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 6 June 15, 2022 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Extremely Rare Bank of Canada, Experimental DuraNote Polymer Paper Issue Specimen-Proof 24 24 Bank of Canada, 1991, $20, DuraNote Essay Polymer Plastic Banknote Rarity. Ottawa, Canada. 1991, Bank of Canada, $20, BC-58bPE, “Printer’s Essay” Polymer Plastic Note, (Similar to issued note P-97tp but printed on Polymer paper and not regular paper), Green on m/c, Intaglio printed on DuraNote polymer paper, Queen Elizabeth at right, arms left center, back with ducks swimming in lake, Bonin | Thiessen signatures, Pin-punch “SPECIMEN”, No additional security features. Intaglio printed on DuraNote polymer plastic paper. PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64. 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. �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $3250-6500 25 25 Bank of Canada, 1991, $20, DuraNote Progress Specimen-Proof Essay Polymer Plastic Banknote Rarity. Ottawa, Canada. 1991, Bank of Canada, $20, BC-58PE, Progress Specimen-Proof, “Printer’s Essay” Polymer Plastic Note, (Similar to issued note P-97tp but printed on Polymer paper and not regular paper as the issued note and the obverse is partially printed with only the underprint, missing the main printing), Green on m/c, Intaglio printed on DuraNote polymer paper, Underprint on obverse, no main printing, back with ducks swimming in lake, Bonin | Thiessen signatures, Pin-punch “SPECIMEN”, With cloudy circular window on top right corner for additional security feature. Intaglio printed on DuraNote polymer plastic paper. PMG graded About Uncirculated 55. 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. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $3250-6500