Archives International Auctions Sale 66 April 23, 2021 U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, Historic Financial Ephemera and Security Printing Ephemera

Archives International Auctions - Sale 66 28 April 23, 2021 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 190 190 Kure Naval Factory Staff Association. ND (1905-1910) Issue Banknote. Japan. ND (1905-1910). 1 Yen, P-NL, issued banknote, Naval Factory Staff Association Purchasing Coupons (Kure Naval Arsenal Employees Benefit Coupons), an uncommon higher denomination note issued for the workers of the Kure Arsenal, located in Hiroshima, Very Fine condition. (From the Allen Berk Collection) ����� Est. $200-400 191 191 Japan. Bank of Japan. High Grade Issued Banknote Assortment Japan. Lot of 22 issued notes. Highlights include: One 10 Sen Military currency; One 500 Yen note with mostly blue on the front; One 500 Yen note with white and blue on front; Pair of 100 Yen notes with black border; One 1000 Yen note with blue portrait on front; and one pair of 100 Yen notes with purple on front. 22 notes in VG-CU condition. Est. $75-130 192 192 Bank of Japan, 1984-93 ND Issue Banknote. Japan.... ND (1984-93), 10,000 Yen, P-99b, Light brown on m/c underprint, Fukuzawa at right, Uncirculated to Choice Unc. Condition. Beautiful centering with large even margins. (From the Allen Berk Collection) ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $140-250 Korea 193 193 Bank of Chosen, ND (1944-45) Issue Banknote. Korea, ND (1944-45), 10 Yen, P-36a, K&C51.12 / DK35-3, issued banknote, Block 72, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 63. ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $85-1709 Laos 194 194 Laos, Lao Issara, ND (1948), 5 Kip, Color Trial Essay Specimen for Unreleased Design. Laos, Lao Issara SPECIMEN ND (1948), 5 Kip, P-Unlisted, D-CT153a-f, Blue on light yellow undertint, back light brown, S/N 1CA1 000000, Top left margin has small red printed numbers “C2003-5G - 3-10-(19)48”, POC, and red SPECIMEN overprints. PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ. SBNC. Essay design that evidently was rejected and never issued. ��������������������������������������������������������� Est. $500-800 195 195 Laos, Lao Issara, ND (1948), 20 Kip, ColorTrial Essay Specimen for Unreleased Design. Laos, Lao Issara SPECIMEN ND (1948), 20 Kip, P-Unlisted, D-CT155a-f, Turquoise Blue on light blue green undertint, back chestnut, S/N 1EA1 000000, Top left margin has small red printed numbers “C2003-20E1, 3-10-(19)48”, POC, and red SPECIMEN overprints. PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ. SBNC. Essay design that evidently was rejected and never issued. ���������������������������������������������� Est. $650-950 196 196 Laos, Lao Issara, ND (1948), 100 Kip, Color Trial Essay Specimen for Unreleased Design. Laos, Lao Issara SPECIMEN ND (1948), 100 Kip, P-Unlisted, D-CT156a-d, Purple on mustard undertint, back blue, S/N 1FA1 000000, Top left margin has small red printed numbers “C2003-100Y, 3-10-(19)48”, POC, and red SPECIMEN overprints. PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ. SBNC. Essay design that evidently was rejected and never issued. ������������������������������������������������������� Est. $750-1250