China, People's Bank of China (2) 10 yuan front & back Specimen proofs dated 1949, trace number 001992, series (I II III) 000000 , both notes uniface and still attached at left side, Pick 815s for type, mount marks on reverse & small piece missing top right edge from front note, front note GEF and reverse note about UNC
Scotland The Union Bank of ScotlandOne Pounds Specimens, punch holed cancelledPick S816s (3) these issues are larger than the regular issue S816 and have a wider border 17th October 1949 B/24 577000 and 8th December 1952 (2) E/14 327000 and F/21 501000 average EF and with stamps and annotations
China, People's Bank of China (2) 5 yuan front & back Specimen proofs dated 1948, trace number 16914, series (I ii iii) 0000000 , both notes uniface, Pick 801s for type, paper abrasions reverse from being mounted, cleaned & pressed, GEF or better
China, People's Bank of China (2) 500 yuan front & back Specimen proofs dated 1949, front trace number 0059124 & back trace number 0059114, series (I II III) 0000000 , both notes uniface, Pick 845s for type, mount marks reverse & stains, GEF or better
China, People's Bank of China (2) 200 yuan front & back Specimen proofs dated 1949, trace number 010354, series (II V I) 000000 , both notes uniface, Pick 837s for type, mount marks reverse & internal tears from being removed from archives, GVF to EF
Russia (2) 50000 rubles front & back Specimen proofs dated 1923, Transcaucasia, Picks628p for type, both uniface, pinholes, small stains and some edge damage, GEF or better
Papua New Guinea 5 kina SPECIMEN issued 1992 series HBJ 000000, violet and purple on multicolor underprint. Stylized Bird of Paradise at left centre. Back: Mask at centre right. signature 3, Pick13as, UNC
Argentina 50 australes Specimen issued 1986 overprint MUESTRA series 00.000.000A, B.Mitre at centre. Watermark: multiple sunbursts. Series A. 3 Signature varieties. Signature titles GERENTE GENERAL and PRESIDENTE Pick326s, about UNC
ScotlandBank of Scotland 1995 300 years anniversary issue specimens (5) £5/10/20/50/100, SPECIMEN in red across obverse, serial numbers AA 000000 Unc and rare, Ex LCA 104 29/2/2004 Lot 136 realised £700
Cayman Islands Currency Board Specimen Set 1974 Pick CS1 comprising 7 notes as follows: $100 A/1 000000 signature Johnson, Reverse: Seacoast view of George Town, $50 A/1 000000 signature Jefferson, Reverse: Government House, $40 A/1 000000 signature Johnson, Reverse: Pirate's Week Festival, $25 A/1 000000 signature Johnson, Reverse: Compass and map of the Islands, $10 A/1 000000 signature Johnson, Reverse: A beach scene, $5 A/1 000000 signature Johnson, Reverse: Sailboat, and $1 A/3 000000 signature Johnson, Reverse: Fish and coral. (Specimen issues of Pick 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, and 5). All dated 1974, the obverse with portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing, turned to the left, and with watermark Tortoise. The $100, $40 and $10 have SPECIMEN in black, the $50, $25, $5 and $1 have SPECIMEN in red, All crisp UNC and contained in the Cayman Islands Currency Board plastic sleeve with gold lettering as issued, a very rare set with only 300 issued, very seldom offered as a complete set, our research has shown that far fewer Specimen sets of 1974 show up than the later sets of 1991 and 1996 which have the same mintage
Scotland Union Bank of Scotland Limited £1 proof with 3 rows of cancellation punch-holes dated 7th April 1952, Proof or Specimen of Pick S816a, series E/23 552000 AU issuers annotation in ink top border
Central America (9) Cuba Ten Pesos 1988 issue Maximo Gomez in centre, denomination at the left SPECIMENPick 104s UNC. Honduras (8) 100 Lempiras 2008 issue Pick 77i UNC or near so, Fifty Lempiras 2010 Pick 94c A/UNC, Twenty Lempiras 2008 Polymer issue Pick 95 UNC, Ten Lempiras 2010 Pick 86e UNC, Five Lempiras 2012 issue Pick 96a">Pick 96a UNC, Two Lempiras (2) 1976 Commemorative issue, Centenary of the Marco Aurelio Soto Government Pick 61 UNC, 2012 issue Pick 97a UNC, One Lempira 2012 issue Pick 96 UNC
GambiaCentral Bank One Dalasi Specimen D000000 066, undated (1971-1987 issue) Pick 4s punch hole cancelled, Watermark: Crocodile's Head. In a PMG holder and graded Gem Uncirculated 66 Exceptional Paper Quality
Asia (6) a very diverse and desirable group in mixed grades Japan - Hansatsu Banknote Of The Tokugawa Shogunate Period, Osaka 1 silver Momme Daikoku (Old Man) and rice bales circa 1700's. Malaya5 CentsGeorge V portrait issue Pick 7b dated 1st July 1941. North Korea 5000 Won Pick 46s1 2002 SPECIMEN with regular serial numbers 429163 watermarked angled view of Arch of Triumph. Malaysia 20 RinggitPick 22aND 1982-84 series TC2750361 signature Abdul Aziz Taha. PhilippinesWW2 period "VICTORY" overprint issues (2) consisting of 20 Pesos Pick 121a "VICTORY" and "CENTRAL BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES" overprint series No.66 (1949) serial number F10906432 signatures Sergio Osmena & J. Hernandez along with 50 PesosPick 99a "VICTORY" overprint series 66 (1944) serial number F02429055 lower right signature title "Auditor General". And Macau Banco Nacional Ultramarino 20 PatacasPick 66 dated 1st September 1996 series AG 028670.
Caribbean issues circa 1960's onwards (10) in high grades about UNC - UNC. Comprising the Scarce ArubaCentral Bank 5 FlorinPick 1a dated 1st January 1986 Flag Issue serial number 0005243481, and a very early number, Bahamas (3) including a Monetary Authority 1 Dollar Pick 27 QE2 portrait Law of 1968 series S396791, Central Bank issuers (2) with 3 DollarsPick 44 Law of 1974 (1984) QE2 portrait and signature W. C. Allen series A695637 and a Commemorative Christopher Columbus First Landfall 1492 at San Salvador Island 1 Dollar Pick 50 series C117261. Barbados Central Bank 1 Dollars Pick 29 ND 1973 signature C. Blackman (2) a consecutively numbered pair serial numbers F13 711049 & F13 711050. Dominican Republic including some SPECIMEN notes (4) consisting of 50 Pesos Oro Pick 135a 1991 serial number A232257S signatures Luis Toral Cordoba & Lice lot Marte de Barrios, 100 Pesos Oro Pick 136b 1994 serial number C910320U signatures Mario Read Vittini & Florencio A. Lorenzo Silva, SPECIMEN notes both series of 1990 and Harrison & Sons Limited print, with 2 punch-hole cancellations at right and black diagonal overprint "ESPECIMEN / MUESTRA SIN VALOR" on obverse and reverse (2) comprised of the 5 Pesos Oro with a SPECIMEN number in the lower margin 000651 serial number D 000000 K, also the 20 Pesos Oro with a SPECIMEN number in the lower margin 000680 and serial number D 000000 A.
Czechoslovakia Perforated Specimen Set 1944-45 1,000 Korun P48s, 500 Korun P49s, 100 Korun P50s 2 of each note with and without postage stamp, 20 Korun P47s, 5 Korun P46s and 1 Korun P45s these all Unc along with Slovakia 100 Korun P10s 1940 (2) both with postage stamp both Unc but one stained
Philippines Bangkok Central Franklin Mint Collectors Set Pick CS1 of 6 notes - 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 piso. All with Maltese cross prefix, serial numbers 006158, overprinted SPECIMEN in red and come with the original envelope , informative card and Certificate of Authenticity signed William F. Kriegg and one of the certificates not present. All notes UNC and a very collectible set
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.
China - Banque Industrielle De Chine 1914-17 "Tientsin" Issue 5 DollarsPick S399 (S/M#C254-2b) place of issue - TIENTSIN overprinted in black, 2 manuscript signatures series B 1914 number 091838, the 1914 supposedly because of the issue date, however hand stamped with 25th October 1917 at centre obverse, in a PMG holder graded Choice Fine 15 NET Ink Burn. This is an Extraordinarily Rare note especially in issued format due to the extremely successful note redemption rate nearing 100%, in fact its so Rare that the current SCWPM records this and the higher denominations from the series only as SPECIMENS and this is the ONLY issued example recorded on the PMG Population Report at the time of writing. A very attractive design as expected from Bradbury Wilkinson & Co., London in blue on multicolour featuring guilloche panels with values in Chinese and English along with 2 statues of what appear to be Chinese mythological creatures at lower centre left and right on obverse, also the text at centre in a mix of English, French and Chinese. The reverse in violet on multicolour with what appears to be an illustration of the popular Temple of Heaven in its methodical Confucian design. The temple originally served as a vast stage for solemn rites performed by the emperor (the literal 'Son of Heaven'), who prayed there for good harvests at winter solstice and sought divine clearance and atonement. Since 1918 this private imperial domain has opened its gates to the public and is a poplar site where people perform daily taichi, twirl on gymnastic bars and sing revolutionary songs. The Rarity of this note makes it a real treat for any collector and most likely to be missing from even the utmost advanced collections. In contrast, online research shows none of this denomination offered with only 1 of the same type currently in the collection of the National Museum of American History and only the 10 Dollars denomination of the same type offered in recent times
Ireland (Northern) Northern Bank 100 Pounds SPECIMENPick 209s (as BY NI. 656; PMI NR 132) dated 19th January 2005 signature of Don Price serial number KB 000000, UNC and very seldom seen especially as SPECIMEN highest denomination for the last series of the Northern Bank Sixth issues of the Third Inventor series, before it became Dansk Bank. Red, mauve and multicolour illustrating Sir James Martin 1893-1981, as well as watermark, and a pilot in an ejector (catapult) seat on obverse. The reverse with the drawing and details of the Facade of City Hall, Belfast along with Ferris wheel and other buildings in the underprint.
