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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 1 AFGHANISTAN. Bank of Afghanistan. 20 Afghanis, ND (1939). P-24s. Specimen. Specimen serial numbers. With printer's annotations and perforated "CANCELLED" at lower center. A few minor mounting remnants are also observed. The note is incredibly difficult in any form and is a key to the series. Shocking detail is found with this specimen. The color...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 2 AFGHANISTAN. Bank of Afghanistan. 50 Afghanis, ND (1939). P-25s. Specimen. Seldom available in this form and shown here with great detail throughout. Printer's annotation and specimen perforation are both observed. PMG Choice Uncirculated 64 Net. Previously Mounted.
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 3 AUSTRALIA. Commonwealth of Australia. 1/2 Sovereign, ND (1926). P-15a. Solid Serial Number. A miracle of survival, although seen here in quite a low grade. The note bears a solid serial number of A 27 444444. Several splits. PMG Very Good 10 Net. Splits.
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 4 AUSTRALIA. Commonwealth of Australia. 1 Pound, ND (1953-60). P-30. Solid Serial Number. A small tear is all we mention on this solid numbered note. HE 22 888888. PMG Very Fine 25.
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 5 AUSTRALIA. Commonwealth of Australia. $1, ND (1972). P-37d. Solid Serial Number. An important solid 9's note with the serial BBQ 9999999.
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 6 AUSTRALIA. Commonwealth of Australia, Reserve Bank. 20 Dollars, ND (1966). P-41a. Serial Number 1. An always coveted number one note. Seen here with the serial XAC 000001. Certainly a note that will recieve great attention. PMG Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ.
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 7 AUSTRALIA. Commonwealth of Australia. 1 Dollar, ND. P-42c. Solid Serial Number. Solid eights are always among the favorites for collectors. This note shows with CZZ 888888. Choice Uncirculated.
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 8 AUSTRALIA. Australia Reserve Bank. $2, 1979. P-43c. Solid Serial Number. One of a nice group of solid serial number Australian notes we are offering. JST 888888 seen on this Two Dollar note. PMG Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ.
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 9 AUSTRALIA. Australia Reserve Bank. 5 Dollars, ND (1991). P-44g. Solid Serial Number. A terrific Gem note shown with an incredible solid serial number of QKV 888888. PMG Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ.
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 10 AUSTRALIA. Australia Reserve Bank. $20, ND (1985). P-46e. Solid Serial Number. This truly lovely $20 note shows with a fantastic serial number of VVA 888888. PMG Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ.
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 11 BAHAMAS. Bahamas Government. 10 Shillings, L. 1919. P-3p. Proof. 2 pieces in lot. Face and back proofs mounted to card stock. A RARE early Bahamian 10 Shillings design type offered here in a detailed proof format with signatures and solid zero serial number overprints. Printed in intended color and seen with printer's annotations and stamps on t...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 12 BAHAMAS. Bahamas Government. 100 Dollars, L. 1965. P-25s. Specimen. Printed by TDLR. Specimen number 001 at lower left. Punch cancels through the signature panels. TDLR Ovals at upper left and right of face and back. Mounting remnants. PMG Choice Uncirculated 64 Net. Previously Mounted.
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 13 BAHAMAS. Bahamas Government & Monetary Authority. 1/2 to 100 Dollars, L. 1965 & 1968. P-Various. Presentation Book. An important item that is becoming quite scarce intact, as most are broke up for the individual pieces. This book is still together and shows a gilt seal at center and inside left cover gilt wording which reads "CURRENCY NOTES ISSU...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 14 BRITISH CARIBBEAN TERRITORIES. British Caribbean Territories, Eastern Group. 2 Dollars, 2.1.1963. P-8c. An important condition rarity that is currently bested by only a single piece according to the PMG population report. This note shows with quality any collector could appreciate. With large even borders housing a perfectly inked impression of ...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 15 BRITISH CARIBBEAN TERRITORIES. British Caribbean Territories Eastern Group. 5 Dollars, 2.1.1963. P-9c. An example that possesses quality only a scant few have for this design type and denomination. The note is found with strictly original paper throughout, and shows even borders housing a well inked impression of the design. PCGS Gem New 65 PPQ.
