Archives International Auctions Sale 50 The Milestone Auction U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, Autographs and Security Printing Ephemera

Archives International Auctions - Sale 50 39 December 3-4,2018 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Bermuda Note Rarity - This Denomination was not supposed to be released. 214 214 Bermuda Monetary Authority, 2007 Issue Banknote Rarity. Bermuda, 7 May 2007, $2, P-50 b, Issued banknote, Blue on m/c, Queen Elizabeth II on right, back m/c with map of Bermuda and harbor scene, Gem Uncirculated with exceptional embossing. This amazing note was never supposed to be released. A fortunate purchase by a tourist has provided all of the examples known. This will always be a key Bermuda issue and is sure to attract intense bidding. The last one sold at auction hammered for $1,100. �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $500-800 Brazil 215 215 Republica Dos Estados Unidos Do Brasil, Thesouro Nacional, ND (1923) Specimen Banknote. Brazil, 2 Mil Reis, Estampa 15a, Ser.1a, P-17s, Specimen banknote, Brown on yellow underprint, Portrait of Murtinho in middle, back brown, Specimen overprint, S/N 000,000. PMG graded Choice About Unc. 58 (Appears Unc with large even margins), Local printer, Rare note in any condition.������������� Est. $450-750 216 216 Republica dos Estados Unidos do Brasil, ND, Obverse Die Proof. Brazil. Obverse die proof of 2 Cruzeiros, 1960s-1970s (1973), similar to P-151, closely trimmed and mounted on large cardboard piece with many working annotations pertaining to production, also attached copies of correspondence related to this piece and the other 11 denomination in this issue. Choice XF condition. ABNC.���������� Est. $650-950 Canada 217 217 Halifax BankingCo., 18xx, 1850-60s Proof Uniface Front and Back banknotes. Halifax, Canada. $20, 335140202 FP & BP, Proof banknote, pp A, Black on green undertint, printed on india paper on thin card, excess margins on top and sides, Harbor scene in middle under curved title, both are PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ. Rare note . ABNC.����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $600-900 218 218 Dominion of Canada, 1898, $1 Issued Banknote. Canada, $1, DC- 13b, Issued banknote, Black on gold underprint, Men moving logs middle, flanked by notables on left and right, back green, S/N 881045, Choice Fine to VF condition. Left signature hand written, right printed, Nice even margins and sharp corners add to the attractive appearance. �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $300-400 219 219 Bank of Canada, 1937, $100 Specimen Banknote. Ottawa, Canada. $100, P-64s, BC-27, Specimen banknote, Black on purple undertint, back chestnut brown, Red Specimen overprints, S/N B/J0000000, 4 small POC’s, PCGS graded Gem Unc. 66 OPQ, Printer: CBNC. Most of the specimens found of pin-punch cancels all over the note, rarely seen with minimal cancellation. Attractive and rare in this format.������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Est. $2000-3000 Cayman Islands 220 220 Cayman Islands Currency Board, 1974 Issued Replacement Note. Cayman islands, $50, P-10a, Replacement note, Queen Elizabeth II at right, back with house, S/N’s Z/1 001920, Crisp Choice AU Condition. TDLR. Rare replacement seldom seen at auction.������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $600-1200