Archives International Auctions Auction 87 September 12, 2023

Archives International Auctions - Sale 87 45 September 12, 2023 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 240 240 Banque de l’Afrique Occidentale, 1942, “Top Pop” Specimen Banknote French West Africa, 1942. 100 Francs, P-31as, Specimen Banknote, Black on pink underprint, Baobab tree at center, S/N A1 000, Specimen overprints, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64 with comment “Stains.” Only 2 notes have been graded in the PMG census of this variety and none have been offered previously at auction . ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $400-800 241 241 Banque de l’Afrique Occidentale, 1942, “Top Pop” Issued Banknote with “Annule” Overprint. French West Africa, 1942. 1000 Francs, P-32a, “ANNULE” Banknote, Purple on light green and pinkish underprint, Ships and train at center, back purple with “BAO” on back. S/N P.26 901, “Annule” overprint, PMG graded Choice About Uncirculated 58 with comments “Cancelled and Stains,” ABNC. This is the highest graded note in the PMG census out of 8 issued notes graded. ���� Est. $1000-2000 242 242 Banque de l’AfriqueOccidentale, 1953, Issued Banknote French West Africa, 1943-54. 5 Francs, P-36, Issued Banknote, Multicolor printing with 2 women on face, S/N G.157 79647, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 63, French Printing. ��� Est. $130-260 243 243 Banque de l’Afrique Occidentale, ND (1946-54), Specimen Banknote French West Africa, ND (1946-54). 10 Francs, P-37s, Specimen Banknote, Multicolor printing with two male bow hunters at center, S/N O.000 0000, Pin punched Specimen, PMG graded About Uncirculated 55, French Printing. Only 3 specimen examples have been graded in the PMG census and none have been offered previously at auction. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $325-650 244 244 Banque de l’Afrique Occidentale, ND (1943-54), Specimen Banknote French West Africa, 1943-54. 25 Francs, P-38s, Specimen Banknote, Multicolor printing with woman at center, S/N O.000 000, Pin punched Specimen, PMG graded Uncirculated 62 with comment “Stains,” French Printing. ������������������������ Est. $450-900 245 245 Banque de l’Afrique Occidentale, ND (1944-54), Specimen Banknote French West Africa, ND (1944-54). 50 Francs, P-39s, Specimen Banknote, Multicolor printing with market scene in background, S/N O.00 000, Pin punched Specimen, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 63 with comment “Stains,” French Printing. This is the highest graded and the only uncirculated example to be offered auction previously. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $375-750