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 37423, graded 66 EPQ by PMG Choice Uncirculated Exceptional Paper Quality and rare in this top grade
Jersey International Bank 1 Pound Interest bearing note Pick S161 dated 9th November 1865 number 1909 Entered with signature John W Baker and the note in Black and uniface featuring The States Coat of Arms at centre left, . Fine or better
Jersey (3) 10 Pounds Pick 13A ND 1976 signature Clennet serial number CB ,1 Pound Pick 8b ND 1972 signature J. Clennet, 10 ShillingPick 7 ND 1963 Signature Padgham All About EF
World (159) a wide variety includes some higher denominations such as Bank of Ireland 5 Pounds and 1 Pounds from Gibraltar, Jersey and IOM, a batch of WWII issues some with George VI portrait and BritishMilitary Authority 10/-, 2/6 and 1/-, pre war types from circulation such as Algeria 50 F 1936 some post war issues some of the more recent issues in high grades
Isle of Man 1 Pounds (4) Paul 1972 G433928, Dawson Green Pick 38 M877483, Dawson Purple Pick 40 (2) these AU-Unc with the P38 difficult to find in high grade. Jersey 1 Pound 1995 Liberation, 2010 issues Black (3) 1, 5 and 10 Pounds these Unc
World a group of (72) from circulation including some One Pounds and a Jersey £5. Banknotes of all the Nations presentation packs (4), and a few notes in an album including Bank of Scotland £10 and £5 and a few fantasy notes
Jersey International Bank 1 Pound Interest bearing note Pick S161 dated 9th November 1865 number 1772 Black and uniface featuring The States Coat of Arms at centre left, a Construction scene at centre and The Royal Coat of Arms at centre right. About Fine
GB and World Bank of EnglandTwenty Pounds William Shakespeare (5) Page 1970 B328 and Somerset (4) 1981 B350 VF-EF, One Pounds Somerset (5) EF-Unc along with two low grade 10/- O'Brien and Fforde, Scotland a variety of issuers in mixed grades poor - AU some from the 1940s One Pounds (20), Five Pounds (8). Jersey One Pound QEII VF and two B of E damaged notes Fforde £1 and 10/-
JerseySpecimen issues a small group (6) Five Pounds undated 1976-1988 issue, HB000000 signature May, Reverse: Elizabeth castle with ship in foreground Pick 12bs UNC. One Pound (5) undated 1976-1988 blue issue (2) DB000000 and LB000000 signature Clennet Pick 11as both UNC, undated 1993 green issue NC000000 signature Baird Pick 20s UNC and 2004 800th Anniversary of the Special relationship between Jersey and the BritishCrown, J8C000000 signature Black, Pick 31s UNC, along with collector series One Pound with Maltese Cross serial number prefix matching serial numbers 001779, A/UNC with slight wave in the paper (see lot with Twenty Pounds Specimens for the matching £20 note)
JerseyTwenty PoundsSpecimens (2) undated (1976-1988 issue) AC000000, signature May, Reverse: Sailing ship and Gorey Castle, Pick 14bs UNC, Twenty Pounds Specimen with Maltese Cross prefix serial number 001779 UNC (please see One Pound with matching serial number in earlier Jersey lot)
JerseyFive Pounds (1963) QE II young portrait dark red Padgham the scarcer Pick 9a EF and seldom seen in this pleasing grade serial number A109243, One Pound (1963) again Padgham Pick 8a EF or better small number written obverse perhaps pencil, Ten Shillings (1963) Padgham Pick 7 Fine
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 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
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
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 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 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 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
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
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 (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 10 Shillings to 20 Pounds circa 1960's onwards QE2 portrait issues including the Annigoni's (30) all in various grades Fine-VF to about UNC-UNC including various Treasurer signatures as Padgham, Clennett, May, Baird and Black. Comprises some collectable serial number notes as the Annigoni QE2 portrait 5 PoundsPick 9b (JE21b) ND 1963 C 288288 with a BINARY-REPEATER number. And the 1 Pound Pick 11b (JE12b) signature May last prefix PB 001101 with a TRUE-BINARY. Also some SPECIMEN notes as 5 Pounds Pick 12as (2) and Pick 12bs. 20 PoundsPick 14bs. 20 Pounds Pick 18s. And 10 PoundsPick 22s. Also some Commemorative 800th Anniversary of Jersey (1204-2004) 1 Pound Pick 26a (JE24b). A very pleasing collection
Jersey (5) a full denomination set of the Ian Black signature ND 2000 QE2 series all in UNC and beautifully designed Thomas De La Rue print notes. Consisting of 1 PoundPick 26b (BY JE14b) 3 letter prefix variety in serial number AEC 524669, tree creepers and St Helier Parish Church. 5 PoundsPick 27 (BY JE24b) serial number KC 578389, whitethroats and La Corbière lighthouse. 10 PoundsPick 28 (BY JE34b) serial number TC 549277, oystercatchers and illustration of the John Singleton Copley's painting - The Death of Major Pierson, Battle of Jersey. 20 PoundsPick 29 (BY JE43b) serial number PC 343180, Brent geese and St. Queen's Manor. 50 Pounds Pick 30 (BY JE52b) serial number BC 198841, Fulmars and Government House.
