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

Archives International Auctions - Sale 50 56 December 3-4,2018 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Switzerland 336 336 Banque Nationale Suisse, ND (1961-74) Specimen Banknote. Switzerland. ND, 500 Francs, P-51s, Specimen and Oval TDLR overprints on top left and lower right corners, Minor Mounting remnants on back right margin that is difficult to view. S/N 2E 00000 59, PCGS graded Very Choice New 64, POC, TDLR. ���� Est. $700-1000 Venezuela 337 337 Banco Central De Venezuela, Caracas, 1940-62 Specimen Banknote Quartet. Venezuela, Lot of 4 Specimen Banknotes, Includes 10 Bolivares, P-31s, Purple, PCGS graded Gem New 65 PPQ; 20 Bolivares, P-32s, Green, PCGS graded Gem New 66 PPQ; 50 Bolivares, P-33s, Black, PCGS graded Gem New 66 PPQ; and, 100 Bolivares, P-34s, Brown, PCGS graded Gem New 64 PPQ. ABNC. Attractive Venezuela banknote quartet. (4). ����������������������������������������������������������� Est. $600-900 338 338 Banco Central De Venezuela, Caracas, 1940 Specimen Blue Color Trial Banknote Venezuela, 500 Bolivares, P-35ct, Blue on m/c, Bolivar portrait at right, back blue, S/N 00000, Specimen overprint, Large excess margin at bottom, POC’s, PCGS graded Gem New 65 PPQ, ABNC. Rare Venezuela banknote. ����������������� Est. $800-1200 339 339 Banco Central De Venezuela, Caracas, 1940 Specimen Orange Color Trial Banknote Venezuela, 500 Bolivares, P-35ct, Orange on m/c, Bolivar portrait at right, back orange, S/N 00000, Specimen overprint, POC’s, PCGS graded Gem New 66 PPQ, ABNC. Rare Venezuela banknote. ���������������������������������������� Est. $800-1200 340 340 Banco Central De Venezuela, Caracas, 1940 Specimen Red Color Trial Banknote Venezuela, 500 Bolivares, P-35ct, Red on m/c, Bolivar portrait at right, back red, S/N 00000, Specimen overprint, Large excess margin at bottom, POC’s, PCGS graded Gem New 66 PPQ, ABNC. Rare Venezuela banknote. ����������������� Est. $800-1200 341 341 Banco Central De Venezuela 1986 Uncut Sheet of 4 Progress Proof Notes. Venezuela, 1986, uncut Sheet of 4 Notes, 10 Bolivares, P-61as, unlisted in this format, Purple on light turquoise and m/c, Bolivar on left, Sucre on right, Blank back, PCGS Choice About Uncirculated 55. Rare as uncut sheet. ������������������������� Est. $600-900 342 342 Banco Central De Venezuela 1989 Essay Paper Trial Banknote. Venezuela. 1989. P-69 Unlisted 2 Bolivares Essay proof note. Dark blue on light blue underprint, Bolivar’s portrait is missing on right. back dark brown-black on blue, Printed on “Domtar” paper. This note was utilized for paper testing and evaluation to compare different brands of paper. Both have red serial numbers and red specimen overprints. Backs are printed fully. No cancellation holes. Rare production proof from USBNC. Almost Uncirculated condition and cut slightly close on top, still fresh and attractive note. USBNC. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $350-500