573 Philippine Islands Silver Certificate Unique Presentation Proof, $2, Series of 1906, Unlisted Proof Banknote.
Manila, Philippine Islands., 2 Silver
Pesos, Similar to P-32a Unlisted Proof, Unique Proof from presentation album auctioned at Stack’s “Americana Sale - September 2010”, the banknote is print-
ed on thin white paper in black without undertint with 2 to 3 mm margins, blank back with no reverse included, Portrait of Rizal at left, Smith | Branagan sig-
natures, “000000” pin-punch numerals on lower left and upper right Serial Number locations, No plate letter engraved on the note, Mounted on a large size
album page on white thin card stock. The book which this note was taken from may have been printed ca. 1906 or 1907 since the latest note offered from it
were 1906 issues, evidently it was put together for some dignitary or politically important person. The note has exceptional paper quality, bright original col-
ors and impressive design, other than very light wrinkling at left, the note appears Choice to Gem Quality, It is still in the original holder from Stacks, A trophy
of the highest order for the Philippine collector. No Imprint by BEP, but BEP engraving. .............................................................................
EST. $15000-30000
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574 Central Bank of the Philippines, 1953 Essay Banknote.
Philippines, 1949, 50 Centavos. P- UNL50pe, Essay Banknotes,
Uniface front essay proof. Large upper margin with tint blocks of
border and undertints. Unreleased and unissued 50 Centavos
essay color trial. Dark green border with light green undertint on
face. the seal on the right is untinted. Face has a green overprint
on upper top margin with date 2-20-53 and “CERO-2637. Printed
by SBNC. Rare Essay note. PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 66
EPQ. Rare note in any form or condition. ...................
EST. $800-1600
Unique Proof from the Bureau of Engraving Presentation Book
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