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 16 CANADA. Bank of Canada. $25, 1935. P-48. (BC-11) One of the most popular Canadian notes available, with this piece being a particularly stunning example. The note shows with dual portraits at center with King George V and Queen Mary. The back design is seen in the same detailed purple ink that creates the facial under-printing, and portrays Wind...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 17 CANADA. Bank of Canada. $1000, 1935. P-56. (BC-19) An important offering of this English text $1000 design type that shows with the appeal of an Uncirculated note at first glance. Large even borders house a well inked impression. Original paper throughout helps confirm the "EPQ" designation applied by PMG. Close inspection reveals just a light v...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 18 CANADA. Bank of Canada. $100, 1937. P-64b. (BC-27b) A challenging denomination in Uncirculated grades. This pleasing example shows strong original paper throughout with only centering issues preventing a higher grade. PCGS New 62 PPQ.
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 19 CANADA. Bank of Canada. $1000, 1937. P-65. (BC-28) An absolutely essential part of any Canadian banknote collection, this PMG Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ note is among the finest we have handled. The note shows with a central portrait of Sir Wilfred Laurier and red under-printing with rays. Back design shown with allegorical scene of a kneeling fema...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 20 CANADA. Bank of Canada. $100, 1954. P-72a. (BC-35a) Devil's Face Portrait. An increasingly scarce note as the demand for scarce Canadian banknotes has been trending upward as of late. This fantastic high-end Gem note will certainly please, as the inks remain as nice as they were when laid to the paper. Centering well above average. PCGS Gem New ...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 21 CANADA. Bank of Canada $2, 1954. P-76b. 6 pieces in lot. (BC-38b) Solid serial numbers. This outstanding group of six notes for the Beattie - Rasminsky signature combination shows with each note sporting a solid serial number. Included are the following. H/U 1111111, T/R 3333333, J/R 44444444 V/R 55555555 all in PMG Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ. E/U ...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 22 CANADA. Bank of Canada $10, 1954. P-79b. 7 pieces in lot. (BC-40b) Solid serial numbers. This lot, much like the Two Dollar group, shows with differing solid serial numbers for this Beattie - Rasminsky signature combination. Included are the following with all PMG graded. K/V 1111111 in Choice Uncirculated 64 Net. Previously Mounted. L/V 3333333...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 23 CANADA. Bank of Canada $20, 1954. P-80b. 5 pieces in lot. (BC-41b) Solid serial numbers. These more challenging $20 denominations are quite scarce in this fancy number variety. N/E1111111 in PMG Choice About Uncirculated 58 EPQ, K/E 3333333 in Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ, T/E 44444444 in Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ and V/E 5555555 & F/W 9999999 in PMG C...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 24 CANADA. Bank of Canada. $1, 1967. P-84b. Solid Serial Numbers. (BC-45b & 45b-i) This stunning group is one of several outstanding solid serial number sets we are offering, with these Centennial notes being quite special. The following are present with all PMG graded; L/P1111111 in 63; S/O2222222 in 63 EPQ; L/P3333333 in 64 EPQ; T/P4444444 in 65 ...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 25 CANADA. Bank of Canada. $1, 1973. P-85a. Solid Serial Numbers. 9 pieces in lot. (BC-46a) An extremely attractive group of fancy serial numbered notes with all solid numbers from 1111111 to 9999999 present. All PMG graded the following; OG1111111 in 64 with "Good Embossing" comment; NY2222222 in 64 with "Good Embossing" comment; NE3333333 in 66 E...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 26 CANADA. Bank of Canada. $2, 1974. P-86a. Solid Serial Numbers. 9 pieces in lot. (BC-47a) A complete set of nine solid serial number notes on this Lawson - Bouey signed type. All PMG graded and including the following; UE1111111 in 63 EPQ; UG2222222 in 66 EPQ; RF3333333 in 66 EPQ; BD4444444 in 64 EPQ; RT5555555 in 64 EPQ; UJ6666666 in 65 EPQ; BX7...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 27 CANADA. Bank of Canada. $5, 1972. P-87b. Solid Serial Numbers. 7 pieces in lot. (BC-48b) One of an incredible assortment of lots we are offering with focus on solid serial number groups. All PMG graded. This Five Dollar assortment shows with the following. SB1111111 in 66 EPQ; CY2222222 in 64 EPQ; CR3333333 in 65 EPQ; CX4444444 in PMG Choice Unc...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 28 CANADA. Royal Bank of Canada. 20 Dollars, 1913. 630-12-12. An design which has recently been overshadowed by the Dominion of Canada 1912 $5 issue, also depicting a locomotive vignette. These $20 Royal Bank of Canada notes however, are far more scarce and also show an more interesting steam locomotive used for a vignette. This train is a Challeng...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 29 CANADA. Royal Bank of Canada. 100 Dollars, 3.1.1927. 630-14-20. An important offering of this $100 design type that seldom appears in any state at public auction. This note is found with problem free paper for the grade and even circulation. PCGS Very Fine 25.
