Archives International Auctions - Auction 107 October 29, 2025

Archives International Auctions - Sale 107 2 October 29, 2025 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Canada 6 6 Canada. Bank of Canada, 1973 to 1986, Banknote Assortment. Canada, 1973-86. Lot of 14 Banknotes, Includes: 1973, 1 Dollar, P-85a (3), P-85b, & P-85c (5); 1986, 2 Dollars, P-94b (2); 1973, 1 Dollar, P-85c, Uncut sheet of 2 Notes; and, 2 Dollars, P-94b, Lot of 2 uncut Sheets of 2 notes. All are in Uncirculated to Gem Unc or better except for the singe $1 replacement note which is VF. (14 notes with a face value of $23). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ���������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $70-100 China - Empire 7 7 China. Board of Revenue, 1857 (Yr. 7) 5 Taels. Pick A118e, S/M#H176-4. PMGChoiceVery Fine 35 China, 1857 (Yr. 7), 5 Taels, P-A118e S/M#H178-4, Issued banknote. An impressive example of the large-format Qing Dynasty Board of Revenue issue denominated 5 Taels, dated to the 7th year of Emperor Xianfeng (1857). Printed in black with extensive vermillion overprints, including large red seal stamps and character annotations. Central panel with detailed Chinese script surrounded by an elaborate blue border featuring traditional design motifs; large vertical text at right margin, denomination “伍兩” (Five Taels) prominently displayed. Serial number 42655. PMG graded Choice Very Fine 35, a desirable mid-grade survivor of these scarce Tael notes, which circulated during a turbulent period of the mid-19th century Taiping Rebellion. Despite their large size and fragile paper, this note retains strong detail and vibrant red seals, making it an exceptional representative of this historic early Chinese issue. This denomination was issued over a period of 5 years beginning in 1853. Only 1 example could be found having been offered at auction over the last 10 years and that was by Stacks Bowers in 2022, during the height of the China banknote and coin market, where it sold for $14,000, with a lower grade designation of PMG 25. This example is extremely attractive example offers the appearance of a higher grade designation and will enhance any advanced collection. ������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $6,500-9,500 China - Republic 8 8 China. Bank of China and Central Bank of China, 1940 to 1948, Issued BanknoteTrio. China, 1940-48. Lot of 3 Issued Banknotes, Includes: Bank of China, 1940, 10 Yuan, P-85b, PMG Choice Unc 64, ABNC; Central Bank of China, 1948, 25,000 Customs Gold Units, P-366 S/M#C301-72, PMG Choice About Unc 58, CPF; 1948, 50 Yuan, P-403 S/M#C302-40, PMG Choice Unc 64 EPQ, CPF. (3). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $180-250 9 9 China. Bank of Communications, 1914, “Shanghai” Branch Issued Banknote Shanghai, China, 1914. 10 Yuan, P-118q S/M#C126-115b, Issued Banknote, Red on m/c underprint with bank building at center, Back is red with shipping yard at center and “Shanghai” at bottom, Blue-black signatures, S/N SB567975D, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64, ABNC. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $60-100 10 10 China. Central Bank of China, 1930,Signature #4 “Shanghai Branch” Issue Banknote Rarity, Only 3 examples of this signature has been found.. Shanghai, China, 1930. $5, P-200c S/M#C300-50, Signature #4, Issued Banknote, Dark green and m/c with SYS at center, Back is green with Temple at center, S/N D551187, PMG graded Choice Fine 12 with comments “Edge Damage, Ink Stamps,” Large “AI-k” over printed on face, ABNC. Only 3 examples of this issue have been found with this signature combination. For example, P-300d has 294 graded examples. Rare banknote variety. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $230-375