Archives International Auctions Auction 100 March 26, 2025

Archives International Auctions - Sale 100 5 March 26, 2025 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 20 20 Bank of Canada, 1991 (1990-94), $20, “Printers Essay - Experimental” “DuraNote” Polymer Paper Banknote, Partially printed Ottawa, Canada, 1991, $20, P-97tp, BC-58bPE (also described as BC-58exp), “Printers Essay - Experimental” DuraNote Polymer paper test banknote, Printed on DuraNote polymer plastic paper substitute, the obverse is missing the main printing and only has the m/c undertint and Pin-punched SPECIMEN. The reverse has the normal design and color with the “Common Loon” swimming duck on a lake with trees in the background. No Signatures, Gem Uncirculated Condition. This essay note was part of a project by Mobil Oil for testing petroleum based hydrocarbon polymer paper for printing banknotes. ��Est. $1,800-3,000 21 21 Bank of Canada, 1991 (1990-94), $20, “Printers Essay - Experimental” “DuraNote” Polymer Paper Banknote, Fully printed Ottawa, Canada, 1991, $20, P-97tp, BC-58bPE (also described as BC-58exp), pp 85/84, “Printers Essay - Experimental” DuraNote Polymer paper test banknote, Printed on DuraNote polymer plastic paper substitute, the obverse, with Queen Elizabeth II at the right, and the reverse are completely printed and Pin-punched SPECIMEN. The reverse also has the normal design and color with the “Common Loon” swimming duck on a lake with trees in the background. B. Bonin | G.G. Thiessen signatures, GemUncirculated Condition. This essay note was part of a project by Mobil Oil for testing petroleum based hydrocarbon polymer paper for printing banknotes. ��Est. $3,000-4,000