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 30 CANADA-NEWFOUNDLAND. Newfoundland Government Cash Note. 40, 50, 80 Cents, 1 & 5 Dollars, 1901 & 1902. P-Various. Specimens. (NF-2bs, 3bs, 4as, 5as & 6as) Printed by American Banknote Company. A scarce uniface grouping of these specimens which all show with solid zero serial numbers and specimen overprints. Odd change denominations of 40 & 80 Cen...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 31 CAPE VERDE. Banco Nacional Ultramarino 1000 Escudos, 1.8.1941. P-40s. Specimen printed by BWC. A RARE design in any form and seen with a highly likable large format. Bold purple inks make up the bordering design, and a wonderfully detailed multicolored under-print is observed. Specimen serial numbers and perforation with printers annotations at ...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 32 CHINA--EMPIRE. Ming Dynasty. 1 Kuan, 1368-99. P-AA10. (S/M#T36-20) A pleasing piece that shows largely intact with a nice impression of the design. A few areas of typical thinning are noted with the most affected area being the upper left. Faded vermillion overprints on the face, with back top center stamp being fairly well defined. A small tape...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 33 COSTA RICA. Republica de Costa Rica 50 Colones, 1.1.1897. P-134p. Face proof. This highly RARE large format design is the first we have handled for the catalog number in any form. Listed in the SCWPM as either a proof or specimen only and seen here with the face design only in black and white. Portrait vignette of Christopher Columbus at left an...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 34 CURACAO. De Curacaosche Bank. 250 Gulden, 1954. P-43s. Specimen. Ladder specimen serial number and overprints. The first we can recall handling for this catalog number in any form, and shown here with strictly original paper and phenomenal color and detail. A great match to the P-44s 500 Gulden we are also offering. PMG Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ.
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 35 CURACAO. De Curacaosche Bank. 500 Gulden, 1954. P-44s. Specimen. Ladder specimen serial numbers and overprints. Deep red color is noticed on this highest denomination for the 1954 series. Well centered and likely missing in many collections. PMG Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ.
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 36 CYPRUS. Government of Cyprus. 1 Pound, 15.9.1948. P-24s. Specimen. Printed by TDLR. Perforated cancelled at lower center. Specimen serial number numbers and printer's annotations. Mounting remnants observed mostly at back. A scarce design seldom available in any form. Choice Uncirculated.
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 37 CYPRUS. Government of Cyprus. 5 Shillings, 1.9.1952. P-30. An important nearly EF Cyprus Five Shillings note that is certainly a piece that will grab collector attention. PMG Choice Very Fine 35.
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 38 CYPRUS. Government of Cyprus. 5 Pounds, 1.6.1955. P-36a. A scarce Five Pound design. Seen here bordering on an Extremely Fine grade with original paper and lovely color. PMG Choice Very Fine 35 EPQ.
