North KoreaSovietMilitary Occupation 10 Won 1945 Pick 2 VG, Korea 100 Yuan Safe Conduct Certificate 1947 Fair repaired with clear tape along with Vietnampropaganda memorabilia these all small cards or leaflets some with images all with narratives in Vietnamese (14)
USAMilitary Payment Certificate 1 Dollar Series 611 First Printing S875-1 pp 24 Extremely Fine PMG 40, along with raw issues 10 Cents series 481 VG series 521 VF, 1 Dollar series 521, 661 (2), 681 these VF and better, 10 Dollars series 521 and 651 both about Fine
FrenchPacific Territories 5,000 Francs 1996 Pick 3g Fine, France100 Francs 1938 EF, 10 Francs 19.10.1939 VF, Calais Chamber of Commerce Un Franc 14.1.1916 Fine, WW II Military 100 Francs 1944 (2) Fine, more recent pre Euro issues (12) some of these duplicated and in high grades
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
World (180) a mixed group which includes some earlier 20h century Far East, WWII military, B of E £1s and Ten Shillings and more, mostly from circulation the earlier material in lower grades
Guinea-Bissau Banco Nacional 100 PesosPick 11 dated 1st March 1990 (299) in 3 bundles all with prefix BA in the serial number. The first bundle consists of 99 near consecutive notes serial numbers in the range 523801 - 523900. The second bundle and third bundle are consist of 100 consecutively numbered notes. The notes in olive-grey on multi-coloured underprint featuring a female carving at left, Bank's Coat of Arms at lower right and Domingos Ramos at right, a military leader during Guinea-Bissau War of Independence 1963 - 1974. The reverse displaying the National Bank building, Bissau. All crisp UNC, utmost top notes showing very minor signs of wear mentioned for accuracy
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. About UNC , usual pinholes
GermanMilitary Occupation (3) all with the obverse design One Sixth Mark Token Valid Only at Empire Club Salzulfen 1/6 in each corner, the first in green and uniface with a faint stamp front bottom, the second in red and uniface the third the same but the reverse with part of a map showing the River Orwell (Suffolk) F-VF
World in low grades France50 Francs (2) 1935 and 1936, 10 Francs 1925 and Five Francs 1923, Greece 5 Drachmai 1923 (aVF), Italy100 Lire DECRETO MINISTERIALE 19 MARCH 1926, SwedenKronur 1925, Syria Banque De Syrie Et Du Grand-Liban 1 Livre 1925 (2) with SYRIE above UNE LIVRE another this one with GRAND-LIBAN above UNE LIVRE, Yugoslavia 10 Dinara 1920 Pick 21 along with a Japanese military WWII VIJF CENT generally Good - Fine
World from circulation (103) AsiaChina pre WW II (6), Japan WW II military (14) various countries (11) these include IndiaRupeeGeorge VI, Americas and Africa including CanadaDollars (10), Europe (62) including pre WW II issues from various countries. Along with modern issues in high grades (circa 80) from a variety of countries some duplicated
Middle East (11) an interesting group in varied grades average VF to about UNC - UNC Comprising Egypt (6) a denomination pair of King Farouk I portrait Currency Notes Law of 1940 and both in presentable VF or about with signature of Makram Ebeid titled on reverse "Minister of Finance" comprising a 5 PiastresPick 165a serial number with star at end J/5 423329 * and 10 PiastresPick 168a serial number L/4 347487, the later with a pair of pinholes in lower right body. These notes very popular in the recent years. Along with Arab Republic of Egypt Currency note 5 PiastresPick 182g signature Aly Loutfy Mahmoud Loutfy (11/1978 - 5/1980) title Minister of Finance series M/46 No. 623464 printer Survey Authority watermark ARE. Along with Central Bank issues (3) including a pair of 10 Pounds (2) different designs Pick 46b dated 1972 a larger sized note, and the more modern Pick 51e dated 15 June 1999. Along with a 20 DinarsPick 52b dated 19th March 1992 and date position variety to lower right of watermark area. Together with a selection of Iraq (5) various denominations of Gulf War captured currency stamped "Certified Official / Ministry of Defence" consisting of a 1 Dinar Pick 69a dated 1984. 5 DinarsPick 70a dated 1981. 10 Dinars Pick 71a dated 1982. Along with 25 Dinars (2) including the Pick 73a dated 1986 and the Pick 72 dated 1982. A near complete denomination set, these notes were captured by the British 1st Armoured division in the Persian Gulf War. During the attack into Iraq, and the dash across Kuwait north of Kuwait city, they overran and occupied a number of Iraqi headquarters, military installations and advancing 290 kilometres they managed to destroy 3 Iraqi divisions and capturing or destroying more than 4000 Iraqi tanks and armoured vehicles along with capturing several million dollars of Iraqi currency. The seized currency was sent back to England's Ministry of Defence Cash Management Branch where they were certified and given these hand stamps.
