Archives International Auctions Auction 76 May 4, 2022 U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, Colonial Banknotes, Colonial Fiscal Documents, Historic Ephemera and Security Printing Ephemera

Archives International Auctions - Sale 76 35 May 4, 2022 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Congo Republic 189 189 Banque des Etats de Afrique Centrale, ND (1974) 1978 Issued Banknote Pair Congo Republic. ND (1974) 1978. Lot of 2 Issued banknotes: 500 Francs, P-2a, Red and multicolor, S/N C.2 32464, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64; and 500 Francs, P-2b, Red and multicolor, S/N U.3 24618, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64 with comment “Staple Holes. P-2b has only 5 notes graded in the PMG census and is very scarce.” (2) �� Est. $200-350 190 190 Republique Populaire du Congo, 1985 Issue Banknote Congo. 1985. 1000 Francs, P-9, Issued banknote, Blue on multicolor underprint, S/N T.01 995814, Watermark: Animal Carving, Sign. #12, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ. �� Est. $120-200 Costa Rica 191 191 El Banco Anglo Costarricense. ND (1903-17) Pair of Specimen Banknotes Costa Rica, ND (1903-17). Lot of 2 Specimen Banknotes, Includes: 5 Colones, P-S122s1. PMG graded Extremely Fine 40 with comment “staple holes”; and, 20 Colones, P-S124s3. PMG graded Choice Very Fine 35 with comment “staple holes.” (2). �� Est. $150-250 192 192 Internacional de Costa Rica, 1900-1920s Proof Vignette Used on Banknotes Costa Rica, ca. 1900-20s. Black and white intaglio Proof Vignette by American Bank Note Co., printed on india paper and mounted 11 x 13 cms brown cardstock. “43436” at top in black text, “Special V-43436” underneath Profile of Woman with Helmet, used on Banco Internacional de Costa Rica banknotes such as P-158 and P-159. AU condition with light foxing. ABNC. �� Est. $110-180