JerseyTreasury of the States 2 Shillings About UNC - UNC Pick 4a (BY JE3) World War II German Occupation Period note issued in June 1941 ND with the prefix JN only and serial number 78089 signed H. F. Ereaut titled Treasurer of The States of Jersey. The note in blue on salmon pink underprint featuring Jersey's Coat of Arms at left and the serial number in black with the prefix and signature embedded in the printing on obverse and the reverse with large blue denomination at centre on a salmon pink underprint. , Minor Rust and Scarce note,
Jersey (2) comprising a World War II German Occupation 2 Shillings Pick 3a (BY JE4) issued in April 1942 ND with the prefix JN only and serial number 117496, pressed about UNC or near so and a Scarce denomination. Signed H. F. Ereaut titled Treasurer of The States of Jersey. The note in blue on light brown and blue underprint featuring Jersey's Coat of Arms at upper left, a horse drawn cart and man Silhouette in the underprint and the serial number in black with the prefix and signature embedded in the printing on obverse and the reverse depicting the same scene as the obverse but in blue. Thick Chain watermark. Together with 5 Pounds Pick 21a (BY JE24a) ND 1993 signature George Baird and a very first prefix for this type serial number CC 188131, about UNC - UNC. Maroon on multicolour QE2 portrait and denomination in solid print at upper right on obverse. The reverse with an illustration of La Corbiere lighthouse. A Thomas De La Rue And Company Limited print watermarked with a Jersey's Cow head.
Jersey & Northern Ireland (7) a very high grade and pleasing group EF or about to UNC comprising Jersey (5) including the always keenly collected examples from the World War II German Occupation period (2) consisting of a 6 PencePick 1 (BY JE1) ND 1942-5 serial number JN 796509 and the 1 ShillingPick 2 (BY JE2) ND 1942 serial number JN 37014. Accompanied by a few modern 1 Pound examples (3) consisting of the Pick 11b (BY JE 12b) signature Leslie May serial number PB 003418. Pick 15a (BY JE13) signature Leslie May serial number DC 000041. And the Limited edition 50th Anniversary of the Liberation of Jersey Commemorative issue Pick 25 (BY JE15) signature Baird series LJ 019694. The lot also includes Northern Ireland Ulster Bank examples (2) including a 1 Pound Pick 325b (BY NI.806b; PMI UB69) dated 1st March 1976 series A4944979 and the 5 PoundsPick 339 (BY NI.818) Soccer star George Best (FC Fulham, Manchester United) Commemorative issue special prefix GB 166807. A pleasing and very collectible group
JerseyTreasury of the States 2 Shillings About UNC - UNC Pick 3a (BY JE4) World War II German Occupation Period note issued in April 1942 ND with the prefix JN only and serial number 117492 signed H. F. Ereaut titled Treasurer of The States of Jersey. The note in blue on light brown and blue underprint featuring Jersey's Coat of Arms at upper left
JerseyTreasury of the States 1 ShillingPick 2a (BY JE2) World War II German Occupation Period note issued in April 1942 and June 1942 ND with the prefix JN only and serial number 84444 signed H. F. Ereaut titled Treasurer of The States of Jersey and the note in brown on a blue underprint featuring silhouettes of 2 man gossiping in the underprint and Jersey's Coat of Arms at upper left on obverse and the reverse in brown with featuring the same silhouettes of the 2 man gossiping as obverse. About UNC - UNC and Scarce in this grade
JerseyTreasury of the States 2 Shillings Pick 1a (BY JE1) World War II German Occupation Period note issued from April 1942 to February 1945 ND with the prefix JN only and serial number 47472 signed H. F. Ereaut titled Treasurer of The States of Jersey. The note in black on red/brown underprint featuring Jersey's Coat of Arms at left, the wording "Six Pence" in large script in the underprint and the serial number in black with the prefix and signature embedded in the printing on obverse and the reverse with the same "Six Pence" wording exactly as on obverse. About UNC - UNC
JerseyTreasury of the States 6 PencePick 1a (BY JE1) World War II German Occupation Period note in About UNC - UNC issued from April 1942 to February 1945 ND with the prefix JN only and serial number 47472 signed H. F. Ereaut titled Treasurer of The States of Jersey. The note in black on red/brown underprint featuring Jersey's Coat of Arms at left, the wording "Six Pence" in large script in the underprint and the serial number in black with the prefix and signature embedded in the printing on obverse and the reverse with the same "Six Pence" wording exactly as on obverse.
Jersey (3) a selection of UNC or very near so and still retaining original embossing 10 Pounds Pick 28 (BY JE34b) ND 2000 signature Ian Black with various prefixes, including a FIRST and LAST for this type, serial numbers NC 368435, QC 180109 and TC 549112. Each note mainly in orange and red/brown on multicolour featuring a portrait of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II at right, the Coat of Arms of Jersey at upper centre and illustration of Oystercatcher birds at lower left. The reverses with an illustration of the Battle of Jersey - Death of Major Peirson 1781 painting by John Singleton Coply, 1783.
