A collection in albums (circa 530) many being more recent issues in mint state some earlier such as Czechoslovakia 100 K 1953 Unc, GDR 100 Marks 1946 aU-Unc others higher denominations such as Northern Ireland £10 and USA $10
A collection in an album including Saudi Arabia 50 Riyals AH1379 P19 (2) VF or better, 100 Riyals AH1379 P15 (2) signature 2 and 3 F-VF, 10 Riyals AH1379 P13 (2) F-VF, a group of 182 world notes from circulation and (5) imitation Polish notes with a certificate saying struck in .999 pure gold
Asia (6) a very diverse and desirable group in mixed grades Japan - Hansatsu Banknote Of The Tokugawa Shogunate Period, Osaka 1 silver Momme Daikoku (Old Man) and rice bales circa 1700's. Malaya5 CentsGeorge V portrait issue Pick 7b dated 1st July 1941. North Korea 5000 Won Pick 46s1 2002 SPECIMEN with regular serial numbers 429163 watermarked angled view of Arch of Triumph. Malaysia 20 RinggitPick 22aND 1982-84 series TC2750361 signature Abdul Aziz Taha. PhilippinesWW2 period "VICTORY" overprint issues (2) consisting of 20 Pesos Pick 121a "VICTORY" and "CENTRAL BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES" overprint series No.66 (1949) serial number F10906432 signatures Sergio Osmena & J. Hernandez along with 50 PesosPick 99a "VICTORY" overprint series 66 (1944) serial number F02429055 lower right signature title "Auditor General". And Macau Banco Nacional Ultramarino 20 PatacasPick 66 dated 1st September 1996 series AG 028670.
Asia South & Southeast 1940's to modern (6) including some George VI issues and all different and interesting notes in mixed grades VF to UNC some with the usual Pinholes. Comprised of BurmaBritishColonial10 RupeesPick 32a George VI facing portrait ND 1947 overprint "Burma Currency Board" signature Deshmukh green serial J/49 256521. India (2) including 1 Rupee George VI Pick 25a 1940 black serial number A/5 374688 and without Plate letter along with 100 RupeesPick 64b ND signature K. R. Puri (1975-1977) correct Urdu spelling of last word on reverse and without plate letter series AJ/O 862367. Ceylon50 Cents George VI portrait Pick 45b dated 1st December 1949 serial number A/48 730865. And Sri Lanka examples of the Heritage series 1st January 1991 (2) consisting of 100 Rupees Pick 105b dated 1st January 1991 series J/I 944762 and Corrected version with dot above Tamil letter left on front. Along with a 1000 RupeesPick 107a dated 1st January 1991 series G/4 605633.
AustraliaCommonwealth 1 DollarPick 26b serial number H/71 893963 signatures H. T. Armitage and S. G. McFarlane and the note in dark green on multicolour underprint featuring portrait of KingGeorge VI at right on obverse and Allegorical Pastoral figures shepherds with sheep on reverse. Watermark Captain Cook bust. About UNC, pressed
AustraliaReserve Bank 10 Shillings Pick 33a (McD 25, Rks. 17) ND 1961-65 signatures Coombs & Wilson serial number AG/62 065705, presentable good Fine. The note in dark brown on orange and green underprint featuring Mathew Flinders portrait and Australia's Coat of Arms on obverse. The reverse illustrating the Parliament house, Canberra. Watermarked James Cook and denomination in wording ("HALF") twice at lower centre.
Bohemia and Moravia 1 Koruna ND (1940) Pick 3 Unc, Bulgaria (6) 100 Leva 1951 (2), 10 Leva 1951 (2) and 1974, 5 Leva and 2 Leva 1974 all Unc, Serbia 500 Dinara 1941 Pick 27 GVF, Germanyinflation issues 10,000 and 5,000 Marks 1922 and 20,000 Marks 1923 (2) these VF along with Cambodia modern post 1961 issues (23) in minty state some duplication
Canada Bank of Canada 1 DollarPick 38 (BC-1) issue of 1935, Ottawa signatures Osborne & Towers English text variety and serial number A 0692954 Series C, VF lightly pressed and a Scarce collectible note. Black on green underprint featuring a portrait of KingGeorge V to left and Bank of Canada logo to right on obverse. The reverse in green displaying a seated allegorical female figure representing Agriculture with sheaf and fruit to lower left and cornucopia to lower right.
Canada Dominion of Canada 1 DollarPick 24Aa (DC-13b) dated 31st March 1898 series H number 427638 check letter A signature of Deputy Receiver General J.M. Courtney the left with a manuscript counter signature of one of the many women employed by the Finance Department who were hired for this purpose, variety with wording "ONE" bent outwards at left and right centre reverse, VG - about Fine and Exceptionally scarce note. Black on brownish underprint displaying an illustration of a busy log river drive scene flanked by the portraits Countess and Earl of Aberdeen (Governor General). The reverse in green with guilloche panels and an illustration of the Parliament Buildings, view from front gate to the Centre block. These notes were printed in sheets of four with the same sheet number printed on each note. Printed by the American Banknote Company, Ottawa.
Caribbean issues circa 1960's onwards (10) in high grades about UNC - UNC. Comprising the Scarce ArubaCentral Bank 5 FlorinPick 1a dated 1st January 1986 Flag Issue serial number 0005243481, and a very early number, Bahamas (3) including a Monetary Authority 1 Dollar Pick 27 QE2 portrait Law of 1968 series S396791, Central Bank issuers (2) with 3 DollarsPick 44 Law of 1974 (1984) QE2 portrait and signature W. C. Allen series A695637 and a Commemorative Christopher Columbus First Landfall 1492 at San Salvador Island 1 Dollar Pick 50 series C117261. Barbados Central Bank 1 Dollars Pick 29 ND 1973 signature C. Blackman (2) a consecutively numbered pair serial numbers F13 711049 & F13 711050. Dominican Republic including some SPECIMEN notes (4) consisting of 50 Pesos Oro Pick 135a 1991 serial number A232257S signatures Luis Toral Cordoba & Lice lot Marte de Barrios, 100 Pesos Oro Pick 136b 1994 serial number C910320U signatures Mario Read Vittini & Florencio A. Lorenzo Silva, SPECIMEN notes both series of 1990 and Harrison & Sons Limited print, with 2 punch-hole cancellations at right and black diagonal overprint "ESPECIMEN / MUESTRA SIN VALOR" on obverse and reverse (2) comprised of the 5 Pesos Oro with a SPECIMEN number in the lower margin 000651 serial number D 000000 K, also the 20 Pesos Oro with a SPECIMEN number in the lower margin 000680 and serial number D 000000 A.
