and pale brown with Group 1 Bangalore red-brown overprint at centre and uniface. Rare
Iran Bank Markazi 200 Rials ND 1982-2005 (260) in 3 consecutively numbered bundles. The first bundle of 80 notes and Pick 136b signatures Majid Ghassemi & Mohammad Djavad Iravani and watermarked with Arms serial numbers 46/12 746221 through 46/12 746300. The second bundle of 80 notes Pick 136d signatures Dr. Mohsen Noorbakhsh & Dr. Hossein Namazi and watermarked Khomeini serial numbers 47/14 479101 through 47/14 479180. And the third bundle of 100 notes in an original bank wrapper also Pick 136d - serial numbers 47/14 778401 through 47/14 778500. All notes in aqua and blue-black on multi-coloured underprint featuring Mosque at centre on obverse and the reverse depicting a Field work illustration with Farmers in field. All crisp UNC
IranCentral Bank of the Islamic Republic 100 Rials (400) in 4 bundles of 100 notes in consecutive runs or made up of consecutive sets. Including 3 bundles Pick 140c ND 1985 - 2005 signatures Majid Ghassemi & Mohammad Djavad Iravani watermarked Coat of Arms, 2 bundles of which with matching last 3 digits of the serial numbers of each note. Along with a bundle Pick 140f ND 1985 - 2005 signatures Dr. Mohsen Noorbakhsh & Dr. Hossein Namazi variety with watermark Khomeini. Each note in purple on multi-coloured underprint and the obverse featuring a portrait of Ayatollah Moddaress at right, an Iranian Twelver Shi'a cleric, a notable supporter of the Iranian Constitutional Revolution and one of the founding members of the reformist party Hezb-e Eslaah-talab, he was killed while imprisoned in 1937. The reverse displaying the Parliament building in Tehran at left. Almost if not all notes in original fresh and crisp UNC and include a few Islamic lucky and holy numbers - 786 and 777
IranCentral Bank of the Islamic Republic 100 Rials Pick 140f ND 1985 - 2005 signatures Dr. Mohsen Noorbakhsh & Dr. Hossein Namazi variety with watermark Khomeini (600) in 6 bundles of 100 consecutively numbered notes each with the same prefix 99/4. Serial numbers fall in the ranges 784001 through 784100, 784401 through 784500 and 784601 through 785000. Each note in purple on multi-coloured underprint and the obverse featuring a portrait of Ayatollah Moddaress at right, an Iranian Twelver Shi'a cleric, a notable supporter of the Iranian Constitutional Revolution and one of the founding members of the reformist party Hezb-e Eslaah-talab, he was killed while imprisoned in 1937. The reverse displaying the Parliament building in Tehran at left. Almost if not all notes in original fresh and crisp UNC, and include a REPEATER number 99/4 784784, RADAR number 99/4 784487, a James Bond last 3 digit number 99/4 784007, a last 3 digit Islamic lucky number 99/4 784786 and last 3 digit holy number 99/4 784777
Ireland (Republic) Central BankLady Lavery issues (3) comprising 10 Shillings Pick 63a (PMI LTN47, BY E074) last date for this type 6th June 1968 series 78P 576606 signatures O'Muimhneacháin & Whitaker VF pressed & cleaned. 1 PoundPick 64c (PMI LTN60b, BY E086) dated 21st April 1975 series 90K 859671 signatures Whitaker & Murray VG. Large sized 10 PoundsPick 66c (PMI LTN 62b, BY E111)dated 26th September 1974 series 16D 648035signatures Whitaker & Murray VG.
Ireland (Republic) Currency Commission Consolidated Banknote 1 Pound The Bank of Ireland First Issue Pick 8a (PMI CBI1, BY E001) dated 7th July 1938 series 82BA 057665 signatures Joseph Brennan & Joseph A Gargan. The note in green on pale orange and purple underprint with the obverse featuring a ploughman (also the common name for these notes amongst collectors) with horses. The reverse displays an illustration of the Customs House in Dublin. Printed by TDLR without imprint. A fresh and relatively crisp GVF - approaching about EF and Exceptionally Rare
Ireland (Republic) Currency Commission Consolidated Banknote 1 Pound The Bank of Ireland Second Issue Pick 8b (PMI CBI7, BY E002) last recorded date for this type 3rd July 1939 series 07BB 092897 signatures Joseph Brennan & H J Johnston. The note in green on pale orange and purple underprint with the obverse featuring a ploughman (also the common name for these notes amongst collectors) with horses. The reverse displays an illustration of the Customs House in Dublin. Printed by TDLR without imprint. A fresh and very crisp GEF minor attempt of cleaning inked graffiti on centre right obverse but this not affecting the notes general appearance and these notes Exceptionally Rare and seldom seen in these high grades
Ireland (Republic) Currency Commission Consolidated Banknote 1 Pound The National Bank Only issue Pick 26 (PMI CNA1, BY E025) dated 14th February 1935 serial number 20NA 032484 signatures Joseph Brennan & H A Russel. The note in green on pale orange and purple underprint with the obverse featuring a ploughman (also the common name for these notes amongst collectors) with horses. The reverse displays an illustration of the Customs House in Dublin. Printed by TDLR without imprint. VF or near so with a small marginal piece missing at upper centre left margin and an Exceptionally Rare note with a 14/2/35 date
Ireland (Republic) Currency Commission Consolidated Banknote 1 Pound The Provincial Bank of Ireland First Issue Pick 38a (PMI CPB1, BY E036) dated 10th June 1929 series 04PA 079203 signatures Joseph Brennan & Hume Robertson. The note in green on pale orange and purple underprint with the obverse featuring a ploughman (also the common name for these notes amongst collectors) with horses. The reverse displays an illustration of the Customs House in Dublin. Printed by TDLR without imprint. Presentable and paper still retaining relative crispiness VF Pinholes and an Exceptionally Rare early dated First issue note certain to attract any serious collector
Ireland (Republic) Currency Commission Consolidated Banknote 1 Pound The Provincial Bank of Ireland Third Issue Pick 38c (PMI CPB8, BY E037) dated 7th March 1939 and series 19PA 075590 signatures Joseph Brennan & G A Kennedy. The note in green on pale orange and purple underprint with the obverse featuring a ploughman (also the common name for these notes amongst collectors) with horses. The reverse displays an illustration of the Customs House in Dublin. Printed by TDLR without imprint. A fresh and relatively crisp about EF and an Exceptionally Rare note
Ireland (Republic) Currency Commission Consolidated Banknote 1 Pound The Provincial Bank of Ireland Third Issue Pick 38c (PMI CPB8, BY E037) dated 8th April 1938 series 16PA 040544 signatures Joseph Brennan & G A Kennedy. The note in green on pale orange and purple underprint with the obverse featuring a ploughman (also the common name for these notes amongst collectors) with horses. The reverse displays an illustration of the Customs House in Dublin. Printed by TDLR without imprint. Presentable VF and an Exceptionally Rare note
Ireland (Republic) Currency Commission Consolidated Banknote 1 Pound The Royal Bank of Ireland Second Issue Pick 44b (PMI CRB7, BY E047) dated 1st July 1935 serial number 18RA 058700 signatures Joseph Brennan & David R Mack. The note in green on pale orange and purple underprint with the obverse featuring a ploughman (also the common name for these notes amongst collectors) with horses. The reverse displays an illustration of the Customs House in Dublin. Printed by TDLR without imprint. A presentable VF Minor marginal rust but not affecting this Exceptionally Rare note's appearance
