Archives International Auctions Auction 77 June 15, 2022 U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, Colonial Banknotes, Colonial Fiscal Documents, Historic Ephemera and Security Printing Ephemera

Archives International Auctions - Sale 77 45 June 15, 2022 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Great Britain 222 222 Bank of England, 1993 (Overprinted 1994 on top), DuraNote Essay Polymer Plastic Banknote Rarity Great Britain, 1993 (Overprinted 1994 on top), £10, P-386a Unlisted Polymer Essay banknote. Black, brown and red on m/c. The notes were miscut intentionally with the portrait of Queen Elizabeth on the left and the seated Brittania image on the right, with a small gutter between the two halves, a pink overprinted date “Nov 7 1994 - 276” is on the top margin, the back has the portrait of Charles Dickens on the left side due to the way the note was cut with the Cricket match on the right side with a gutter between them. There are no overprints or serial numbers. The note is printed on DuraNote Polymer Plastic paper. It was released by the Bank of England, but only in this format where there are 2 halves of connected notes rather than an intact note in the normal form. The note was printed as part of a project from Mobil Oil for testing petroleum based hydrocarbon polymer paper for printing banknotes. The project was abandoned after the company merged with Exxon to form Exxon-Mobile. (Please be aware: We will not ship this note to England due to the nature of the item and the possibility of issues entering the country). ��������Est. $2500-4000 Greece 223 223 Bank of Greece, 1947 Issue Banknote Greece…..., 1947. 10,000 Drachmai, P-182c, Issued banknote, Orange with Aristotle at left, S/N ZPH-578084 - With Imprint & S/N Prefix Letters, PMG graded Choice Very Fine 35 EPQ. Printer: BWC. ���� Est. $140-280 224 224 Bank of Greece. 1954, 20 Drachmai Issue Banknote. Greece…., 1954. 20 Drachmai, P-187a, Issued Banknote, Blue with Athena at left and ancient coin at bottom, S/N A.01 350401. Nice Choice VF condition with a strong horizontal fold keeping this lovely note from XF.. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $140-260 225 225 Bank of Greece. 1955 Issue Banknote. Greece….., 1955. 100 Drachmai, P-192b, Issued Banknote. Red on m/c underprint with Themistocles at left. S/N M.07 756862 with watermark of Miltiades’ head. PMG graded About Uncirculated 55. Est. $110-220 226 226 Bank of Greece. 1956, 1000 Drachmai Issue Banknote. Greece….., 1956. 1000 Drachmai, P-194a, Issued Banknote, Brown with Alexander the Great at left, S/N H.07 474252, Choice VF to XF condition with a light vertical fold keeping this attractive note from XF to AU condition. ��������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $140-260 227 227 Ministry of Finance, Greek State, and Ionian Islands. 1917-45. Assortment of 6 Issued Banknotes. Greece, 1917-45. Assortment of 6 Issued Banknotes, Includes: 1 Drachma, P-308, 1917 (1918); 1 Drachma, P-309, 1917 (1918); 10 Drachmai, P-314, 1940; Ionian Islands 5 Drachmai, P-M12, ND (1941); Bank of Greece 50 Drachmai, P-168a, 1941 (1945); 5000 Drachmai, P-173a, ND (1945), Notes range from Good-VF condition. (6). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ������������������������������������ Est. $100-200 Guatemala 228 228 Banco Agricola Hipotecario. 1900 Issue Banknote. Guatemala. 1900. 1 Peso, P-S101a, issued banknote, Black on red and m/c, S/N 1492590, PMG Graded Choice Very Fine 35 with comment “Minor Stains”, W&S. ���������������������������������� Est. $250-400