Cyprus early 1980's issues (6) in high grades GEF to about UNC - UNC comprising 500 Mills Pick 45a dated 1st July 1982 serial number B220752, an always desirable note. 50 CentsPick 49a (4) in 2 date types 1st October 1983 (3) serial numbers D013870, C866145 and C942103 along with 1st December 1984 serial number G935002 and 1 PoundPick 50a dated 1st November 1982 serial number N092772
Czechoslovakia Perforated Specimen Set 1944-45 1,000 Korun P48s, 500 Korun P49s, 100 Korun P50s 2 of each note with and without postage stamp, 20 Korun P47s, 5 Korun P46s and 1 Korun P45s these all Unc along with Slovakia 100 Korun P10s 1940 (2) both with postage stamp both Unc but one stained
East Africa Currency Board (4) a fine early collection of Scarce issues aVF - GEF comprising a King George V portrait 5 Shillings Pick 20 dated 1st January 1933 serial number K/4 94597 3 signatures, 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
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, 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, 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
EgyptCentral Bank 100 Pounds Pick 67d dated 20th January 2003 serial number N/30 4495663 signature M. Abou El-Oyoun, crisp UNC. Dark brown and brown-violet on multicoloured underprint featuring Sultan Hassan mosque on obverse and the Sphinx on reverse. Watermarked Tutankhamun's mask
Estonia Eesti Vabariigi 100 Marka Pick 56a dated 1921 serial number 1339577, about Fine and a Scarce note. Brown featuring 2 blacksmiths with anvil and forge at centre on obverse and the Bank's monogram at centre on reverse. Watermark variety with light horizontal lines.
Falkland Islands (2) 5 Pounds Pick 17a dated 14th June 2005 (2) serial numbers B 085802 & B 085803 Unc both still crisp and retaining original embossing and sheen
Far East mostly China including some Japan and Korea early issues (27) all in various grades VG to UNC and comprising various denominations and issuers as Farmers bank of China, Central Bank of China, Central Reserve Bank of China, Bank of China, Bank of Communications, Bank of Chosen and others
Fiji last of the Pound system QE2 portrait issues (3) in average VF-GVF comprising 5 Shillings (2) Pick 51c dated 1st December 1962 series C/9 149482 , Pick 51d dated 1st September 1964 series C/11 01215, 1 Pound Pick 53c dated 1st September 1959 series C/8 36509
France (31) in various grades average about VF - GVF to EF and including various denominations - 5 to 200 Francs and dates ranging from early 1900's to modern. Also includes a Scarce World War I Trésorerie aux Armées 1 Franc Pick M2 ND 1917 issue Redeemable prior the end of the 2nd year after the end of hostilities ("...2e année qui suivra la cessation des hostilités") series B number 0423998 and printed by Imprimerie National
France 1962-79's Issues (10) in a selection of grades average VF-GVF including Fine and about UNC- UNC examples and a very desirable various group. Comprising 5 Francs "Pasteur" (3) consisting of Pick 146a (Fayette F61.2) dated 7th July 1966 series O.23 84053 signatures Tondu, Gargam & Morant. Along with Pick 146b (Fayette F61.8 & F61.11) signatures Tondu , Morant & Bouchet (2) including scarcer date types 1st August 1968 series O.80 80191 and 4th September 1969 series V.110 37256. 10 Francs "Voltaire" (4) including Pick 147c (Fayette F62.33 & F62.39) signatures Bouchet, Morant & Tondu (2) 4th July 1968 series J.413 06225 & 7th August 1969 series E.509 62582. Also the Pick 147d (Fayette F62.52 & F62.59) signatures Bouchet, Morant & Vergnes (2) 5th November 1971 series Z.717 85964 and 7th December 1972 series B.831 49600. 100 Francs "Corneille" (3) consisting of Pick 149d (Fayette F65.42 & F65.44) signatures Vergnes, Bouchet & Morant (2) 3rd May 1973 series C.710 20306 and 8th November 1973 series E.753 88164. Also Pick 149f (Fayette F65.51) dated 2nd January 1976 series Z.927 38533 signatures Strohl, Bouchet & Tronche.
FrenchColonial Pacific Territories & Indo-China 1930's to modern issues (12) in diverse grades from Fine-VF to about UNC - UNC. Comprising French Indo-China (6) consisting of 1 Franc red value numeral ND 1932-1949 (2) in 2 different varieties Pick 54e serial T.10344 186 text on reverse in New Lao and no dot under O in MOT and the Pick 54c serial K.7918 704 signatures Minost & Laurent and text on reverse in Old Lao. 5 FrancsPick 55c ND 1936-1939 serial P.2589 971 signatures Minost & Laurent, value numeral in recessed white space and red text at upper right on reverse in Old Lao. Gouvernement General de l'Indochine 5 Cents World War II period issue Pick 88a ND 1942 variety with single letter suffix serial number 428524 M. Institut d'Emission des Etats du Cambodge, du Laos et du Vietnam (VIET-NAM) 1 Piastre/Dong Pick 104a ND 1953 series A30985774. Also French Pacific Territories (7) consisting of 500 Francs ND 1990 - 2012 (4) with different varieties including Pick 1c signatures Pouillieute, Ferman & Audren series B.007 80523 and old counterfeit clause on reverse reads "L'Article 139…". Pick 1e signatures Soverino, Redouin & Cornaille series W.012 38431. Pick 1h signatures SCWPM type 13 series W.012 38431. And Pick 1e signatures Soverino, Redouin & Cornaille series X.010 75303. 1000 Francs ND 1992 - 2013 Pick 2m signatures Seze, Noyer, La Cognata. And the 500 Francs Pick 5a ND 2014 series 099871 F5.