Europe (17) in mixed grades Fine to about UNC - UNC including various issues comprising Austria 100 SchillingPick 145 2nd January 1969 serial number P 006358L, Anglika Kauffmann. Belgium 1 Franc Pick 92 dated 1st October 1920 serial number Z03 035134, King Albert and Queen Élisabeth. Germany (4) including an Allied Millitarbehorde 50 Pfennig = 1/2 Mark Pick 191A series 1944 number 030848367. Along with Reichsbanknote examples including 1 Milliarde Mark Pick 122 dated 20th October 1923 block AR. 10 ReichsmarkPick 180b dated 22nd January 1929 serial number C 00135175, Albrecht D. Thaer. 50 Reichsmark Pick 186a 1st August 1942 Watermark "5" upright and 8 digit serial number R 15469252 , "Löwendenkmal" (Lion's monument). Greece (2) 50 Drachmai Pick 104 dated 1st September 1935 block AM=081 number 920694 plate A' and an interesting French style printing. Along with 5 Million Drachmai Pick 128a 20th July 1944. Hungary (2) including a 100.000 (Egyszázezer) Adópeng? (Tax Pengo) Pick 144e Law 5.600/1946 no watermark no serial number. Along with 20 Forint Pick 169g 30th September 1980 Red serial C255 094007, Dózsa György. Iceland 100 KronurPick 44 Law No. 10 of 29th March 1961 serial number DA 29506037, Tryggvi Gunnarsson. Italy (3) including an Allied Military Currency 10 Lire Pick M19 series 1943A serial number A 53521762 A with Printer's Code letter. Along with Banca d'Italia (2) including 10000 Lire Pick 97c 20th May 1966 block S0286 number 073286, Michelangelo and 1000 Lire Pick 101d 5th August 1975 serial number SC 023541 D, G Verdi. Portugal (2) including 20 EscudosPick 176b 4th October 1978 serial number AXP 097750 and 50 Escudos Pick 174b 1st February 1980 serial number AHG 67096. And finally Spain100 PesetasPick 83 25th April 1931 number 6248482, Casado Del Alisal.
ItalyAllied Military Currency World War II period 500 Lire Pick M22 series of 1943A and serial number A 37149540 A, presentable and well-kept GVF - EF.
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.
World (125) a various and very interesting collection in an album of early notes mostly circa late 1800's early 1900's and in different grades mostly averaging VF to UNC. Includes a few always collectable issues from the US as a Silver Certificate 1 Dollars (3) Pick 342 series of 1923 Blue seal, Speelman & White. Pick 416d2e series 1935E Priest & Humphrey. Pick 416a series 1935A Julian & Morgenthau ink signed on main body Eugene Elbert. And a 10 Dollars Operation Torch Pick 415Y series of 1934A, yellow seal Issued for Military use in North Africa and Sicily in WW2. A Fractional Currency 10 Cents P108e 1863 Colby & Spinner. Confederate Currency 5 DollarsPick 67 (Criswell T69-561) series 4 Plate G. Treasury2 DollarsPick 378g series of 1928G Clark & Snyder. Obsolete Currency such as the Natchez, Mississippi Railroad Company 100 Dollars dated 3rd April 1839. Bank of Windsor, Vermont 5 Dollars circa 1800's uncut or wrongly cut at top and bottom sheet originally of 4 notes now only 2full notes and with parts of the first and the last notes from the sheet showing. Also a BrazilImperial Thesouro Nacional 500 Reis Dom Pedro IIEstampa 2 Pick A243b ND 1880 (1885) variety with 2 serial numbers 81510 serie 61A. Some interesting 1700's items such as a BritishColonialGeorge III period State Lottery ticket 1776 and a Cleo bury Mortimer Bewbley Old Bank sight note unissued remainder circa 1796 as advised by Forster, Lubbock, Bosanquets & Co. bankers and watermarked upside down with the Royal cypher and the date 1796 also has 2 Revenue embossed stamps. Philatelic