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 65 October 4-5,2020 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 494 494 Imperial Russian Government, 1822, Nathan Rothschild Signed and Issued Bond. Russia.... 1822. 720 Rubles, Second 5% Russian Sinking-Fund Loan of 1822 bond certificate, Document Signed “N. Rothschild” in the upper right margin of an 1822 Russian Annuity Bond, 14” x 9.25”, Fine. Somewhat worn, heavy tape repairs and archivally reinforced on the back. Printed in Russian on the face and English and French on the back. The document provided for a perpetual annuity of 720 Roubles on the investor’s money. The top front of the document has a crowned Russian eagle vignette and official stamps and seals. (John E. Herzog Collection) �� Est. $200-400 Russia - Imperial 495 495 Bessarabian-Tauride Land Bank in Odessa, 1901, Specimen Bond Rarity Imperial Russia, 1901, specimen 500 Ruble 4.5% bond, small size certificate with no coupons attached, series 15 serial 00000, overprinted “ ОБРАЗЕЦЪ ” in red (Russian for specimen), bank seal at bottom left, ornate blue on beige frame, text in multiple languages including Russian, French, German, English, and others. Choice VG with rough edges.�� Est. $250-500 496 496 Russia, State Debt Commission, 1915, Specimen Bond Imperial Russia, 1915, specimen 5000 Ruble 5% internal government bond, large format bifold with coupons attached, serial 000000, overprinted “ ОБРАЗЕЦЪ ” in red (Russian for specimen), allegorical mother Russia holding sword and shield with double headed eagle at top center of ornate frame, pale green, text in Russian and French. Extra Fine. Rare Russian bond specimen.�� Est. $300-600 Foreign Banknotes Rwanda, Rhodesia, Nigeria 497 497 Banque Nationale du Rwanda, Reserve Bank of Rhodesia & Central Bank of Nigeria. 1960s-1990s. Lot of 12 Issued Notes. Rwanda, Rhodesia, Nigeria. Lot includes from Rwanda a set of 50, 100, 1000, and 5000 Francs; from Rhodesia a 2 Dollars dated 1979; from Nigeria a quartet of sequential 5 Naira notes, with partly faded s/n on one of them. Rwanda P-7, 8 (2); 18; 19; 21; 28; Rhodesia P-35d; Nigeria P-20 (4). About to Choice Unc. (12)�� Est. $140-250 Saudi Arabia 498 498 Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency. 1977. Lot of 8 Issued Notes. Saudi Arabia.... Lot includes eight 1 Rial AH1379 (1977) pieces, all from the same pack, including 3 sequential notes. P-16. Choice to Gem Unc. Sold “As is” no returns accepted for group lots. (8)�� Est. $60-110 499 499 Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency. 1977-1984. Lot of 10 Issued Notes. Saudi Arabia.... Lot includes a group of 1, 5, and 10 Rial notes from the 1977 issue featuring King Khaled, and from the 1983 issue featuring King Fahd.. P-16; 17b; 18; 21b; 22b; 23a; 23b. Choice to Gem Unc. Sold “As is” no returns accepted for group lots. (10)�� Est. $130-260 Saudi Arabia & Others 500 500 Saudi Arabia Monetary Authority & Others. 1970s-1990s. Lot of 9 Issued Notes. Saudi Arabia & Others. Lot includes from Saudi Arabia a pair of 1 Rial and a quartet of 10 Rial notes; from Oman a 5 Rials; from UAE a 10 Dirhams; and from Pakistan a 100 Rupees note. Saudi Arabia P-11 (2); 13 (2); 18; 21; Oman P-18; Pakistan P-23; UAE P-9. Generally Fine to VF. (9) �� Est. $120-240