Archives International Auctions Sale 70 September 22, 2021 U.S., Chinese. & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily,

Archives International Auctions - Sale 70 2 September 22, 2021 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Australia 6 6 Commonwealth of Australia, ND (1936-39) Issued Banknote Australia. ND (1936-39). 10/- Shillings, P-21 R11, Issued banknote, Orange and green on face, King George V at right, S/N D/39 233040, Watermark: Prince Edward VIII, PMG graded Choice Fine 15 with comment “Rust”. ������������������������������������������������������� Est. $240-375 7 7 Reserve Bank of Australia. ND (1961-1965). Issued Banknote Australia. ND (1961-1965). 1 Pound, P-34a, R34, issued banknote, S/N HC/86 454137, Signature Title: Governor R.B.A., PMG Graded Choice Uncirculated 64 . ����������� Est. $180-280 8 8 Reserve Bank of Australia. 1993. “Top Pop” Issued Banknote. Australia. 1993. $10, P-52a, R316a-b, issued banknote, polymer, signatures Fraser-Evans, Blue on m/c, back blue and m/c, S/N GE93279273, PMG Graded Superb Gem Unc 68 EPQ. This is the highest graded note out of 104 graded and listed in the PMG Census. It will be literally impossible to improve upon. ���������������������������������������������������������� Est. $600-900 9 9 Reserve Bank of Australia. 2014. “Top Pop” Issued Banknote. Australia. 2014. $100, P-61e, R622b, issued banknote, polymer, signatures Stevens- Parkinson, S/N FL14497706, PMG Graded Superb Gem Unc 68 EPQ. Tied with 8 others as highest graded out of 105 listed in the PMG census. ����������������������������������������� Est. $250-500 10 10 Bank ofAustralasiaCD and Bank of NewSouthWalesUncut Sheet of 2 Exchange Proofs, ca. 1860-90s. Australia, ca. 1860-80s. Lot of 2 pieces, Includes: Bank of Australasia Proof Certificate of Deposit, black text with coat of arms of the United Kingdom at top center, ornate seal at left, XF condition with some damage due to removal from mounting at left; and, Bank of New South Wales Proof Uncut Pair of First and Second Exchanges, black text with coat of arms at top center, seals at left, VF condition. Both have some notations in pencil. (2) ��������������������������������������������� Est. $80-140 11 11 Bank of New South Wales, ca.1860-80’s Proof Check and Bill of ExchangeTrio New South Wales, Australia. Lot includes 3 pieces: 9.5 x 5 inch Proof First Exchange draft payable at , Black text, Royal Coat of Arms of the United Kingdom at top center, Fine condition he National Bank of Ireland with staining and small hole near company name; Matching 9.5 x 5 inch Third Exchange payable at the Bank of New South Wales in XF condition with some staining at left margin; and a 10.5 x 3.5 inch Proof check, Pink text with pink undertint, company logo at left, Fine condition with damage to margins as well as some staining. 3 pieces. 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 was renamed to the Westpac Banking Corporation later that year. (3) ������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $70-120