Archives International Auctions Sale 57 U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, and Security Printing Ephemera and Historic U.S. Liberty Loan Bonds February 13, 2020

Archives International Auctions - Sale 57 22 February 13,2020 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 151 151 Banco Nacional De Costa Rica, 1942 to 1958 Proof Portrait Vignettes Used on Banknotes by ABNC. Costa Rica, 1942 to 1958, lot of 4 Portrait vignettes and 2 title vignettes used on Banco Nacional De Costa Rica Banknotes printed by ABNC. Includes portraits used on 1945-48, 20 Colones, P-206, Gregorio J. Ramirez; 1943-49, 5 Colones, P-209, Braulio Carrillo; 1942-49, 10 Colones, P-210, Manuel J. Carazo; and, 1944-48. 50 Colones, P-211, Manuel Garcia Escalante. Also includes the title “Banco Nacional De Costa Rica - Departmento Emisor” used on the face same series of notes and an additional title used on the back of the 10 Colones, P-210. Mostly VF to Uncirculated with the Carazo portrait torn at the bottom away from portrait, All are intaglio printed on india paper in black that is mounted on thin manila card with plate numbers on the proof as well as on the card it is mounted on. All are rare. Outstanding group of production proofs from the ABN Archives. ABNC. (6) ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $500-1000 152 152 Banco Central De Costa Rica, 1974 Banknote Trio. Costa Rica. Lot of 3 notes, All are dated 1974, Includes 50 Colones, P-239, CU condition; and 2 examples og 100 Colones, P-240a, on Uncirculated and the second CU. TDLR. (3)��������������������� Est. $80-160 Croatia 153 153 Narodna Bank Hrvatske. 1993 (1994). Trio of Progress Proofs. Croatia. Lot includes proof 5 Kuna, 1993, P-28, with complete back and partial front. Printed on unwatermarked yellow paper, no serial numbers. Choice to Gem Unc. 3 identical pieces. ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $40-80 154 154 Narodna Bank Hrvatske. 1993 (1994). Quintet of Progress Proofs. Croatia. Lot includes proof 20 Kuna, 1993, P-30, with complete back and partial front. Printed on unwatermarked yellow paper, no serial numbers. Choice to Gem Unc. 5 identical pieces. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $50-100 155 155 Narodna Bank Hrvatske. 1993 (1994). Quartet of Progress Proofs. Croatia. Lot includes proof 500 Kuna, 1993, P-34, two with complete front and blank back; and another two with complete back and partial front. Printed on unwatermarked yellow paper, no serial numbers. XF to Unc.������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $50-100 156 156 Narodna Bank Hrvatske. 1993 (1994). Pair of Progress Proofs. Croatia. Lot includes proof 500 Kuna, 1993, P-34, one with complete front and blank back; and another with complete back and partial front. Printed on unwatermarked yellow paper, no serial numbers. Choice to Gem Unc.�������������������������������������������� Est. $50-100 Cyprus 157 157 Central Bank of Cyprus, 1979 Issue Banknote Pair. Cyprus, Lot of 2 notes, Both are 1979 issues, Includes 250 Mils, P-41c; and 500 Mils, P-42c, both are in Uncirculated to CU condition or better. Attractive Cyprus pair. (2) ���������������������� Est. $110-220 158 158 Kibris Merkez Bankasi. 1976. Issued Banknote. Cyprus. Issued 250 Mil, 1976, P-41c, PMG graded Gem Unc 66 EPQ. BWC. ������������������������������������������������ Est. $90-180 159 159 Kibris Merkez Bankasi. 1979. Issued Banknote. Cyprus. Issued 1 Pound, 1978, P-46, PMG graded Gem Unc 65 EPQ. TDLR. ������������������������������������������������ Est. $80-160