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

Archives International Auctions - Sale 50 57 December 3-4,2018 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 343 343 Banco Central De Venezuela 1989 Essay Paper Trial Uncut Banknote Pair. Venezuela. 1989. P-69 Unlisted 2 Bolivares Essay proof pair of 2 banknotes of P-69. Bolivar’s portrait is missing on right. Dark blue on light blue underprint, Bolivar’s portrait is missing on right. back dark brown-black on blue, Printed on “Domtar” paper. S/N’s AM9150000 & AM910000, 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 pair from USBNC. Almost Uncirculated condition, still fresh and attractive pair of notes. USBNC. �������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $700-1200 344 344 Banco Central De Venezuela 1989 Essay Paper Trial Uncut Banknote Pair. Venezuela. 1989. P-69 Unlisted 2 Bolivares Essay proof pair of 2 banknotes of P-69. Bolivar’s dark brown portrait on right. Dark blue on light blue underprint, back dark brown-black on blue, Printed on “Crane” paper. S/N’s CJ0415000 and CJ0365000, 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 pair from USBNC. Almost Uncirculated to Uncirculated condition, attractive pair of notes. USBNC. ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $500-1000 345 345 Banco Central De Venezuela, 1989 Uncut Block of 4 Specimen Notes. Venezuela, uncut block of 4 notes, 2 Bolivares, P-69s (Unlisted as a specimen), S/N AA0000000, PCGS graded Very Choice New 64PPQ, rare as a specimen and especially as uncut block of 4 notes.��������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $900-1500 West African States/Ivory Coast 346 346 Banque Central Des Etats De L’Afrique De L’Ouest, Ivory Coast, ND (1961) Specimen Banknote. W.A.S., Ivory Coast, 1000 Francs, P-103As, Specimen Banknote, Black, brown and m/c, man and woman in middle, back same colors, Specimen No. 0212, S/N O.00-00000, Pin punch SPECIMEN vertically on right, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ, Attractive note rare in high grade. ��� Est. $750-1000 West African States 347 347 Banque Central Des Etats De L’Afrique De L’Ouest, ND (1959) Specimen Banknote. W.A.S., 5000 Francs, P-5s, Specimen Banknote, Black, blue and m/c, man at left, building in middle, back same colors with woman with villagers and hut, Specimen No. 0058, S/N O.00-000, Pin punch SPECIMEN vertically on right, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ, Rare high denomination note in high grade. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Est. $1000-1500 Yugoslavia 348 348 Yugoslavia, Kingdom in Exile, ND (1943) Specimen Banknote. Yugoslavia, 5 Dinara, P-35As, Specimen Banknote, Dark green on pink undertint, Portrait of King peter II at center, back green, Specimen overprint, SW/N 1/A 000000, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ. Rare note that was never issued .���� Est. $900-1250