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 39 DANISH WEST INDIES. Den Dansk Vestindiske National Bank. 10 Franc, 1905. P-18a. In terms of charm and grade, this highly appealing 10 Francs note pairs quite well with the RARE 20 Francs note we are also offering. The note possesses still detailed multicolored under-prints and vignettes at left and right show strong as well. Minor restorations a...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 40 DANISH WEST INDIES. National Bank of the Danish West Indies. 10 Francs, 1905. P-18p. Proof. Printed by BWC. Face proof with punch cancels at the signature panels. A detailed example of this scarce 10 Francs design type that shows with spectacular detail. Seldom offered and a perfect compliment to any advanced collection. PMG Choice Uncirculated 64.
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 41 DANISH WEST INDIES. Den Dansk Vestindiske National Bank. 20 Franc, 1905. P-19a. A real show stopper of a note, as this denomination simply does not turn up in any grade. This 20 Francs note is the first this cataloger has seen, and only the second we have heard about in a Very Fine grade or better. The other was a serial number one example, sold...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 42 EAST AFRICA. East African Currency Board. 20 Shillings, ND (1938-52). P-30cts. Color Trial Specimen. Printed by TDLR. Without serial number overprints and with printer's annotations in the margins. TDLR oval at lower left center of both face and back. Mounting remnants are noticed. A scarce KGVI denomination and quite attractive in the color sch...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 43 EGYPT. National Bank of Egypt. 10 Pounds, 17.5.1951. P-23d. 2 pieces in lot. Consecutive pair. A type that has dried up in the market place and these bright consecutive pair will certainly please. Rarely offered as such. Seen with light flattening and minor stains. Extremely Fine.
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 44 ETHIOPIA. State Bank of Ethiopia. 1 to 500 Dollars, ND (1961). P-18s to 24s. Specimens. 6 pieces in lot. Printed by BWC. A complete set of these no date 1961 series notes, with each showing radiant color and detail of the beautiful styling. All with two punch hole cancels, solid zero serial numbers, and specimen overprints. Choice to Gem Uncircu...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 45 FAEROE ISLANDS. Danish Administration. 100 Kroner, 1940. P-12r. Remainder. Without overprints and typically only available as such. Striking color and detail throughout. Certainly a type that is quite elusive and does not appear often enough to satisfy collector demand. PMG Choice Uncirculated 64 Net. Previously Mounted.
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 46 FALKLAND ISLANDS. Government of the Falkland Islands. 5 Pounds, 10.4.1960. P-9a. Remarkable technical quality on this Five Pound note. PMG Superb Gem Uncirculated 67 EPQ.
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 47 FALKLAND ISLANDS. Government of the Falkland Islands. 5 Pounds, 30.1.1975. P-9s. Specimen. Printed by TDLR. Solid zero serial number and specimen number 001. Specimen overprint and TDLR ovals. Just some mounting remnants. PMG Choice Uncirculated 64 Net. Previously Mounted.
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 48 FALKLAND ISLANDS. Government of the Falkland Islands. 10 Pounds, 1.1.1982. P-11b. An increasingly more scarce issue in Gem grades with the large increase in demand. PMG Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ.
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 49 FALKLAND ISLANDS. Government of the Falkland Islands. 10 Pounds, 1.1.1982. P-11b. Solid Serial Number. A scarce note with grade. This fantastic example is amplified by a solid serial number of A99999. Just handling accounts for the grade and this note will certainly improve any collection it enters. PMG Choice About Uncirculated 58 EPQ.
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 50 FALKLAND ISLANDS. Government of the Falkland Islands. 10 Pounds, 15.6.1982. P-11c. A pack fresh note which is complimented by an appealing two digit serial number of B00058. PMG Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ.
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 51 FALKLAND ISLANDS. Government of the Falkland Islands. 10 Pounds, 5.6.1975. P-11s. Specimen. Printed by TDLR. Solid zero serial numbers and specimen number 001. Specimen overprint and TDLR ovals, with punch cancel at the signature. PMG Choice Uncirculated 64 Net. Previously Mounted.
