Archives International Auctions Auction 91 January 23, 2024

Archives International Auctions - Sale 91 7 January 23, 2024 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 29 29 Bank of Canada, 1991, $20, “Printers Essay” “DuraNote” Polymer Plastic Banknote. Ottawa, Canada, 1991, $20, P-97tp, BC-58bPE, “Printers Essay” DuraNote Polymer paper test banknote with Circular Clear Plastic Window Security Feature, Printed on DuraNote polymer plastic paper substitute, the obverse only has the m/c undertint with security feature of a transparent 1/2 inch circular window with the Loon’s head on the reverse in the middle of the window, and Pin-punch SPECIMEN. The reverse has the normal design and color with the “Common Loon” swimming duck on a lake with trees in the background and with the security device also appearing on the back. The note has a strong vertical fold in the middle and appears in AU condition. This essay note was part of a project by Mobil Oil for testing petroleum based hydrocarbon polymer paper for printing banknotes. DuraNote polymer material was developed as part of a research project by Mobil Oil in the late 1980s to early 1990s. Different countries including the U.S., Canada, England, Venezuela, Mexico and others had test printing runs of their banknotes printed using this material to test it and see if it could be a useful paper alternative. Unfortunately, Mobil Oil merged with Exxon Oil in the 1990s and the project was halted. Banknotes from the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Venezuela and Great Britain were the only countries that as of now, had examples of their notes test printed on this polymer plastic, all are extremely rare and desirable and, as far as was reported, all of the U.S. notes were destroyed with no examples known. ��������Est. $1250-2500 30 30 Bank of Canada, 1991, $20, Complete “Printers Essay” “DuraNote” Polymer Plastic Banknote. Ottawa, Canada, 1991, $20, P-97tp, BC-58bPE, Bonin | Thiessen signatures, “Printers Essay” DuraNote Polymer plastic test banknote with an opaque Circular Plastic Window Security Feature, Printed on DuraNote polymer plastic paper substitute, the obverse is fully printed with Queen Elizabeth II’s portrait on the right, Canadian Arms top left-center, and large numeral “20” at left, m/c undertint with security feature of an opaque 1/2 inch circular window on the lower right corner that is difficult to view, with Pin-punch SPECIMEN. The reverse has the normal design and color with the “Common Loon” swimming duck on a lake with trees in the background and with no security device visible. Front plate “85” and back plate “84”. The note has 3 strong vertical folds that leaves it a nice XF. This essay note was part of a project by Mobil Oil for testing petroleum based hydrocarbon polymer paper for printing banknotes. DuraNote polymer material was developed as part of a research project by Mobil Oil in the late 1980s to early 1990s. Different countries including the U.S., Canada, England, Venezuela, Mexico and others had test printing runs of their banknotes printed using this material to test it and see if it could be a useful paper alternative. Unfortunately, Mobil Oil merged with Exxon Oil in the 1990s and the project was halted. Banknotes from the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Venezuela and Great Britain were the only countries that as of now, had examples of their notes test printed on this polymer plastic, all are extremely rare and desirable and, as far as was reported, all of the U.S. notes were destroyed with no examples known. ��������Est. $1500-3000 31 31 Bank of Canada, 1991, $20, Complete “Printers Essay” “DuraNote” Polymer Plastic Banknote. Ottawa, Canada, 1991, $20, P-97tp, BC-58bPE, Bonin | Thiessen signatures, “Printers Essay” DuraNote Polymer plastic test banknote with Circular Clear Plastic Window Security Feature, Printed on DuraNote polymer plastic paper substitute, the obverse is fully printed with Queen Elizabeth II’s portrait on the right, Canadian Arms top left-center, and large numeral “20” at left, m/c undertint with security feature of a transparent 1/2 inch circular window on the top right corner that is fully transparent, and Pin-punch SPECIMEN. The reverse has the normal design and color with the “Common Loon” swimming duck on a lake with trees in the background and with the security device also appearing on the back. Front plate “68” and back plate “90”. PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ. This essay note was part of a project by Mobil Oil for testing petroleum based hydrocarbon polymer paper for printing banknotes. DuraNote polymer material was developed as part of a research project by Mobil Oil in the late 1980s to early 1990s. Different countries including the U.S., Canada, England, Venezuela, Mexico and others had test printing runs of their banknotes printed using this material to test it and see if it could be a useful paper alternative. Unfortunately, Mobil Oil merged with Exxon Oil in the 1990s and the project was halted. Banknotes from the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Venezuela and Great Britain were the only countries that as of now, had examples of their notes test printed on this polymer plastic, all are extremely rare and desirable and, as far as was reported, all of the U.S. notes were destroyed with no examples known. ����������������������������������������Est. $2500-5000 32 32 Canada Assortment of Advertising Scrip Notes and Political Banknotes, ca.1920s-60s Canada, ca.1920s to 1950s. Lot of 14 Advertising and Obsolete Banknotes, Includes: Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd., 3 cts and 10 cts, Unc. (2); 1964, Big Valley, Alberta, Golden Memories Souvenir Dollar, $1,VF-XF; Harbour Ferries Ltd Dollar Coupon, Vancouver, 1970, $1, Unc.; Claudette Enr. Cash Bonus Certificates (2), 25 cts and $1, English and French, Uncirculated; 1927, Liphardt Hardware Ltd Gift Certificates, 10 ct, 25 ct, and $1, AU-Unc (3); Fake Reichsmark with Political Message for War Bonds on back; and, 1981, Ontario, Canada, $1, Interpam ‘81 Interbuck. Pieces range from Fine to CU condition. (14). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ������������ Est. $130-260