Australian Tasmania Inland Revenue Beer Duty Stamps (2) 12 shillings on 9 shillings (One Barrel) green and 18 shillings on 18 shillings (One Hogshead) dark brown/black, both stamped "The Cascade Brewery Co. Limited" used, 1901. India a part of a Fiscal Revenue 2 Annas Tax Revenue paper from the Victorian period and a Princely States Bhopal Fiscal 8 Annas dated 17th February 1900, red and black. An Iraqi Safe Conduct Pass in Arabic and with an illustration of 25 dinar note on obverse. Together with many more other issues from Europe including some Austrian and German Not geld, Asia, Turkey (OttomanEmpire), The Middle East, some large sized issues and World War II period and Military notes. The lot includes a fantasy issue US 1 million dollars and some modern contemporary copies
World (305) a vast group of various and mixed grade notes to UNC mostly modern, mostly from Europe but also includes a few issues from the Far East and Asia, Central and South America, the Middle East and Africa. A few notable examples include some exotic high grade examples of ImperialRussia from the early 1900's - 1, 5, 10 and 25 Rubley, as well as an interesting 50 Kopek Pick S407. Also, few examples of the recently popular highest denomination from Zimbabwe 100 Trillion DollarsPick 91 from 2008 (3). Also including some World War II issues as Japanese Occupation and Allied Military Currency, British Armed Forces, German Not geld and some earlier examples Some of the notes come in consecutively numbered sets and the lot includes a fantasy Hell note
World mostly circa mid 1900's to modern (290) all in various grades Fair to UNC, most in average VF and comprises issues from Europe, Africa, Asia and Central & Latin America. Also includes a few World War 2 period Allied Military issues and Japanese Occupation notes. A vast amalgamation of various designs, denominations and issuers
Biafra (10) a selection of the ND 1969 "Second" issues in 2 complete denomination sets and mixed circulated but presentable grades VF with few better examples. Comprising 5 Shillings Pick 3a (2) serial numbers MZ 0598392 and MV 0839754, illustration of 4 native girls on reverse. 10 Shillings Pick 4 (2) serial numbers GD 0531819 and GF 0374569. 1 Pounds Pick 5a (2) black close to each other serial numbers CV 0345313 and CV 0345310, Biafra's Coat of Arms on reverse with motto - "Peace Unity Freedom". 5 PoundsPick 6a (2) serial numbers WA 0129633 and WA 0209287, the reverse with illustrations of a female carpet weaver at work. 10 PoundsPick 7a (2) serial numbers ZA 0388091 and ZA 0062330, a skilful Carver at work crafting what appears to be a wooden decorative piece. Each banknote with the distinctive illustration of the Palm tree and rising sun, believed due to the country adopting the song 'The Land of the Rising Sun' as its national anthem. Biafra, or Republic of Biafra, did not have a very long lived life as an independent state and its declaration of independence from Nigeria in May 1967, due to rising tensions in economic, ethnic, cultural and religious tensions in nature, between the various people of Nigeria, led to a Civil War that ended in January 1970 with what is believed almost 2 million Biafran civilians losing their lives (3/4 of which small children) caused by starvation in the region. The starvation was in result of the complete blockade of the Biafran region by the Nigerian Government and it led to the surrender of the Biafran Forces to the Nigerian Federal Military Government (FMG) in 1970, and the state re-joining Federal Nigeria.