Germany early to mid 1900's including some Military notes along with Federal Republic issues (10) all different issues and denominations in various grades Fine/VF-GVF to about UNC - UNC. 1 Billion Mark Traunstein NOTGELD dated 9th November 1923 with a purple stamp. Occupied Territories - Lithuania (3) consisting of 20 Kopeken (Kapeikas) Pick R120 dated 17th April 1916. 50 Kopeken (Kapeikas) Pick R121c dated 17th April 1916 and 1 Rubel (Rublis) Pick R122c dated 17th April 1916, both variety with last two words at right bottom on back "ASTÛN GADEEM" and clear printing. Reichskreditkasse World War II Occupied Territories (2) 2 ReichsmarkPick 137b ND 1940-45 and 8 digit serial variety, without embossed stamp together with 50 Reichsmark Pick R140 ND 1940-45 with embossed stamp. Also a Military Wehrmacht 5 Reichsmark Pick M39 Verrechnungsschein (Clearing Note) dated 15th September 1944, Intended for payments within the Wehrmacht, which superseded the 1942 "Behelfszahlmittel" (Auxiliary payment certificates). Accompanied by Federal Republic Scarce U.S. Army Command series of 1948 (3) consisting of a 1/2, 1 and 2 MarksPick 1a, 2a and 3a respectively.
GermanyReichsbanknote 1 Billion Mark Pick 134 Eleventh issue dated 5th November 1923 serial number D 00866560, Fine - good Fine. Uniface and in black on violet and brown underprint, watermarked Crucifera blossoms and very Scarce.
GermanyReichsbanknote 1923 Eleventh Issue 2 Billion Marks Pick 135b watermark variety small; circles dated 5th November 1923 serial number ND-15 119313 star at end and prefix printed in black, VG or better. Uniface black on green underprint with red serial number.
GermanyReichsbanknote 2 Billion Marks Pick 135a dated 5th November 1923 watermark G/D in stars series MB-2 084362, presentable VF or near so, Very Rare high denomination and uniface. Black on green and pink-is underprint with guilloche underprint design and Reichsbankdirektorium seals with the Reichsadler ("Imperial Eagle") for the Weimar Republic at lower left and right
GermanyReichsbanknote 50 Mark "The Egg Note" ("Eierschein" as known by German collectors) Pick 65 dated 30th November 1918 series H1580 054669 variety with "?" at left of serial number, about UNC - UNC and interestingly printed with design shifted to far right possible error in printing. Olive-brown on grey underprint and given the name of the Egg note due to its large egg-shaped white area at centre and very collectible
Gibraltar (2) a high grade about UNC - UNC consecutively numbered pair of the Tercentenary of British Rule in Gibraltar (1704-2004) Commemorative issue 20 Pounds Pick 31a dated 4th August 2004 (2) serial numbers CCC 001920 & CCC 001921, special prefix CCC
Greece Local Banks - Trapeza Kritis (Bank of Crete) 25 Drachmai Pick S153 hand stamp dated 26th September 1915 possible first series number A/001 290565, about VF and presentable. The note in black on yellow and green underprint with the obverse featuring the Crete's Coat of Arms flanked by a seated illustration of the sea god Poseidon (Neptune in the Roman mythology) on left and a facing portrait of KingGeorge I. The reverse in green featuring a guilloche panel with a Labyrinth illustration at centre. Printed by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co.
Guernsey (2) 6 PencePick 28 (BY GU24c) dated 1st January 1943 serial number A/M 0331, black on pink/mauve. 1 ShillingPick 29 (GU 25b) dated 1st January 1943 serial number S 1124 red/brown overprint on 1 Shilling 3 Pence Pick 26 (BY GU26), black on yellow and brown underprint.
Guernsey (2) a very high grade fresh and crisp UNC pair of the larger and reduced size 5 Pound notes of the similar design comprising the W. C. Bull black signature Pick 49a (BY GU43) ND 1980-89 a FIRST prefix and earlier serial number A 006854. Along with the reduced size brown signature M. J. Brown Pick 53a (BY GU44a) ND 1991-95 a FIRST prefix for this signature type serial number G 700355.
Guernsey (8) a mostly high grade group EF to UNC includes 1 VF-GVF example and various signatures including REPLACEMENT examples. Comprising 1 Pounds Large size black signature W.C. Bull Pick 48a (BY GU35a) ND 1980-89 (3) including REPLACEMENT issues (2) serial numbers Z 031395 and Z 023528, along with a regular issue serial number D 239197. Reduced size M. J. Brown green signature 1 Pound Pick 52a (BY GU36a) ND 1991-2016 serial number K 177869. Also a pair D. P. Trestain signature (2) including a REPLACEMENT Reduced size green signature 1 Pound Pick 52b (BY GU36b) ND 1991-2016 serial number Z 100393. Along with a 5 PoundsPick 56a (BY GU45a) ND 1996 FIRST prefix for type serial number A 232315. Finally a pair Reduced size green signature D. M. Clark 1 Pound Pick 52c (BY GU36c) ND 1991-2016 (2) including a REPLACEMENT serial number Z 106522 along a regular issue FIRST prefix for signature type serial number T 665984, this the VF_GVF example with a minor pencilled numeral at upper right corner on face.
Guernsey 1 PoundPick 43c (GU 33b) a LAST date for type 1st July 1966 signature Guillemette serial number 47/M 0620, GVF . A Perkins Bacon Limited print in purple on green underprint vignette with a view of St. Peter Port, Castle Cornet at upper centre. The reverse displaying a green guilloche panel with Guernsey's Coat of Arms and motto at centre.
Guernsey 10 Pounds Pick 57a (BY GU54a) ND 1995 signature D. P. Trestain a FIRST prefix and LOW collectible serial number A 000441, fresh and crisp about UNC - UNC.