ScotlandBank of Scotland 100 Pounds Bradbury & Evans Colour Trial ESSAY/SPECIMEN circa 1880 Pick NL (PMS BA78) ND circa 1880, UNC Exceptionally Rare and unusual for the time. Uniface large-sized note printed by lithography in 4 colour variations - 2 variations in red, 1 in olive-green and 1 in purple, this example is of the green-olive type. According to Douglas, these were produced in 1880 when the Bank embarked on a period of extensive research into methods to prevent forgery. Some changes were made to the earlier plate but there is no record of who the engraver was and no mention of these notes can be found in the Bank's records. A Scarce and pleasing example that would do a great addition to any collection
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
Scotland The Union Bank of Scotland Limited 1 PoundSPECIMEN PROOF similar to Pick S815b (PMS UB63d, BY SC903b) dated 5th December 1931 without a serial number and prefix F only printed signatures Norman Hird and J F McCrindle, GVF with the usual printers annotations and punch hole cancelations. The note in blue on red and yellow sunburst underprint with the obverse featuring the Bank's Coat of Arms at upper centre and 2 equestrian statues at both lower left and right. The reverse displaying an elaborate panel with large denomination figure in circle at centre and circled with text "The Union Bank of Scotland Limited". A fresh and crisp GEF or near so, 2 sets of cancelation punch holes, reverse with Printers Annotations and violet stamp reading "The Union Bank of Scotland / Exhibited / ....." no date can be observed in the stamp
Scotland The Union Bank of Scotland Limited 1 PoundSPECIMEN PROOF similar to Pick S816a (BY SC904a, PMS UB68a) signature Morrison dated 17th October 1949 serial number B/15 352000 with guide lines on obverse and stamped in violet "The Union Bank of Scotland Limited / 25th June 1950", 3 sets of punchole cancellations formed in vertical lines, about UNC - UNC, Printers Annotations and with the usual minor display marks and removal signs, foreign paper
ScotlandBank of Scotland Dennis Stevenson & Colin Mathews Complete SPECIMEN set dated 17th September 2007 and all with serial number AA000000 and featuring Sir Walter Scott on obverse (5) comprising 5 Pounds Specimen No. 085 in small script at lower left corner Pick 124s (PMS BA127a) in blue depicting Robert Burns and Brig o'Doon, Alloway, Ayrshire popularised by him. 10 Pounds Specimen No. 042 in small script at lower left corner obverse Pick 125s (PMS BA128a) in dark brown and deep olive on multi-coloured underprint featuring Glenfinnan Viaduct on reverse featured and popularised by the Harry Potter movies. 20 Pounds Specimen No. 042 Pick 126s (BY BA129a) in violet on multi-coloured underprint featuring Forth Bridge between North and South Queensferry. 50 Pounds Specimen No. 061 Pick 127s (PMS BA130a) in green and featuring the Falkirk Wheel on reverse, the World's only rotating boat lift built to restore the canal link between Glasgow and Edinburgh. 100 Pounds Specimen No. 042 Pick 128s (PMS BA131a) in violet-red featuring Kessock Bridge on reverse spanning the Moray and Beauly Firths near Inverness. All notes with red diagonal SPECIMEN overprint on both obverse and reverse. Printed by Thomas De La Rue & Co. Limited without imprint and watermarked Sir Walter Scott. All about UNC - UNC, Scarce and very sought after set
LesothoCentral BankSPECIMEN (2) issued 1981, 20 Maloti & 50 Maloti, series A/81 000000, with punched holes through signatures, (Pick7 & Pick8), Uncirculated Lesotho Central Bank SPECIMEN (5) issued 1981, 2 Maloti, 5 Maloti, 10 Maloti, 20 Maloti & 50 Maloti, all 5 notes series A/81 000000, with punched holes through signatures, except the 50 Maloti which has no holes, (Pick4 to Pick8), Uncirculated, rare to see complete set of this date issue Lesotho Monetary Authority SPECIMEN (2), first series issued 1979, 5 Maloti series J/79 000000, 10 Maloti series C/79 000000, rare specimens WITHOUT punched holes through signatures, (Pick2 & Pick3), Uncirculated (9 notes in the lot)
Ireland (Northern) Bank of Ireland Second issue 100 Pounds SPECIMENPick 64bs (PMI BA115; as BY NI.251b) ND 1974-78 signature O'Neill title Manager, red diagonal SPECIMEN overprint on both obverse and reverse and black serial number A 000000, about UNC - UNC and desirable. Red on multi-coloured underprint featuring Mercury at left and Hibernia leaning on Harp at right. The reverse illustrating the Bank of Ireland building at centre surrounded by other various illustrations of a plane, textile and thread rolls and the passenger ship SS "Canberra". Watermarked with the bank name text across whole body of note.
Ethiopia State Bank 5 Dollars obverse and reverse SPECIMEN similar to Pick 13a ND 1945 (2) both about UNC - UNC with the usual glue residue, punch-hole cancelled twice and Exceptionally Rare. The obverse SPECIMEN No. S217261, printed in blue with star on blank reverse, serial number AA 000000 with SPECEIMEN printed above and bearing signature Blowers as for Pick 13a overprinted SPECIMEN, black on lilac and orange featuring Emperor Haile Selassie I at left and acacia tree oval vignette flanked by flowers and bees. The reverse SPECIMEN No. S223244, again printed in blue with star on blank reverse, 2 red SPECIMEN overprints at centre left and right and in orange with Coat of Arms at centre with the Conquering Lion of the Tribe of Judah (symbolizing the House of King Solomon) - crowned Lion holding a long cross. These very rarely seen and certain to attract the attention of any collector.
Western SamoaPound / Pauni System ND (1963) SPECIMEN set (3) comprising 10 Shillings Pick 13s dark green on multicolour arms at left on obverses and thatched hut at centre on reverse, 1 Pound Pick 14s this with minor foxing, dark blue on multicolour underprint Palms and rising sun at left and right, Arms at centre on obverse and thatched hut and lagoon on reverse and 5 PoundsPick 15s this with minor foxing and marginal stain, brown on multicolour underprint Kava bowl at left and red and blue flag over Arms at right on obverse and shoreline with palm trees, sea and islands scene on reverse. All with diagonal red overprint SPECIMEN on obverse and punchole cancelled through signature, all about UNC to UNC
GambiaCentral Bank 10 DalasisSPECIMEN No. 165 Pick 6s ND 1972-86 without microprinting below promissory text, signatures as for Pick 6b and punch-hole cancelled serial number C 000000 and red diagonal SPECIMEN overprint on both obverse and reverse, UNC and Exceptionally Rare and collectable. Green on multicolour featuring an illustration of a sailing boat at left and Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara, the First President of the Republic of Gambia, at right. The reverse illustrating a net fishing scene with fisherman on boat. Watermarked with a Crocodile's head.
Sierra Leone 20 Leones SPECIMEN No. 049 Pick 14s dated 24th August 1984 serial number FF 0000000 punch-hole cancelled across both signatures and red 'SPECIMEN' overprint diagonally on both obverse and reverse, UNC seldom offered and very desirable. Brown, red and green on multicolour featuring Poplar tree (Populus trichocarpa) with Arms at centre and President Siaka Stevens on obverse. The reverse illustrating a river Pan mining scene. Printed by Bradbury Wilkinson and watermarked with a Lion's head.
Cape Verde Banco de Cabo Verde SPECIMEN notes of the 20th January 1977 "Cabral" issues punch-hole cancelled and serial numbers A/1 000000 (2) both in crisp about UNC - UNC and very Scarce comprising 100 Escudos SPECIMEN number 083 Pick 54s3 SPECIMEN in red diagonally on obverse and reverse and "SPECIMEN OF NO VALUE" imprinted in upper left margin on obverse and reverse. Together with the 500 Escudos SPECIMEN number 0912 Pick 55s1 ESPECIMEN in red diagonally on obverse and reverse. A fascinating pair of these not often seen Specimen notes. The 100 Escudos in red displaying "Cimboa" (one-stringed fiddle) & Amilcar Cabral on obverse and an illustration of Mount Cano (Fogo Island) on reverse. The 500 Escudos in blue featuring Shark & Amilcar Cabral on obverse and the reverse illustrating a view of Port of Mindelo (São Vicente).