Europe (21) an interesting group all in mixed grades VF - GVF to EF - UNC. Consisting of Italy (10) an interesting accumulation circa World War II period including Allied Military issues to modern 1980's. Consisting of the Allied Military issues of 1943 (2) including the 10 Lire Pick M13b series of 1943 and variety without the printer's Code letter series A 04788845 A. Along with the 100 LirePick M21b series 1943 A and variety with serial number prefix - suffix "A-B" in serial number A 57895275 B. Also a group of the Biglietto Di Statto (4) including 5 LirePick 28 dated 1940-XVIII block 0287 number 839724. 50 Lire Pick 91a 31st December 1951 signatures Bolaffi, Cavallaro and Giovinco, block 2009 number 044654. 100 Lire Pick 92a 31st December 1951 signatures Bolaffi, Cavallaro and Giovinco, block 2727 number 027616. The Aretusa 500 Lire Pick 93a 20th October 1967 block K18 number 818006. Along with a Banca d'Italia group (4) including 1000 Lires (2) Pick 96e 1968 block U42 number 161539 and Pick 109a 1982 signatures Ciampi & Stevani serial number RD 854632 O. 5000 Lire Pick 111b 1985 signatures Ciampi & Speziali serial number PC 517069 Y. And finally, the 10000 Lire Pick 112b 1984 signatures Ciampi & Speziali serial number VE 109657 M. Along with Portugal (11) a varied selection of different denominations circa 1960's to 2000. Consisting of 20 EscudosPick 167b 26th May 1964 serial number prefix variety with 3 letters - BNB 09536, Santo Antonio. 50 Escudos Pick 168 28th February 1964 serial number AFM 81003, Queen Isabella. 100 Escudos Pick 169b 20th September 1978 Camilo Castelo Branco (2) serial number HTM 41346 and HJN 37545. 50 Escudos Pick 174b 1st February 1980 serial number AHG 67097, Infante Dona Maria. 20 Escudos Pick 176b 4th October 1978 serial number AXM 083677, Admiral Gago Coutinho. 500 Escudos Pick 177 4th October 1979 serial number VJ 87535, Francisco Sanches. 100 Escudos Manuel Maria Barbosa Du Bocage (2) Pick 178b dated 24th February 1981 serial number ANS 45046 and Pick 178c 31st January 1984 serial number DML 88532. 100 Escudos Pick 169b , Camilo Castelo Branco. Together with examples from the last pre-euro issues 500 Escudos Joao de Barros (2) Pick 187b 11th September 1997 serial number 79A 200971 along with Pick 178c 7th November 2000 serial number 82A 642383.
ItalyAllied Military Currency World War II period 500 Lire Pick M22 series of 1943A and serial number A 37149540 A, presentable and well-kept GVF - EF.
World (756) a vast selection of notes in a file box all in various grades Fair/Good to about UNC - UNC circa mid 1900's to modern mostly from Europe, Asia including the Far and Middle East, Central and South America. Also includes a few World War 2 Japanese Occupation and Allied Military issues and a few contemporary copies and fantasy notes
Mozambique Republica 1000 Meticais Pick 135 issues 16th June 1991 (400) in 4 consecutively numbered bundles of 100 notes and all prefix BA numbers falling in the ranges 0384001 - 0384100, 0384201 - 0384300, 0384501 - 0384600 and 0384901 - 0385000. Each note in brown and red on multi-coloured underprint with the obverse featuring E. Mondlane at left, president of the Mozambican Liberation Front from 1962 until his assassination in 1969 with a bomb planted in a book sent to him, also an illustration of the Military flag ceremony and Mozambique's Coat of Arms printed on silver and gold underlay. The reverse showing the Independence monument, Maputo. Printed by Thomas De La Rue & Co. Limited and watermarked J. Chissano, former president of Mozambique and credited with transforming the war-torn country into one of the most successful African democracies. Almost if not all in original fresh and crisp UNC
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
