Archives International Auctions Auction 97 October 9, 2024

Archives International Auctions - Sale 97 9 October 9, 2024 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 35 35 Bank of Canada, 1991, $20, “Printers Essay - Experimental” “DuraNote” Polymer Paper Banknote, Fully printed Ottawa, Canada, 1991, $20, P-97tp, BC- 58bPE (also described as BC-58exp), “Printers Essay - Experimental” DuraNote Polymer paper test banknote, Printed on DuraNote polymer plastic paper substitute, the obverse, with Queen Elizabeth II at the right, and the reverse are completely printed and Pin-punched SPECIMEN. The reverse also has the normal design and color with the “Common Loon” swimming duck on a lake with trees in the background. B. Bonin | G.G. Thiessen signatures, 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. �� Est. $3000-6000 36 36 Bank of Canada, 1991, $20, “Printers Essay - Experimental” “DuraNote” Polymer Paper Banknote, Partially printed Ottawa, Canada, 1991, $20, P-97tp, BC- 58bPE (also described as BC-58exp), “Printers Essay - Experimental” DuraNote Polymer paper test banknote with 1/2 inch clear circular window Security Feature, Printed on DuraNote polymer plastic paper substitute, the obverse is missing the main printing and only has the m/c undertint with security feature and Pin-punched 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. No Signatures, 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. �� Est. $2800-5000