Guernsey 20 Pounds Pick 51a (BY GU61a) ND 1980 Large size black signature W. C. Bull and a FIRST prefix for this type serial number A 078435, GVF and Scarce.
Guernsey 1 PoundPick 43a (BY GU33a) and first date of issue 1st August 1945 serial number 3/E 0642 bearing the signature of H.E. Marquand titled Treasurer VF - GVF pressed and Scarce
Isle of Man 5 Pounds Pick 26a (BY IM41a; IOMPM M502) ND 1961 signature Lieutenant R. H. Garvey serial number 049910, a rare note with only 250000 issued examples and in a presentable VF
Italy (3) a trio of the 1000 Lire "Ornata di Perle" (Decorated with pearls), as known amongst Italian collectors, all in GVF or about and in 2 different date varieties including Pick 83 dated 20th March 1947 signatures Einaudi & Urbini (2) block U 101 number 029397 and block Q90 number 068666. Along with the later dated Pick 88d dated 25th September 1961 signatures Carli & Ripa block U443 number 005121. All printed by I.P.S. Officina Carte-Valori, Rome, watermarked with the bust of "Italia" and seal type "Medusa". These notes very popular amongst collectors and feature the portrait of one of the "Three Graces" of the painting "Primavera", by the early Renaissance Italian painter Sandro Botticelli.
Jamaica Government 5 Shillings George VI portrait issue Pick 37a dated 1st November 1940 and a very early date for this denomination considering its issue started in 1939 serial number C/43 56881 PMG 50 About Uncirculated
Jersey (4) a small group mostly high grade about UNC - UNC including 1 x GVF example. Comprising Clennett signature (3) including 1 Pounds Pick 11a (2) serial numbers LB 573970, a last prefix for type and this the GVF note, and EB 998596. Along with the SPECIMEN5 PoundsPick 12as (as JE22a)serial number BB 000000, red diagonal SPECIMEN overprint on obverse and reverse at centre. Along with the George Baird REPLACEMENT 5 Pounds Pick 21 (JE24a) serial number CZ 036759.
Jersey (5) a high grade small group all in about UNC - UNC comprising a selection of 1 Pounds all different types (4) including the Clennett signature Pick 11a (BY JE12a) serial number HB 6571465, QE2 with tiara and the Battle of Jersey. Also an Ian Black signature (2) including Pick 26a double letter prefix variety serial number SC 314389, QE2 & St. Helier Parish Church. Also a commemorative example 800th Anniversary of Jersey (1204-2004) Pick 31 (BY JE16) 2004 special prefix and LOW serial number J8C 000259, as the regular issue but with Golden value at upper right and Coat of Arms, also a commemorative overprint at left. And a Baird signature Commemorative example of the 50th Anniversary of the Liberation of Jersey Pick 25 (BY JE15) 9th May 1995 serial number LJ 046101, QE2/Treecreepers and an illustration of a German Occupation 1 Pound note obverse and reverse/Liberation bronze sculpture in St. Helier. The lot also includes a George Baird signature 10 PoundsPick 22 (BY ND1993
Jersey 100 Pounds 2012 "Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee" Commemorative Issue Pick 37 (BY JE61) issued 2012 signature L. Rowley serial number with special prefix QE60 004744 AU-Unc
Jersey 20 Pounds Pick 23a (BY JE43a) ND 1993 signature George Baird and first prefix for this signature type serial number BC 500141, crisp about UNC - UNC
Jersey6 Pence World War II German Occupation issue Pick 1a (BY JE1) ND 1941-45 serial number JN 700060, VF. Black on red/brown underprint with large value denomination in wording both on obverse and reverse
JerseyERROR 1 PoundPick 8c (similar to BY JE11) ND 1963 missing signature of F. N. Padgham with the tile Treasurer of the States and serial number B 098704, a presentable VF or slightly better
Jersey St. Mary's Parochial Bank 1 PoundPick S326 (BY unlisted) undated Remainder circa 1850's, plain blue colour and uniface featuring St. Mary's Church at centre and Coat of Arms at left and right. About UNC and Scarce in this high grade
JerseyTreasury of the States 10 Shillings Pick 5a (BY JE5) World War II German Occupation Period note issued in April 1942 and June 1942 ND with the prefix JN only and serial number 12127 signed H. F. Ereaut titled Treasurer of The States of Jersey VF and Scarce, only 26,000 printed
Jersey World War II German Occupation 1 PoundPick 6 (BY JE6; Ros. 661a) issued in April 1942 and June 1942 ND with the prefix JN only and serial number 3008, an Exceptionally Rare note with only 11000 examples printed in Fine or about with minor expected wear on the edges and 1 tape repaired, a pair of pinholes at centre body and a very small corner piece missing to lower right. This is the highest denomination for these Occupation issues and with such low number of printed issues these notes were scarce then and are even Rarer now
Jersey World War II German Occupation 1 ShillingPick 2a (BY JE2; Rosenberg ZWK-100e (formerly 656e)) issued in April 1942 and June 1942 ND with the prefix JN only and serial number 89051, EF and Scarce. Signed H. F. Ereaut titled Treasurer of The States of Jersey