Cuba including Specimen notes (23) all in very high grades GEF to UNC comprising 1 and 5 Pesos Specimen notes (13) various dates 1967, 1968 (3), 1970, 1972, 1978, 1980, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987 and 1988 along with regular issue 1 Pesos 2016 (7) and 3 Pesos 2005 (3)
South & Central America (20) an eye-pleasing collection of notes in very high grades most in About UNC - UNC with no duplication and various issuers, denominations and designs. Comprising Belize 1 DollarPick 46b dated 1st January 1986 series A/9 976202, QE2 portrait issue. A very beautiful near complete denomination set of EcuadorCentral Bank 1980's issues (3) made of 5 Sucre's Pick 108b dated 20th April 1983 series HX number 20305343. 20 Sucre's Pick 121Aa dated 29th April 1986 series LO number 10317699, without printers imprint & "Sociedad Anonima" below bank title. And 50 Sucres Pick 122a dated 5th September 1984 series TX number 14832640, also without printers imprint & "Sociedad Anonima". Paraguay Banco Central Franklin Mint SPECIMEN Collectors Set Pick CS1 of 5 notes - 100, 500, 1000, 5000 and 10000 Guaranies. All with Maltese cross prefix, serial numbers 006485, overprinted SPECIMEN in red and come with the original envelope , informative card and Certificate of Authenticity signed William F. Kriegg. Suriname (2) 5 GuldenPick 120b dated 1st September 1963 series CP088117 and 1000 Gulden Pick 141adated 1st July 1993 series AA239209. Uruguay 10000 Pesos ND 1967 series B number 3080251 signature titles Co-Gerente General, Secretario General & Presidente and signatures Walter Garrido, J. C. Pacchiotti & J. Echeverría Leunda. Venezuela (8) comprising a beautiful wildlife denomination set of upright modern 2012-15 issues (6) comprising 2 Bolivars Pick 88e series L49242336, 5 Bolivares Pick 89f series U23341336, 10 Bolivares Pick 90e series X71950336, 20 Bolivares Pick 91f series W06310336, 50 BolivaresPick 92k series AT61736396 and 100 Bolivares Pick 93j series CE76634396. These notes becoming scarcer by the day, especially in these high grades, as the Venezuela's economic collapse caused their value to plummet and it has been noted that the lower denominations were no longer being seen in circulation due to the hyperinflation. Also accompanied by 500 Bolivares Pick 67b dated 3rd February 1987 series C15067901 and 1000 Bolivares Pick 73a dated 8th August 1991 series A04519522 variety with ERROR dot in i of word 'Bolivares' instead of an accent both on obverse and reverse.
SwazilandSPECIMEN Franklin Mint Collectors set Pick CS1 of 5 notes - 1 Lilangeni and 2, 5, 10 and 20 Emalangeni. All with Maltese Cross prefix, serial numbers 010096, overprinted SPECIMEN in red and come with the original envelope, informative card and Certificates of Authenticity signed William F. Krieg and dated 15th September 1978. All notes UNC and a very collectable set
GhanaSPECIMEN Franklin Mint Collector's Set Pick CS1 of 1, 2, 5 and 10 Cedi all with the same serial number with Maltese Cross prefix 0007106 All UNC. The 1 Cedi dated 2nd January 1976 the rest 2nd January 1977. Comes in the original envelope and with a Certificate of Authenticity signed William F. Krieg and an informative card.
BotswanaSPECIMEN Franklin Mint Collectors set Pick CS1 of 5 notes - 1, 2, 5, 10 and 20 Pula. All with Maltese Cross prefix, serial numbers 006469, overprinted SPECIMEN in red and come with the original envelope, informative card and Certificates of Authenticity signed William F. Krieg. All notes UNC and a very collectable set
TongaSPECIMEN Franklin Mint Collectors set Pick CS1 of 4 notes - 1, 2, 5 and 10. All with Maltese Cross prefix, serial numbers 006875, overprinted SPECIMEN in red and come with the original envelope, informative card and Certificate of Authenticity signed William F. Krieg. All notes UNC and a very collectable set
NetherlandsSPECIMEN1 Gulden Zilverbon (Silver note) Pick 8s dated 1st May 1916 series IQ number 00000 in brown on light brown underprint and uniface. UNC and central perforation lines both vertically and horizontally splitting the note into 4 equal quadrants
Scotland The Union Bank of Scotland Limited 1 PoundSPECIMEN PROOF similar to Pick S815b (PMS UB63d, BY SC903b) dated 5th December 1931 without a serial number and prefix F only printed signatures Norman Hird for General Manager and J F McCrindle for Chief Accountant. The note in blue on red and yellow sunburst underprint with the obverse featuring the Bank's Coat of Arms at upper centre and 2 equestrian statues at both lower left and right. The reverse displaying an elaborate panel with large denomination figure in circle at centre and circled with text "The Union Bank of Scotland Limited". A fresh and crisp GEF or near so, 2 sets of cancelation punch holes, reverse with Printers Annotations and violet stamp reading "The Union Bank of Scotland / Exhibited / Glasgow, ..........." no date can be observed in the stamp
Malta Bank Centrali Franklin Mint Collectors Set Pick CS1 of 3 notes - 1, 5 and 10 Lira. All with Maltese cross prefix, serial numbers 009456, overprinted SPECIMEN in red and come with the original envelope , informative card and Certificate of Authenticity signed William F. Kriegg, serial number of the set and dated 12th February 1979 and one of the certificates not present. These were produced in cooperation with the printer Thomas De La Rue and the Franklin Mint in 1978-80's. All notes UNC and a highly demanded and collectable
Scotland The Union Bank of Scotland Limited 1 PoundSPECIMEN PROOF similar to Pick S816a (BY SC904a, PMS UB68a) dated 7th April 1952 serial number E/29 701000 signature John A Morrison titled General Manager. The note in blue on yellow and red sunburst underprint with the obverse featuring The redesigned Bank's Coat of Arms at left with the 4 quarters of the shield representing various financial institutions at different times that were part of the "The Union Bank of Scotland" or its former predecessors along with a sailing ship emblem at right. The reverse depicting an illustration of the traditional heavy industry of Clydeside (Glasgow county) - shipbuilding, steel production and energy. About UNC very Minor Dirt at lower left marring not affecting the notes general appearance. With 3 sets of punchole cancellations formed in vertical lines, Printers Guidelines and Annotations, violet stamp at right obverse margin reads "The Union Bank of Scotland Limited"
Russia (Empire) Gosudarstveniy Bank 50 Rubley State Credit 1899 (1899-1917) issues (2) including a SPECIMEN note Pick 8s no serial numbers, signatures or signature titles can be observed on this note, "SPECIMEN" overprint in red at upper centre right and "ОБРАЗЕЦЬ" (Specimen) perforated at lower centre, About UNC Foreign Substance and an Exceptionally Scarce note. Accompanied by the regular issue Pick 8d serial number AP 269457 bearing signatures Shipov titled Управляющий (Manager) and Bogatyryov titled Кассиръ (Cashier), About UNC - UNC. The notes in black featuring a Portrait of Emperor Nicholas I, also the King of Poland and Grand Duke of Finland.
Czechoslovakia, Bohemia & Moravia and Slovakia (63) in mixed grades mostly early World War 2 issues and includes a number of SPECIMEN perforated notes. Some scarcer notes include 100 KorunPick 91a 1961 wet print issue with an adhesive stamp, 1000 Korun Pick 65a ND (1945), 5000 Korun Pick 75a dated 1st November 1945 serial number 089763, 5000 Korun Pick 771s perforated SPECIMEN series B number 403742 and 10 Korun Pick 8a dated 15th April 1919
Bahamas (10) in about UNC - UNC comprising Monetary Authority issues L.1968 (5) including 3 DollarsPick 28a (2) serial numbers B389538 & B497547, 1/2 Dollars (3) including Pick 26a (2) serial numbers D267237 & D267987 along with a SPECIMEN issue Pick 26s serial number C000000 red diagonal SPECIMEN overprint on obverse and reverse. Along with The Central Bank issues L. 1974 (2) including 1 Dollars (2) Pick 35a signature Donaldson serial number L/1 057974 and Pick 35b signature Allen serial number R/1 056839 this a scarcer variety. L. 1974 ND (1984) issues (2) including 1/2 Dollar Pick 42a serial number A083976 and 1 Dollar Pick 43a signature Allen serial number B544494. Along with 1992 Commemorative issue 1 Dollar Pick 50a celebrating the Quincentennial of First Landfall by Christopher Columbus serial number C133448.
Bermuda Queen Elizabeth II & King George VI issues (13) in mostly high grades comprising Government 5 Shillings Pick 8b dated 12th May 1937 serial number G/1 306488, 5 ShillingsPick 18b dated 1st May 1957 serial number X/1 188854, 10 Shillings Pick 19a dated 20th October 1952 serial number D/1 370766 and 1 PoundPick 20b dated 1st May 1957 serial number T/1 759525. Along with Bermuda Monetary Authority issues including 50 DollarsSPECIMEN similar to Pick 32 dated 1st April 1978 (2) both prefix A/1 and punchole cancelled on serial numbers, 5 DollarsPick 29b dated 2nd January 1981(2) serial numbers A/2 000772 & A/2 000715, 1 Dollar Pick 23a dated 6th February 1970 serial number A/1 365037, 1 Dollars Pick 28b (3) including 1st September 1979 serial number A/5 833985, 2nd January 1982 serial number A/6 002635 & 1st April 1978 serial number A/4 946131, 2 DollarsPick 34a dated 1st October 1988 serial number B/1 000500
World (387) a mixed lot of notes, Specimen Travellers Cheques, Cheques and Postal orders, Confederate States Contemporary Copies also known as Bubble Gum notes and promotional leaflets from various European countries regarding the introduction of the Euro. Some notes include China 1 Jiao Pick 881 (100), Egypt 50 PiastresPick 62 (100), Japanese Occupation Currency (50) including Malaya 1 Dollar Pick M5c (20) and Philippines10 PesosPick 111 (30). Germany & Austria (55) including Notgeld & Regional notes and many inflation issues. Specimen Travellers Cheques in presentation folders including Australian Thomas Cook & Son Limited, Manufacturers Hanover Trust Company, Fuji Bank, Banque Nationale De Paris, Amro Bank, Amsterdam - Rotterdam Bank N.V. Also includes Yesterdays Money presentation pack displaying Boy's own paper accompanied by a Sixpence 1958 coin also a Money of the World presentation folder including a Peru100 Intis note along with a Silver 1969 D Kennedy Half Dollar.
