Archives International Auctions Auction 104 July 23, 2025

Archives International Auctions - Sale 104 77 July 23, 2025 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com U.S. & Canada 379 379 DuraNote Polymer Paper Advertising Note Pair, ND (ca.1989- 1994), Dura Note andUncut Sheet of 4 Dura Notes. U.S. & Canada, ND (ca.1988-1994). Lot of 2 items, Includes a 100 denomination, Uncut block of 4, Polymer banknotes similar to Tyvek polymer material; and, 100 Units Test Note - Abstract Series - Large Clear Window, S/N DN000000, PMG graded Superb Gem Uncirculated 67 EPQ. Both have red brown on light green undertint. Face has ocean oil well drilling platform with ornate designs and back has light multi-colored cycloid security undertint only. CU to Gem Uncirculated condition. These DuraNote Specimen/Proofs were part of an experimental test for using a petroleum alternative to paper by using petroleum based polymer substrate material. This was a project by Mobil Oil Company that was abandoned when the company was acquired in the late 1990s by Exxon. (2) �������� Est. $180-270 380 380 U.S. & Canada. DuraNote Polymer Test-Advertising Note Collection with 14 Different Security Devices, ca.1980-1990s. U.S. & Canada, ND (ca.1980s-90s). Lot of 14 DuraNote Test Notes, with different security features. All are red on green and m/c underprint with oil rig at center. Security features at right includes globes, clear window, no clear window, small clear rectangle, zig zags, brown window, maple leaf, stag, snowflake, and more. Notes are in UNC to Superb Gem UNC condition. (14). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. �������������������������������� Est. $350-500 381 381 U.S. & Canada. DuraNote Polymer Test-Advertising Notes, ca.1980-1990s with 13 Different Security Devices, ca.1980-1990s. U.S. & Canada, ND (ca.1980s-90s). Lot of 13 DuraNote Test Notes, with different security features. All are red on green and m/c underprint with oil rig at center. Security features at right includes globes, clear window, no clear window, small clear rectangle, zig zags, brown window, maple leaf, stag, snowflake, and more. Notes are in UNC to Gem UNC condition. (13). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. �������������������������������� Est. $325-450 U.S. and U.K. 382 382 U.S., &U.K., De La Rue Giori S.A., DuraNote Polymer Advertising note, ca.1989-1994 Proof Uncut Pair with Beethoven on right with Audience. U.S. & England. ca.1989-1994, Uncut vertical pair of notes, DuraNote polymer paper sample with De La Rue Giori intaglio printing. This was used as a sample to test the printing qualities of the polymer paper. Gray-Black, no undertint, blank back, Choice to Gem Uncirculated. Rare pioneer polymer test note. ���������� Est. $250-350