Europe early 1900's and World War II to modern (153) a collection in a metal tin in various grades averaging Fine - VF some better and includes a selection of different issuers and interesting notes. Comprising countries as Austria including some Not geld issues and Deutschosterreich overprints. France mostly 1940's various denominations 5 to 1000 Francs, also some Allied Military World War II 2, 5 and 10 Francs and World War I Provincial and Chamber de Commerce including various places of issue as Nancy, Paris, Marseille, Ville de Lille and Lyon. Also an Algeria5 Francs (2) 1941 and 1942. Switzerland 5, 10, 20 and 50 Francs mostly 1970's. Italy 1000 Lire 1982. Belgium various denominations 5 to 1000 Francs including World War II period issues onwards and some earlier 1 Franc 1920 and 5 Francs 1938. Along with Netherlands including a denomination set 1966-71 of 5, 10, 25 and 100 Francs along with some earlier 1940's issues 1 Gulden and 2 and 1/2 Guldens. Also Portugal 20 to 1000 Escudos mostly 1960's to modern including some consecutively numbered and an earlier 1920's Casa Da Moeda 20 Centavos. An interesting and varied collection certain to attract significant attention
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)
Germany mostly circa World War I and 1920's (250) a collection in a metal tin all mixed grades on average VF to UNC and various issues and denominations including Reichsbanknote, Rentenmark, Darlehnskasse, World War II Allied military and a selection of Notgeld notes some of which in sets and include a vast selection of Stadt's (places of issue) and a few high denomination
Vietnam mostly South Vietnam mid 1950's onwards issues (21) in various mostly high grades GEF to UNC includes 1 example in Fine. Comprising National Liberation Front 1 Dong Pick R4 ND 1963 (5) close serial numbers AN431473, AN431465, AN431449, AN431461 and AN431343, these notes were printed in China but never issued and were intended for use in the territories under control of the National Liberation Front, many of them were captured during a joint US/South Vietnamese military operation into Cambodia. Also Vietnam war (Second Indochina War) period 10 Dongs Pick 3a ND 1955 (2) close serials H3 283574 & H3 283577. 100 DongPick 8a ND 1955 series ZA 657671. 50 Dong Pick 17a ND 1966 series U3 568238. 100 Dong Pick 18a ND 1966 (2) a consecutive pair seirals Y2 227189 & Y2 227190. 100 Dong Pick 19b ND 1966 watermark head as on obverse portrait (3) serials D8 419597, X4 983810 and S5 290925. 1000 Dong Pick 29a ND 1971 series K4 478016. 500 Dong Pick 33a ND 1972 (2) serials R5 480838 & F4 795571. Along with a Transitional Issue 1975 1 Dong Pick 40a serial number RT 263546 dated 1966 but issued after 30th April 1975 and these notes were used until the South's economic system was merged with that of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam in 1978. Also modern issues 20000 Dong Pick 110a 1991 serial BV 8013872. 50000 Dong Pick 116a 1994 serial AV4761635. And 100000 Dong PolymerPick 122a (Polymer Notes of the World S5R1) 2004 issue (first 2 digits of the serial give last 2 digits of year) series JB 04358096. A varied and interesting group. For ease of readability Pick numbers listed here - South Vietnam - R4 (5), 3a (2), 8a, 17a, 18a (2), 19b (3), 29a, 33a (2), 40a and Vietnam - 110a, 116a, 122a.
Hong Kong & Japanese Occupation World War II notes (31) various grades averaging VF to GEF - about UNC. Comprising Hong Kong (2) consisting 1 CentPick 313b prefix A serial number A5324457 and 10 Cents serial prefix A serial number 2997284. A Philippines Japanese Occupation 10 CentavosPick 104a block PU. Together with a group of ChinaMilitary World War II Imperial Government (28) consisting of 1 Sens (13) including Pick M7 SCWPM Bank title A block numbers 19 (6), 20, 35, 37 (3) and 62 along with Pick M8 SCWPM Bank title B without block number. 5 Sens (3) including Pick M9 SCWPM Bank title A (2) block numbers 7 and 9 together with Pick M10 SCWPM Bank title B without block number. 10 SenPick M11 SCWPM Bank Title A block number 7. 50 Sens (3) consisting of Pick M13 SCWPM Bank title A block 16 and Pick M14 SCWPM Bank title B without block number (2). 1 Yens (5) consisting of Pick M15 SCWPM Bank title A (2) block numbers 12 and 16. Pick M22 with Overprint "Chun Yung Shou Piao" (Military note) on Japan 1 Yen Pick 30 and promissory text on reverse. And Pick M23a "Chun Yung Shou Piao" (Military Note) without promissory text on reverse and very interestingly carrying various military staff manuscript signatures some dated 4th November 1945 with examples as Jean MacDonald, WRNS, Barney Whyte Sgt. HK. DDC and others. 5 Yens Pick M25a with the new title overprint (2). And a 10 Yen Pick M27a with a new title overprint. An interesting group
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
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.