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 37426, GEF - about UNC and Scarce. Signed H. F. Ereaut titled Treasurer of The States of Jersey and the note in brown on a blue underprint featuring silhouettes of 2 man gossiping in the underprint and Jersey's Coat of Arms at upper left on obverse and the reverse in brown with featuring the same silhouettes of the 2 man gossiping as obverse
Jersey World War II German Occupation 2 Shillings Pick 3 (BY JE 4) ND 1942 signature Ereaut serial number 129652, presentable VF or slightly better and a Scarce denomination of these issues. Blue on orange with horse cart illustration in the underprint and the Coat of Arms of Jersey at upper left. The reverse in blue with the same horse cart illustration as on obverse.
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 45921, GEF - about UNC and Scarce. Signed H. F. Ereaut titled Treasurer of The States of Jersey and the note in brown on a blue underprint featuring silhouettes of 2 man gossiping in the underprint and Jersey's Coat of Arms at upper left on obverse and the reverse in brown with featuring the same silhouettes of the 2 man gossiping as obverse
Jersey20 PoundsPick 29 (BY JE43b) ND 2000 signature Ian Black and a FIRST prefix LOW number for this type KC 000431, about UNC - UNC and a very collectible example. Mainly in blue featuring a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II and the "£20" symbol now filled in the upper right corner on obverse. The reverse with an illustration of St. Queen's Manor, the traditional home of the Seigneur of St. Ouen, and the ancestral home of the De Cartere with earliest record of the house dating back to 1135. Printed by Thomas De La Rue & Company and watermarked with a Jersey Cows head.
Jersey World War II German Occupation notes ND 1941-42 (23) an interesting amalgamation of these scarcer and always collectable notes some with fairly earlier, in the 5 digits, numbers and all in various grades VG to good Fine-VF. Comprising a selection of 6 Pence's Pick 1 (BY JE1) black and orange (15) serial numbers 19768,64129, 88995, 12894, 143993, 164476,258873, 275178, 401376, 423880, 431677, 578029, 586206, 663227 and 812089. Also, 1 Shillings Pick 2 (BY JE2) dark brown and blue gossiping men silhouettes (5) serial numbers 54280, 58792, 116224, 138812 and 150285. Together with the much Rarer 2 Shilling notes of the 2 varieties (3) including Pick 3 (BY JE4) orange and blue, horse cart scene (2) serial numbers 102469 and 110854, along with the Pick 4 (BY JE3) blue and pale orange without the horse cart scene serial number 27528. All signed H. F. Ereaut and these notes were permitted for issue mainly to alleviate a shortage of cash, particularly coinage, in the island during the occupation.
World circa late 1800's early 1900's onwards (139) a vast amalgamation of various issuers and denominations and all in average good Fine - VF and above mostly European, Latin America, Canada and US including modern star replacments, Africa, Egypt, Middle and Far East including some World War I and II Occupation and Military examples, British Armed Forces, FrenchKingdom Assignats, British Cheques and Postal orders and includes a Contemporary modern US Confederate states copy. Including some Exceptionally Rare and always collectible notes as the Strait Settlements very sought after issues with signature Rex Curall and dated 1st January 1935 (2) including 1 Dollar Pick 16b series J/91 68507 along with a very scarce 5 DollarsPick 17b series B/66 96209. Hong Kong Government George V portrait 1 Dollar Pick 311 ND 1935 serial number C049564, BWC printing and very sought after. Egypt Government Currency note 5 PiastresPick 161 early dated 1st June 1918 series J/59, purple on green and orange underprint, reverse in green with ruins. Dominion of Canada 1 Dollar Pick 32a dated 17th March 1917 signature at right Boville, without printer's imprint and serial number 336978-C plate D manuscript countersigned at left, Princess Patricia Ramsey (Princess of Connaught) on obverse. Jersey World War II German Occupation 6 PencePick 1a ND 1941 serial number 70259. Kenya 100 Shillings Pick 10a dated 1st July 1969 series A/15 19598. German East Africa Emergency World War I Interim-Banknote 1 RupeePick 19 dated 1st February 1916 series N2 text "Gebucht von" at left. Brazil Thesuro Nacional (3) including 1 Mil ReisPick 3b ND 1891 Estampa 7A series 195A number 28152. 2 mil Reis Pick 12 Estampa 10 nuber 584249. And 5 Mil Reis Pick 18 ND 1890 Estampa 9A series 73A number 66757. Argentina Rupublic (2) including Caja de Conversión 5 Centavos Pick 209 L. 2707 of 1st August 1890 dated 1st November 1891 series B number 764949 signatures Areco & Marín. Together with Banco Provincial de Córdoba 2 Pesos Pick S1122c dated 1st January 1888 with black overprint Ley. 8 January 1894. Malta 1 Pound QE2 Annigoni's portrait Pick 29 L. 1967 (1968) the George Cross at center series A/15 048390. BurmaIndia Government 1 Rupee George VI red overprint "Military Administration of Burma" plate letter A Pick 25b. An interesting French provincial 50 centimes issued during German occupation attached to a manuscript letter of Y.M.C.A with the British Expeditionary Force On Active Service signed with initials C. H.H. dated january 1919. This lot certain to attract a significant ammount of attention from both collectors and dealers alike