Ireland (Republic) Currency Commission Consolidated Banknote 5 Pounds The National BankPick 27 (PMI CNA2, BY E026) dated 5th January 1939 and a VERY LAST recorded prefix and higher serial number 04NK 037534 signatures Joseph Brennan & H A Russell. The note in brown on pale green and mauve underprint with the obverse featuring a ploughman (also the common name for these notes amongst collectors) with horses. The reverse displays an illustration of the St. Patrick's Bridge, Cork. Printed by TDLR without imprint. VF very Minor ink cleaning on reverse but not affecting the note's general appearance. Exceptionally Rare note with the very last recorded date and prefix with records indicating that the National Bank received its last batch of these £5 notes on the 5th November 1944 and the highest number issued was 04NK 040700 (date not known)
Ireland (Republic) Currency CommissionLady Lavery 1 Pound 'War Code' Letter T in purple Pick 2C (PMI LTN18, BY E078) FIRST date for this type 14th March 1941 and last prefix for date series 54L 036489 signatures Joseph Brennan & James J McElligott. The note in green on yellow and pale violet underprint featuring portrait of Lady Hazel Lavery on obverse and the River Lee mask on reverse. A fresh and relatively crisp GEF few very minor marginal stains but very attractive and exceptionally rare and sought after in these high grades
Ireland Ross Bank unissued 4 Guineas dated 1 September 1814 serial number 379 in black and white featuring Allegorical maiden (Commerce/Maritime) at left in oval frame and emboss Revenue stamp at right reads "Bankers Note of Bill / Three-halfpence / Ireland". VF Minor tear at bottom but not obstructing the note's general appearance
Isle of Man Government John W. Paul signature issues (5) comprising 50 New Pence (4) all B Prefix along with 5 Pounds serial number B336315. Some with glue stains, but mostly about UNC - UNC and desirable (IOMPM M513, M514, M517)
Italy (5) comprising a Banca Toscana Di Anticipazionie Di Sconto Firenze (Florence) dated 24th April 1870 Series B b Number 06,384 about UNC - UNC. Allied Military Currency 10 Lire series 1943 (2) Pick M13a with printer's Code Letter 'F' at lower right serial number A13800208A and Pick M13b without printer's Code letter serial number A07312831A both GVF. Banca D'Italia Large sized early high denomination issues (2) including 1000 Lire Pick 81a dated 14th April 1948 series W3708 number 011843 signatures Einaudi & Urbini in Violet-brown and brown with Medusa seal at lower centre on obverse and monogram B-I at lower centre on reverse, printed by I. P. S. - Officina Carte-Valori, Rome and watermarked with Allegorical woman's bust Fine along with 5000 Lire Pick 85c dated 27th October 1953 series M490 number 7460 signatures Menichella & Boggione also known amongst Italian collectors with the name 'Regine del Mare' (Queens of the Sea) in green and brown featuring Two women seated at centre (Venezia and Genova) at lower centre and Medusa seal at upper centre on obverse and Allegorical bust at centre and monogram B-I at upper centre on reverse. Printed by Officina della Banca d'Italia, Rome and watermarked with Dante at centre left, "Italia" at centre right good Fine.
Italy (64) a collection in an album early 1914 to modern from various issuers, different denominations some of which high and some in consecutive sets. All in mixed grades about VG to about UNC - UNC. A lot of dates in the World War II period including a Greek Italian occupation 5 Drachma. Also includes large sized Seal type "Italia" / "Fascio" issues such as the commonly known amongst Italian collectors as the "Regine del Mare" (Queens of the Sea) 1000 Lire Pick 63 dated 13th February 1943 and 1000 Lire Pick 62 dated 12th December 1942. Also includes a France100 Francs known amongst French collectors as "Jeune Paysan" Pick 128d (Fayette F28) dated 4th September 1952 series B.468 10421 number 11676110421 signatures Gouin d'Ambrières & Gargam and the correct watermark variety with hair parted on her left
Jordan (2) 1/2 DinarPick 13c ND, light brown King Hussein II at left on obverse and Jerash (Gerasa) forum on reverse. 1 Dinar Pick 14b ND green on multicolour King Hussein II at left on obverse and Al-Aqsa mosque / Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem on reverse. EF - about UNC
Malaya & British Borneo10 DollarsPick 9a dated 1st March 1961 small prefix variety serial number A/61 876843. A Thomas De La Rue print in red, dark brown and multicolour with obverse featuring Farmer ploughing with Ox. The reverse Coat of Arms of member States. Watermarked roaring Bengal tiger's head. Presentable about VF - VF, very Scarce and collectable note
Malaya & British Borneo Board of Commissioners of Currency 1950's issues (4) comprising a set of the scarce QE2 portrait at right 21st March 1953 dated issues (3) including 1 Dollar Pick 1a in blue on red and multicolour serial number A/34 240209. 5 DollarsPick 2a in green on yellow/brown and serial number A/26 788637. 10 DollarsPick 3a in red on green/yellow and serial number A/53 297097. Also includes a 1 Dollar Pick 8A Thomas De La Rue print dated 1st March 1959 serial number A/94 421295 average VF
Malaya & British Borneo Board of Commissioners of Currency 50 DollarsPick 4a dated 21st March 1953 serial number A/8 248288. The obverse featuring a crowned young portrait of H.M. The Queen at right and the reverse in greyish blue featuring Coat of Arms of the member states. A Bradbury and Wilkinson print characteristically blue on light green and multicoloured underprint and watermarked with a Lion's head. Presentable about VF - VF, a Scarce denomination and a very attractive note
Malaya and British Borneo Board of Commissioners of Currency 1 Dollars Pick 8A dated 1st March 1959 (3) a consecutively numbered set serial numbers B/65 986866 - B/65 986868. Each note in blue on multicolour underprint with the obverse displaying a sailing boat at left. The reverse with men beaching boat out of water and the Coat of Arms of the 5 states along upper centre left through centre right. Thomas De La Rue & Company, Limited printing imprinted in small script at lower centre obverse and lower right on reverse, and watermarked with a Tiger's head. Original fresh and crisp EF and Scarce
Malaya Board of Commissioners of Currency KingGeorge Vi portrait issues 1940-41 (7) a various grade amalgamation VG - VF comprising 1940 issues (2) including 10 CentsPick 2 serial number E071835 and 25 CentsPick 3 serial number A424185. Along with 1st July 1941 issues (5) including 5 Cents Pick 7a no serial number uniface. 10 Cents Pick 8 no serial number uniface. 20 Cents pick 9a no serial number Coat of Arms of member states on reverse. 50 CentsPick 10a serial number A/17 043568 Coat of Arms of member states on reverse. And 1 DollarPick 11 serial number F/7 012129 Coat of Arms of member states on reverse and watermarked Lion's head.