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 52 FALKLAND ISLANDS. Government of the Falkland Islands. 10 Pounds, 1.1.1982. P-11s. Specimen. Printed by TDLR. Solid zero serial numbers with specimen number 001. TDLR ovals and seen with a punch cancel at this signature. One of several specimen number one notes we are offering. PMG Choice Uncirculated 64 Net. Previously Mounted.
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 53 FIJI. Government of Fiji. 20 Pounds, ND (1934). P-36cts. Color Trial Specimen. Printed by BWC in purple and multicolored. An EXTREMELY RARE design type that seldom appears at auction. The note is seen in a fairly large format and shows with specimen seal at lower right center and small punch hole near the watermark at left. Strikingly original w...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 54 FINLAND. Finlands Bank. 1000 Markkaa, 1918. P-41. This note is one that will certainly be a highlight of the world banknote section, as it is a type seldom seen in any state of preservation. It is the highest denomination for the 1918 issue and is just the second we have had the pleasure to handle. The large format design is seen with an intrica...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 55 FRANCE. Domaines Nationaux. 300 Livre, 17.4.1790. P-A29b. A scarce 300 Livres denomination that is the first we can recall seeing in some time. The note retains appealing detail for the size and age. With only some typical margin splits observed and repair at back vertical center fold. VERY GOOD.
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 56 FRENCH GUIANA. Banque de la Guyane. 100 Francs, ND (1942). P-13s. Specimen. Printed by E.A. Wright. Specimen serial numbers and overprints. A design type that is quite RARE and shows with a pleasing vignette with a map of "Guyane" at left. Well executed lathe work throughout and a note we have not seen outside of specimens such as this. PMG Choi...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 57 FRENCH GUIANA. Banque de la Guyane. 1000 Francs, ND (1942). P-15s. Printed by E.A. Wright. Specimen overprint and serial numbers. Three punch cancels at the signature panels. Extremely large format likely intended for bank to bank transactions rather than a circulating medium. A rich green color fills the face design with vignettes of women seat...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 58 GABON. Banque Centrale. 10,000 Francs, ND (1971). P-1s. An exceptionally difficult design type in any form. This radiant specimen enjoys the draw of the number "0001" as the specimen number at upper left. Seen with solid zero serial numbers and perforated "SPECIMEN" vertically at right. Just a few handling pinches are seen preventing an Uncircul...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 59 GREAT BRITAIN. Bank of England. 5 Pound, 5.12.1944. P-342s. Specimen. Thick paper. Solid zero serial numbers with E00 prefix. Printed on watermarked banknote paper with specimen overprints. The first specimen for this catalog number we have handled and just a few light bends make up the grade. PMG About Uncirculated 53 EPQ.
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 60 GREAT BRITAIN. Bank of England. 5 Pounds, 24.1.1947. P-343s. Specimen. Thin paper. Solid zero serial number with L00 prefix. Printed on watermarked banknote paper with specimen overprints. A terrific compliment to the thick paper specimen note we are also offering. Just a hint of circulation seen here along with a staple hole. PMG Choice About U...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 61 GREAT BRITAIN. Bank of England. 1 Pound, ND (1914). P-347. An incredible solid serial number note with C13 000009. A minor split is mentioned. PMG Very Fine 25 Net. Minor Split.
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 62 GREAT BRITAIN. United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. 10 Shillings, ND (1928). P-360. (T33) The finest we have handled or seen for this Fisher signed variety with strictly original paper and lovely centering of the impression. The finest PMG has graded and the only piece within the entire Uncirculated grade range for the catalog number. PM...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 63 GREAT BRITAIN. Bank of England. 10 Shillings, ND (1940-48). P-366s. Specimen. Solid zero serial numbers with Z00D prefix. Overprinted specimen at lower right. RARE in this form and one of a nice group of specimens from England we are offering. PMG Choice Uncirculated 64.
