Burma VIP Proof Set 1949 (5 coin set) in NGC Holders 8 Pe PF64, 4 Pe PF64, 2 Pe PF65, Pe PF64+, 2 Pyas PF66 comes with a Royal Mint maroon presentation case with the mythical Burmese Chinthe embossed in gold and with original documentation from the Burmese Currency Board Parker Street London
Ceylon a 6-coin set 1963 VIP Proofs/Proofs of record in NGC Holders comprising 50 Cents KM#132 PF68 CAMEO, 25 Cents KM#131 PF67 ULTRA CAMEO, 10 Cents KM#130 PF66 CAMEO, 5 Cents KM#129 PF68 CAMEO, 2 Cents KM#128 PF64+ CAMEO and 1 Cent KM#127 PF67*, we note that Krause does not list any of these pieces as Proofs so clearly issued in very small numbers
Belgium5 Francs Leopold II Silver Pattern partially dated has 18 only below the shield reverse without the last two digits, unlisted by Dupriez choice and prooflike attributed and graded by NGC at MS63
Belgium, Léopold II, 2 Francs 1866 Silver Proof, Dupriez-1013, KM30 type, French legend, Brussels Mint, by Léopold Wiener, bare head of Léopold II left, reverse crowned Belgian arms with value and date, edge milled, NGC PF66. A rare Proof striking of the first-year 2 Francs issue of Léopold II; no separate Proof mintage traced, the normal currency issue being recorded with a mintage of 1,942,000 pieces. Rare and desirable in this high Proof grade.
Belgium5 Centimes 1849 Essai in Silver, KM5 type, Brussels Mint, by Joseph-Pierre Braemt, obverse crowned royal monogram with French legend and date, reverse Belgian lion with paw resting on tablet inscribed CONSTITUTION BELGE 1831, value 5 CENTs and BRAEMT F. below, NGC PF63. A rare silver essai/off-metal Proof striking of the 5 Centimes type; no separate mintage figure available, the regular issue being a copper currency coin. Rare and desirable in this format.
Thailand Two Att CS1244 (1882), Rama V, crowned royal monogram with rays above, reverse with denomination and date in Thai within wreath, Birmingham Mint issue, Y.19, a two-coin group, one VF, the other better. The better grade example has a proof like rim certainly as compared to the other coin and weighs 11.84 grammes compared to 11.33 of the lower grade example and does appear to be slightly thicker, however both coins are offered here as the standard currency type
Mongolia a two-coin group comprising Tugrik 1925 (AH15) KM#8, silver, the obverse with the Soyombo emblem within a beaded circle, Mongolian legend surrounding, the reverse with denomination and date within a wreath, 20 grammes, 34mm EF, and 10 Tugrik 1984 International Games – Archery, medallic issue KMX#1, copper-nickel, the obverse with the arms of the Mongolian People’s Republic, the reverse depicting a bowman drawing his bow, Proof FDC
Malta 100 Liri Gold 1983 International Year of Disabled People, Obverse: Republic Emblem within circle, Reverse: Puzzle Head to right with missing pieces on top, Gold ProofPiedfort 31.98 grammes of .916 gold, type as KM#66, a few very light hairlines near the reverse rim otherwise FDC and retaining full mint brilliance, Rare, unlisted by Krause, only 150 pieces minted, (Source: Central Bank of Malta website)
Bhutan 2 Sertums 1979 Gold, Obverse: Crowned Bust left, Reverse: Two Dragons around an inner circle KM#52 Gold Proof FDC, retaining practically full mint brilliance
Bhutan Sertum 1979 Gold, Obverse: Obverse: Crowned Bust left, Reverse: Two Dragons around an inner circle KM#51 Gold Proof FDC retaining full original mint brilliance
Southern RhodesiaCrown 1953 Proof Cecil Rhodes Centenary KM#27 FDC and graded PF65 by NGC rare in this choice grade comes with original RHODES CENTENARY 1853-1953 red presentation box
Southern RhodesiaCrown 1953 Proof Cecil Rhodes Centenary KM#27 nFDC with a ring of light toning and other toning spots obverse comes with original RHODES CENTENARY 1853-1953 green presentation box
Isle of Man 2s/6d 1811 Douglas Bank Co. peel Castle reverse with sailing boat under control in rough seas prooflike Unc with an old tone and graded MS63 by NGC. Pridmore 47b and rare in any grade
Oman Saidi Rial AH1391 Qabus bin Sa'id, Obverse: National Arms within circle, with star and moon border. Gold Proof, struck by the Royal Mint, for presentation purposes KM#44 UNC and prooflike, the obverse with a series of deeper hairlines causing a slight depression in the field. A highly desirable large gold issue with just 100 pieces minted, now in an NGC Holder PROOF DETAILS TOOLED
Bhutan Five Sertums 1966 40th Anniversary of the Accession of Jigme Wangchuk KM#35 Gold Proof nFDC retaining practically full mint brilliance, only 598 pieces minted
Bhutan Two Sertums 1966 40th Anniversary of the Accession of Jigme Wangchuk KM#34 Gold Proof nFDC retaining practically full mint brilliance, only 598 pieces minted
Bhutan One Sertum 1966 40th Anniversary of the Accession of Jigme Wangchuk KM#33 Gold Proof nFDC retaining almost full mint brilliance, only 598 pieces minted
Southern RhodesiaCrown 1953 Proof Cecil Rhodes Centenary KM#27 FDC and graded PF64 by NGC rare in this choice grade comes with original RHODES CENTENARY 1853-1953 red presentation box
Bahamas100 Dollars Gold 1967 Adoption of the New Constitution, KM#14 Gold Proof nFDC with some minor hairlines, retaining full original mint brilliance
Tonga 50 Pa'anga 1975 Centenary of the Constitution of Tonga KM#54 Gold Proof, some minor surface nicks, nFDC/UNC retaining practically full mint brilliance, only 105 pieces minted
South AfricaGold Pound 1955 Proof KM#54 nFDC with some minor hairlines and a tiny rim nick, retaining almost full mint brilliance, only 900 pieces minted
Tonga 25 Pa'anga 1975 Centenary of the Constitution of Tonga KM#53 Gold Proof, nFDC the reverse with a hint of toning, retaining practically full mint brilliance, only 105 pieces minted
IranProof Set 1971 (SH 1350) a 9-coin set 2500th Anniversary of the Persian Empire KM#PS2 comprising 2000 Rials Gold, 1000 Rials Gold, 750 Rials Gold, 500 Rials Gold, 200 Rials Silver, 100 Rials Silver, 75 Rials Silver, 50 Rials Silver and 25 Rials Silver, nFDC to FDC the gold brilliant, the silver with a matching colourful tone, an impressive set in the blue box of issue with certificate and bill of sale for the original purchase from International Coin (Hong Kong) Limited
India One Rupee 1991 Rajiv Gandhi, Bombay Mint, type as KM#89, in an NGC holder and graded MS64DPL, Krause lists no proof issue for this year, although VIP sets of two One Rupee sets are recorded, the striking considerably sharper than the currency issue and has the appearance of a specimen striking
China 450 Yuan Gold 1979 International Year of the Child KM#9 Reverse: Two children planting a flower, Gold Proof FDC NGC PF69 ULTRA CAMEO comes with the original UNICEF leaflet that illustrates this coin (amongst others)
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