Malaya Board of Commissioners of currency KingGeorge VI portrait issues dated 1st July 1941 signature Hyman Weisberg (2) comprising 5 DollarsPick 12 in green serial number E/79 088710 and 10 DollarsPick 13 in red serial number F/39 018072. Both printed by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. with the reverses featuring Coat of Arms of the member States and both watermarked with a Lion's head. The first good Fine, second Fine and Very Scarce and collectable denominations
Malaya Board of Commissioners of Currency KingGeorge VI portrait issues dated 1st July 1941 signature Hyman Weisberg (3) comprising 20 CentsPick 9a Jawi script second line at lower left with 2 dots underneath and the note in brown on orange and green underprint. 50 CentsPick 10a Jawi script at lower left first line with 1 dot above, serial number A/18 166344 and the note in violet on orange and blue underprint. These printed by Thomas De La Rue & Company Limited, London inscribed in small script at lower centre margin. Along with a 1 DollarPick 11 serial number D/56 066344 and the note in blue on orange and multicolour underprint, watermarked with a lion's head and printed by Waterlow & Sons Limited London inscribed in small script at lower centre margin. All the notes feature the Straits Settlements Coat of Arms at upper centre and Coat of Arms of the member states on the reverses. All high grade GEF - about UNC
Malta Bank Centrali Franklin Mint Collectors Set Pick CS1 of 3 notes - 1, 5 and 10 Lira. All with Maltese cross prefix, serial numbers 009456, overprinted SPECIMEN in red and come with the original envelope , informative card and Certificate of Authenticity signed William F. Kriegg, serial number of the set and dated 12th February 1979 and one of the certificates not present. These were produced in cooperation with the printer Thomas De La Rue and the Franklin Mint in 1978-80's. All notes UNC and a highly demanded and collectable
Middle East modern issues (1473) in 15 bundles in consecutive, near consecutive and/or consisting of several consecutive sets. Consisting of notes as Sudan 1991 issue 5 Pounds Pick 45 (199) and 10 PoundsPick 46 (100). Egypt Arab Republic Currency 10 PiastresPick 189a Law 50 of 1940 (1998-2002) signature Mohay Eldin Elghareeb (100) and Central Bank 25 PiastresPick 57a (125) including a few different dates and 2 signature varieties. Afghanistan 100 Afghanis Pick 58a and 58b (100) with 2 different dates and signatures varieties. Yemen Central Bank ND 1983 issue 1 Rials Pick 16B (100) clear underprint design at watermark area and smaller sized serial numbers. Iraq Pre-Gulf War also known as Swiss issues 5 Dinars Pick 70 (274) including 2 dates 1981/AH1401 and 1982/AH1402 along with 25 DinarsPick 72 (175) dated 1982. Pakistan State Bank 2 Rupees Pick 37 ND 1985 - 1993 signature Imtiaz A. Hanafi (300) with 2 of the bundles stapled and the last with staple holes. Most in original fresh and crisp UNC
Mozambique Banco nacional Ultramarino 1000 Escudos First 1972 issue Pick 112a dated 16th May 1972 variety without prefix in the serial number 371943 and signature Samuel Rodrigues Sanches for Administrador. The note in black-blue on multicoloured underprint with the obverse featuring Mozambique's Coat of Arms at the time at upper centre and King D. Afonso V 'The African'. The reverse featuring the Bank's Coat of Arms at upper centre and an illustration of woman and sailing ships of different time periods. Watermarked with King D. Afonso V 'The African' same as on obverse. Fresh EF - GEF and Scarce with an attractive design and the highest denomination
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
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
New ZealandReserve Bank5 Dollars (2) comprising the designs featuring H.M. Queen Elizabeth II but by 2 different printers. The first being Pick 165c ND (1967-1981) serial number 131 113902 signature R. L. Knight titled Chief Cashier holding the position from 1973 to 1977 printed by De La Rue inscribed in small script at lower left reverse and here the portrait of H.M. the Queen is crowned with a tiara and looking 3/4 left similar to Gibraltar printed by them notes of that period. The second note is the later Bradbury Wilkinson and Co. printing inscribed in small script at lower left on the reverse Pick 171a ND (1981 - 1992) serial number JAM 001514 and signed Ray Hardie titled Chief Cashier who took the position after R. L. Knight and held it between 1977 to 1984 and here the portrait of H.M. the Queen is crowned with a different style tiara and now facing forward. Both notes in orange on multicolour underprint and watermarked Captain James Cook. The first note About UNC and the second UNC.