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 64 GREAT BRITAIN. Bank of England. 1 Pound, ND (1940-48). P-367s. Specimen. Solid zero serial number with A00D prefix. Diagonal specimen overprint at lower right. Printed on fully watermarked banknote paper with security strip seen at left of center. A staple hole at upper left is mentioned by PMG in the comments section of the holder. PMG About Un...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 65 GREAT BRITAIN. Bank of England. 10 Shillings, ND (1948-60). P-368s. Specimen. Solid zero serial numbers with R00 prefix. Overprinted specimen diagonally in black at lower right. Just a staple hole prevents a Gem assessment. PMG Choice Uncirculated 64.
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 66 GREAT BRITAIN. Bank of England. 1 Pound, ND (1948-60). P-369s. Specimen. Solid zero serial number with R00 prefix. Overprinted specimen in red at lower right. Staple hole at upper left. A note that matches terrifically to the other specimens of this series we are offering. PMG Choice Uncirculated 64.
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 67 GUADELOUPE. Banque de la Guadeloupe. 500 Francs, 1942 Issue. P-24s. Specimen. Printed by E.A. Wright. Specimen serial numbers and overprints. A challenging 500 Francs type shown with the Santa Maria at lower left and simple yet elegant bordering design. Boat plane at center of back. PMG Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ.
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 68 GUADELOUPE. Banque de la Guadeloupe. 500 Francs, ND (1942). P-25s. Printed by E.A. Wright. Specimen overprints and serial numbers. A significant offering of this masterful design type showing in nearly a square format with large vignette of the Santa Maria at the lower left. Bold red under-printing repeats the bank name while the back shows the ...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 69 GUADELOUPE. Banque de la Guadeloupe. 1000 Francs, ND (1942). P-26s. Printed by E.A. Wright. Specimen overprints and serial numbers. A note which is one of many striking African issues we are offering in Gem specimen forms. This high denomination note certainly is a design missing in even advanced collections. PMG Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ.
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 70 HAITI. Republique D'Haiti. 1 Gourde, 3.11.1887. P-79s. Specimen. Printed by Charles Skipper & East. A seldom available design type that we are offering alongside a Two Gourdes from the same series. Certainly a pairing that will grab advanced collector attention. PMG Extremely Fine 40 Net. Rust, Pinholes.
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 71 HAITI. Republique D'Haiti. 2 Gourdes, 3.11.1887. P-80s. Specimen. Printed by Charles Skipper & East. Attached selvage at left. An important offering that marks the first we have handled in over 5 years in any form. This note shows without overprints and exhibits printers perforations at center. A touch of rust at the upper right it noted for acc...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 72 ICELAND. Courant Bank. 1 Rigsdaler, 1778-92. P-A1. (Sieg 1) This note starts an incredible collection of banknotes from Iceland ,with great depth and variety along with some condition rarities. The present example is an EXTREMELY RARE note in any form, and the first we have handled in over 10 years. Seen with mostly even wear and only some rust,...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 73 ICELAND. Courant Bank. 1 Rigsdaler, 1795-1801. P-A5a. (Sieg 3) The second Provisional Issue we are offering that shows with triangular design at top center and floral ornamental devices at left. Still appealing manuscript signatures and seen with only a bit of what PMG calls foreign substance. The only note for the catalog number we have handled...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 74 ICELAND. Landssjod Islands. 5 Kronur, L.1885. P-1r. Remainder. (Sieg 6) A rarely encountered design type and shown here without signatures. Well embossed inks are welcomed and just a touch of circulation is observed. A great match to the 10 Kronur we are offering. PMG Choice About Uncirculated 58.
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 75 ICELAND. Landssjod Islands. 10 Kronur, L. 1885. P-2a. (Sieg 7) A fully issued rarity that shows with a bold central signature and brilliant blue color of the bordering designs and under-prints. Punch through embossing of the title and overprints are welcomed and we are sure this note is the finest available or extremely close to it. Magnificent....
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 76 ICELAND. Landssjod Islands. 5 Kronur, L. 1885 & 1900. P-4a. (Sieg 9) A note which is importantly free from punch hole cancels and shows with only honest circulation and touch of paper clip rust at the back upper right. PMG Very Fine 25 Net. Rust.
