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 55 May 4, 2022 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Japan 293 293 Bank of Japan. ND (1930) Issue Banknote Japan, ND (1930). 100 Yen, P-42a, Issued Banknote. Black and orange on light blue underprint with Yumedono Pavillion at left and portrait of Shotoku-taishi at right. S/N 392476 Block 69. PMG graded About Uncirculated 55 with comment “minor stain.” ������������������������������������������������������ Est. $230-375 294 294 Great Imperial Japanese Government. 1918-19 Issue Banknote. Japan..... 1918-19. 50 Sen, P-48b, Issued Banknote. Black on pink underprint with red seal at left and denomination numeral at right. Block 106. PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ. Only 2 examples graded in the PMG census, this is the only uncirculated graded example. The second example is only grades VF. This will be impossible to improve upon. (From the Allen Berk Collection) �������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $500-1000 295 295 Bank of Japan. ND (1945). Issued Banknote Japan, ND (1945). 10 Yen, P-77a, Issued Banknote. Black on light gray/green underprint and portrait of Wakeno Kiyomaro at center. Block 4 Block Number 1-69. PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $110-180 Jersey 296 296 States of Jersey. ND (1989), “Top Pop” Specimen Banknote. Jersey... ND (1989). 20 Pounds, P-18s, Specimen Banknote. Blue on m/c underprint with birds to the left and mature portrait of Queen Elizabeth II at right. Watermark of Jersey cow. Printer: TDLR. PMG graded Superb Gem Uncirculated 67 EPQ. Tied with 6 other notes as highest graded out of 54 graded in the PMG census, none grading higher. This is the highest graded example to be offered at auction in 8 years. (From the Allen Berk Collection) ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $280-450 Katanga 297 297 Banque Nationale du Katanga. ND(1960). Specimen Banknote Katanga, ND (1960). 10 Francs, P-5s, Specimen Banknote. Lilac and yellow with portrait of Moise Tshombe at right. Pin punched Specimen across face. S/N ZZ 991905. PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 63. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $250-450 Korea 298 298 Bank of Chosen. ND (1945) Issue Banknote Korea, ND (1945). 5 Yen, P-39a, K&C51.14 / DK35-5, Issued Banknote. Black on light brown, green and lilac underprint with bearded man at right. Block 11. PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 63. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $160-280