New ZealandReserve Bank signature Fleming ND 1967 issues with security thread (2) comprising 10 Shillings Pick 158d in brown Captain James Cook portrait & Treaty of Waitangi signing serial number 9B 483646. Along with 1 PoundPick 159d in violet Captain James Cook portrait & Sailing ship serial number 252 378880. The first UNC, the second Minor tear Pinholes otherwise about VF - VF
Northern IrelandUlster Bank Limited 5 Pounds Pick 339 (PMI UB95, BY NI.818) George Best 60th Birthday Anniversary 2006 Commemorative issues (30) in 3 consecutively numbered sets of 10 notes each in 3 original bank's presentation wallets of issue and all with special prefix with the famous footballer's initials 'GB' and a limited series of only 1,000,000 notes only few entered circulation, most ending up in the hands of football fans and collectors. Serial numbers as follows - GB099451 - GB099460, GB790953 - GB790962 and GB791409 - 791418. Each note in brown on multicoloured underprint the obverse similar to Pick 335 with an additional George Best emblem at left and the reverses feature pictures of the footballer. These issued just an year after his death in 2005. All in fresh and crisp UNC and includes 22 empty original presentation Bank's wallets
Qatar & Dubai Currency Board 10 Riyals Pick 3a ND (circa 1960's) serial number A/5 625790. The note in grey-blue on multicoloured underprint Dhow, derrick, and palm tree at left on obverse and denomination at centre on a guilloche panel and issuer across the top on reverse, watermarked Falcon's head and bearing the signature Khalifa bin Hamad al-Thani. In a PMG holder and graded About Uncirculated 50 Annotation. Rare and very sought after note
Qatar & Dubai Currency Board 50 Riyals Pick 5a ND (circa 1960's) serial number A/1 735283. The note in red on multicoloured underprint Dhow, derrick, and palm tree at left on obverse and denomination at centre on a guilloche panel and issuer across the top on reverse, watermarked Falcon's head and bearing the signature Khalifa bin Hamad al-Thani. In a PMG holder and graded Very Fine 25 Annotations. One of the rarest denominations for the short-lived currency union of Qatar & Dubai being perceived to be just as Rare as the 25 Riyals, this note will make a fascinating addition to any serious collection. While the use of 1, 5, 10 and 100 Riyals proved popular and numbers increased in circulation over the years after the initial release, the 25 and 50 Riyals however decreased and with the initial issued figures being significantly lower than the other denominations not a lot of examples must have survived over the years.
RhodesiaReserve Bank 10 Shillings Pick 27b dated 10th September 1968 serial number L/17 243829 signature Bruce. The note in blue on multicoloured underprint featuring the Annigoni portrait of Queen Elizabeth II at right and Coat of Arms at upper centre. The reverse illustrating a tobacco field. A Rhodesian Lithography printing (without imprint) and watermarked C. Rhodes. EF and a very sought after and scarce note
RomaniaNational Bank 1000 Lei Pick 106 dated 1998 (300) in 3 bundles of 100 notes each. One of the bundles in a full consecutive run and the other 2 in near consecutive run with close serial numbers, gaps of one or few notes away but still made up of consecutive sets in each bundle. The first bundle serial numbers in the range of 004D4427415 to 004D4427434 and 004D4491801 to 004D4491898. The second bundle falls in the range of 004D4427435 to 004D4427483, this range with a bigger gap, and 004D4491701 to 004D4491799. The third bundle in a full consecutive run serial numbers 004D4491401 through 004D4491500. Each note in blue-violet, dark-green and olive brown on multicolour underprint featuring Mihai Eminescu generally regarded as Romania's most famous and influential poet, lily flower and quill pen at centre and bank monogram at centre top on obverse and the reverse featuring illustrations of lime and blue flowers at left centre and the ruins of ancient fort of Histria. All notes in crisp UNC, with only one of the bundle's last few notes showing very minor signs of handling or storage related wear mentioned for accuracy
Saudi Arabia (3) a set in high grades comprising 5 Ryials Pick 17b corrected word "khamsa" at lower centre on front, L. AH 1379 (1961) - (1977) , serial number 45/582713, Irrigation canal, King Ibn Abd Faisal al-Aziz & Jizan valley dam, choice UNC. 10 Ryials Pick 13 L. AH 1379 (1961) - (1968), serial number 144 342300,al-Masjid al-Haram (Holy mosque) Mecca & al-Masjid al-Haram (Holy mosque), Mecca, about UNC - UNC and 100 Riyals silver device at centre on front Pick 25a signatures - with abbreviation for "acting" right below left signature, L. AH 1379 (1961) - (1984), series 125/273539, Prophet's mosque (Medina), King Abdul-Aziz Ibn Abd Fahd & Prophet's mosque (Medina), about EF
Scandinavia issues mid 1900's to modern (29) a collection in various grades VG - Fine to about UNC - UNC comprising Norway 10 Kroner 1983 Pick 36c. Denmark (2) including 20 Kroner 1983 signatures Thomasen & Billestrup Pick 49d along with 50 Kroner 1999 signatures Nielsen & Heering Pick 55a. Sweden (26) including 5 Kronors Pick 33 (17) including various dates 1946, 1947, 1949, 1950, 1951 and 1952 with various signature varieties. 5 Kronors Pick 51d years in pale red offset (4) including 1977 CV REPEATER serial number G 471471, 1977 BZ series F 603756, 1978 BV series C 708406 and 1978 DV series B 775733. Also a consecutively numbered set of 1995 20 Kronors Pick 61b signatures Kjell-Olof Feldt & Urban Bäckström (5) serail numbers 5460199942 through 5460199946.