Great Britain and related, circa early 1900's to modern (55) in mostly high grades VF to UNC including some Scarcer and collectible notes as the Jersey World War II German Occupation 2 Shillings Pick 3ND 1941 series 138024. South Africa Anglo-Boer War Green Point Track POW camp currency 1 and 5 Shillings also known as 'Good For' notes 1809-1902. A Bank of England World War II Emergency 10 Shillings PeppiattB251 prefix A22D. Along with a group of BritishMilitary Authority 1 Shillings 1943 series K (2) and British Armed Forces various series of issue and denominations including some pre decimal 1 Shilling, 3 Pence, 5 Shillings, 10 Shillings together with decimal 5, 10 and 50 Pence, 1 Pounds and 5 Pounds with the 5 Pounds including consecutively numbered sets (50)
Jersey (4) mostly about UNC to UNC includes one example in VF comprising 1 Pound QE2 Annigoni portrait Pick 8b (JE 11b) ND 1963 series J985449 signature Clennett, this the VF Pinholes. Along with modern issues as 5 PoundsPick 16a (BY JE23) ND 1989 last prefix series BC 184583 signature May with the SCWPM pick number pencilled in the margin on reverse. 5 Pounds Pick 21a (BY JE24a) ND 1993 FIRST series LOW number CC000410 signature Baird. 10 PoundsPick 28a (BY JE34b) ND 2000 FIRST prefix and VERY LOW number NC000202 signature Ian Black. A very desirable and very collectible group
Jersey 10 Pounds Replacement issues Pick 34 (BY JE35) ND 2010 signature Ian Black and a consecutively numbered pair DZ 009370 & DZ009371, both about UNC and Scarce. Both in reddish-brown on multicolour underprint featuring a portrait of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II and Hermitage of Elizabeth Castle in St. Aubin's Bay in the underprint at centre on obverse. The reverse showing illustrations of Seymour Tower in Groville Bay at left and Latique glass sculptures in St. Matthew's Church in St. Lawrence at centre. Printed by De La Rue, London and watermarked with Jersey Cow's head and denomination.
World circa mid 1900's to modern (74) a nice collection in various grades VF to UNC with majority to the higher spectrum and from various countries of issue comprising Jersey, Guernsey, Scotland, Spain, Cyprus, Poland, Russia, Egypt, Afghanistan and Indonesia this including a modern counterfeit produced by the son of the printer on original printing machine. Includes complete or near complete denomination sets of the same design issues from Afghanistan, Poland, Russia. And some scarcer issues consist of a 10 Shillings Pick 7a (BY JE10) Padgham signature ND 1963 serial number B883937. Spain 1000 Pesetas Pick 154 dated 17th September 1971 serial number 1U3442041. National Commercial Bank of Scotland Limited 1 Pounds Pick 265 dated 16th September 1959 serial number N546072 signature David Alexander. Bank of Scotland 1 Pound Pick 109a dated 17th July 1968 and a very FIRST prefix for this type serial number A/1 0821904. Also includes a few Commemorative issues. An interesting and attractive group
World (72) a vast collection in mixed grades Fine to UNC mostly 1900's issues includes BritishProvincial Andover Old Bank 1 Pound For Joseph Wakeford, William Wakeford and Robert Wakeford dated 21st May 1825 number 10783 entered R.W. and signed Wm. Wakeford (Outing 36f) amongst other scarcities as Ireland Republic Lady Lavery 1 Pound Pick 64d, Ireland Northern Bank Limited 1 Pound from 1978, Northern Ireland 1 Pound Pick 65a, Falkland Islands 1 Pound from 1982. Countries of issue include a variety such as France 1940's issues, EnglandBank of England, Jersey including a Commemorative 50th Anniversary of the Liberation, Cyprus, Mozambique, Italy, Yugoslavia, Canada, Peru, Egypt, Singapore and Scotland which includes a few commemorative notes as the EU Summit 1992. Also includes Contemporary USA Advertising $1.000.000, Disney 1 Dollar Mickey Mouse series 1990 number D00119226A and a limited-edition copies of the famous £1.000.000 note featured in the 1954 movie "The Million Pound Note" - serial numbers 0201/2500 and 0529/2500. Along with British Armed Forces a collection of various denominations 5 New Pence to 5 Pounds and most with matching First/Last serial numbers 758 and including examples from 2nd through the last 6th Series (37) all about UNC - UNC and the matching set comes with a Coincraft Certificate of Authenticity bearing the signature of Director and Notaphily Expert Claire Lobel. An attractive group featuring the various beautiful designs
Guernsey & Jersey (6) a various collection in mixed grades average VF or better comprising Jersey QE2 issues (5) including 10 Shillings Annigoni portrait of Queen Elizabeth II Padgham signature serial A894413 BY JE10. 1 Pounds (3) including signature May serial GC151045 BY JE13, Baird signature serial JC675657 BY JE14a, the 800th Anniversary of the States of Jersey Commemorative issue Ian black signature serial J8C486938 BY JE16 and a Clennett signature serial number CB 400839. Also a Guernsey 5 Pounds Bull signature serial number C206431 BY GU42c.
