377 Bank of Botswana, 1992 to 1995 Specimen Banknote Trio.
Lot
of 3 Specimen notes, 5 Pula, P-11s, Prefix C/18; 10 Pula, P-12s, Prefix
D/45 and 20 Pula, P-13s, Prefix e/21. All are in Gem Uncirculated
condition. Scarce as specimen. H&S, printers..........
Est. $150-300
British West Africa
378 West African Currency Board, 1953 High Grade Banknote.
BWA. 1953, 20 Shillings, P-10a, Wmk: elephant’s head, PMG graded
Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ, amazing note rarely found this nice.
W&S.
(PH)
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Est. $200-400
Burundi
379 Banque De La Republique Du Burundi, 1968 to 2010 Issues.
Burundi, Lot of 38 notes, Includes 1968-75 issues, P-20a, 20b, 21b,
22a, 23b; 1975-78 Issues 27a, 27b, 28a, 28c, 29b (2), P-29c (2), 30b,
30c, 31d and 36c; all but 2 notes in CU to Gem Unc. Attractive high
grade assortment that would be difficult to replicate.
(PH)
Est. $300-600
380 Banque de la Republique du Burundi. 500 Francs. 1979.
Burundi. Pick #34a. First date of the type. Well centered.
Uncirculated.
(PH)
..................................................
Est. $100-200
378
379
380
381 Banque Du Royaume Du Burundi
1964 Issue. Unique Face and
Back Essay Models used in the design for the 1964, 500 Francs, P-13
Unlisted. Face and back are mounted on cards and have original art-
work, borders and design elements drawn, pasted or added to ban-
knote. Catalog value is listed as $175 in VF condition. Unique. Choice
uncirculated condition. Scarce note as issued. BW&C? 2 different
trial color specimens. 1968. P-22a. Unlisted Trial Color. 50 Francs.
Green on m/c. Issued note is pale red on m/c; P-23a. Unlisted Trial
Color. 100 Francs. Purple on m/c. Issued note is brown on m/c. Red
specimen overprints and POC. Rare Trial color banknotes. TDLR.
Scarce trial color banknote.
(PH)
.............................
Est. $500-1000
382 Banque Du Royaume Du Burundi, 1964-65 Issue.
Burundi, 20
Francs, P-10, Issued banknote, PMG graded Choice About
Uncirculated 58.
(PH)
..............................................
Est. $120-240
383 Burundi. 10 Francs. 1964 overprint. Pick #2.
Some soiling from
an old center fold. Scarce first issue. Choice VF-XF.
(PH)
Est. $60-120
384 Burundi. Banque de la Republique du Burundi. 100 Francs.
1968.
Pick #23a. First date of the type. Prince Rwagasore at right.
Bold colors, bright paper. AU with one light vertical fold keeping this
note from Choice AU-Unc..
(PH)
.............................
Est. $75-150
385 Burundi. Banque de la Republique du Burundi. 50 Francs.
Overprint issue.
Pick #16b. Last overprint date. Nice AU with a
very light vertical fold in the middle keeping this note from CU. The
very slightest of ink set-off on back from sheet pressure of the bold
overprint. Mentioned for accuracy, but expected.
(PH)
Est. $200-300
381
382
383
384
385
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