Archives International Auctions Auction 106 September 24, 2025

Archives International Auctions - Sale 106 18 September 24, 2025 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Foreign Banknotes Congo Democratic Republic 88 88 Congo Democratic Republic. National Bank of the Congo, 1968 and 1970, Specimen Banknote Pair. Congo Democratic Republic, 1968 to 1970. Lot of 2 Specimen Banknotes, Includes: 1970, 50 Makuta, P-11s2, S/N A000000, PMG graded Gem Unc 66 EPQ; 1968, 1 Zaire = 100 Makuta, P-12s2, S/N A000000, PMG graded Choice Unc 64. Both notes have Specimen overprints, POCs, and printed by TDLR. (2). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ���������������������������������������������������� Est. $150-250 89 89 Congo Democratic Republic. National Bank of the Congo, 1968, Specimen Banknote. Congo Democratic Republic, 1968. 1 Zaire = 100 Makuta, P-12s2, Specimen Banknote, Brown on m/c underprint with stadium at center and portrait of Mobutu at right, Back is brown on m/c with gathering of people at center, Specimen overprints, S/N A000000, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64, TDLR. ........ ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $100-150 Security Printing Ephemera 87 87 Colombia. Banco de la República, ND (ca. 1820s to 1950s), Archival Proofs and Historic Documents. Colombia, ND (ca. 1820-1950s). Lot of 15+ items, including engraved proof vignettes, trial designs, and manuscript documents relating to Colombian banknote production. Highlights include mounted proof portraits of national leaders in various colors; engraved title panels reading República de Colombia; proofs of banknote denominations (2 and 10 Pesos) with security borders; and an engraved octagonal design for Mil Pesos. Also present are 19th-century handwritten letters with Imprinted Revenue impressions, bearing correspondence and calculations, likely related to financial or printing matters. Several envelopes and archival file mounts are annotated with printer’s reference numbers and dates (including National Bank Note Co. and later archival notes). An exceptional and historically important grouping illustrating both the production process of Colombian banknotes and the connection between banknote engravers and national institutions. Condition ranges from Good (documents with toning, edge losses) to Choice Proofs (crisp, clean impressions on india paper by themselves or mounted on Manila envelopes or cards). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ����������������������������������������������������������� Est. $1000-2000