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
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
Slovenia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Croatia & Serbia (38) in mixed grades average VF and above to about UNC - UNC comprising Slovenia (9) including 1 Tolar Pick 1. 2 Tolarjev Pick 2. 5 Tolarjev Pick 3. 10 Tolarjev Pick 4. 50 Tolarjev Pick 13. 100 Tolarjev Pick 14. 200 Tolarjev Pick 15a. 500 Tolarjev Pick 16a. World War II Occupation Savings Bank of The Province of Ljubliana (Laibach) 1000 Lire Pick R9 dated 14th September 1944 series A number 055228 in deep purple on brown and pale blue underprint featuring a portrait of a Woman wearing a National costume hat at left and The Slovene Home Guard Coat of Arms represented by a Crowned eagle with a checkered crescent on its chest. The Slovene Home Guard was an anti-Partisan military organization that was active during the 1943-1945 German occupation of the formerly Italian-occupied Province of Ljubliana. It consisted of former Village Sentries part of Italian-sponsored Anti-Communist Volunteer Militia re-organized under Nazi command after the Italian Armistice 3rd September 1943. Combined with other 2 "Home Guard" units they were formed exclusively of ethnic Slovenes which at their peak had a combined membership of around 21000 men, 15000 of which were in the Ljubliana Province. Macedonia (5) including 1993 Issues (2) including 10 Dinars Pick 9a and 20 DinarsPick 10a">Pick 10a Along with 1992 issues (3) including 10 Denars Pick 1a, 25 Denars Pick 2a and 5000 Denars Pick 7a. Montenegro (8) including Army Administration 1917-18 (K.u.K. Militarverwaltung) Convertible Voucher 5 Perper = 2 Munzperper 50 Para Pick M150 dated Cetinje (the Old Royal Capital of Montenegro), 5th July 1917 serial number 081283. The note with black text and purple frame on green underprint and reverse with black text and green frame on red underprint. Both sides featuring the Austro-Hungarian Lesser Coat of arms of Cisleithania and Transleithania under the Imperial Crown and the Crown of Saint Stephen respectively, linked by the crowned Habsburg-Lorraine armorials, the Order of the Golden Fleece with the Latin motto on the bottom 'Indivisibiliter ac Inseparabiliter' meaning Indivisable and Inseparable in the underprint. 1 Perper Pick 15a series A.55 number 980 blue with dark brown text and Ornamental Anchor at upper centre. 2 Perpera Pick 16a series E.34 number 150 brown with dark blue text and ornamental Anchor at top. 10 Pepera Pick 18 series T.2 number 286 blue with brown text and Coat of Arms at upper left corner and Hermes's Caduceus staff at left and right. 50 Perpera Pick 19 series FIRST series A.1 number 567 red with dark text featuring 2 Angels at left and right of The Caduceus staff at upper centre and 2 Allegorical women holding cornucopias at left and right of Farmer ploughing with cows at lower centre. 50 Perpera Pick 19 series FIRST series A.1 number 567 red with dark text featuring 2 Angels at left and right of The Caduceus staff at upper centre and 2 Allegorical women holding cornucopias at left and right of Farmer ploughing with cows at lower centre. 10 Perpera 1914 Second issue Pick 10 series B number 08707 red with brown-red text featuring Coat of Arms in the underprint on obverse and reverse. Croatia (9) including World War II Axis Influence Kingdom, Independent State of Croatia Government issues (4) including 1000 Kuna dated 20th May 1941 Pick 4a (2) serial numbers Y0897826 & R1488706, brown featuring Croatian farmers wife at left and Ustasha Coat of Arms in the underprint at centre on obverse and Velebit mountains on reverse. 100 Kuna dated 26th May 1941 Pick 2a (2) including the BINARY RADAR serial number C0800080 and L0795277, dark blue and green on light brown and light blue underprint featuring Utasha Coat of Arms at left. Croatian State Bank (Hrvatska Drzavna Banka) 1943 issues (4) including 100 Kuna Pick 11 serial number R0410449, dark blue on light brown underprint featuring round design of birds and flowers at right on obverse and reverse with child in national dressing on a guilloche pattern at centre. 1000 Kuna Pick 12a serial number F1812926, brown on yellow and green underprint featuring Frieze at centre on obverse and 2 Croatian women in national dressings one of which holding a rose flower and the other holding a pot. 5000 Kuna Pick 13a serial number K0310514, brown on red-brown and blue underprint featuring the Baptizing font of first Croatian Prince Viseslav, Nin Heptagonal at right on obverse and Couple from Dalmatia in national dressings on
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