Cape Verde 500 EscudosSPECIMEN No.254 imprinted at upper right margin Pick 50s punchole cancelled through signatures serial number 000000 ESPECIME diagonal red overprint across centre on obverse and reverse. The note in brown-violet on multicolour featuring portrait Serpa Pinto at right, sailing ship seal at left on obverse and seated Allegorical woman looking at ships at centre reverse. About UNC - UNC
Scotland Union Bank of Scotland Limited SPECIMEN PROOFS (2) comprising 1 Pound similar to Pick S815c (BY SC903d, PMS UB63e) signatures Hird & Wilson dated 28th September 1945 serial number V/16 376001 with guide lines on obverse and stamped on reverse in violet "The Union Bank of Scotland, Limited / EXHIBITED" and a dated stamp 1st April 1946, 4 punchole cancels, EF Foreign Substance on reverse from Ex-Mounting. Along with the later re-designed issue 1 Pound similar to Pick S816a (BY SC904a, PMS UB68a) signature Morrison dated 1st September 1953 serial number G/17 401000 with guide lines on obverse and stamped in violet "The Union Bank of Scotland Limited / 29th May 1954", 3 sets of punchole cancellations formed in vertical lines, about UNC - UNC, Printers Annotations and Minor Foreign Substance from Ex Mounting. Printed by Waterlow & Sons Limited, London these rarely come onto the market
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
BurmaSpecimen Set ND 1953 Union Bank of Burma Act 1952 (4) comprising 1 Rupee looks like Pick 38 unlisted series 5J 000000 Peacock at right obverse & Sailing boat reverse. 5 Rupees looks like Pick 39 unlisted series IM 000000 Chinze at right obverse & Woman spinning wheel reverse. 10 Rupees looks like Pick 40 unlisted series 1X 000000 Peacock at right obverse & Man riding elephant lifting log reverse. 100 Rupees looks like Pick 41 unlisted series 5J 000000 Peacock at centre Chinze at right obverse & Farmer and oxen on reverse. All UNC and single tiny faint stain on each note these however not extending into design. Extremely Rare. With the passage of the Union Bank of Burma Act 1952, the sole right of currency issued was transferred from the Burma Currency Board to a newly created Currency Department of the Union Bank of Burma with effect from 1st July 1952. The Burma Currency Board was abolished and its asset and liabilities were transferred to the Union Bank of Burma. Another important change in the new currency is the conversion to a decimal system. When the Union Bank of Burma took over the central bank’s responsibilities, a token issue of the bank notes was made on 1st July 1952. The new bank notes had the rupee denominations (1,5,10,100 rupees) that was later connected to kyat. It included peacock water mark. This set has been given to Mr. Sidney Wellington, Office of the High Commissioner for the United Kingdom who had been working with the UK & Burma Currency Board at the time and the set had stayed in possession of the family ever since. Comes with the contemporary brown envelope abbreviated at top left O.H.M.S (On His Majesty's Service) and the Royal Cypher G.R. of King George VI at bottom left along with a Burma Currency Board seal proof card. Part of a diplomat's group of Burma coins and notes which was accompanied by the original Burma Currency Board Secretary's compliment slip and note to the original recipient Mr. Sidney Wellington, Office of the High Commissioner for the United Kingdom with this original documentation accompanying the Burma Proof Coin listed in the coin section
Brazil a complete series SPECIMEN set (13) comprising 1 Mil ReisPick 110BsEstampa 1A serie 1A punchole cancelled MODELLO overprint at lower left and right. 2 Mil Reis Pick 111s Estampa 1A serie 1A punchole cancelled MODELLO overprint at lower centre left. 5 Mil Reis (2) Pick 112s Estampa 1A serie 1A and Pick 113a Estampa 2a serie 1a, both with red MODELLO overprint at lower centre and punchole cancelled. 10 Mil Reis (2) Pick 114s Estampa 1A serie 1A and Pick 115s Estampa 2A serie 1A, both with red MODELLO overprint at lower left and right and punchole cancelled. 20 Mil Reis (2) Pick 116s Estampa 1A serie 1A and Pick 117s Estampa 2A serie 1A, both with MODELO overprint in red on P116s and in blue on P117s and punchole cancelled. 50 Mil Reins (2) Pick 118s Estampa 1A serie 1A and Pick 119s Estampa 2A serie 2A, both with red overprint MODELLO at lower centre right and centre left and punchole cancelled. 100 Mil Reis Pick 121s Estampa 1A serie 1A red Modello overprint at lower left and right and punchole cancelled. 200 Mil Reis Pick 121s Estampa 1A serie 1A red MODELLO overprint at lower centre slightly scuffed and punchole cancelled. 500 Mil Reis Pick 122A Estampa 1A serie 1A blue MODELLO overprint at lower centre left and right and punchole cancelled. 1000 Mil Reis Pick 123s Estampa 1A serie 3A red MODELLo overprint at lower left and right and punchole cancelled. Average VF - EF and Exceptionally Scarce FULL series SPECIMEN set seldom offered on the market
BurmaSpecimen Set ND 1948/1949 Independence from the British transition to Republic (4) comprising 1 Rupee looks like Pick 34 unlisted series 1E 000000 Peacock at right obverse & Sailing boat reverse. 5 Rupees looks like Pick 35 unlisted series 1A 000000 Chinze at right obverse & Woman spinning wheel reverse. 10 Rupees looks like Pick 36 unlisted series 1A 000000 Peacock at right obverse & Man riding elephant lifting log reverse. 100 Rupees looks like Pick 37 unlisted series 1C 000000 Rangoon dated 1st January 1948 Peacock at centre Chinze at right obverse & Farmer and oxen on reverse. All UNC and single faint stain on each note these however not extending into design. Extremely Rare. When Burma gained independence from the British, it became a republic and the heading on the note was changed to GOVERNMENT OF THE UNION OF BURMA. As the Burma Currency Board notes increased in number, it was decided to demonetize all those India notes marked "Legal Tender in Burma Only" from 1st July 1948. This set has been given to Mr. Sidney Wellington, Office of the High Commissioner for the United Kingdom who had been working with the UK & Burma Currency Board at the time and the set had stayed in possession of the family ever since. Comes with the contemporary brown envelope abbreviated at top left O.H.M.S (On His Majesty's Service) and the Royal Cypher G.R. of King George VI at bottom left. Part of a diplomat's group of Burma coins and notes which was accompanied by the original Burma Currency Board Secretary's compliment slip and note to the original recipient Mr. Sidney Wellington, Office of the High Commissioner for the United Kingdom with this original documentation accompanying the Burma Proof Coin set listed in the coin section
Oman Currency Board Specimen Set ND (1973) "Rial Omani" Issues (6) comprising 100 Baiza Pick 7s, 1/4 Rial Omani Pick 8s, 1/2 Rial Omani Pick 9s, 1 Rial Omani Pick 10s, 5 Rials Omani Pick 11s, 10 Rials Omani Pick 12s. Comes with a letter of provenance from The Bank of Iran and The Middle East Tehran dated 1st February 1973. All series 000000, puncholed SPECIMEN and with red overprint SPECIMEN in English on reverse and Arabic on obverse. All about UNC - UNC each note with 2 staple holes left upper centre and Rare
Northern IrelandNorthern Bank Limited SPECIMEN set 1st October 1968 (3) comprising 10 Pounds no serial number prefix N-I/OO signature E.D. Hill and red overprint SPECIMEN over signature and on reverse lower right. The note in black and white on red underprint . 50 Pounds no serial number prefix N-I/B no signature and red overprint SPECIMEN on signature margin and lower right on reverse. The note in black and white on blue underprint. 100 Pounds no serial number prefix N-I/BB no signature and red overprint SPECIMEN on signature margin and lower right on reverse. The notes feature a sailing ship, plough and man at grindstone at upper centre and reverse blue with bank initials and value and printers imprint at lower centre. In order of listing Pick 181s, 185s and 186s (Blake-Callaway NR 81,84 and 86). All three notes UNC and Exceptionally scarce issues especially in this high grade
Asia (207) a large collection in an album in mixed grades up to about UNC - UNC. Includes an assortment of China issues with a variety of high denominations. Includes Taiwan issues, a variety of Provincial Banks certain ones include The Farmers Bank of China, Kwangtung Provincial Bank and Provincial Bank of Hunan, also The Central Bank of China Gold Customs Units up to 50 Gold Customs units and other banks include The Central Bank of China with issues from different printers, Bank of China, The Central Reserve Bank of China and Bank of Communications. Along with Hong Kong issues from various banks such as The Chartered Bank, The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation and The Chartered Bank of India, Australia & China also includes an assortment of Government of Hong Kong QE2 issues and a Hong Kong Bank specimen Travellers Cheque $1000. Also Korea North & South (28) a collection of modern to early issues notes includes notes such as South Korea 10 hwan Pick 16 EF - about UNC, 1000 Won Pick 10a EF - about UNC and 1 Won Purple Pick 116 UNC. Other countries include Tibet(2), Mongolia(23) and Kyrgyzstan (5)
