Archives International Auctions Auction 90 December 18, 2023

Archives International Auctions - Sale 90 37 December 18, 2023 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Malta 194 194 Banco di Malta, ND (ca. 1810) Remainder Banknote Group of 3 Malta, ND (ca. 1810). 3 Remainder banknotes: 5 Lire, P-S161r, Watermark: Bank Title & Denomination; 20 Lire, P-S163r, Watermark: Bank Title & Denomination; 100 Lire, P-S165r, Watermark: Bank Title & Denomination. All are PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64 with comment “Selvage Included.” (3) �� Est. $600-750 Mexico - Security Printing Samples 195 195 DuraNote Polymer Paper, Banco deMexico - DireccionDe Emision Fabrica De Billetes, 1989, Proof Advertising Note Mexico, 1989. Banco De Mexico, DuraNote Polymer Paper (Described as Printing Remnants) of the 20th Anniversary of the Fabrica de Billetes. Printed on DuraNote plastic polymer paper, not regular paper. Includes one complete note and portions of 3 others. Printed in burgundy red with portrait of Don Rodrigo Gomez at right and Banco de Mexico building in middle. “Muestra Sin Valor” printed on right border. Color stripes on back as a security feature. Appears choice to Gem Uncirculated. This DuraNote Proof was part of an experimental test for using a petroleum alternative to paper by using petroleum based polymer substrate paper. This was a project by Mobil Oil Company that was abandoned when the company was acquired by Exxon in the late 1990s. �� Est. $240-350 Mozambique 196 196 Banco Nacional Ultramarino, 1941, Issued Banknote Mozambique, 1941. 5 Escudos, P-83a, Issued banknote, Dark brown with red and m/c underprint, Portrait of F. de Oliveira Chamico at left and steamship at right, Back is dark blue on orange with woman and ship at center, S/N B764285, PMG graded Very Fine 30, BWC. �� Est. $75-120 New Zealand 197 197 Reserve Bank of New Zealand. ND (1940-55) Issue Banknote. New Zealand... ND (1940-55). 1 Pound, P-159a, Issued Banknote. Purple on m/c underprint with arms at upper center and portrait of Captain James Cook at lower right. S/N I/N 569796 with watermark of Māori Chief. Printer: TDLR. PMG graded Choice Very Fine 35. (From the Allen Berk Collection) �� Est. $30-60 Papua New Guinea 198 198 Bank of Papua New Guinea, ND (2006)-2012, Issued Banknotes Both “S/N 2” Papua New Guinea, ND (2006)-2012. Lot of 2 Issued Banknotes, Includes: 20 Kina, P-26A, Orange-red and brown on m/c underprint, Coat of Arms with Bird of Paradise on drum and spear, S/N BP 01-000002, PMG graded Superb Gem Uncirculated 67 EPQ; 50 Kina, P-32b, Black with orange and m/c with Bird of Paradise at left and Parliament Building at center, S/N AA 12-000002, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ. Both notes printed by NPA. (2). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. �� Est. $250-375