JerseyTreasury of the States 1 PoundPick 6a (BY JE6) World War II German Occupation Period note issued in April 1942 and June 1942 ND with the prefix JN only. This note bears the very LOW number of 200 and the signature H. J. Eraut titled Treasurer of the States of Jersey. The note in purple on green underprint featuring Jersey's Coat of Arms at upper left, the serial number in black and the prefix and signature embedded in the printing on obverse and the reverse illustrating Men with horse cart gathering seaweed. Thick Chain watermark. The Channel Islands have the unenviable distinction of the only British teritories to be occupied by the German Forces during the war and since change was in short supply, the Islanders issued their own currency and even used the German notes. It was not until 9th May 1945, day after Victory in Europe Day (also known as VE Day or V-E Day in North America), where freedom became reality for the Bailiwick of Jersey. UNC, pressed and Exceptionally Rare in this high grade considering the low printing of 11,000 notes. At the time of writing PMG has only 9 recorded examples on their Population Report
World (28) mostly about UNC - UNC including a Provincial issue The Bradford Banking Company 5 Pounds Cut-cancelled with bottom third of note cut away (Outing 247c) number D9737. Scotland (22) comprising Clydesdale Bank Limited (10) including 1 Pounds Pick 204c, Pick 211b (2) and Pick 211d. 5 Pounds Pick 218a. 10 Pounds (4) including Pick 219a, Pick 226a very FIRST series for type A/AA 494680 along with a consecutive trio Pick 226f series CG/5 824028 - CG/5 824030. Bank of Scotland (12) including 5 Pounds (4) Pick 112f, Pick 116b, Pick 119a and Pick 119c. 10 Pounds (8) including Pick 113b, Pick 113c (2), Pick 113d, Pick 117a (2), Pick 120a and Pick 125b. Jersey World War II German Occupation 6 PencePick 1a (BY JE1) serial number JN 580645, trimmed. Charles Darwin Commemorative Coin & Banknote Cover Limited Edition of 500 including a 10 Pounds LowtherB390 FIRST RUN series AA01 999642 along with a Sierra Leone Charles Darwin Commemorative Copper-nickel 1 Dollar Coin 1999. Australia Banknote Vignette The unissued Five Shilling Note of 1946 1989 UNC as issued serial 4635/20000. Museum on the Mound limited edition presentation folder of British Linen Company 1 Guinea 1819 modern pull pencilled 69/100. Cumberland & Carlisle Bank £5 contemporary pull printed on card dated 180x, a Thomas Berwick engraving, (Outing 435a for type)
JerseyTreasury of the States ERROR 1 PoundPick 8c (similar to BY JE11a) serial number B 098701 MISSING signature destined to be F.N. Padgham with the tile Treasurer of the States. The note in green on a multi-coloured underprint featuring a young portrait of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II at right on obverse and the reverse illustrating the view of Mont Orgueil Castle ('Mount Pride' or 'Haughty Mount') also known as Gorey Castle by English speakers which construction was undertaken following the division of Duchy of Normandy in 1204 and it was first mentioned in 1212. The castle was the primary defence of Jersey until the development of gunpowder which then rendered the castle ultimately indefensible from Mont Saint Nicholas, the adjacent hill which overlooks the castle. Printed by Thomas de La Rue & Company, London inscribed in small script at lower centre margin on reverse and watermarked with a Cow's head. VF - GVF, a Scarce and interesting error
Jersey The States of Jersey 10 Pounds ND (1963) Pick 10a (BY JE31) signature J. Clennet titled Treasurer of the States serial number A349428. The note in purple on multicolour underprint featuring the State's Coat of Arms at lower centre and a portrait of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II at right on obverse and an illustration of St. Ouen's Manor on reverse. Printed by Thomas De La Rue & Company, Limited inscribed with small script at lower margin on reverse and watermarked Jersey Cow's Head. About UNC - UNC
Jersey & Guernsey (13) a collection in mostly high grades including some scarcer issues as Jersey 10 Shillings Pick 7a (BY JE10) serial number B039254, 1 PoundPick 8b (BY JE11b) signature Clennett serial number J537601, 1 Pound Pick 11a (BY JE12a) lower serial number KB 000167, 1 Pounds Pick 11b (BY JE12b) (2) serial numbers MB327322 & MB327608 and Guernsey 10 Shillings Pick 42b (BY GU22b) signed Guilemette titled Treasurer serial number 11/L 2330 dated 1st June 1959, 1 Pound Pick 45b (By GU34b) signed Hodder serial number F469505, 1 Pound Pick 48a (BY GU35a) signed Bull serial number E22000, 10 PoundsPick50a (BY GU52a) signed Bull serial number A884387.
