Archives International Auctions Sale 67 May 26, 2021 U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, Coins, Historic Financial Ephemera and Security Printing Ephemera

Archives International Auctions - Sale 67 19 May 26, 2021 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 110 110 Bank of New South Wales, 1850-60’s Uncut Proof Sheet Pair of 1st and 2nd of Exchanges. Melbourne, Australia, ND (1850-60’s), Lot of 2 uncut Sheets of 2 Bills of Exchange each, Includes ND (1850-60’s), Melbourne, Australia Branch, printed in black, Fine condition with some staining at right, missing piece lower right corner and folds; 1866, Uncut 1st and 2nd Exchange sheet in purple, VF condition with archival notations at center. The Bank of New South Wales (BNSW), also known commonly as The Wales, was the first bank in Australia, being established in Sydney in 1817 and situated on Broadway. During the 19th century, the bank opened branches throughout Australia and New Zealand, expanding into Oceania in the 20th century. It merged with many other financial institutions, finally merging with the Commercial Bank of Australia in 1982 and being renamed to the Westpac Banking Corporation on 4 May that year under the Bank of New South Wales (Change of Name) Act 1982. Perkins Bacon & Co. (2) �� Est. $90-140 111 111 Bank of New South Wales Issued Check Quartet, 1937-1938 Katanning, W.A., Australia, 1937-1938. Group of 4 Issued checks from the Bank of New South Wales, Black text with Bank of New South Wales coat of arms at top left. All have adhesive 1 Pence Duty Stamps at bottom center. VF condition. The Bank of New South Wales (BNSW), also known commonly as The Wales, was the first bank in Australia, being established in Sydney in 1817 and situated on Broadway. During the 19th century, the bank opened branches throughout Australia and New Zealand, expanding into Oceania in the 20th century. (4) �� Est. $35-60 Bahamas 112 112 Government of the Bahamas, 1965 Issue Banknote. Bahamas, $10, P-22a, Issued banknote, Dark blue on m/c, Queen Elizabeth II at left, back with m/c flamingo scene, 2 signatures, S/N A378877, PMG graded Very Fine 30, TDLR. Scarce note in any condition. Attractive note for grade. �� Est. $300-500 113 113 Bahamas Monetary Authority. 1968. Specimen Note. Bahamas. 1968. 1/2 Dollar, P-26s, specimen banknote, s/n 000000, overprinted “SPECIMEN”, PMG Graded Superb Gem Unc 67 EPQ, TDLR. �� Est. $130-200 114 114 Bahamas Monetary Authority. 1968. Specimen Note. Bahamas. 1968. 1 Dollar, P-27s, specimen banknote, s/n 000000, overprinted “SPECIMEN”, PMG Graded Choice Uncirculated 64, TDLR. �� Est. $140-250 115 115 Bahamas Monetary Authority. 1968. Specimen Note. Bahamas. 1968. 3 Dollars, P-28s, specimen banknote, s/n 000000, overprinted “SPECIMEN”, PMG Graded Choice Uncirculated 64, TDLR. �� Est. $140-250 116 116 Bahamas, Monetary Authority, 1968 Specimen Banknote Bahamas, 1968. Bahamas Monetary Authority - $3 Specimen Banknote, P-28s, without the word ‘specimen’, but with the serial of B000000, which indicates that it is a specimen. Picturing young Queen Elizabeth II & Paradise beach scene on the back. By Thomas de la Rue, Specimens with the word ‘specimen’ in red, on the diagonal are readily available. Specimen printed in black are much rarer & without the word specimen are exceedingly rare. Legacy Currency Graded Very Choice New 64, laminated. �� Est. $250-400 117 117 Bahamas Monetary Authority. 1968. Specimen Note. Bahamas. 1968. 5 Dollars, P-29s, specimen banknote, s/n 000000, overprinted “SPECIMEN”, PMG Graded Choice Uncirculated 64, TDLR. �� Est. $180-280