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 77 ICELAND. Landssjod Islands. 5 Kronur, L. 1885 & 1900. P-7a. (Sieg 12) An important scarcity that borders on an EF grade with light circulation. A pair of stains at the top center along with what PMG calls foreign substance are all that detract. PMG Choice Very Fine 35 Net. Foreign Substance, Stains.
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 78 ICELAND. Landssjod Islands. 10 Kronur, L. 1885 & 1900. P-8a. (Sieg 13) One of the more scarce notes offered within this comprehensive collection, and one that shows with lovely detail and appeal for the grade. A few minor margin repairs are observed, but are not noticed until under heavy scrutiny. An appealing repeater serial number of 122122 is...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 79 ICELAND. Islands Banki. 10 Kronur, 1904. P-11. (Sieg 16) An extremely important offering that is the first we have handled for the series date. This note is part of a terrific mid-grade group of denominations from this first issue for the Islands Banki series. The note shows here with bold penned signatures and problem free paper for the grade. ...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 80 ICELAND. Islands Banki. 50 Kronur, 1904. P-12. (Sieg 17) A note which is certainly the highlight of this comprehensive collection of banknotes from Iceland. This powerful 50 Kronur design shows the engraving mastery of Giesecke & Devrient. A far larger format than the 10 Kronur note and showing with King Christian IX at left and active volcano a...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 81 ICELAND. Islands Banki. 100 Kronur, 1919. P-14r. Remainder. (Sieg 21) Overprint on Sieg 6. A fascinating variety that shows with an entirely new face design printed on the back of an earlier issue. Red strike through overprints at the back. Just a touch of circulation and strictly original paper on this unsigned piece. PMG Choice About Uncircula...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 82 ICELAND. Islands Banki. 10 Kronur, 1920. P-16. (Sieg 20) An EXTREMELY RARE 10 Kronur date that is the first we have handled. The note is quite underrated in any grade. This bright Extremely Fine piece should gather considerable attention from collectors. Wonderful banking signatures and seen with just a pair of stamp cancels on the back. PMG Ext...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 83 ICELAND. Rikissjod Islands. 10 Kronur, ND (1921). P-20. (Sieg 20) A fantastic example of this 10 Kronur type that shows in a lightly circulated Choice Extremely Fine state. Striking detail throughout and problem free paper for the grade. Certainly an item that would likely be an upgrade to most collections. PMG Choice Extremely Fine 45.
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 84 ICELAND. Rikissjod Islands. 50 Kronur, ND (1921). P-21. (Sieg 31) The highest denomination for this first Rikissjod Islands series, and a note we have not previously handled in this uncancelled form. Mostly even circulation with just a spot of ink at the back upper left. Considerably larger format than the Five and 10 Kronur denominations preced...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 85 ICELAND. Landsbanki Islands. 50 Kronur, L. 1928. P-25. (Sieg 31) An important Icelandic rarity that is the finest we have handled for the design type. The note shows with only subtle even circulation and retains excellent eye appeal throughout. A piece that certainly will garner significant attention from collectors as this type is likely missin...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 86 ICELAND. Landsbanki Islands. 100 Kronur, L. 1927. P-26. (Sieg 32) A note which perhaps rivals the RARE 1904 50 Kronur within this collection in terms of desirability. This 100 Kronur is simply sensational from every collectible aspect with all the ingredients present including, rarity, style and condition. A stunning act of survival and preserva...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 87 ICELAND. Landsbanki Islands. 500 Kronur, L. 1928. P-31a. (Sieg 41) The highest denomination for this first issue J. Sigurdsson type and in a RARE grade for the type. Just light even circulation and problem free paper for the grade. Larger format and an overall terrific BWC design. PMG Extremely Fine 40.
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 88 ICELAND. Landsbanki Islands. 500 Kronur, L. 1928. P-31a. (Sieg 41) One of three we are offering on this important 500 Kronur first series design type that shows in a deep green color with multicolored under-prints. This example shows with a differing right signature from the previous lot with only a touch more circulation. PMG Choice Very Fine 35.