Jersey 100 Pounds 2012 "Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee" Commemorative Issue Pick 37 (BY JE61) issued 2012 signed L. Rowley serial number with special prefix QE60 006641. The note in violet on multicolour featuring H.M. Queen Elizabeth II facing at right with "EIIR Diamond Jubilee, 1952 -2012" commemorative text on obverse and the Royal Mace of Jersey and the Jersey flag waving in the underprint on reverse. About UNC - UNC, Minor machine dent on security thread at top
Jersey and Guernsey World War II German Scrip (Occupation) money both dated 7th July 1944, Feldkommandantur 515 Subordinate administrative headquarters headed by Oberst Schumacher (2) comprising 2 Reichsmark = 1 Penny serial number JGb *6314 black and blue on green underprint and 10 Reichsmark = 5 Pence black and blue on light blue underprint. The Feldkommandantur 515 arrived on 9 August 1940 in Jersey to establish a civil affairs command structure, and soon was to have a Nebenstelle in Guernsey and a Aussenstelle in Alderney. The German authorities changed the Channel Island time zone from GMT to CET to bring the islands into line with most of continental Europe, and the rule of the road was also changed to driving on the right. Scrip (Occupation money) were issued in the islands to keep the economy going. German military forces used the scrip for payment of goods and services. Locals employed by Germans were also paid in the Occupation Reichsmarks. The Germans allowed entertainment to continue including cinemas and theatre and their military bands performed in public. In 1944, the popular German film actress Lil Dagover arrived to entertain German troops in Jersey and Guernsey with a theatre tour to boost morale. Both notes stamped, UNC and seldom seen
JerseyTreasury of the States World War II German Occupation Period notes (3) comprising 1 ShillingPick 2a (BY JE2) issued in April 1942 and June 1942 ND with the prefix JN only and serial number 37097 signed H. F. Ereaut titled Treasurer of The States of Jersey and the note in brown on a blue underprint featuring silhouettes of 2 man gossiping in the underprint and Jersey's Coat of Arms at upper left on obverse and the reverse in brown with featuring the same silhouettes of the 2 man gossiping as obverse, GVF - EF Minor uneven lower right edge perhaps from original cutting of the note. Along with 6 Pences Pick 1a (BY JE1) issued from April 1942 to February 1945 JN prefix only and signed H.F. Ereaut titled Treasurer of the States of Jersey (2) serial number 79773 about UNC - UNC very minor foxing and a minor uneven bottom right edge perhaps from original cutting along with serial number 659456 VF. The notes in black on red-brown underprint with the wording "Six / Pence" in large script in the underprint on obverse and the same on the reverse, the prefix and the signature embedded in the print and the serial number in black.
JerseyTreasury of the States 2 Shillings Pick 4a (BY JE3) World War II German Occupation Period note issued in June 1941 ND with the prefix JN only and serial number 60538 signed H. F. Ereaut titled Treasurer of The States of Jersey. The note in blue on salmon pink underprint featuring Jersey's Coat of Arms at left and the serial number in black with the prefix and signature embedded in the printing on obverse and the reverse with large blue denomination at centre on a salmon pink underprint. About UNC - UNC, Minor Dirt, Minor Stains and an Exceptionally Scarce note, seldom seen in high grades
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. The note in green on pale green and brown underprint featuring Jersey's Coat of Arms at upper left, the serial number in black and the prefix and signature embedded in the printing on obverse and the reverse depicting a scene of a Milk maid with cows. Thick Chain watermark. VF and Scarce, only 26,000 printed
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 2 Shillings Pick 3a (BY JE4) World War II German Occupation Period note issued in April 1942 ND with the prefix JN only and serial number 125059 signed H. F. Ereaut titled Treasurer of The States of Jersey. The note in blue on light brown and blue underprint featuring Jersey's Coat of Arms at upper left, a horse drawn cart and man siluthes in the underprint and the serial number in black with the prefix and signature embedded in the printing on obverse and the reverse depicting the same scene as the obverse but in blue. Thick Chain watermark. UNC with a very Minor lower right edge problem, perhaps from original cutting of the note and an Exceptionally Scarce, seldom offered in this high grade
Jersey International Bank 1 Pound Interest bearing note Pick S161 dated 9th November 1865 number 1909 Entered with signature John W Baker and the note in Black and uniface featuring The States Coat of Arms at centre left, a Construction scene at centre and The Royal Coat of Arms at centre right. About Fine - Fine and an Exceptionally Scarce note seldom offered
JerseyTreasury of the States 1963 young H.M. Queen Elizabeth II issues (2) comprising 10 Shillings Pick 7 (BY JE10) a LOW serial number A000455 signed F.N. Padgham titled Treasured of the States and the note in brown on multicolour underprint with Coat of Arms at lower centre and depicting an illustration of St. Ouen's Manor the traditional home of the Seigneur of St. Ouen, and the ancestral home of the De Carteret family and the earliest record of the house dates from 1135. Along with 1 PoundPick 8b (BY JE11b) serial number J764877 signed J. Clennett titled Treasured of the States and the note in green on multicolour underprint with Jersey's Coat of Arms at lower centre on obverse and the reverse illustrating the view of Mont Orgueil Castle ('Mount Pride' or 'Haughty Mount') also known as Gorey Castle by English speakers which construction was undertaken following the division of Duchy of Normandy in 1204 and it was first mentioned in 1212. The castle was the primary defence of Jersey until the development of gunpowder which then rendered the castle ultimately indefensible from Mont Saint Nicholas, the adjacent hill which overlooks the castle. Both notes about UNC, printed by Thomas de La Rue & Company, London inscribed in small script at lower centre margin on reverse and watermarked with a Cow's head.