Scotland & Gibraltar (23) in various grades VF-GVF to UNC comprising The Royal Bank of Scotland (11) including W H Egan reverse 1 Pounds Pick 324b (PMS RB55h, BY SC803) dated 1st March 1957 signature Ballantyne (2) a consecutively numbered pair including a BINARY REPEATER serial number AN 577577 & AN 577578. 1 Pounds (4) signature Dick Pick 322d (PMS RB55, BY SC802f) and a very FIRST date and prefix for this type 1st December 1953 serial number AA 332699. Signature Ballantyne and the variety with the hidden W H Egan on reverse Pick 324b (PMS RB55h, PMS SC803) (2) dated 1st October 1957 and 2nd December 1963 and serial numbers AP 371867 and BP 727353 respectively. Along with the changed size Robertson signature Pick 325b (PMS RB56b, SC804b) dated 1st June 1966 serial number CO 432878. 1 Pounds (4) including Robertson signature David Dale portrait issue Pick 327a (PMS RB63, BY SC805) dated 1st September 1967 serial number A/14 930285. Robertson & Burke signatures Rail bridges Pick 329a (PMS RB68, BY SC814a) dated 19th March 1969 serial number A/7 926660. PLC issues signature Winter issues Pick 341Aa (PMS RB80c, SC831) dated 1st May 1986 (2) serial numbers D/38 570007 & D/66 770912. Also includes a Bank of Scotland Daniels & Kane signatures 5 PoundsPick 124b (PMS BA127b, BY SC124b) dated 19th January 2009 serial number AU 571016. Along with Gibraltar Government Thomas De La Rue printing (11) including 1 Pounds Pick 20e dated 4th August 1988 (10) consecutively numbered set serial numbers L 629515 through L 629524 along with 10 PoundsPick 22b dated 21st October 1986 serial number A 921635. A very attractive and collectable group
Scotland (2) comprising The British Linen Bank 1 PoundPick 157c (PMS BL65c, BY SC205b) dated 7th July 1947 serial number C/2 172798 signature George Mackenzie titled General Manager along with National Commercial Bank of Scotland Limited 5 PoundsPick 272a (PMS NC9, BY SC613a) dated 1st August 1963 serial number E076010 signature David Alexander titled General Manager. Both notes fresh and crisp GEF or near so
Scotland (4) in various grades VF to EF - GEF comprising Clydesdale Bank Limited signature Fairbairn issues dated 1st September 1969 (2) including 1 PoundPick 202 (PMS CL30b, BY SC317a) serial number C/R 202591 along with 5 PoundsPick 203 (PMS CL31b, BY SC319b) serial number C/BB 130551. Along with National Commercial Bank of Scotland Limited 1 Pounds signatures David Alexander dated 16th September 1959 Pick 265 (PMS NC1, BY SC601) (2) serial numbers B 591851 and 1E 220546. An attractive group
Scotland (6) in various grades good Fine-VF to about UNC - UNC comprising Bank of Scotland issues (4) 1 Pounds in different design and signature varieties (3) including Walker signature Pick 169a (PMS BL75, BY SC210) dated 29th February 1968 serial number V/4 470023. Polwarth & Walker signatures Pick 111a (PMS BA113a, BY SC109a) dated 31st August 1971 serial number B/17 0185684. Polwarth & Letham signatures Pick 109b (PMS BA111b, BY SC108) dated 18th August 1969 serial number B/3 0517045. Along with a 10 PoundsPick 113c (PMS BA116c, BY SC134c) dated 6th August 1987 serial number CU 639225 signatures Risk & Pattulo. Also includes The British Linen Bank 1 Pounds Pick 166a (PMS B71a, BY SC208a) (2) and both dated 31st March 1962 signature Anderson serial numbers Y/3 706400 along with W/3 903214
Scotland 1 Pounds (2) comprising The British Linen Bank Pick 157c (PMS BL65c, BY SC205b) post war dated 5th February 1946 serial number W/1 048300 signature George Mackenzie titled General Manager along with a Commercial Bank of Scotland Limited Pick S331a (PMS CO61d, BY SC404c) just on the verge of the war dated 4th May 1939 serial number N/24 236889 and signatures Peter Irving titled Accountant and James Thomson titled Cashier. Both desirable, the first fresh and crisp EF or near so, the second VF marginal Ink Annotation on reverse but not affecting the notes general appearance
ScotlandBank of Scotland 1 Pounds (5) in various grades about VF/VF to about UNC - UNC comprising Pick 102a Reduced size issues (2) including 2 varieties of Lord Bilsland and Watson Reduced size issues PMS BA100a, SC107a dated 16th November 1961 very FIRST prefix for this type serial number A0680814 along with PMS BA100c, BY SC107a fractional prefix and smaller serial number A/G 0033983. Also includes the predecessor larger sized issues (3) including signatures Elphinstone & CrawfordPick 96b (PMS BA 98b, BY SC105a) very LAST date and prefix for this type 19th November 1952 serial number R0248201. Elphinstone & Watson Pick 96c (PMS BA98c, BY SC105b) very FIRST prefix and date for this type 4th September 1953 serial number R0557218. And the only large sized issue for this type for Bilsland & Watson Pick 100c (PMS BA99c, BY SC106c) this design with blue emblem in underprint dated 4th October 1957 serial number S0010753. A desirable group
ScotlandBank of Scotland Third Waterson issue 5 Pounds Pick 103a (PMS BA106a, BY SC118) Reduced size issue Hollow denomination symbols dated 15th September 1961 serial number 8/B 6598 signatures Lord Bilsland for Governor and William Watson for Treasurer. The note in brown and light brown and slate blue underprint with the obverse featuring the Bank's Coat of Arms at upper centre flanked by value in wording in black panels and with medallion below and the Royal Arms of Scotland with thistle motif in left panel with Great Britain Royal Coat of Arms below. The reverse in dark brown displaying the Bank's shield at centre with helmet and cornucopia above and flanked by 2 circular panels - Bank's Coat of Arms in the left and a sailing ship emblem at right, along with denomination in wording in panels at each corner. Imprint G. Waterston & Sons, Ld. in small script at lower right on obverse. Original fresh and crisp about UNC - UNC and very eye-catching and desirable note