Jersey World War II German Occupation 1 ShillingPick 5 (BY JE5) issued in April 1942 and June 1942 ND with the prefix JN only and serial number 16411, an Exceptionally Rare note with only 26000 examples printed in VG-Fine with minor expected wear from watermark and minorly tape repaired. Signed H. F. Ereaut titled Treasurer of The States of Jersey
Kyrgyzstan (7) a near complete denomination set of the 2009-16 issues missing only the highest denomination 5000 Som and all in high grades most about UNC - UNC. Consisting of the 20 Som Pick 24 dated 2009 series CK 1527415, Togolok Moldo and Tash-Rabat. 50 Som Pick 25b dated 2016 series CJ 0589875, Czarina Kurmanzhan Datka and Mausoleum and minaret in Uzgen. 100 Som Pick 26b dated 2016 series CJ 8043340, Toktogul Satylganov and Toktogul hydroelectric power station. 200 Som Pick 27 dated 2016 series CH 8301123, Alykul Osmonov and Mountains / Lake Issyk-Kul. 500 Som Pick 28b dated 2016 series CF 1501810, Sayakbai Karalayev and Manas mausoleum. And lastly, the 1000 Som Pick 29b dated 2016 series BJ 4761351, Zhusup Balasagyn and Takhti Suleyman. A pleasing set all in different colours
Libya Bank of Libya First issue 5 Libyan Pounds Pick 26 AH 1382 - Law No. 4 of the 5th February 1963 series 4 B/6 513203, VF or slightly better and the second highest denomination in the series
Malta (7) most if not all in about UNC - UNC comprising 1 Liras all Law of 1967 but different dates of issue (5) including 1973 issues (2) Pick 31b series A/2 842998 signatures H. de Gabriele & J. Laspina and Pick 31c series A/9 196758 signatures H. de Gabriele & A. Camilleri. 1979 issues (3) includes the 2 varieties Pick 34a series A/9 138811 without dot for the sight impaired and Pick 34b with dot for the sight impaired (2) series A/12 530089 & A/13 427791. Also 5 Liras Law of 1967 (1994) (2) in 2 different varieties including the Pick 42a solid security thread and equal sized serial number numerals at upper left series B/7 288275 along with Pick 46d segmented foil security thread and ascending sized serial number numerals at upper left series B/31 128240 signature Michael Bonello. An attractive and diverse little group
MaltaCentral Bank 10 Shillings Pick 28a Law of 1967 (1968) serial number A/1 691142 signature Hogg, very attractive GEF Minor ink on reverse. In red on multicolour underprint featuring Annigoni's portrait of Queen Elizabeth II and George's Cross on obverse. The reverse illustrating Mgarr/Mgiarro Harbour and Ghajnsielem Parish Church, Gozo/Ghawdex. Printed by Bradbury, Wilkinson and Co. and watermarked Knight. Scarce and very collectible note
Malta QE2 and George VI issues (2) both VF - GVF Central Bank 1 PoundPick 29a Law of 1967 (1968) serial number A/2 456391 signature Hogg, Government 1 Pound Pick 22a Law of 1949 serial number A/3 665374, VF
Mozambique early pre 1950's issues (7) in the mid grade Fine-VF and rarely seen notes comprising 50 CentavosPick 55a 5th November 1914 series 2017424 counterfoil type and blue seal on obverse short sea LISBOA (SCWPM Type II). 1 Escudos Pick 66b dated 1st January 1921 without decreto (4) series 4478634, 4521618, 4544425 and 677762. Also 5 EscudosPick 83a dated 1st September 1941 with Decreto No. 17154 (2) series B360908 and B2561092. A collectible group these early issues rarely appear in higher grades
Mozambique early pre 1950's issues (8) mostly in the mid grade VF including VG-Fine and rarely seen notes comprising 50 Centavos dated 5th November 1914 (4) with 2 seal types including Pick 55a series 1113988 counterfoil type and blue seal on obverse short sea LISBOA (SCWPM Type II) along with Pick 61a no counterfoil type and blue seal on obverse long sea C.C.A ( Colonias, Commercia, Agricultura SCWPM Type III) (3) series 9313029, A2815258 & A2710115. 1 Escudos dated 1st January 1921 Pick 66b without decreto (3) series 677762, 3154630 & 3955021. Also the 5 EscudosPick 83a dated 1st September 1941 series B237945 with Decreto No. 17154.
Oman Commemorative issues (2) both in fresh and crisp UNC comprising 1 Riyal 45th National Day 1970-2015 Commemorative issue Pick 48b 2015 variety with correct date in Arabic on obverse AH1437 serial number H/5 0950701. Together with 5 Riyal 40th National Day 1970-2015 Commemorative issue Pick 44 2010 serial number D/1 2266230.
Philippines Bangkok Central Franklin Mint Collectors Set Pick CS1 of 6 notes - 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 piso. All with Maltese cross prefix, serial numbers 006158, overprinted SPECIMEN in red and come with the original envelope , informative card and Certificate of Authenticity signed William F. Kriegg and one of the certificates not present. All notes UNC and a very collectible set
Portugal (7) in a array of grades mostly VF-GVF to about UNC - UNC includes a 5 Escudos (Gold Escudo) Pick 114a dated 1st February 1923 Ch.1 series 1LM 07352, this in VG. Along with modern 1960-80's issues (6) comprising 100 Escudos Pick 165a dated 19th December 1961 Ch.6A series BNZ 18657 signatures Rafael da Silva Neves Duque & Fernando Emygdio da Silva. 500 Escudos (3) including Pick 170a dated 25th January 1966 series GXR 11760 signatures Manuel Jacinto Nunes & Antonio Jose de Carvalho Brandao along with Pick 170b dated 6th September 1979 (2) in 2 signature varieties - series JZX 54114 signatures Jose da Silva Lopes & Emilio Rui da Veiga Peixoto Vilar and series KJP 82092 signatures Jose da Silva Lopes & Luis Carlos de Assuncao Braz Teixeira. 1000 Escudos (2) Pick 175b dated 16th September 1980 CH.11 series DKG 068161 signatures Manuel Jacinto Nunes & Luis Carlos de Assuncao Braz Teixeira along with Pick 175c dated 3rd December 1981 CH.11 series GJJ 83703. A various group
