Archives International Auctions Sale 68 June 30, 2021 U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, Coins, Historic Financial Ephemera and Security Printing Ephemera

Archives International Auctions - Sale 68 58 June 30, 2021 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com South Viet Nam 406 406 National Bank of Viet Nam August 13, 1973 Short Snorter With South Vietnamese Soldier’s Signatures to U.S. Military Advisor. South Viet Nam, August 13, 1973, 20 Dong, P-24a, issued banknote dated within 4 months of the last U.S. soldier departing the South with numerous South Vietnamese soldier’s signatures on face an back dated August 13, 1973 and evidently given to their U.S. Military advisor who had not yet withdrawn from Viet Nam. His name was Mr. Seacord who might have been with the CIA or other related intelligence group guiding the South Vietnamese soldier’s missions. Evidently they were appreciative of his leadership. Within 4 months, the North Vietnamese would come in and take over South Viet Nam. Most of these soldiers whose signatures are on this note (it appears to be close to 20 signatures) may not have fared well in the hands of the North Vietnamese. VF condition. Unique Viet Nam war memorabilia. ���������������������������������������������� Est. $200-300 South Vietnam 407 407 National Bank of Viet Nam, ND (1972) Issued Banknote Viet Nam - South. ND (1972). 200 Dong, P-32a, Issued banknote, Purple and multicolor, S/N Q2 640263, Watermark: Woman’s Head, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ. ���� Est. $70-120 Straits Settlements/British Administration 408 408 Government of the Straits Settlements, 1925-29 Issued Banknote Straits Settlements/British Administration. 1925-29. 1 Dollar, P-9a KNB17a-c, Red on face, S/N K/61 29072, PMG graded Very Fine 25. Printer: TDLR. ����������������������� Est. $350-500 Sudan 409 409 Sudan/British Administration, 1884, 2500 Piastres, Siege of Khartoum Banknote Sudan/British Administration, 1884. 2500 Piastres, P-S109, S/N 459, Siege of Khartoum Issued Note, Plain half-moon going up with a smaller semicircular line coming down through it at center. Hectograph signature only. With signature and seal of General Gordon. PMG graded Uncirculated 62 with note of minor stains and slight paper layer separation. This is one of the famous British/ Sudanese banknotes smuggled out of Sudan in 1885, after the siege of the capital city of Khartoum. These notes were issued by famous British general, Charles Gordon, to pay his troops during that siege. All of them were thought to have been destroyed by the fanatical conquerors, but a few were saved and smuggled out of Sudan. There are less than 3000 known to exist, Very Rare. �������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $300-450 Sudan/British Administration 410 410 Sudan/British Administration, 1884 Issued Siege of Khartoum Banknote Sudan/British Administration. 1884. 2500 Piastres, P-S109, Issued Siege of Khartoum banknote, S/N 1827, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 63 with comment “Ink Stamp”. With signature and seal of General Gordon. PMG graded Uncirculated 62 with note of minor stains and slight paper layer separation. This is one of the famous British/Sudanese banknotes smuggled out of Sudan in 1885, after the siege of the capital city of Khartoum. These notes were issued by famous British general, Charles Gordon, to pay his troops during that siege. All of them were thought to have been destroyed by the fanatical conquerors, but a few were saved and smuggled out of Sudan. There are less than 3000 known to exist, Very Rare. ��������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $375-550