ScotlandBank of Scotland Third Waterston issue 5 Pounds Pick 92c (PMS BA101c, BY SC112c) and a very last and wartime date for this uniface type 26th September 1944 and next to last prefix 13/R 2746 bearing signatures of Lord Elphinstone titled Governor and John B Crawford titled Treasurer. The note in brown on light brown and grey underprint and Uniface featuring a panel at left with a thistle motif in the Scotland Royal Arms along with the Great Britain Royal Coat of Arms at bottom and a seal featuring KingWilliam II seal on top with motto "DEO FAVENTE 1695", the Bank's Coat of Arms at upper centre flanked by black value panels above a grey medallion at lower centre. Printed by G. Waterston & Sons, Ld. imprinted in small script at lower right and watermarked with chain-like frame, Bank of Scotland text and value both in wording and numerical. VF - GVF and a Scarce VERY last issue for this uniface 5 Pounds type sized issue also called a 'horse blanket' note by Scottish collectors due to their large size
Scotland Clydesdale & North of Scotland Bank Limited Fifth Issue 1 PoundPick 191b (PMS CL24d, SC311b) dated 1st May 1958 last prefix for this date serial number A/T 334283 signature R.D. Fairbairn. In blue/grey on red/orange underprint featuring the New Coat of Arms and vignettes of Agricultural and Shipping scenes on obverse. The reverse displaying a highlands river scene all in blue. Fresh and crisp GEF
Scotland Clydesdale & North of Scotland Bank Limited Fifth Issue 5 Pounds Pick 192a (PMS CL25a, BY SC313a) dated 2nd May 1952 serial number C104000 signature J J Campbell titled General Manager. The note in purple on green and pink underprint with the obverse featuring vignettes of King's College Aberdeen at left and the Glasgow Cathedral at right. The reverse in purple with a large panel with Bank's name across top and a large circular panel with a large Bank's Coat of Arms inside and flanked with numerical denominations. Presentable and relatively crisp VF, and an undoubtedly eye catching design
ScotlandClydesdale Bank PLC Eight Issue 10 Pounds Pick 213c (PMS CL43c, BY SC341c) dated 18th September 1987 serial number D/SU 046367 and signature Arthur Richard Cole Hamilton titled Chief Executive. The note in brown on multicoloured underprint with the obverse featuring a portrait of David Livingstone at left. The reverse displaying a beach scene with 3 African people next to palm tree, a man riding a Dromedory camel and a sailing boat. A crisp and presentable GVF or better
Scotland North of Scotland Bank Limited Seventh issue 5 Pounds Pick S645 (PMS NS44b, BY SC715b) post-war dated 1st July 1947 serial number DE064736 and signed George Logan Webster titled General Manager. VF or slightly better with very faint Pencil Annotation at upper margin and a tiny marginal tear at right but these not affecting the general appearance of the note and not extending into the design, the note in red and the obverse featuring an illustration of Aberdeen's King's College at centre and 3 Coat of Arms at 3 corners - top left is the Bank's Coat of Arms, top right is the County of Aberdeenshire and at lower left is the City of Aberdeen. The reverse displaying an enlarged Bank's Coat of Arms at centre on a guilloche panel. Printed by Thomas De La Rue & Co. Limited London and watermarked with a bust of Sir William Wallace based on the statue on Union Terrace in Aberdeen by Sir William Stevenson along with the Bank's monogram. The North of Scotland Bank notes have been and always are keenly sought after by collectors due to their imperviously beautiful design. It makes this a very rare and desirable note along with the fact that this bank was the last of Aberdeen issuers, the relatively small quantity of notes issued and this being the last design just before the bank's identity was completely lost in 1950 even through the Aberdonian directors determined efforts to preserve their independence after the London-based Midland Bank acquisition in 1923. All these facts make this a very rare and seldomly offered note
Scotland North of Scotland Bank Limited Seventh issue 5 Pounds Pick S645 (PMS NS44b, BY SC715b) wartime dated 1st July 1944 serial number CE008069 and signed George Logan Webster titled General Manager. VF faint Pencil Annotation at upper margin, the note in red and the obverse featuring an illustration of Aberdeen's King's College at centre and 3 Coat of Arms at 3 corners - top left is the Bank's Coat of Arms, top right is the County of Aberdeenshire and at lower left is the City of Aberdeen. The reverse displaying an enlarged Bank's Coat of Arms at centre on a guilloche panel. Printed by Thomas De La Rue & Co. Limited London and watermarked with a bust of Sir William Wallace based on the statue on Union Terrace in Aberdeen by Sir William Stevenson along with the Bank's monogram. The North of Scotland Bank notes have been and always are keenly sought after by collectors due to their imperviously beautiful design. It makes this a very rare and desirable note along with the fact that this bank was the last of Aberdeen issuers, the relatively small quantity of notes issued and this being the last design just before the bank's identity was completely lost in 1950 even through the Aberdonian directors determined efforts to preserve their independence after the London-based Midland Bank acquisition in 1923. All these facts make this a very rare and seldomly offered note
ScotlandOne Pound (8) in very high grades mostly UNC comprising different issuers comprising Clydesdale Bank Limited (2) including Pick 197 (PMS CL 30a, BY SC317a) Seventh Issue FIRST date 2nd September 1963 and FIRST PREFIX for type C/A 286938 signature Robert D Fairbairn along with Pick 204c (PMS CL35c, BY SC 318c) Eighth Issue LAST date for this type 27th February 1981 serial number D/BS 718931 signature Alexander Ross Macmillan. Clydesdale Bank PLC Eighth Issue signature Arthur Richard Cole Hamilton (4) including Pick 211b (PMS CL41b, SC328b) dated 5th January 1983 serial number D/CJ 180011 with sorting marks on reverse. Pick 211c (PMS CL41c, BY SC328c) FIRST date for this type 8th April 1985 serial number D/CX 887597 without sorting marks on reverse. Pick 211d (PMS CL41d, BY SC328d) LAST date for this type 9th November 1988 without sorting marks on reverse (2) and both with the VERY LAST prefix for this type serial numbers D/DW 920988 and D/DW 995513. Along with Bank of Scotland (2) comprising Pick 111c (PMS BA 113c, BYBY SC109c) dated 8th September 1976 serial number C/69 0048863 signatures Lord Clydesmuir & A. M. Russell and Pick 111g (PMS BA113g, BY SC109f) dated 19th August 1988 serial number E/3 0517340 signatures Sir Thomas Risk & Peter Burt.