Turkey (3) comprising 50 Kurus (2) Pick 133 L. 1930 President Mustafa İsmet İnönü at right & Community Center, Ankara series B25 386933 EF or better slight wrinkling considered from water damage given its history along with the later note which got issued after the bombing Pick 134 President Mustafa İsmet İnönü at centre & Central Bank building Ankara series C2 090520. Also the 100 Lira Pick NL unrecorded L.1930 President Mustafa İsmet İnönü at right & Dardanelles view at reverse series H19 02888 Fine - about VF small piece missing from bottom right corner, a small tear at upper centre at fold and a small light rust mark to left but very well kept and an Exceptionally Scarce notes as our research could find that this issue was on a ship (SS City of Roubaix) bombed by Germany while at Piraeus Harbour (Greece) April 6, 1941 near the beginning of WWII. The Turkish government cancelled the issue and arranged for another instead. All available examples were rescued from the sea therefore signs of salt water damage are to be expected. "There is no official recovery record of the 100 Lira notes from the wreck. They were not handed over by the Greek authorities to the Republic of Turkey like the 50 Kurus notes. It is believed the notes that escaped confiscation were also introduced by Greek and non-Muslim tradesmen and put into circulation in the smaller provinces of Turkey, where communications were poor. The variety of notes confused the public, who were not in a position to tell if the notes were legitimate or not. What is certain is these original notes are extremely rare. Only two pieces were reportedly seen in Turkey in the last few decades. The same is true for the 50 Lira note (P136). Not more than a couple has ever been reported. Although also very hard to acquire, Thomas De La Ruespecimen notes remain the best bet for filling this historic gap in a bank note collection of Turkish Republic issues." (source: International Bank Note Society Journal 50.2, Sep. 2011)
BrazilSpecimen, Star Replacement and regular issue notes (37) in mixed grades mostly about UNC - UNC including various varieties and high denominations
Scotland The Royal Bank of Scotland plc a very high grade group includes a SPECIMEN issue (6) including 100 Pounds signature Goodwin SC372 serial number A/AP 002999, 50 Pounds signature Goodwin SC872 serial number RBS12117, 50 Pounds signature Goodwin SC871 serial number A/1091836, SPECIMEN 50 Pounds signature Goodwin SC872 serial number A/1 000000 dated 14th September 2005, 10 PoundsPolymer 2016 issue signature McEwan serial number BA382036 and 5 Pounds signature Goodwin SC330c serial number E/DS 194730
Northern IrelandNorthern Bank Limited complete SPECIMEN set 1st July 1970 Wilson signature (6) comprising 1 Pound series C0000000 thin signature variety and punchole cancelled at centre over signature and red SPECIMEN overprint diagonally on obverse and reverse, green. 5 Pounds series D0000000 and punchole cancelled at centre over signature and red SPECIMEN overprint diagonally on obverse and reverse, light blue. 10 Pounds series E0000000 and punchole cancelled at centre over signature and red SPECIMEN overprint diagonally on obverse and reverse, brown. 20 Pounds series F0000000 and punchole cancelled at centre over signature and red SPECIMEN overprint diagonally on obverse and reverse, purple. 50 Pounds series G0000000 and punchole cancelled at centre over signature and red SPECIMEN overprint diagonally on obverse and reverse, orange. 100 Pounds series H0000000 and punchole cancelled at centre over signature and red SPECIMEN overprint diagonally on obverse and reverse, red. The notes feature cows at left on obverse, shipyard at lower centre and loom at right on obverse and stylized arms at centre with value to centre left and right on reverse. All UNC showing signs of paper clipping at upper centre left and Scarce and seldom seen as a complete set. Similar designs to Pick 187 to 192 (Blake-Callaway NR 87, 90, 95, 101,105 and 108)
Northern IrelandNorthern Bank Limited Don Price signature SPECIMEN set (4) comprising 10 Pounds dated 29th April 2004 serial number BD0000000 red SPECIMEN overprint diagonally on obverse and reverse, brown and violet on multicolour underprint. 20 Pounds dated 8th October 1999 CB0000000 red SPECIMEN overprint diagonally on obverse and reverse, purple and dark brown on multicolour underprint. 50 Pounds dated 8th October 1999 serial number DA0000000 red SPECIMEN overprint diagonally on obverse and reverse, olive brown on multicolour underprint. 100 Pounds dated 8th October 1999 serial number EA0000000 red SPECIMEN overprint diagonally on obverse and reverse, brown olive on multicolour underprint. In 1997 the notes were redesigned while retaining essential features of the previous issues with only additional security features now included as the most obvious now being the ascending serial numbers. All UNC. Scarce and seldom seen as a complete set. Similar designs to Pick 198( but dated as 205 ) to 201 (Blake-Callaway NR 121, 123, 125 and 127). The 10 Pounds note with an interesting history as it had to be slightly revised in 2004 where the main change being the bank title and logo now being in italic script and the note had a very short life being issued in December 2004 before the £26 million robbery which resulted in the issue being withdrawn along with other notes of the Fifth issue
Northern IrelandUlster Bank Limited signature D. Went SPECIMEN issues 1990s (6) comprising 5 Pounds Blake-Calloway UB83 dated 4th January 1993 serial number E0000000, 10 Pounds Blake-Calloway UB84 dated 1st December 1990 serial numbers F0000000 (2) one without the SPECIMEN overprint, 20 Pounds Blake-Calloway UB85 dated 1st December 1990 serial numbers E0000000 (2) and 100 Pounds Blake-Calloway UB86 dated 1st December 1990 serial number G0000000.All but 1 of the 10 Pounds with red SPECIEMN overprint on obverse and reverse. All about UNC - UNC and Exceptionally scarce and seldom offered as a complete set
Northern IrelandNorthern Bank Limited complete Fourth issue SPECIMEN set Torrens signature (6) comprising 5 Pounds dated 24th August 1990 serial number A0000000 red SPECIMEN overprint diagonally on obverse and reverse, blue and multicolour. 10 Pounds dated 24th August 1990 serial number B0000000 red SPECIMEN overprint diagonally on obverse and reverse, red and brown on multicolour underprint. 20 Pounds dated 24th August 1990 serial number C0000000 red SPECIMEN overprint diagonally on obverse and reverse, purple-brown, red and multicolour. 50 Pounds dated 1st November 1990 serial number D0000000 red SPECIMEN overprint diagonally on obverse and reverse, bluish green black and multicolour. 100 Pounds dated 1st November 1990 serial number E0000000 red SPECIMEN overprint diagonally on obverse and reverse, lilac black blue and multicolour. The takeover of Northern Bank by National Australia Bank on 30th October 1987 required a change of design to remove the Midland Bank motif therefore new designs were prepared and were printed and engraved by Thomas De La Rue & Co. London. The notes feature prominent men whose inventions in Northern Ireland contributed to the progress of various forms of transport. The new designs standarized the reverse of the notes with a dish antenna at left, a stylized N at centre and a computer at right. All about UNC - UNC. Scarce and seldom seen as a complete set. Pick 193s to 197s (Blake-Callaway NR 112, 113, 115, 117 and 118)
Scotland The British Linen Bank 1 PoundSPECIMEN COLOUR TRIAL obverse & reverse uniface PROOFS No. 490 (2) obverse proof dated 2nd December 1929 no serial number series No. Q signature J. Waugh red SPECIMEN WATERLOW & SONS LTD overprint twice diagonally and the same but blue overprint on the reverse proof. Both in brown, punchole cancelled, About UNC - UNC and Exceptionally Scarce
ScotlandClydesdale Bank Limited SPECIMEN set signature R.D. Fairbairn all with serial number C/A 000000 (3) including 5 Pounds Calloway-Murphy CL31a dated 2nd September 1963, 10 Pounds Calloway-Murphy 32 dated 20th April 1964 and 20 Pounds Calloway-Murphy 33 dated 19th November 1964. All EF or near so
Northern IrelandFirst Trust Bank signature D.J. Licence SPECIMEN set of 10, 20, 50 and 100 Pounds all dated 1st January 1998 and same serial numbers AA000000 (4) Blake-Calloway FT8, FT9, FT11 and FT12 and all with black SPECIMEN overprint diagonally on obverse and reverse. About UNC - UNC. Exceptionally Rare and seldom offered as a set
Northern IrelandNorthern Bank Limited 5 Pounds SPECIMEN No. 0013 year 2000 Commemorative Millennium Polymer issue Pick 203s (Blake-Callaway NR 128) dated 8th October 1999 signature Don Price serial number MM0000000 with red SPECIMEN overprint diagonally across obverse and reverse. The note in blue, red and multicolour with ovals and globe pattern on obverse and space shuttle and electronics with pocket watch in the underprint. Printed by the Canadian Bank Note Co on polymer supplied by Securency Dimensions of Australia. UNC
Scotland The Royal Bank of Scotland 10 Pounds SPECIMEN red COLOUR TRIAL No.11 imprinted on upper left margin on reverse Calloway-Murphy R72 signatures Robertson & Burke punchole cancelled dated 19th March 1969 serial number A/1 000000 black SPECIMEN overprint on obverse and reverse, Coat of Arms at lower centre on obverse and reverse Tay Bridge and view of Dundee. Exceptionally scarce and about UNC - UNC