Y.M.C.A. (Young Men's Christian Association) Herford & Bad Salzuflen canteen 1/6 Mark Token Voucher (Lothar-Weiß SU.9) for the English speaking Soldiers and Army in the area of Herford and Bad Salzuflen, Germany after the end of World War II circa 1945 onwards. Printed in black on light red thin cardboard and uniface, featuring the Y.M.C.A. triangle logo at upper centre which was a well recognized and common sight during the war. Almost as soon as the war broke out Y.M.C.A. developed mobile canteens to bring refreshments to the troops. These second-hand vans painted camouflage green were first used in East London and by the end of 1940 there 500 vans in operation bringing refreshments to the troops, rescue workers and victims of bomb raids. At the retreat of Dunkirk , Y.M.C.A. remained on the beaches until ordered to leave. The vans followed advancing and withdrawing armies not only serving mugs of tea but also selling cigarettes, chocolate, cake, hair cream, toothpaste and stationery. They also provided food and drink to those made homeless and hungry. They also had cinema vans and mobile libraries. The first British YMCA mobile canteen landed on the Normandy beaches on 29th July 1944. Internationally, the World Alliance of YMCAs expanded its work with prisoners of war and refugees: more than 250 secretaries visited camps in 38 countries. The Y.M.C.A. was given ‘official military establishment status’ – essentially given permission to operate with troops in all areas and particularly in front line positions which was very dangerous in these circumstances where the canteens became under attack and the men being wounded or captured. GVF - EF and very Scarce
Italy, Luxembourg, Ivory Coast & San Marino Republic (98) in mixed grades early to modern issues includes some Italy Military & Allied Currency and some higher denominations. Also includes Moneta Patriotica 1, 2, 3 and 5 Lire. 5 Lire Banca Nazionale nel Regno D'Italia Pick S734 series Q25. 500 Lire Banca Nazionale nel Regno D'Italia Pick S744 red "Annularo" overprint at lower left Scarce. 500 Lire Banco Di Napoli Pick S858 series F-A 02145 vertical stamp at left and right reading "CHANTOLAIR 11 MIGLOIUR LIQUORE". Ivory Coast 0.50 Franc Colonie De La Cote D'Ivore Pick 1b series P-96 008 11th February 1917 Black and orange on yellow underprint, obverse and reverse side of a French50 centimes coin at upper left and right and black text on reverse of note. San Marino 1978 Emergency issues 150 and 200 Lire Pick S101 and Pick S102
France (70) a collection in mixed grades early to modern issues includes mostly Banque De France but also an assortment of Kingdom of France Assignat issues some of which are in high grade, Military and Provincial issues and a trio New Caledonia notes
Iraq 1/4 Dinar Government of Iraq Pick 7e L. 1931 (1935) series G 998,719 signed Lord Kennet & Ata Amin portrait King Ghazi in military uniform printed by Bradbury Wilkinson New Malden, Fine with stains, pinholes and faint pencilled numbers. King Faisal died in Geneva on 7 September 1933 from a heart attack. He was forty-eight years old. Faisal was succeeded by his son, Ghazi ibn Faisal who was twenty-one at the time of his accession. In recognition of the new monarch, the Currency Board introduced a series of bank notes with a portrait of the young king. The notes with the portrait of King Ghazi were introduced over a period of several years
GermanyAllied Military Currency (13), WW2 military occupation 1/2 Mark to 1000 Mark dated 1944, with examples of both USA (with hidden 'F') and Russian printing, (Pick191 - Pick198), mixed grades but the majority Uncirculated or about
Iran (3), 5 Rials issued 1944, (Pick39), pressed good Fine, 10 Rials issued 1948, (Pick47), pressed good Fine & 50 Rials issued 1948, (Pick49), 3 small holes pressed good Fine, all with portrait Shah Pahlavi in military uniform at right
France (29), collection in an album, including 100 Francs (10) dated 1939 - 1942 (Pick94), 100 Francs (6) dated 1932 - 1939 (Pick78 & Pick86), a few Allied Military notes plus others, mixed grades
Japan50 Sen Japanese Military Currency issued Russo-Japanese war 1904 (Meiji year 37), issued in Korea, North China and Sakhalin in Eastern Siberia, (PickM3), about EF to EF and scarce in this condition
World & GB (13), Italy (5), France (2) & GB (6), Italy Allied Military Currency 500 Lire dated 1943, good VF, 50 Lire (2) dated 1943, Fine & good Fine, 10 Lire issued 1918, signed Gui. Dell'Ara & Porena, cleaned and pressed, looks EF, 5 Lire issued 1923, signed Maltese & Rossolini, EF, France 100 Francs (2) dated 1952, a pair of consecutively numbered notes, VF, Bank of England 5 Pounds Gill (4), a consecutively numbered run prefix RJ58, about Uncirculated, 10 Shillings Fforde (2), a pair of consecutively numbered REPLACEMENT notes, series M64 428337 & M64 428337
