Archives International Auctions Sale 61 U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, and Security Printing Ephemera and Historic Ephemera October 4 & 5, 2020

Archives International Auctions - Sale 61 48 October 4-5,2020 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 363 363 Central Bank of Iran. 1960s-2000s. Lot of 15 Issued Notes. Iran. Lot includes a selection of 20 Riyals, 50 Riyals, 100 Riyals, 200 Riyals, 2000 Riyals, and 10000 Riyals featuring the Shah, Khomeini, and others. P-78; 84; 91; 101 (2); 103; 108 (3); 118 (2); 132 (2); 141; 148. AU to Unc, except 2000 which is Fine.������������������������������������� Est. $45-80 Iran- Persia 364 364 National Bank of Persia (aka Bank Melli-e Iran). ND (AH1311- AH1313 // 1932-1934). Quartet of Early Proof Vignettes. Iran (Persia was the name used until 1935). ND (Pre 1935). A set of four intaglio printed proof denomination counter vignettes, printed on india paper in black or green, as used on the 1932-1934 issues of the National Bank of Persia. Established in 1927 under German management, and with Kurt Lindenblatt as its governor, it was to be the vehicle for Germany’s economic expansion into Persia. By World War II, Reza Shah’s Iran and Hitler’s Germany had developed close commercial ties. But this was a relationship that came to an abrupt end with the Allied invasion of Iran in 1941. Thereafter, the Bank came to be known by its Persian name – the Bank Melli-e Iran – which became the country’s Central Bank until 1960 and continues as a commercial bank to this day. The first piece included is a “10” as used on the 10 Rials, AH1311, P-19, die # 69213; the second is a “50” as used on the 50 Rials, AH1311, P-21, die # 69386; third is a “500” as used on the 500 Rials, AH1311, P-23, die # 69366; and the fourth is a pair of different “1000”’’s as used on the 1000 Rials (different designs in the different corners), AH1313, P-30, die # 71431. Each of the numeral figures on the four pieces is enclosed in a unique and elaborate guilloche, with “National Bank of Persia” indicated. ABNC. Extremely rare in this form, with the original bank name. All are in AU to uncirculated condition except for the 10 Rials proof which is missing small pieces from the lower right and upper left corners. Extremely rare Iran banknote production items. (4)������������Est. $1000-2000 366 366 National Bank of Iraq. 1953. Issued Banknote. Iraq. Issued 1/2 Dinar, L.1947 (ND 1953), P-33, featuring King Faisal II as a young man. PMG graded Choice Fine 15 with minor ink. Ex-Ruth Hill Collection.�����������������������������������������������Est. $1200-1500 367 367 National Bank of Iraq. 1953. Issued Banknote. Iraq. Issued 1 Dinar, L.1947 (ND 1953), P-34, featuring King Faisal II as a young man. PMG graded About Unc 55, one of the top graded for this popular type. Ex-Ruth Hill Collection.��Est. $1200-1500 368 368 Rafidain Bank, ND (ca.1940-60’s) Specimen Traveler Check Quartet. Iraq. Lot of 4 Specimen notes, Includes £2; £5; £10; and £20 Pounds, All with same design but different colors, Arms at left, All with POC’s and “000 000” Serial Numbers. All in AU to Uncirculated condition. BWC. Rare Traveler Check specimens from Iraq.���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $200-400 Iraq 365 365 National Bank of Iraq. 1950. Issued Banknote. Iraq. Issued 1 Dinar, L.1947 (ND 1950), P-29, featuring King Faisal II as young boy. PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ, thus making it one of the finest extant for this early and popular type. Ex-Ruth Hill Collection.������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $3000-3500