Northern IrelandNorthern Bank Limited 1 pounds including a SPECIMEN issue (6) comprising Pick 178b (Blake-Callaway NR 88) signature H.M. Gabbey dated 1th October 1971 (2) serial numbers C4836719 & C4950025. Pick 178c (Blake-Callaway NR 89) signature Wilson Ervin dated 1st August 1978 (3) serial numbers C5300015, C6800734 & C6999457. SPECIMEN note similar to Pick 187d (Blake-Callaway NR 89) signature Wilson Ervin dated 1st August 1978 serial number C6982031 red SPECIMEN overprint diagonally on obverse and reverse. The notes in green on pink underprint and feature cows at left on obverse, shipyard at lower centre and loom at right on obverse and stylized arms at centre with value to centre left and right on reverse. About UNC - UNC
Northern IrelandNorthern Bank Limited Don Price signature 19th January 2005 near complete series SPECIMEN set (3) including 20 Pounds Pick 207s (Blake-Callaway NR 130) serial number HE0000000 blue and rose on multicolour underprint H. Ferguson at right and farm tractor at lower left. 50 Pounds Pick 208s (Blake-Callaway NR 131) serial number JB000000 violet on multicolour Sir Samuel Davidson at right and centrifugal machine at lower left. 100 PoundsPick 209s (Blake-Callaway NR 132) serial number KB000000 Rose and blue on multicolour underprint Sir James Martin at right and Martin Baker ejection seat at lower left. All notes with red overprint SPECIMEN diagonally at centre on obverse and reverse and feature Belfast City Hall on reverse with buildings and architectural drawings in the underprint. Engraved and printed by Thomas De La Rue & Co Limited. All UNC and seldom offered
World a group of around 130 early and modern issues in mixed grades with some duplication includes Scotland The Union Bank of ScotlandSpecimen £1 dated 17th October 1952 , similar design to Callaway & Murphy UB68a (as Pick S816a)
Northern IrelandFirst Trust Bank signature D.E. Harvey 1996 includes SPECIMEN issues (4) comprising 10 pounds Blake-Callaway FT2 dated 1st March 1996 serial number JB127988, dark brown and purple and 20 pounds Blake-Callaway FT4 dated 1st January 1996 serial number JB127988, violet dark brown and red-brown on multicolour. Along with SPECIMEN issues including 20 Pounds Blake-Calloway FT4 dated 1st January 1996 serial number JC000000 black SPECIMEN overprint diagonally on obverse and reverse along with 100 Pounds FT7 dated 1st March 1996 serial number AE000000 black SPECIMEN overprint diagonally on obverse and reverse. Mostly about UNC - UNC
Northern IrelandUlster Bank Limited SPECIMEN & COLOUR TRIAL issues (4) comprising 1 Pound Blake-Calloway UB68 signature A.E.G. Brain serial number A000000 about UNC - UNC along with signature J.J.A. Leitch (3) including 1 Pound Blake-Calloway UB64 serial number 000000 No.13 printed on reverse upper left margin GEF and 5 Pounds Blake-Calloway UB65 serial numbers 000000 (2) including a COLOUR TRIAL in blue and a SPECIMEN issue both about UNC - UNC. All with red SPECIMEN overprint on obverse and reverse and 1 punchole cancel
Venezuela (24) in an album in mostly high grades about UNC - UNC includes a few SPECIMEN notes such as 10 BolivaresPick 57s, 10 Bolivares Pick 51s2 and 20 Bolivares Pick 53s1 and a scarce issue Banco Mercantil Y Agricola 100 Bolivares Pick S233r1 no. 093320
Northern Ireland Bank of Ireland 1 Pounds to 10 Pounds (13) a mostly high grade group includes a 5 Pounds Blake-Callaway BA99 prefix S20, 1 Pound signature W. Guthrie serial number B605722 Blake-Calloway BA104, 5 Pounds signature H.H.M. Chestnut serial number P326686 Blake-Murphy BA110 and a 10 Pounds SPECIMEN signature A.S.J O'Neil serial number U000000 red SPECIMEN overprint diagonally on obverse and reverse Blake-Calloway BA113
Northern IrelandNorthern Bank Limited SPECIMEN set unsigned and undated (4) comprising 5 Pounds series D5040249 red SPECIMEN overprint diagonally on obverse and reverse, light blue. 10 Pounds series E0000000 red SPECIMEN overprint diagonally on obverse and reverse, brown light counting flick at lower right corner. 20 Pounds series F0000000 red SPECIMEN overprint diagonally on obverse and reverse, purple. 50 Pounds series G0000000 red SPECIMEN overprint diagonally on obverse and reverse, orange. The notes feature cows at left on obverse, shipyard at lower centre and loom at right on obverse and stylized arms at centre with value to centre left and right on reverse. All UNC and Scarce. Similar designs to Pick 188 through 191 (Blake-Callaway NR 92, 95, 101 and 105)
ScotlandBank of Scotland5 Pounds Deep Blue Borders ESSAY dated 14th August 1962 serial number 10/N 1234 signatures Bilsland for Governor & Watson for Treasurer with 3 punchhole cancels across the signatures and blue SPECIMENoverprint diagonally across obverse and reverse with design similar to that of Pick 106 (Calloway-Murphy BA 107a). The note with deep blue border margins and in blue and light brown with medallion at centre, arms and unicorns at left and value in wording in black panels at upper centre left and right in addition to the numerical ones to lower of the note on obverse and reverse in light brown with sailing ship at right, arms at centre and values in words in each 4 corners. Despite the introduction of solid £5 symbols it appears that the public continued to confuse £1 and £5 notes so renewed experimentation with the colours of the £5 notes was undertaken. In 1963 it was agreed to prepare essays in blue to reflect the chosen colour of Bank of England £5 notes. About UNC and an Exceptionally Scarce and seldom seen issue
ScotlandBank of Scotland5 Pounds Lighter Blue Borders ESSAY dated 14th August 1962 serial number 10/N 1234 signatures Bilsland for Governor & Watson for Treasurer with 3 punchhole cancels across the signatures and SPECIMENoverprint diagonally across obverse and reverse with design similar to that of Pick 106 (Calloway-Murphy BA 107a). The note with lighter blue border margins and in light blue and light brown with medallion at centre, arms and unicorns at left and value in wording in black panels at upper centre left and right in addition to the numerical ones to lower of the note on obverse and reverse in light brown with sailing ship at right, arms at centre and values in words in each 4 corners. Despite the introduction of solid £5 symbols it appears that the public continued to confuse £1 and £5 notes so renewed experimentation with the colours of the £5 notes was undertaken. In 1963 it was agreed to prepare essays in blue to reflect the chosen colour of Bank of England £5 notes. About UNC and an Exceptionally Scarce and seldom seen issue
Scotland The National Bank of Scotland 1 PoundSPECIMEN Waterlow COLOUR TRIAL Pick 256s (Calloway-Murphy NA43) dated 2nd November 1927 overprinted "SPECIMEN WATERLOW & SONTS LTD." once on lower obverse and twice on reverse and 3 punchole cancels, imprint on top left margin SPECIMEN NOTE, WATERLOW & SONS LTD., reverse red and Coat of Arms at upper centre on obverse. In a PMG holder graded PMG 58 EPQ Choice About UNC. Scarce and sought after
Ireland Republic The Central Bank of Ireland 10 Pounds SPECIMENPick 72s (Blake-Calloway LTN73) dated 00.00.00 serial number AAA000000 blue SPECIMEN overprint diagonally on obverse and reverse and numbers on reverse bottom margin read "00.1.96" at lower left and "00.78" lower right. Violet and purple on multicolour underprint featuring Jonathan Swift at right on obverse and Old street map and canal on reverse. About UNC - UNC
Northern IrelandFirst Trust Bank signature E.F. McElroy all dated 10th January 1994 includes SPECIMEN issues (4) comprising 10 Pounds Blake-Calloway FT1 serial number AB000523 and 50 Pounds Blake-Callaway FT5 serial number AD378280. Along with SPECIMEN issues including 10 Pounds Blake-Callaway FT1 serial number AB000000 and 20 Pounds Blake-Callaway FT3 serial number AC000000, both with black SPECIMEN overprint diagonally on obverse and reverse. All about UNC - UNC and scarce
Northern IrelandNorthern Bank Limited 20 Pounds Commemorative Issue 175 years of Banking dated 1st September 1999 signature Don Price includes the SPECIMEN (2) comprising Pick 202a (Blake-Calloway NR124) serial number NB0339637 and SPECIMEN issue Pick 202s (Blake-Calloway NR124) serial number NB0000000 red SPECIMEN overprint diagonally at centre on obverse and reverse. The notes in purple and dark brown on multicolour underprint and feature H. Ferguson at centre right and farm tractor at lower left commemorative text and gold rectangle at upper left centre. UNC and scarce