France2 Francs issued 1917 series A 0,385,344, world war 1 military issue, army treasury (tresorerie aux armees), (PickSM3), a difficult denomination to find, good EF to about UNC
Iraq 1/2 Dinar, law of 1931 issued 1935, portrait King George Ghazi in military uniform at right, signed Lord Kennet & Ata Amin, (Pick8d), one small edge tear and small stain in border, cleaned & pressed Fine
Burma (3) Government of India, 10 Rupees issued 1938 series A/35 808687, portrait KingGeorge VI at right, signed J B Taylor (Pick5) 2 pinholes, cleaned and pressed about VF and 1 Rupee (2) issued 1945 series D/25 911361 & D/35 748141, 'military administration of Burma' in red overprint, (Pick25b), VF
Algeria 1 Beer for use in Maison du Colon, Oran during WW2, serial number 159193, small edge nicks and pair of staple holes to left, generally good VF, scarce piece of military history
USA in album (50) includes various fractional issues, Confederate States, Military Payment Certificates, Broken Banks includes a Richmond $1 error also general ephemera, also Woodcutter $5 dated 1907 pinholes pressed GVF, Silver Certificates $1 1899 good Fine and $2 1899 about Fine, a good range, viewing recommended
World accumulation in album (360+) ex-dealers stock with duplication, mostly all high grade, Iraq, BritishMilitary, Zaire, Japanese Military, Cuba, etc
A mixed group with Canada QE II issues (7) $1 - $20 in higher grades, Cuba Exchange Certificates (38) several different types with duplication generally Unc, Euro Fantasy promotional sets €1 - €500 2 sets, Eire 3/- postal order 1969 with Gaelic script, Tripolitania 10 Lire Military Authority purple issues VF, Antarctica Fantasy $1 (4) Unc, Morocco50 Francs 1.4.44 VG along with a parcel of circulated world notes 480 grams should be around (550)
France (27) nearly all different, dates from 1915 to 1970s, includes 5 francs 1915, 50 francs 1923, 1000 francs 1926 (taped repair), 1927, 1933 and 1950, 100 francs 1926, some military and Chambre de Commerce, better dates noted, average Fine to VF
An accumulation in an album POW and Military Notes with Austro-Hungarian and German POW notes (93) 1915-1916 including Bautzen i.Sa, Braunau, Csot, Grodig, Minden, Neuhammer, Reichenberg, Soppronyek, Tabor, 1940-1945, Czechoslovakia, Thersienstadt set of 1-100 Kronen, Germany, 10 Reichspfennig, Netherlands, Westerbork 25 and 50 Cents, PolandLitzmannstadt, 50 Pfg, 1(2) and 20 Mark, Yugoslavia Industrijsko Zanatsko 1 (2),2 (2), 5, 10, 50 (2), and 100 kronen (2) plus Austro-Hungary Mauthausen 10, 20, 50 Heller 1918, Germany, Wertmarke for 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 20 and 40 Reichspfennigs, and South Africa Mafeking 10 Shillings 1900 plus Green Point Track Five Shillings unissued, Mafeking note damaged VG, some of the POW notes stain but generally VF-UNC (138)
Italy group (25) nearly all different includes large size 1000 lire 1947, 100 lire 1943, 500 lire 1946, 500 lire Allied Military 1943, dates range from 1920s to 1980, mostly Fine or better, viewing recommended
USAMilitary Payment Certificates Series (61) 461 $5 P M6 (1), $1 P M5 (1), 50c P M4 (1), 25c P M3 (2), 10c P M2 (3), 5c P M1 (1), Series 471 $1 P M12 (8), 50c P M11 (2), 25c P M10 (4), 10c P M9 (14), 5c P M8 (21) most from circulation VG - VF then a higher grade group USA Military Payment Certificates Series 471 $1 P M12 (1), 25c P M10 (2), 10c P M9 (1), 5c P M8 (2) these generally gVF- Unc
USASilver Certificate $1 series 1935A yellow seal C61110755C signed Julian/Morgenthau, Pick416AY, used by the US military in North Africa during WW2, about UNC to UNC
China (67) interesting group with little duplication, 1917 to 1940s, includes issues from Japanese Puppet Banks, Japanese Military, Communist era, Provincial Banks, viewing recommended
BritishMilitaryWW2German anti-British £1 propaganda leaflets (2) both with Arabic script on reverse, dropped over North Africa, prefixes C78A, tears Good and H86A, GVF
Germanycollection in album (150) all different types, mostly Reichsbank dating from 1898 up to WW2 period includes some Poland, Bohemia & Moravia and WW2 military, many high grade, viewing recommended
World selection in album (52) includes Isle of Man Bank £1 1956 pressed VF & Martins Bank £1 1957 almost UNC, Guernsey £1 1966 pressed EF & scarce £5 1965, edge tears VF, Jersey occupation 6d, 1/- & 2/-, better Malta, Falklands, Gibraltar & Hong Kong, various military issues, viewing well recommended
World assortment (90+) includes Russia 5 rubles 1898, 100 rubles 1898 (3) various Scottish £1 (15) all 1960-70 issues, Germanmilitary, USAuncut sheets of 4 notes both $1 and $2, viewing recommended
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