Scotland The British Linen Bank 20 Pounds First Thomas De La Rue issue Pick 164 (BY SC236, PMS BL73) dated 5th March 1962 serial number H/6 13/237 signature Andrew Philip Anderson titled General Manager. 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. About EF or near to about `Scottish UNC` as some would say due to the engrained habit of Scottish bank tellers of folding their notes to fit them in their tills. Printed by Thomas De La Rue imprinted in small script at lower centre on obverse and reverse, and a very desirable note Scarce in these high grades. Consecutive serial number to next lot
Scotland The British Linen Bank 20 Pounds First Thomas De La Rue issue Pick 164 (BY SC236, PMS BL73) dated 5th March 1962 serial number H/6 13/238 signature Andrew Philip Anderson titled General Manager. 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. About EF or near to about `Scottish UNC` as some would say due to the engrained habit of Scottish bank tellers of folding their notes to fit them in their tills. Printed by Thomas De La Rue imprinted in small script at lower centre on obverse and reverse, and a very desirable note Scarce in these high grades. Consecutive serial number to previous lot
Scotland The British Linen Bank 20 Pounds Fourth Waterlow issue Pick 159a (BY SC234c, PMS BL68c) dated 2nd July 1942 serial number F/4 8/103 printed signature George Mackenzie titled General Manager and manuscript signature Robertson titled P. Accot. 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. GEF or Scottish UNC as some would say due to the engrained habit of Scottish bank tellers of folding their notes to fit them in their tills. Printed by Waterlow & Sons Ltd London Wall, London imprinted in lower centre obverse and reverse, on 'granite' paper containing red and blue silk fibres as an additional security feature. An Exceptionally Rare war-time note and very seldom offered in this superb high grade with sharp corners, certain to be a fabulous addition to any advanced Scottish collection therefore this being a unique opportunity to acquire it
Scotland The Clydesdale Bank Limited Fourth issue 1 PoundPick 189c (PMS CL19c, BY SC303b) wartime dated 24th February 1943 and in small sans serif capitals, serial number B7897720 signatures Andrew Mitchell for General Manager and Robert Young for Accountant & Cashier. The note in blue on yellow and red sunburst underprint with the obverse featuring Glasgow's Coat of Arms at upper centre with Allegorical women of science and engineering, along with an illustration with allegorical women of Maritime and Agriculture at lower left and Allegorical woman of Arts at lower right. The reverse displaying an elaborate guilloche panel with enlarged Glasgow's Coat of Arms at centre flanked by numerical value at left and right. A presentable and relatively crisp GVF or near so
Scotland The Clydesdale Bank Limited Fourth issue 5 Pounds Pick 189 (PMS CL20d, BY SC305d) wartime dated 15th May 1940 in small sans serif capitals serial number X2/H 0003371 bearing the signatures Andrew Mitchell titled General Manager and Robert Young titled Accountant & Cashier. The note in blue and red with the obverse featuring an ornate panel at left with thistles and the Bank's monogram in cursive along with the City of Glasgow's 'Let Glasgow Flourish' Coat of Arms at upper centre. The reverse in blue featuring an elaborate guilloche panel with an enlarge Glasgow's Coat of Arms as on obverse flanked by denomination numerical values. An attractive and presentable VF or slightly better, Scarce
Scotland The Clydesdale Bank Limited Fourth issue 5 Pounds Pick 189 (PMS CL20e, BY SC305d) wartime dated 5th May 1943 in small sans serif capitals with a very attractive true BINARY serial number Z2/W 0001000 bearing the signatures Andrew Mitchell titled General Manager and Robert Young titled Accountant & Cashier. The note in blue and red with the obverse featuring an ornate panel at left with thistles and the Bank's monogram in cursive along with the City of Glasgow's 'Let Glasgow Flourish' Coat of Arms at upper centre. The reverse in blue featuring an elaborate guilloche panel with an enlarge Glasgow's Coat of Arms as on obverse flanked by denomination numerical values. About VF - VF, Scarce and desirable with this collectable number
Scotland The Commercial Bank of Scotland Limited Fourteenth and Final Bradbury Wilkinson issue 1 PoundPick S332 (PMS CO65, BY SC405) dated 3rd January 1951 serial number 27M 754 866 and bearing signature Sir John Erskine titled General Manager. A very attractive and eye-catching design mainly in violet on multicolour underprint with the obverse featuring a portrait of Lord Cockburn one of the Bank's first Directors at upper right and Allegorical female bust at lower centre flanked by thistle plants and 2 Allegorical figures representing Agriculture and Maritime shipping. The reverse in violet featuring a large panel with the Bank's Coat of Arms with a seated Maritime Allegorical female figure on top and flanked by 2 Griffins and thistle plants. Printed by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. Ld. New Malden, Surrey, England imprinted in small script at lower centre obverse and watermarked with the same female bust as on obverse. A presentable GVF example of the very last issue for the bank just before the merger with the National.
Scotland The Commercial Bank of Scotland Limited Fourteenth and Final Bradbury Wilkinson issue 1 PoundPick S336 (PMS CO66, BY SC406) dated 2nd January 1954 serial number 27C 573 789 and bearing signature Ian Macdonald titled General Manager. A very handsome and eye-catching design mainly in blue on multicolour underprint with the obverse featuring a portrait of Lord Cockburn one of the Bank's first Directors at upper right and Allegorical female bust at lower centre flanked by thistle plants and 2 Allegorical figures representing Agriculture and Maritime shipping. The reverse in blue featuring a large panel with the Bank's Coat of Arms with a seated Maritime Allegorical female figure on top and flanked by 2 Griffins and thistle plants. Printed by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. Ld. New Malden, Surrey, England imprinted in small script at lower centre obverse and watermarked with the same female bust as on obverse. A fresh and crisp GVF example of the very last issue for the bank before the merger with the National.
Scotland The Commercial Bank of Scotland Limited Fourteenth and Final Bradbury Wilkinson issue 5 Pounds Pick S333 (PMS CO67b, BY SC414b) dated 2nd January 1954 serial number 17E 048 024 and bearing signature Ian Macdonald titled General Manager. A very handsome and eye-catching design mainly in violet on multicolour underprint with the obverse featuring a portrait of Lord Cockburn one of the Bank's first Directors flanked by 2 Allegorical female figures representing Agriculture and Maritime shipping at upper centre and Allegorical female bust at lower left. The reverse in violet featuring a Victorian period scene of George street, Edinburgh with the Bank's building at centre. Printed by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. Ld. New Malden, Surrey, England imprinted in small script at lower centre obverse and watermarked with the same female bust as on lower left obverse. VF and this is an example of the very last issue for the bank before the merger with the National.
