Archives International Auctions Sale 51 U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, Autographs and Security Printing Ephemera

Archives International Auctions - Sale 51 40 March 19,2019 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Seychelles 277 277 Government of Seychelles, 1972 Issued Banknote. Seychelles, 1972, 50 Rupees, P-17d, Issued banknote, Queen Elizabeth II at right, Sailboat at left, olive green on m/c, S/N A/1 153926, famous “SEX note spelled out by palm trees to the right of the Queens portrait. VF condition, paper still has good body. Popular note.�������������� Est. $200-300 St. Lucia 278 278 Barclays Bank (Dominion, Colonial & Overseas). 1926. Specimen Note. St. Lucia. Specimen 20 Dollars, 1.11.1926, P-unlisted, “Issued at St. Lucia Branch” identifier taped on note, printer’s annotation in margin, perforated CANCLLED, S/N C003271, PCGS Extremely Fine 45. BWC.����������������������������������������������������������Est. $2500-3000 St. Tome e Principe 279 279 Banco Nacional de S. Tome e Principe Progressive face proof. St. Tome e Principe. 50 Dobras. P-52. Face proof with impression of three face plates and the combined finished impression. With margin notations and dates. Bound at left end as a small booklet.��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $200-300 Switzerland 280 280 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. $500-750 281 281 Banque Nationale Suisse, ND (1954-74) Specimen Banknote. Switzerland. ND, 1000 Francs, P-52s, 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 3C00000 35, PCGS graded Choice New 63, POC, TDLR.�������������Est. $1000-1800 Thailand 282 282 Government of Siam, 1927 Issued Banknote. Thailand, 1 Baht, P-16a, TB24, Issued Banknote, Type I Text, Blue on light yellow underprint, back blue on light yellow, S/N C/63 38626, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ but appears Gem Unc. Attractive note rarely found this nice. TDLR. This is the second highest graded note offered at auction in over 5 years. ������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $300-500 Tonga 283 283 Government of Tonga. 1960-1966. Pair of Issued Notes. Tonga. Lot includes 10 Shillings, 1966, P-10e, Choice Very Fine; and 4 Shillings, 1960, P-9d, Choice Extremely Fine.������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $100-200 284 284 Government of Tonga. 1967. Matching Serial #2 Quartet. Tonga. Quartet of issued notes including 1/2 Pa’anga, 1 Pa’anga, 2 Pa’anga, and 5 Pa’anga, P-13a to P-16a, all bearing first prefix A/1 and matching serial 000002. PMG Graded Choice Uncirculated 63.���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Est. $2500-3500