Portugal (8) all in high grades EF to UNC comprising 100 EscudosPick 17adated 24th February 1981 serial number ASR 09736 signatures Manuel Jacinto Nunes & Abel Antonio Pinto dos Reis. Along with 500 Escudos dated 4th October 1979 Pick 177a (7) including numbers a near consecutive pair AJM 87238 & AJM 87240 together with AXJ 07017, ASV 55272, SD 44525, AQR 42319 and AXK 66134
Portugal (8) all in high grades EF-GEF to UNC comprising 500 Escudos (5) all in different date and signature varieties including Pick 180a dated 20th November 1987 Ch.12 (2) series AKR 071136 signatures Jose Alberto Tavares Moreira & Jose de Matos Torres together with ACL 064012 signatures Jose Alberto Tavares Moreira & Antonio Carlos Feio Palmeiro Ribeiro. Pick 180b dated 4th August 1988 Ch.12 series ARD 002071 signatures Jose Alberto Tavares Moreira & Alberto Jose dos Santos Ramalheira. Pik 180g dated 29th September 1994 Ch.12 series CJN 105783 signatures Antonio Jose Fernandes de Sousa & Bernardino Manuel da Costa Pereira. And Pick 180f dated 4th November 1993 Ch.12 series CGV 668361 signatures Luis Miguel Couceiro Pizarro Beleza & Antonio Carlos Feio Palmeiro Ribeiro. Also 1000 Esucods (3) including Pick 181a dated 2nd August 1983 Ch.12 series MP 47200 signatures Manuel Jacinto Nunes & Alexandre de Azeredo Vaz Pinto. Along with Pick 188b dated 31st October 1996 CH 13 (2) series 9A 6707626 signatures Antonio Jose Fernandes de Sousa & Carlos Alberto de Oliveira Cruz together with 8A 9145522 signatures Antonio Jose Fernandes de Sousa & Abel Moreira Mateus. An interesting and various group. To ease readability references listed - 180a (2), 180b, 180g, 180f, 181a and 188b (2)
Scotland (12) scarcer issues and types in mixed mostly higher grades average VF-GVF comprising The Union Bank of Scotland Limited 1 PoundPick S816a (BY SC904a, PMS UB68a) dated 17th October 1949 prefix B/38 signature Morrison. North of Scotland Bank Limited 1 Pound Pick S644 (BY SC712b, PMS NS43b) dated 1st July 1945 FIRST prefix for type D237200 signed Webster. National Commercial Bank of Scotland Limited signature D. Alexander (4) including 1 Pounds (2) Pick 269a (BY SC602a, PMS NC6) dated 1st November 1961 series F998753 & Pick 271a (BY SC602b, PMS NC7) dated 4th January 1967 series 2Q811789. 5 Pounds (2) including Pick 266 (BY SC611, PMS NC2) dated 16th September 1959 series B846694 and Pick 272a (BY SC613a, PMS NC9) dated 1st October 1964 series G216469. The British Linen Bank (6) consisting of 1 Pounds (4) including Pick 156 (BY SC203, PMS BL64) dated 8th June 1931 signature Waugh serial number T 176734 Scarce, Pick 161b (BY SC205b, PMS BL65c) dated 17th April 1950 signature Mackenzie serial number Q/2 76305, Pick 161b (BY SC205c, PMS BL65d) dated 28th December 1955 signature Anderson series Z/3 990377 and Pick 166c (BY SC208b, PMS BL71b) dated 13th June 1967 signature Walker series P/4 894341. 5 Pounds (2) including Pick 163 (BY SC215, PMS BL72) dated 3rd February 1961 signed Anderson LAST ISSUED prefix for this type A/12 041061 Scarce and Pick 167b (BY SC216b, PMS BL76b) dated 16th June 1964 signature Walker FIRST prefix for this type G/12 628637.
Scotland (2) a pair of Bank of Scotland 20 Pounds different designs including Pick 121c (PMS BA124c; BY SC147c) dated 22nd March 1999 signature Grant & Masterton serial numbers SV 818693, presentable GVF. Along with a Pick 126a (PMS BA129a; BY SC148a) dated 17th September 2007 signatures Stevenson & Matthew serial number AM 946943, EF.
Scotland (2) a VF pair of the National Bank of Scotland Limited 1 Pounds (2) consisting of Pick 258a (PMS NA46; BY SC503a) signature Drever dated 1st August 1935 serial number A/H 083-243, this with a small pencil on reverse lower left. Also including Pick 258b (PMS NA47; BY SC503b) signature Leggat dated 1st November 1944 serial number A/U 558-198.
Scotland (2) an VF or about pair of The Commercial Bank of Scotland Limited 1 Pounds signatures Irving & Thomson Pick S331 (BY SC404c) but with different serial number varieties including the inline Roman Capital prefix PMS CO61c dated 30th November 1936 serial number 23Y 158121 and the fractional prefix CO61d dated 22nd June 1938 serial number G/24 009470.
Scotland (3) a trio of Royal Bank of Scotland plc issues in average VF - GVF comprising a 5 Pounds Commemorative 250th Anniversary of St. Andrews's Royal & Ancient Golf Club Commemorative issues Pick 363 (PMS RB99, BY SC845) dated 14th May 2004 signature Goodwin serial number R&A 0757318. Also, 5 PoundsPick 352a (PMS RB97a, BY SC843a) dated 24th January 1990 signature Maiden serial number A/94 036595. Together with 20 PoundsPick 354c (PMS RB105c; BY SC863c) dated 30th March 1999 signature Mathewson a LAST prefix for this signature type serial number B/28 820794.