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 89 ICELAND. Landsbanki Islands. 500 Kronur, L. 1928. P-31s. Specimen. (Sieg 41) Printed by BWC. Regular issue serial numbers with "SPEeIMEN," hand drawn in red ink at right within the watermark field. An extremely important offering of this 500 Kronur design that shows with an important two digit serial number of "000,078," deeply embossed into the...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 90 INDIA. Government of India. 5 Rupees, ND (1917-30). P-4a. (Jhun3.4.1A-B) H. Denning. An important offering, and the finest for the catalog number we have handled. RARE in this grade and shown with only light even circulation. PMG Choice Extremely Fine 45.
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 91 ISLE OF MAN. Isle of Man Government. 1 Pound, ND (1961). P-25cts. Color Trial Specimen. Printed in green and multicolored. Punch cancels at the signature panels. Specimen serial numbers and overprints. Mounting remnants at left. Underrated in this form and one of several scarce color trials we are offering on this issuer. About Uncirculated.
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 92 ISLE OF MAN. Isle of Man Government. 5 Pounds, ND (1961). P-26cts. Color Trial Specimen. Printed in brown and multicolored. Punch cancels at the signature panels. Specimen serial numbers and overprints. Mounting remnants at left. The highest denomination for the series and quite RARE in this form. About Uncirculated.
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 93 ISLE OF MAN. Isle of Man Government. 50 new pence to 20 pounds, Mixed Dates. P-28s2, 29s, 30s, 31s & 37s. Specimen. 5 pieces in lot. All shown with solid zero serial numbers, save for the One Pound piece that shows with regular issue number punch canceled. Mounting remnants at upper left back corner of each. Quite spectacular grouped in this man...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 94 ISLE OF MAN. Isle of Government. 20 Pounds, ND (2000). P-45b. Solid Serial Number. Lucky sevens on this 20 Pound note with the serial number G777777. PMG Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ.
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 95 KUWAIT. Kuwait Currency Board. 1/4 to 10 Dinars, L. 1960 (1961). P-1 to 5. An important complete set of denominations for this first issue type. All notes are seen with simply striking color and detail with unquestionably original paper. Sets such as this are typically tightly held and we won't be surprised if the bidding is strong. Gem Uncircul...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 96 LIBERIA. Republic of Liberia. 25 Cents, 26.8.1880. P-NL. A truly exciting offering of this issuer which certainly will get the experts in the area excited. This 25 denomination is shown without reference in the current SCWPM. The note shows with all the expected manuscript details and mirror those found on the One Dollar note we are also offerin...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 97 LIBERIA. Republic of Liberia. 50 Cents, 26.8.1880. P-11A. A note which is part of a trio of these scarce Liberia notes we are offering with an 1880 series date. This 50 Cent note shows with quite stunning appeal and the look of a higher grade with strong manuscript details. A few minor stains which PMG calls rust are observed. Certainly a note t...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 98 LIBERIA. Republic of Liberia. 1 Dollar, 26.8.1888. P-12. An important offering of this One Dollar type that is among the finest we have handled. The note shows with light even circulation along with original paper and sharp manuscript details. The note is currently the only piece PMG has graded for the catalog number and this piece was an import...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 99 LITHUANIA. Bank of Lithuania. 1 Centas to 100 Litu, November 1922. P-P-7s to 20s. Presentation Album. Lithuanian November 1922 series banknote presentation album. Binding with string and triple hole at left. Gilt title of "LIETUVOS PINIGU, ISLEISTU 1922 M. LAPKRICIO 16 D., PAVYZDZIAI." Inside left cover with contemporary details of book dated 19...
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Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction, Lot 100 LITHUANIA. Bank of Lithuania. 50 Litu, November 1922. P-19s3. Specimen. Printed by Andreas Haase, Prague. Face seen without specimen markings while back shows "Pavyzdys - bevertis," at lower right. Simply stunning color and detail on this RARE 50 Litu design type and the finest we have handled. A wonderful compliment to the many significant Lith...
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