Archives International Auctions Auction 87 September 12, 2023

Archives International Auctions - Sale 87 44 September 12, 2023 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com French West Africa 234 234 Banque de l’Afrique Occidentale, ND (1934-41), Specimen Banknote Rarity French West Africa, ND (1934-41). 5 Francs, P-21s, Specimen Banknote, Brown, green and m/c printing with man at center, S/N 0.0000 000, Pin Punched Specimen, PMG graded Choice About Uncirculated 58. Only 3 specimens have been graded in the PMG census and none have been offered previously at auction. This is the first time we have offered this variety. ���������������������������������������������������������� Est. $200-400 235 235 Banque de l’Afrique Occidentale, ND (1936-41), Specimen Banknote Rarity French West Africa, ND (1936-41). 100 Francs, P-23s, Specimen Banknote, Blue and brown printing on m/c underprint, Pair of women at center, S/N 0.000 000, Pin Punched Specimen, PMG graded About Uncirculated 55 with comments “Stains.” Only 5 specimens have been graded in the PMG census and this is the 3rd time this variety has been offered at auction since 2012. This is the first time we have offered this variety. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $500-800 236 236 Banque de l’AfriqueOccidentale, 1943, Issued Banknote French West Africa, 1943. 5 Francs, P-26, Issued Banknote, Red, green and brown on m/c printing , S/N Q.13800 154, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64 with comment “Stains.” Est. $200-400 237 237 Banque de l’Afrique Occidentale, 1942, “Top Pop” Specimen Banknote Rarity and Only Specimen Graded in the PMG Census French West Africa, 1942. 25 Francs, P-27s, Specimen Banknote, Red blue and brown printing, Young man wearing turban with horse at center, S/N 0.0000 000, Pin Punched Specimen, PMG graded Choice About Uncirculated 58. This is the highest graded banknote in the PMG census and also the only example graded. �������������������������� Est. $400-800 238 238 Banque de l’Afrique Occidentale, 1942, Specimen Banknote French West Africa, 1942. 5 Francs, P-28s1, Specimen Banknote, Black on gold underprint, Woman at center, S/NA 000000, Specimen overprints, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 63, E. A. Wright. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $180-350 239 239 Banque de l’Afrique Occidentale, 1942, “Top Pop” Specimen Banknote French West Africa, 1942. 25 Francs, P-30as, Specimen Banknote, Black on green underprint, Woman at left, S/N A 000000, Specimen overprints, PMG graded Choice About Uncirculated 58. E. A. Wright. This is the only example of this variety graded in the PG census and none have been offered previously at auction in the last 11 years. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $325-650