Scotland 1 Pounds (5) various examples from different issuers all in VF-GVF. Comprising British Linen Bank examples (2) including Pick 157d (PMS BL65d, BY SC205c) 4th June 1956 series B/3 778558 signature A. Anderson together with Pick 169a (PMS BL75, BY SC210) 29th February 1968 series W/4 608599 signature T.W. Walker. Clydesdale & North of Scotland Bank Limited (2) consisting of Pick 191a (PMS CL24a, BY SC311a) FIRST date of issue 1st November 1950 and FIRST series A228281 signature Campbell along with Pick 195a (PMS CL28, BY SC312) 1st March 1961 series B/B 281441 signature Fairbairn. Also an example from The Commercial Bank of Scotland Limited Pick S336 (PMS CO66, BY SC406) dated 2nd January 1954 series 27B 500967 signature Macdonald
ScotlandBank of Scotland (4) in various grades VF-GVF to about UNC - UNC comprising 1 Pounds (3) consisting of Pick 96b (PMS BA98b, PMS SC105a) dated 8th March 1949 series J0047656 signatures Elphinstone & Crawford. Pick 100c (PMS BA 99c, BY SC106c) dated 28th August 1958 series Y0257341 signatures Bilsland & W. Watson. And Pick 105b (PMS BA 100f, BY SC107c) dated 3rd March 1967 series A/Y 0949575 signatures Polwarth & Letham, sorting marks on reverse. Also includes a 5 PoundsPick 101b (PMS BA105b, BY SC118) dated 3rd May 1957 series 12/O 3042 signatures Bilsland & W. Watson. A desirable earlier group
ScotlandBank of Scotland £50 1 August 2011, £20 17th September 2007, £5 19th January 2009 (2), Clydeside Bank £5 13th Debruary 2016 (3) consecutives all Unc
Scotland Bank of Scotland 10 Pounds (3) 20 Oct 1986 P113, 3 March 1993 P117 and 18.8.1998 P120 aU-Unc, Five Pounds 15th Jan 1987 Unc, and One Pound 1st Oct 1987 EF. Clydeside Bank Five Pounds 13th Feb 2015 and One Pound 5th Jan 1983 both Unc. British Linen Bank One Pound 17th Oct 1947 VF. The Royal Bank of Scotland One Pounds (3) 1st Apr 1965 VF, 1st May 1986 Unc and 25th March 1987 aU
Scotland Clydesdale & North of Scotland Bank Limited (2) a higher grade pair of 1 Pounds Pick 191b (BY SC311b; PMS CL24d) signature Fairbairn and in two date types including 1st May 1958 serial number A/T 334281 and 1st November 1960 serial number A/U 358815, both in about EF
ScotlandClydesdale Bank (3) 5 Pounds Pick 229I (BY SC332; PMS CL64a) dated 6th August 2009 signature D. Thoirburn (2) serial number W/HS 139649, EF and W/HS 131572, VF, 20 PoundsPick 229Ka dated 11th July 2009 signature Thorburn titled Chief Operating Officer serial number W/HU 269104, about UNC - UNC
Scotland The Royal Bank of Scotland plc (7) a selection of Commemorative issue 5 Pounds signature Goodwin, all in average GVF - EF, comprising the 500th Anniversary of the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh (1505 - 2005) of the 1st July 2005 Pick 364 (BY SC846; PMS RB100) special prefix RCS in serial numbers RCS 1087814, RCS 1268417 and RCS 1469564, all with golden commemorative overprint at left obverse and Culzean Castle illustration on reverse. Along with the Jack W Nicklaus Retirement from Golf issues of the 14th July 2005 Pick 365 (BY SC847; PMS RB101) special prefix with his initials JWN in serial numbers JWN 0962271, JWN 1523251, JWN 1274211 and JWN 1846457, all with commemorative golden overprint at left obverse and the reverse illustrating Nicklaus with a trophy cup and playing golf along with an image of the St. Andrews clubhouse.
Scotland The Union Bank of Scotland Limited (2) a pair of 1 Pounds Pick S815c different dates and signature pairs consisting of Hird & Wilson dated 14th January 1942 (BY SC903d; PMS UB63e) serial number R/29 723640, about VF. Along with Morrison & Wilson dated 31st July 1947 (BY SC903e; UB63f) serial number W/11 256586, VF.
South America issues mostly circa late 1800's and early 1900's including an African Guinea 10 Syilis Pick 16 1971 issue (23) and all in mixed grades about VF - VF to about UNC - UNC including various issuers and denominations. Comprising Argentina (2) including Banco Domingo Garbino 1 Peso Pick S1802overprint on Oxandarburu Y Garbino Pick S1791 and Oxandaburu Y Garbino 5 PesosPick S1792 1869 unsigned remainder. Bolivia Banco Central Law of 20th June 1928 issues (4) including series 1 ABNC printing 5, 10 and 50 Bolivianos (3) Pick 120, 121 and 123 along with an example of the series 2 English Water low & Sons printing 100 Bolivianos Pick 133. Mexico El Estado de Chihuahua issues (2) including 1 Peso Pick S529f 1914 series A circular treasury seal on reverse along with 5 Pesos Pick S132a 1913 series A. Paraguay (4) including a consecutively numbered set of Banco de La Republica 100 pesosPick 159 Law of 1907 (4) consecutively numbered series A numbers 0013009 to 00130012. Together with Banco Central 500 Guaranies Pick 206. Uruguay 1 Peso series A Pick 28b 1935. Haiti 1 Gourde Pick 200 ABNC printing under Law 12th April 1919. Brazil (3) including the Emergency issue 1 Mil Reis valid 1 Cruzeiro Pick 131A Law of 1923 (1944) Estampa 1 series 500 along with 1 Cruzeiro Pick 132 (2) series 30 and 124. Cuba (4) including some early SpanishColonial El Banco Espanola de la isle de Cuba 1896-97 issues (3) consisting of 1 Peso Pick 47a 1896 no PLATA overprint, 5 Pesos Pick 48b 1896 with PLATA overprint and 10 PesosPick 49a without overprint. Together with a Banco Nacional de Cuba 50 PesosPick 81a 1950.