Jersey & Herm Channel Islands (5) all in high grades EF to UNC comprising 1 Pounds mature H.M. Queen Elizabeth II (2) including 2 varieties Pick 15a (BY JE13) serial number FC416310 signature L. May upper right corner "£1" symbol blank outlined and Pick 20a (BY JE14a) serial number PC083179 signature George Baird upper right corner "£1" symbol now green and filled in. 5 Pounds mature Queen Elizabeth II 1993 issue Pick 21 (BY JE24a) serial number HC9693876 signature George Baird upper right corner "£5" symbol now filled in. 1 Pound SPECIMEN 2010 issue Pick 32s (similar to BY JE17) serial number CD000000 signature Ian Black. Along with Herm Island Trade Coupon for £1 made out to a Mr or Mrs Harding valid from 31st May 1957 to 7th June 1957 and a red Coat of Arms of Herm stamp for 6 pence is affixed at centre right with an oval embossed stamp over it and this discount trade coupon was issued to tourists for use at several establishments on the island. The coupon in black on green underprint with the Coat of Arms at centre left on obverse and the reverse depicting different illustrations of the island such as the inside of St. Tugual's chapel, Holidays (Women in bathing suits on beach), Agriclture (Cows in field) and Industry (Pottery shop with Master potter at work). Herm Island is located east of Guernsey. It is the smallest of the Channel Islands that is open to the public
JerseyTreasury of the States Franklin Mint Collectors SPECIMEN set (4) Pick CS1 ND 1978 comprising £1 blue, £5 brown, £10 green, £20 red all Maltese Cross prefix serial numbers 010802, all featuring H.M. Queen Elizabeth II at centre right. Raw without the original envelope about UNC - UNC
JerseyTreasury of States of the Islands of Jersey 5 Pounds Interest bearing note Pick A1b ink cancelled across signatures dated 1st September 1840 number 903, black featuring Coat of Arms at upper centre on obverse and reverse with text "Jersey States Bond for Five PoundsBritish." in blue. Printed by W. Adams Co. imprinted in small script at lower centre on obverse. VF and Scarce
USA Obsolete & Fractional Currency along with Confederate States issues (58) in mixed grades comprising The Washington County Bank Calais 5 Dollars dated March 1806. The Citizens' Bank of LouisianaNew Orleans 5 Dollars unissued remainder "FIVE" in cursive pink font at lower centre. The Citizens Bank of Louisiana Shreveport10 Dollars unissued remainder "TEN10TEN" in green at lower centre. The State of Alabama 1st January 1863 Montgomery issues (3) 25 cents, 50 cents and 1 Dollar. The Central bank of Alabama Montgomery 1 Dollar unissued remainder "ONE" in red at lower centre. Augusta Insurance & banking Co. Augusta Georgia (4) 2 Dollars dated 12th March 1862 horse running from train at upper centre, 1 Dollar dated on Christmas Eve 24th December 1861 Man watering horse at centre left Red underprint, 5 Dollars dated 10th March 1860 (?) man and barrels at lower left and girl child at lower right and red underprints, 1 Dollar dated 18th March 1862 blacksmith at upper centre. The cochitate Bank boston (2) 2 dollars blacksmith resting at upper left and 5 dollars sailing paddle steamship at sea surrounded by smaller vessels at upper left. The Commercial Bank of New JerseyPerth Amboy State of New Jersey 1 Dollar dated 10th July 1856 Farm animals at upper centre man with hat sitting at lower left. The Valley Bank of Maryland Haggerstown 5 Dollars dated 1856 Woman and anchor on shore and stormy seas and ship in background at upper centre "FIVE" in red at lower centre. The Egg Harbor Bank New Jersey dated 1861 dogs herding elk at upper centre "ONE" in green at lower centre. The Bank of Clarandon at Fayetteville State of North Carolina 5 Dollars dated 1st November 1855 "FIVE" in red at lower centre. Fractional Currency 50 CentsPick 124, 25 CentsPick 123a (2), 10 CentsPick 122b, 10 Cents Pick 98c, 3 CentsPick 105a. Along with St. Louis, MO- Terre Haute Alton & St. Louis Rail Road Company 10 Dollars dated 21st March 1859, this railroad was part of the Atlantic & Mississippi rail line. The Merchants Bank, Augusta, Georgia 5 and 10 Dollars both dated 1st October 1861 and both promise to pay Mr David L. Roath. The State of FloridaTalahasee 1863 issues (3) 10, 25 and 50 cents. a Silver Dollar Martha Washington Pick 321. The State of North Carolina Raleigh (3) 5 Cents 1st January 1866, 1 Dollar 1st January 1866 and 2 Dollars 6th October 1861. The State of Missisipi (10) 25 Cents 1st May 1864, 1 Dollar Cotton Pledged underprint in green dated 1st May 1862, 2 Dollars dated 1st May 1862 (2) Cotton Pledged underprint in green and blue, 3 Dollars dated 1st May 1862 Cotton Pledged underprint in green, 5 Dollars dated 1st May 1862 Cotton pledged underprint in green, 10 Dollars dated 1st May 1862 Faith of the State Pledged underprint in blue, 20 Dollars (2) dated 1st May 1862 Cotton Pledged underprint in green and 7th March 1862 Cotton pledged underprint in grey, 50 Dollars dated 1st May 1862 Cotton pledged underprint in green. Also includes an assortment of unissued remainders from various issuers