World (80) an interesting collection in an album mostly high grades a lot in UNC comprises Cheques (5) all issued some of which include Glyn Mills & Co. (2) , Bank of England Liverpool, Scottish Widows Fund, Westminster Bank Ltd. De la Rue test notes including Die test notes, Currency Test notes such as J Austen 100 series JA123456, IBNS Annual Congress (1988,1991,1994,1995 (2),1996), IBNS 40th Anniversary 2001 series FB 030000 , Euro 1998 small notes with overprint Specimen in red 5 to 500 Euros, NGZ Set of test notes, Siemens Nixdorf notes and a Russia, De La RueGiori test note circa 1970-80, Pushkin portrait on face, an obverse uniface proof for a 10 (ruble) denomination (complete notes have the Queen of Spades on the reverse). Also a Disney Set comprising 1 Dollar Mickey Mouse series 1990 number A00678441A, 5 Dollars Goofey in a purple toxedo series 1997 number D00041337A and 10 Dollars Simba series 1997 number D00062973A. India Bank of Boroda Travelers SPECIMEN cheques some of which in the official folders of issue No.4, No.5 (2) & No.6 . Also a TC/82B 000000 set including 50, 100, 250, 500, 1000, 2500 and 5000 Rupee and a TC/83 FA 000000 set 100, 250, 500, 1000 Rupee. Along with regular issues and SPECIMEN notes from around the world including Thailand 60 BahtPick 93 Kings 60th Birthday Commemorative issue (2), an assortment of Russia & Bulgaria notes some of which include 5000 Rubles Pick S419 and 10000 Rubles Pick S425, Biafra 1 Pound, Cuba Specimen 1 Peso 1968, Dominican Republic 10 Peso Oro Specimen 2001, Quatar 1 Riyal, Czechoslovakia 1000 Specimen 1934 perforated SPECIMEN at top and a Mauritius Specimen Set 5, 10, 25 and 50 RupeesPick CS1 10th Nov 1978 all with the Maltese cross prefix in the serial and numbered 001837 comes with the original envelope of issue and certificate of authenticity
Northern IrelandUlster Bank Limited signatures M.J.Wilson & R.D.Kells issues 1990's includes SPECIMEN notes (7) comprising 5 Pounds (3) Blake-Calloway UB87 dated 1st July 1998 (2) serial numbers A0469099 & B2941454 along with a De La Rue SPECIMEN No.007 series B0000000 1 punchole cancel, 10 Pounds Blake-Calloway UB88 dated 1st January 1997 serial number A0036935,20 Pounds Blake-Calloway UB91 dated 1st January 1996 serial number A6523031 and 50 Pounds Blake-Calloway UB94 dated 1st January 1997 (2) including serial number D0352552 and SPECIMEN issue serial number D0000000. All About UNC - UNC and scarce notes
ScotlandBank of Scotland5 PoundsWhite Borders ESSAY dated 14th August 1962 serial number 10/N 1234 signatures Bilsland for Governor & Watson for Treasurer with 4 punchhole cancels across the signatures and blue SPECIMENoverprint diagonally across obverse and reverse with design similar to that of Pick 106 (Calloway-Murphy BA 107b). The note with white border margins and in light blue and light brown with medallion at centre, arms and unicorns at left and value in wording in black panels at upper centre left and right in addition to the numerical ones to lower of the note on obverse and reverse in light brown with sailing ship at right, arms at centre and values in words in each 4 corners. Despite the introduction of solid £5 symbols it appears that the public continued to confuse £1 and £5 notes so renewed experimentation with the colours of the £5 notes was undertaken. In 1963 it was agreed to prepare essays in blue to reflect the chosen colour of Bank of England £5 notes. UNC and an Exceptionally Scarce and seldom seen issue
Northern IrelandNorthern Bank Limited 50 pounds COLOUR TRIAL No. 17 printed at upper left margin on reverse similar to Pick 191a (Blake-Callaway NR 105) series G0000000 dated 1st July 1970 signature Wilson punchole cancelled at centre over signature and red SPECIMENoverprint diagonally on obverse and reverse. Printers imprint at lower centre margin on reverse Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. Ltd New Malden Surrey England. The note in olive green featuring cows at left, shipyard at lower centre and loom at right on obverse and stylized arms at centre and value at centre left and right on reverse. UNC and Exceptionally Rare
Northern IrelandNorthern Bank Limited SPECIMEN notes (2) comprising 50 Pounds unsigned and undated similar to Pick 191 (Callaway-Blake NR105) serial number G000000 red SPECIMEN overprint diagonally on obverse and reverse, brown UNC. 100 Pounds dated 1st January 1980 similar to Pick 192d (Callaway-Blake NR111) serial number H 0274100 red SPECIMEN overprint diagonally on obverse and reverse, red EF. The notes feature cows at left on obverse, shipyard at lower centre and loom at right on obverse and stylized arms at centre with value to centre left and right on reverse. Scarce
Scotland The National Commercial Bank of Scotland Limited signature D. Alexander SPECIMEN notes (2) including 5 Pounds Calloway-Murphy NC9 dated 2nd January 1963 serial number A000000 red SPECIMEN overprint on obverse and reverse and perforated SPECIMEN to centre right, dark blue on multicolour Coat of Arms at lower centre about UNC - UNC faint tape residue to left margin but not excessive. Along with 20 Pounds Calloway-Murphy NC4 dated 16th September 1959 serial number A000000 red SPECIMEN overprint on obverse and reverse, red on multicolour Coat of Arms at lower centre right, reverse Bridge about UNC - 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
Northern IrelandNorthern Bank Limited Belfast 5 Pounds (2) an assortment of a SPECIMEN note similar to Pick 178 and a regular issue Pick 178c (Blake-Callaway NR74) both signed E.D.Hill and dated 1st October 1968. The SPECIMEN note without serial number prefix N-I/U and with red overprint SPECIMEN at signature on obverse and at lower right on reverse UNC. The regular issue note with serial number N-I/U 19017 about UNC. Both of the notes in black on green underprint and feature a blue guilloche and sailing ship, plough and man at grindstone at upper centre. Printed and engraved by Perkins, Bacon & Co Ltd London. Exceptionally Rare and seldom offered
Isle of Man Sir Ronald Herbert Garvey Specimen set of 3 notes - Ten Shillings M500 (Pick 24s) Viking Ship, One Pound M501 (Pick 25s) View of Tynwald Hill and St. John's Church, Five Pounds M502 (Pick 26s) Castle Rushen, all watermarked with the Triune and printed by Bradbury Wilkinson & Co. New Malden Surrey England, all VF with glue and paper residue and diagonal cancellation punch holes which means notes were used for official purposes otherwise quite scarce
Scotland The Royal Bank of Scotland plc signature Maiden issues (7) comprising SPECIMEN notes (2) including 1 Pound Calloway-Murphy RB85 serial number A/1 000000 and 5 Pounds Calloway-Murphy RB86 serial number A/25 000000, both dated 25th March 1987 and with red SPECIMEN overprint diagonally on obverse and reverse. Along with regular issue 1 Pounds including Calloway & Murphy RB85 (2) consecutive pair serial numbers A/4 500639 & A/4 500640 & Calloway & Murphy RB90a (3) serial numbers B/19 427288, A/98 415802 and FIRST prefix low number for this type A/41 000342. All in very high grades to about UNC - UNC
Scotland signature Burke notes includes SPECIMEN issues (3) comprising The Royal Bank of Scotland Limited SPECIMEN issues 1 pound Calloway-Murphy RB69 serial number A/46 000000 and 5 pounds Calloway-Murphy RB71 serial number A/15 000000, both dated 15th July 1970 and with red SPECIMEN overprint diagonally on obverse and reverse. Along with National Commercial Bank of Scotland Limited 1 Pound Calloway-Murphy NC8 dated 4th January 1968 serial number E258802. All in high grades to about UNC -UNC
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
ScotlandBank of ScotlandSPECIMEN 1 Pounds (2) including Craig for Governor & Watson for Treasurer signatures undated and with no prefix/serial number similar to Pick 100b (Callaway-Murphy BA 99b) and Bilsland for Governor and Watson for Treasurer signatures undated and with no prefix/serial number similar to Pick 100c (Callaway-Murphy BA 99c). Both with large red SPECIMEN overprint diagonally on obverse. Blue Scotia medallion at centre and value at lower left and right on obverse and thistle, sailing ship and value at lower left and right against a lined background on reverse. Both about UNC - UNC
Scotland The Royal Bank of Scotland plc signature Hester issues (5) comprising SPECIMEN notes (3) including 5 Pounds similar to Calloway-Murphy RB97c dated 21st November 2008 serial number B/97 000000, 10 Pounds similar to Calloway-Murphy RB103c dated 30th November 2010 serial number D/81 000000 and 20 Pounds similar to Calloway-Murphy RB105e dated 30th November 2010 serial number C/4 000000. Along with regular issue 10 Pounds Calloway-Murphy RB103c (2) a consecutive pair serial numbers TQQDJ0872166 & TQQDJ0872167. All in very high grades to about UNC - UNC
The States of JerseySPECIMENS (2) 1 Pound SPECIMEN Pick 8s1 ND 1963 serial number A 000000 overprint SPECIMEN diagonally in black obverse and reverse, Padgham signature, olive green on pastel underprint portrait QE2 at right arms low centre value top left right and at centre and Mont Orgueil Castle on reverse. 5 Pounds SPECIMEN Pick 9s2 ND 1963 serial number B000000 overprint SPECIMEN diagonally in red obverse and reverse, Clennet signature, dark red on multicolour underprint portrait QE2 at right arms low centre value top left right and at centre and St. Aubins Fort on reverse. Both UNC with inked small numerals at upper right margin and printed by Thomas De La Rue and Company Ltd
Scotland 100 Pounds Bank of Scotland Exprimental Proof 1800's (ca 1880), orange, olive green, and pale pink-orange, arms flanked by maidens top centre crowned vignette of Scotia at left centre, value in ornate green script at centre, value top left and low right(Douglas 70), Experimental note on unwatermarked paper. Hand-stamped "SPECIMEN" in black, good extremely fine and Scarce.