Soviet Union (U.S.S.R) States early 1900's and World War II issues (13) in various grades mostly VF-GVF and above to about UNC - UNC, includes some lower grade examples and 2 with paper tape repair. All different denominations without duplication and very seldom seen notes. Comprising Ukraine (4) consisting of the Rare State Treasury 50 Karbovantsiv Pick 6b 1917 Odessa Block AO 234, this and all block letters above AO 210 issued by General Denikin and labelled as false by the Government. Along with Zentralnotenbank World War II German Occupation dated 10th March 1942 issues (3) including 1 Karbowanez Pick 49 dated 10th March 1942 serial number 15 0027128. 10 Karbowanez Pick 52 dated 10th March 1942 serial number 20 0375725. And 20 Karbowanez Pick 53 dated 10th March 1942 serial number 4 651507. Estonia Eest Vabariigi issues 1919 (2) 10 Marka Pick 46c series 01829825 and 50 Marka Pick 55a series 00347533. Turkmenistan 100 Manat Pick 6a ND 1993 issues (2) a consecutive pair AB9704853 & AB9704854. Also Russia (5) consisting of a Currency Note 100000 Rubley Pick 117a dated 1921 series ??-228 signature at left Gerasimov and watermarked Large stars. Together with 1947 issues (3) 5 Rubley Pick 221a series ?? 561649 and Arms variety SCWPM Type II - 7 bands at left & right. 10 Rubleys with the 2 Arms varieties (2) consisting of Pick 226a series ET 054571 and Arms variety SCWPM Type II - 7 bands at left & right along with Pick 231a series ?? 383681 and Arms variety SCWPM Type I - 8 bands at left and 7 bands at right. Also comes with a modern 100 Rubley Pick 242a 1991 series BE 0125926. A very desirable and collectible group with these early examples rarely coming up
Spain 500 Pesetas Pick 148 dated 22nd July 1954 (1958) serial number I 0929305, crisp EF minor pinhole, very small marginal rust and the highest denomination for this date issue
USAColonialGeorgia (2) One Spanish Milled Dollar 1776 Serial No. 6707 VG and damaged at the bottom and one central hole and Shilling 1776 Fine but damaged at the top, Massachusetts One Shilling and Sixpence 1784 Fine but damaged at the top, New York Eight Shillings 1776 Good with sections missing at the top, Philadelphia (2) Sixpence Hall and Sellers 1776 Fine and Sixpence John Dunlap VG, Rhode Island One Thirty Six of a Dollar 1777 May 22 VF with some central holes, Virginia One Third of a Spanish Dollar Oct 5th 1778 Good. Along with a modern QEII Hong Kong Cent
World (18) including The Central Bank of Ireland 10/- 19.6.63 aU, Bank of Ireland Belfast One Pounds P61 (2) VF-Unc along with a further 15 generally more recent issues in high grades
World (250) mostly pre World War II types, includes Greece, Russia, Austria, Italy and more, also Paranumismatic items and bond coupons, in mixed grades
World (743) all in fresh and crisp about UNC - UNC and in bundles. Consisting of Turkey Law 1211 of 14th January 1970 issues (190) including 500 Turk Lirasi Pick 195 President Atatürk & the Clock tower in Izmir (90) all B11 prefix and near consecutively numbered sets B11 838781 - B11 838878, B11 838880 - B11 838882, B11 838904 & B11 838906 and B11 838912 & B11 838914. Together with 50 Turk Lirasi Pick 188 President Atatürk & a Marble fountain with Topkap? Museum, Istanbul (100) all prefix I90 and in a near consecutively numbered set I90 169406 - I90 169500, together with consecutive set I90 038128 - I90 038134. Sudan 10 Sudanese Pounds Pick 46 dated 1991 City gate & Bank of Sudan building, Khartoum (195) a consecutively numbered run E/374 062001 - E/374 062095 together with E/374 066201 - E/374 066300. Iraq 25 Dinars Pick 72 dated 1982, Horses & Abbasid palace (74) consisting of a consecutive bundle of 25 notes AYKH/218 0256630 - AYKH/218 0256654 together with a second bundle of 49 notes with other prefixes most consecutive or near consecutive. Afghanistan (189) including a bundle of 1000 Afghanis Pick 61c SH1370 Mosque at Mazar-e-Sharif & Victory Arch near Kabul (89) serial numbers in a consecutively numbered run 25/HY 9132713 - 25/HY 9132800 along with 25/HY 9132802. Second bundle of 5000 Afghanis Pick 62 SH1372 Pul-e-Khishti mosque, Kabul & Ahmad Shah Durrani mausoleum, Kandahar (25) all prefix 39/HP and mostly made of consecutively close numbered sets/pairs. And third bundle of 10000 Afghanis Pick 63b SH1372 Mosque of Herat & Arch of Qila-e-Bost, Lashkargah, space between "Da" and "Afghanistan" in bank name at upper centre reverse (75) all near consecutive run prefix 9/HR. Also, a bundle of Yemen (Arab Republic) 1 Rial Pick 16B ND1983 Al-Bakiriyah mosque, San'a & Khat Bushes - clear design in over watermark area on obverse (95) a consecutively numbered run A/88 748305 - A/88 748400. A varied and interesting amalgamation of notes
World (over 4 kilos so will be 4,500 - 5,000 notes) the vast majority in various sized packs of mint state consecutive runs, so 40 - 50 different issues with various duplication of each
Yemen (23) an interesting group in mixed grades including Arab Republic issues (33) comprising 1 Rials (3) including Pick 1a (3) ND 1964, green on multicolour with Arms on obverse and houses in San'a with minaret on reverse. 1 Rials Pick 6a ND 1969 (5) green on multicolour, Albaster head on left obverse and houses in San'a with minaret on reverse. 20 RialsPick 26a ND 1990 (10) a consecutively numbered run 237901 through 237920, brown on multicolour Marble sculpture of god Dionysos on left obverse and Traditional buildings of San'a on reverse. Along with Yemen (South) Democratic Republic 5 Dinars (5) Pick 8b (5)
Zaire 1970-80's issues (15) all in about UNC - UNC includes 1 EF example and consecutively numbered sets/pairs. Comprising 50 Makuta = 0.50 Zaire (8) of which red/purple guilloche at centre left reverse, engraved printing (6) including Pick 16a dated 30th June 1973 series D9191838B red guilloches at centre left reverse, engraved printing. And Pick 16c (4) dated 20th May 1978 a consecutively numbered set D1009355P - D1009358P along with D9598189L. Also examples of the lithographed printing Pick 17b (2) dated 14th October 1980 serials DA0874789KJ & DA7060690M. Along with 1 Zaire's (7) including engraved print examples (5) consisting of Pick 18a dated 27th October 1975 signature J. Sambwa Mbagui (2) serials C4529562M and C9524890U. Pick 18b dated 27th October 1977 signature B. R. Kuwani (3) including consecutive pair CA5318922D & CA5318923D along with close number CA54318917D. And lithographed examples Pick 19b dated 20th May 1981 signature J. Sambwa Mbagui (2) serials CB 9818472 G and CB 1940024 H. A desirable group. For ease of readability Pick numbers listed - 16a, 16c (5), 17b (2), 18a (2), 18b (3) and 19b (2)
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