USA (38) an interesting group of Obsolete Currency, Colonial & Confederate States Issues in mixed circulated grades, comprising State of North Carolina (5) - 25 Cents 01.09.1862 S2357a, 50 Cents 01.09.1862 S2358a, 1 Dollar S2327a, 2 Dollars S2326a, 3 Dollars S2367a, The State of Alabama (4) - 10 Cents S210, 25 Cents S211c, 50 Cents (2) S212a & S212b, The State of Georgia (2) - 25 Cents S861, 5 Dollars S852, Bank of the State of South Carolina, Charleston 2 Dollars 1862, Farmers and Merchants Bank, Memphis 5 Dollars, The Farmers Bank of Bucks County, Bristol Pa.(2) 1 Dollar dated 18th June 1841, 2 Dollars dated 18th June 1841 Cut Cancelled, Railroad Bank State of Michigan 5 Dollars dated 1st August 1853, Railroad Bank, Massachusetts 5 Dollars, Susquehanna Rail Road Company, Baltimore 100 Dollars dated 8th January 1838, Farmers Ex. Bank, Gloucester, Rhode Island 5 Dollars, The Bank of Augusta, Georgia 5 Dollars undated & unissued, The Augusta Insurance and Banking Co.(2) 1 Dollar dated March 12th 1862, 1 Dollar dated 10th December 1861, The Augusta Savings Bank, GA 1 Dollar 9th December 1861, The Bank of Gallipolis, State of Ohio10 Dollars, Walker Iron and Coal Company, Rising Fawn, Georgia 25 Cents dated 1st January 1883, Confederate States of America 100 Dollars Pick 71, Bank of Massillon, State of Ohio(2) 5 Dollars & 10 Dollars, The East Haddam Bank, Connecticut 10 Dollars dated 10th January 1861, City Bank of New York, State of New York 3 Dollars, The Valley Bank of Maryland 5 Dollars dated 31st January 1855, The Lyons Bank, Wayne County, State of New York 5 Dollars dated 1st January 1869, The Franklin Bank, Boston 3 Dollars dated 27th February 1835, Bank of Chester, South Carolina 5 Dollars Cut-cancelled spells "T.C.C. & C...", The Peoples Bank of Paterson, State of New Jersey 5 Dollars 1851, The Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Company 5 Dollars 1840, The Continental Bank of Boston, Massachusetts 5 Dollars 1860, The Exchange Bank of Norfolk, Virginia 100 Dollars
The States of Jersey 20 Pounds Ian Black signature Pick 29a ND 2000 (8) comprising two FIRST prefix KC LOW numbers KC000047 and KC000091 along with others some of which matching serial numbers LC000047, LC000591, MC000047, NC000047, PC000047 and QC000047. Please note that Ian Black signature issues start at prefix KC. Blue on multicolour underprint and featuring QE2 portrait facing at centre right wearing cape, Fulmar birds at lower left and St. Queens Manor at reverse. All UNC
World (34) notes in mixed grades includes mostly early 1900's issues such as Commonwealth of Australia 1 Pound signed Armitage & McFlarne and SPECIMEN notes includes some sets such as Jersey5 Pounds, 10 Pounds and 20 Pounds. North Korea 1, 5 and 10 Won, India Asoka Column Specimen Denomination Set, the 200 Euro specimen is imitation
Jersey (5) a denomination set, ND (1993) "Signature George Baird" Issue, includes some low serial numbers, comprised of 1 PoundPick 20a QE2 and St. Helier Parish church, series NC499846, 5 PoundsPick 21a QE2 and La Corbiere series HC 000346, 10 PoundsPick 22a QE2 and Battle of Jersey - Death of Major Peirson (paintnig by John Singleton Copley) series LC 000121, 20 PoundsPick 23a QE2 and St. Ouen's Manor, series HC 000121, 50 Pounds Pick 24a QE2 and Government House, series AC 496091. All UNC issued by Treasury of the States of Jersey and printed by Thomas de la Rue, London
The States of Jersey 50 Pounds (2) comprising SPECIMENPick 19s ND 1989 series AC 000000 signature May overprint SPECIMEN diagonally in red on obverse and reverse along with Pick 24a series AC 496031 signature Baird. Both in dark grey on multicolour underprint and featuring QE2 portrait facing at centre right wearing cape, Fulmar birds at lower left and Government House at reverse. UNC and Scarce
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