A collection of Cheques most of which Travellers Cheques Specimens, variety of denominations includes high denominations and denomination sets (107) comprising a Bank of England Public Revenue for The Commissioners of Customs & Excise and others such as The Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corporation Thomas Cook in the original folder, Standard Chartered Bank Limited, Lloyds Bank Limited, Barclays Bank Limited, First National City Bank, Thomas Cook Travellers Cheques, American Express Company New York, Credit Industriel et Commercial, District Bank limited, State Bank of IndiaCalcutta & Bombay, The Punjab National Bank and Westminster Bank Limited £20 Pink attached to a letter from The Westminster Bank Limited dated January, 1954
Scotland The British Linen Bank 1 PoundSPECIMEN Calloway-Murphy BL65c signature A.P. Anderson serial number O/3 389567 red SPECIMEN overprint diagonally on obverse and 2 punchole cancels, dark-blue on multicolour Coat of Arms at upper centre and ornate panel at left. About UNC - UNC
The States of Jersey 50 Pounds Ian Black signature (2) comprising a SPECIMENPick 30s series BC 000000 overprint SPECIMEN diagonally in red on obverse and reverse along with a regular issue Pick 30a series AC 813177. The banknotes in dark grey on multicolour underprint and feature QE2 portrait facing at centre right wearing cape, Fulmar birds at lower left and Government House at reverse. Both UNC
Isle of Man Government 10 Pounds SPECIMENPick 31s (similar to Banknote Yearbook IM51a, IOMPM M511) signature P.H.G Stallard serial number 000000 red SPECIMEN overprint diagonally on obverse and 2 punchole cancels. Brown and dark green on multicolour underprint with triskele at centre Queen Elizabeth II at right on obverse and reverse in brown and orange Peel Castle. About UNC and rare
Northern IrelandNorthern Bank Limited 10 Pounds (3) comprising a pair Pick 198a (Blake-Callaway NR 119) dated 24th February 1997 signature G. Savage serial numbers BB5158458 & BB5158422. Along with SPECIMENPick 198s (Blake-Callaway NR 119) 24th February 1997 signature G. Savage serial number BA0000000 red SPECIMEN overprint diagonally on obverse and reverse Exceptionally Rare. The notes in dark brown and violet on multicolour underprint and feature J.P. Dunlop at centre right and bicycle at lower left on obverse and City Hall at Belfast at centre and buildings and architectural drawings in underprint on reverse. All UNC
ScotlandBank of Scotland5 Pounds Stanley Curister ESSAY undated 21st January 1945 similar design to Pick 97 (Calloway-Murphy BA 102b) serial number 8/Q 4233 signatures Lord Elphinstone for Governor and Crawford for Treasurer black SPECIMENoverprint diagonally at centre. The note features a grey Scotia medallion at centre, Great Seal of Scotland, Arms with unicorns at left on obverse and reverse in Dark Grey featuring Arms at centre and value at centre left and right. In 1943 the Bank started to consider redesigning the £5 note. A committee was set up with a brief to examine ways of reducing the size of the £5 note and adding a printed reverse. Stanley Curister, the Curator of the National Gallery at the time, prepared designs for the printed reverse featuring the Bank's shield against a lined background which was approved in May 1944 after several variants were submitted experimenting with different coloured inks. The inks were produced by A B Fleming & Co Ltd, the long standing ink manufacturers for the Bank. A number of these essays have come on to the market, all in the reduced dimensions. This essay type seen with both the SPECIMEN and CANCELLED overprint. About UNC and Exceptionally Scarce
ScotlandBank of Scotland 5 Pounds SPECIMEN undated no prefix/serials signatures Bilsland for Governor & Watson for Treasurer similar design as Pick 101 (Callaway-Murphy BA 105b) red SPECIMEN overprint diagonally on obverse. The note in light brown and light blue featuring Scotia medallion at centre, arms and unicorns at left and values now also in wording and in black panels at upper centre left and right in addition to the lower numerical values on obverse and sailing ship at right, arms at centre and value in wording in all four corners on the reverse. About UNC - UNC and Scarce
Scotland The British Linen Bank an assortment of 1 and 5 Pounds signatures Walker and Anderson includes a DE la RUE SPECIMEN (4) comprising Calloway-Murphy BL75 dated 5th November 1969 serial number B/5 257119, Calloway-Murphy BL7b dated 25th January 1966 serial number M/4 929712, Calloway-Murphy BL76a dated 19th September 1962 (2) normal issue serial number F/12 041941 & De La Rue Specimen No.24 serial number D/12 000000 Punchole cancelled and red SPECIEMEN overprint on diagonally at centre obverse and reverse and DE LA RUE & CO. LTD SPECIMEN NO VALUE oval overprint at upper left and lower right corners both on obverse and reverse. Mostly in high grades
Scotland The National Commercial Bank of Scotland Limited 1 PoundSPECIMEN purple COLOUR TRIAL No.203 imprinted on reverse at upper left margin Calloway-Murphy NA6 dated 1st October 1964 cancelation punch hole over signature D. Alexander serial number 1G000000 red SPECIMEN overprint on obverse and reverse and red SPECMIEN OF NO VALUE in upper margins. GVF -EF and Scarce
Isle of Man Government 5 Pounds SPECIMENPick 30s (similar to Banknote Yearbook IM42a, IOMPM M510) signature P.H.G Stallard serial number 000000 red SPECIMEN overprint diagonally on obverse and 2 punchole cancels. Blue-black and violet on multicolour underprint with triskele at centre Queen Elizabeth II at right on obverse and reverse in grey-green Castle Rushen. GEF and rare
Scotland £1 over printed SPECIMEN in black on front, without date, imprint or serial numbers, issued 1961-65, signature of Bilsland & Watson, Pick102 for type, about UNC to UNC
ScotlandBank of Scotland 10 Pounds signatures Pattulo & Burt dated 13th April 1994 includes a SPECIMEN issue (2) including Pick 117a (Callaway-Murphy BA117) LAST prefix very HIGH serial number for this type GG999958 and the SPECIMEN similar to Pick 117a (Callaway-Murphy BA117) serial number GF000000 with red SPECIMEN overprint diagonally on both obverse and reverse. The notes in deep brown on multicolour overprint, now reduced size compared to previous issue and 'STERLING' added to centre under denomination wording and featuring arms flanked by 2 women at centre and Sir W. Scott at left on obverse and 2 medallions at left and arms at right on reverse. Both UNC
Isle of Man Government 1 PoundSPECIMENPick 29s1 (similar to Banknote Yearbook IM32a, IOMPM M509) signature P.H.G Stallard serial number C000000 red SPECIMEN overprint diagonally on obverse and 2 punchole cancels. Purple on multicolour underprint with triskele at centre Queen Elizabeth II at right on obverse and Tynwald Hill on reverse. UNC and rare
Isle of Man Government 50 New Pence SPECIMENPick 28s1 (similar to Banknote Yearbook IM22, IOMPM M508) signature P.H.G. Stallard serial number A000000 red SPECIMEN overprint diagonally on obverse and 2 punchole cancels. Blue on multicolour underprint with triskele at centre Queen Elizabeth II at right on obverse and old sailing boat on reverse. About UNC and scarce
Northern Ireland Bank of Ireland 10 Pounds (2) including a SPECIMEN 1971-74 ND note similar to Pick 63a (Blake-Callaway BA112) signature H.H.M. Chestnut serial number U000000 red SPECIMEN overprint diagonally on obverse and reverse and along with 1985 ND issue Pick 67b (Blake-Callaway BA112) signature D.J. Harrison LOW serial number AA000119. Both in brown on light green and pale orange underprint featuring Mercury at left and woman with harp on right on obverse and airplane, boat and bank building on reverse. The later Harrison issue with STERLING under value at centre on obverse. About UNC - UNC
Northern IrelandNorthern Bank Limited 1 Pounds 1st July 1970 Wilson signature set with a training SPECIMEN note (2) comprising regular issue series C1184644 thin signature variety and training SPECIMEN note series C0000000 red overprint at lower centre below signature on obverse "SPECIMEN-TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY-NOT NEGOTIABLE" and at centre on reverse "THIS IS A SPECIMEN OF NOTHERN BANK LTD. CURRENCY NOTE IT HAS NO VALUE AND MUST NOT BE NEGOTIATED". The notes in green on pink underprint featuring cows at left, shipyard at bottom centre and loom at right on obverse and stylized arms at centre and value at centre left and right on reverse. UNC and scarce
ScotlandBank of Scotland 1 Pounds includes a SPECIMEN (2) comprising a SPECIMEN signatures Bilsland for Governor and Watson for treasurer undated 1961-65 serial number A/M 0000000 amended printers' imprint at lower right margin now reads "G. Waterston & Sons Ltd." similar to Pick 102 (Calloway-Murphy BA 100d) red SPECIMEN overprint diagonally on obverse. Along with a later regular issue signatures Polwarth for Governor and Letham for Treasurer & General Manager dated 3rd March 1967 serial number B/B 0870402 Pick 105b (Calloway-Murphy BA 100g). Both in light brown with blue Scotia medallion at centre and value at lower left and right and thistle, sailing ship and value at lower left and right on reverse in addition the later regular issue now with magnetic ink sorting codes on reverse. About UNC - UNC
Northern Ireland Bank of Ireland Franklin Mint Collectors SPECIMEN set 1, 5, 10 and 100 Pounds Pick CS1 (Blake-Callaway BA116) all with Maltese cross prefix serial number 010459. UNC
Scotland, Union Bank of Scotland £20 archival Specimen proof dated 31st March 1905 series No.A 56/001, missing top right corner area, printers inked annotations & punch hole cancelled, Picks808p for type, about VF
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