Scotland The Commercial Bank of Scotland Limited Thirteenth issue 5 Pounds Pick S328b (PMS CO 62d, BY SC413d) wartime dated 5th January 1943 serial number 15/S 20532 signatures James Thomson titled Cashier & Sir John Erskine titled General Manager. The note in dark blue on yellow and red underprint with the obverse featuring a portrait of Lord Pitcairn the first Chairman of the Bank at lower centre and Allegorical figures at upper centre the same as the pediment on the head office building. The reverse with a dark blue guilloche panel featuring the Bank's head office building at centre flanked by the numerical values. Printed by Waterlow & Sons Limited, London Wall, London E.C. imprinted in small script at lower centre on obverse and which designs are regarded as amongst the very finest of the 20th century Scottish notes. This note in an attractive and presentable VF - GVF and a Scarce large sized issue
Scotland The National Bank of Scotland Limited 5 Pounds Pick 259c (PMS NA54, BY SC512c) dated 6th July 1942 serial number B 489-712 larger vertical format signatures A A Bremner for Chief Accountant and George Drever for Cashier. The note in blue on red and yellow underprint with the obverse featuring the Bank's Coat of Arms at centre, portrait of Henry Schomberg Kerr the 9th Marquess of Lothian to left, view of Edinburgh Castle at right. The reverse with an elaborate guilloche panel with an illustration of Edinburgh city view at centre flanked by numerical value. Printed by Waterlow & Sons Limited, London, England. Large sized wartime dated note with paper still retaining relative crispiness VF or near so with very faint Pencilled Annotation, for the redesigned signature format successor of this issue see next lot
Scotland The National Bank of Scotland Limited 5 Pounds Pick 259d (PMS NA57, BY SC512f) dated 1st October 1953 serial number D 364-389 horizontal format signatures John Alan Brown for General Manager and Alexander S O Dandie for Cashier. The note in blue on red and yellow underprint with the obverse featuring the Bank's Coat of Arms at centre, portrait of Henry Schomberg Kerr the 9th Marquess of Lothian to left, view of Edinburgh Castle at right. The reverse with an elaborate guilloche panel with an illustration of Edinburgh city view at centre flanked by numerical value. Printed by Waterlow & Sons Limited, London, England. Large sized note in fresh and crisp GVF or near so and the redesigned signature format than its predecessor for reference see previous lot
Scotland The National Bank of Scotland Limited Eight last issue 5 Pounds Pick 262a (PMS NA68, BY SC513) dated 1st November 1957 serial number A852-062 signatures Alexander S O Dandie titled Cashier & David Alexander titled General Manager. The note in green and multicolour with the obverse displaying the Bank's Coat of Arms at lower left with thistle plants above and the reverse features an illustration of the Forth Railway bridge near Edinburgh - considered as a symbol of Scotland and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This is a note from the very last and very short-lived issue for the bank as the merger between the National and Commercial banks took place in 1959 resulting in all outstanding notes being withdrawn therefore it makes it scarce and seldom seen especially in this high grade. Printed by Waterlow & Sons Limited, London imprinted in small script at lower right on obverse and reverse and watermarked with a portrait of Sir Alexander Henderson - the Bank's first Chairman. EF - GEF
Scotland The National Bank of Scotland Limited Sixth issue 1 PoundPick 248b (PMS NA31, BY SC501c) wartime dated 15th May 1924 serial number N 080-654 and engraved signature William J Samuel titled P. General Manager and letterpress signature Andrew McKissock titled Accountant. A large sized note in blue on yellow and red sunburst underprint with the obverse displaying the Royal Coat of Arms at upper centre, a portrait of Henry Schomberg Kerr the 9th Marquess of Lothian at left and a view of Edinburgh Castle at right. The reverse with an elaborate guilloche panel featuring an illustration of a city view in Edinburgh and numerical denomination in each corner. Printed by Waterlow & Sons Limited, London imprinted in small script at lower centre on obverse and reverse. A presentable and crisp VF - GVF, and a very Rare note
Scotland The National Bank of Scotland Seventh issue 1 PoundPick 258b (PMS NA48, BY SC503e) very FIRST date and prefix for this type 1st March 1947 serial number A/W 394-325 signature John Allan Brown titled General Manager. The note in light brown and black on red and yellow sunburst underprint with the obverse displaying Glasgow Cathedral and Palace of Holyrood house at left and right along with the Bank's Coat of Arms at upper centre. The reverse featuring an elaborate guilloche panel displaying a city view of Edinburgh at centre flanked by large numerical value in a panels, Coat of Arms above and surrounded with numerical value. Printed by W & A.K. Johnston. Ltd Edinburgh. A fresh and crisp GEF or near so with very Minor marginal Dirt not affecting the note's general appearance
Scotland the Royal Bank of Scotland 5 Pounds Pick 317c (PMS RB 57h, BY SC806c) part manuscript dated 1st March 1949 serial number F3014/2754 and manuscript signatures Thomson& Brown. Blue on yellow and red underprint and uniface. Presentable and desirable VF Pencil Annotations
Scotland The Royal Bank of Scotland 5 Pounds Reduced size issue Pick 323a (PMS RB58a, BY SC807a) dated 1st March 1952 serial number G890/7953 signatures John McArthur Thomson titled Cashier & General Manager and John D C Dick titled Chief Accountant. The note in blue and red on yellow underprint, uniface and featuring an eye pleasingly designed panel at left and a portrait of George I flanked by a Lion at right and Unicorn at left, W & A.K. Johnston Limited Edinburgh below portrait. A crisp and presentable GVF or slightly better
Scotland The Royal Bank of ScotlandLizars design reduced size 1 PoundPick 321 (PMS RB54b, BY SC802b) dated 31st October 1935 serial number K 776299 printed signature D. Speed for Accountant and manuscript signature D B Berwick for P. Cashier. Blue on yellow and brownish underprint with the obverse featuring a portrait of George I at top flanked by unicorn and lion at top and 2 Allegorical women figures at bottom left and right corners. The reverse with a blue panel with illustrations of the Bank's head office building in Edinburgh and Glasgow. A presentable and relatively crisp VF and Scarce
Scotland The Union Bank of Scotland Limited 1 PoundSPECIMEN PROOF similar to Pick S815b (PMS UB63d, BY SC903b) dated 5th December 1931 without a serial number and prefix F only printed signatures Norman Hird for General Manager and J F McCrindle for Chief Accountant. The note in blue on red and yellow sunburst underprint with the obverse featuring the Bank's Coat of Arms at upper centre and 2 equestrian statues at both lower left and right. The reverse displaying an elaborate panel with large denomination figure in circle at centre and circled with text "The Union Bank of Scotland Limited". A fresh and crisp GEF or near so, 2 sets of cancelation punch holes, reverse with Printers Annotations and violet stamp reading "The Union Bank of Scotland / Exhibited / Glasgow, ..........." no date can be observed in the stamp
Scotland The Union Bank of Scotland Limited Fifth General issue 1 PoundPick S815c (PMS UB63e, BY SC903d) pre-war dated 31st May 1938 fractional prefix variety serial number M/34 840148 signatures Norman Hird for General Manager and M J Wilson for Cashier. The note in blue on yellow and red sunburst underprint with the obverse displaying the Bank's Coat of Arms at upper centre flanked by 2 Allegorical women and 2 equestrian statue illustrations in each opposing corner at lower left and right. The reverse displaying an elaborate panel with large denomination figure in circle at centre and circled with text "The Union Bank of Scotland Limited". Fresh and crisp About UNC or near so
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