Archives International Auctions - Auction 111 February 17, 2026

Archives International Auctions - Sale 111 5 February 17, 2026 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 22 22 Canada. Bank of Canada, 1991, $20, “Printers Essay” “DuraNote” Polymer Paper Banknote. Ottawa, Canada, 1991, $20, P-97tp, BC-58bPE, “Printers Essay” DuraNote Polymer paper test banknote with Grill Security Feature, Printed on DuraNote polymer plastic paper substitute, the obverse only has the m/c undertint with security feature of translucent intertwined rectangular grill feature and Pin-punch SPECIMEN. The reverse has the normal design and color with the “Common Loon” swimming duck on a lake with trees in the background and with the security device also appearing on the back. Choice to Gem Uncirculated condition. This essay note was part of a project by Mobil Oil for testing petroleum based hydrocarbon polymer paper for printing banknotes and was abandoned in the late 1990s when Exxon merged with Mobil Oil.........................................................................................Est. $1250-2000 23 23 Canada. Bank of Canada and Canadian Tire, 1937to ND (1986), Issued Banknote Assortment. Canada, 1937-ND(1986). Lot of 21 Issued Banknotes, Includes: Bank of Canada, 1937, 1 Dollar, P-58e, Choice AU condition; 1954, 1 Dollar, P-66a (2); 1954 (1961-72), 1 Dollar, P-74b (3); 1967, 1 Dollar, P-84a (6) & P-84b (3); 1973, 1 Dollar, P-85c; 1979, 5 Dollars, P-92a; 1986, 2 Dollars, P-94a (2); Canadian Tire, ND, 5 Cent and 25 Cent Notes. Condition ranges from VF to Choice Uncirculated condition. (21). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. .................................................. Est. $130-260 Cayman islands 24 24 Cayman Islands. Cayman Islands Currency Boards, 1971 (ND 1972), Issued Banknote. Cayman Islands, 1971 (ND 1972). 1 Dollar, P-1b, Issued Banknote, Dark blue on green and blue underprint with portrait of Queen Elizabeth II at right, Back is m/c with under water scene at center, S/N A/2 155507, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64, TDLR. ................................................................................. Est. $30-50 China - republic 25 25 China. Bank of China, 1926 to 1940, Issued Group of 10 Graded Banknotes. China, 1926 to 1940. Lot of 10 Issued Banknotes, Includes: 1926, 5 Yuan, P-66b, S/N Y430903, Legacy graded Fine 12 with comments “Ink Stamps and Writing on Face and Back; Small Edge Tear at Top Right of Center,” ABNC; 1934, 10 Yuan, P-73a, S/N D177515, Legacy graded Good 6 with comments “Edge Damage, Splits, and Tears,” TDLR; 1 Yuan, P-79 (2), Legacy graded Good 6 with comments “Rust Stains; Small Edge Splits and Tears” and About New 53 with comment “Small Rust Stains,” TDLR; 5 Yuan, P-80, Legacy graded Very Fine 35 with comment “Ink Stamp on Back,” TDLR; 10 Yuan, P-81, Legacy graded Very Fine 35 with comment “Ink Stamp on Back,” TDLR; ND (1940), 10 Cents, P-82, Legacy graded Extremely Fine 45; 1940, 5 Yuan, P-84, Legacy graded Fine 12 with comment “Minor Stains,” ABNC; 1940, 10 Yuan, P-85a, Legacy graded Fine 12, ABNC; 1940, Chungking, 50 Yuan, P-87c, Legacy graded Fine 15, ABNC. (10). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ................................................... Est. $90-180 26 26 China. Bank of China & Bank of Communications, 1914 to 1940, Issued BanknoteTrio. China, 1914-40. Lot of 3 Issued Banknotes, Includes: 1940, Bank of China, 5 Yuan, P-84 S/M#C294-240, PMG Choice Unc 64, ABNC; 1914, Bank of Communications, 10 Yuan, P-118q S/M#C126-115b, PMG Choice Unc 63, ABNC; 1935, Bank of Communications, 5 Yuan, P-154a, S/M#C126-242, PMG Choice Unc 63, TDLR. (3). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ..................................................................... Est. $150-250