Toronto Coin Expo Spring Sale 2014

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We are once again pleased to conduct our auction, in conjunction with the 2014 Spring Toronto Coin Expo. In this auction we are featuring The George H. Thomson collection of pre-Confederation tokens, and the Lorne Barnes collection of pre-Confederation Nova Scotia tokens. The sale is complimented with selections from numerous other consignors rounding out another outstanding auction. We feel privileged to be given the opportunity to be entrusted with such treasures and thank our contributors who have placed their faith in us.

We can't wait to see you at the Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge Street, Toronto. Come and join us in person, or place your bids by phone/fax, email, or regular mail.

We look forward to helping you acquire the missing pieces of your collections.
The Cataloguers have taken every reasonable measure to ensure that all the lots are as described by Geoffrey Bell Auctions. Many of the lots are third party graded by PCGS, PMG, ICCS - We feel these are the most recognized grading companies in the industry.
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1935 Bank of Canada $2500 - 1935 Bank of Canada $2
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1935 Bank of Canada $2 - CH BC-3, VF, S/N:A3546139/D.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold to a*********r for (125.00 + 25.00BP) = 150.00
 
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1935 Bank of Canada $2501 - 1935 Bank of Canada $2
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1935 Bank of Canada $2 - CH BC-3, VF, S/N:A2391007/A.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold to a*********r for (165.00 + 33.00BP) = 198.00
 
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Lot of Three 1935 Bank of Canada Banknotes502 - Lot of Three 1935 Bank of Canada Banknotes
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Lot of Three 1935 Bank of Canada Banknotes - Lot includes: CH BC-1, Fine, worn bottom left corner, S/N:A6315951/A; CH BC-3, Fine, staining, S/N:A20400
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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1935 Bank of Canada $5503 - 1935 Bank of Canada $5
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1935 Bank of Canada $5 - CH BC-5, Fine+, S/N:A003891/B.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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1935 Bank of Canada $5504 - 1935 Bank of Canada $5
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1935 Bank of Canada $5 - CH BC-5, VF, S/N:A1533803/A.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 450.00
Sold to a*********r for (250.00 + 50.00BP) = 300.00
 
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1935 Bank of Canada $5505 - 1935 Bank of Canada $5
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1935 Bank of Canada $5 - CH BC-5, PMG GEM Uncirculated 66 EPQ, S/N:A214618/C.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,750.00) = 6,750.00
 
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1935 Banque du Canada $5506 - 1935 Banque du Canada $5
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1935 Banque du Canada $5 - CH BC-6, BCS Very Fine 25, S/N:F511438/C.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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1935 Banque du Canada $5507 - 1935 Banque du Canada $5
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1935 Banque du Canada $5 - CH BC-6, PMG Choice About Unc 58 EPQ, S/N:F453181/A.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Lot of Two Bank of Canada Notes508 - Lot of Two Bank of Canada Notes
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Lot of Two Bank of Canada Notes - Lot includes: 1935 $10 CH BC-7, Fine, S/N:A908315/C; 1954 $50 Devil's Face, CH BC-34b, VF, S/N:A/H1914224. 2 P...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (180.00) = 180.00
 
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1935 Bank of Canada $20509 - 1935 Bank of Canada $20
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1935 Bank of Canada $20 - CH BC-9a, Large Seal Variety, PMG Very Fine 25 NET, stains, S/N:A028925/A.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to a*********r for (1,500.00 + 300.00BP) = 1,800.00
 
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1935 Bank of Canada $20510 - 1935 Bank of Canada $20
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1935 Bank of Canada $20 - CH BC-9b, Small Seal Variety, PMG Very Fine 25, S/N:A239591/B.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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1935 Banque du Canada $20511 - 1935 Banque du Canada $20
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1935 Banque du Canada $20 - CH BC-10, aFine, edge tears on left side, pressed, S/N:F017816/A.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to a*********r for (850.00 + 170.00BP) = 1,020.00
 
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1935 Bank of Canada $25 Front & Back Tin Type Proofs512 - 1935 Bank of Canada $25 Front & Back Tin Type Proofs
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1935 Bank of Canada $25 Front & Back Tin Type Proofs - CH BC-11, A unique pair rarely seen, the back proof has a photograph of Windsor Castle cu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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1935 Banque du Canada $25513 - 1935 Banque du Canada $25
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1935 Banque du Canada $25 - CH BC-12, PMG VF 20 NET, tear and minor rust. Rare French Series seldom seen. S/N:F000845/D.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to a*********r for (4,000.00 + 800.00BP) = 4,800.00
 
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1935 Bank of Canada $1000514 - 1935 Bank of Canada $1000
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1935 Bank of Canada $1000 - CH BC-19, PMG AU 53, S/N:A09824/D.
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Start Price : 13,000.00 | Estimate : 14,000.00 - 15,000.00
 
 
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1937 Bank of Canada $1515 - 1937 Bank of Canada $1
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1937 Bank of Canada $1 - CH BC-21a, EF, S/N:D/A5922497.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 95.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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1937 Bank of Canada $1 & $2 Osbourne Notes516 - 1937 Bank of Canada $1 & $2 Osbourne Notes
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1937 Bank of Canada $1 & $2 Osbourne Notes - CH BC-21a, VF, S/N:C/A9793376; CH BC-22a, Fine, significant tear at top left, S/N:A/B7505533. 2 Pcs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to t**c for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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1937 Bank of Canada $10517 - 1937 Bank of Canada $10
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1937 Bank of Canada $10 - CH BC-24a, Pressed EF, S/N:A/D2881243.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to a**********3 for (425.00 + 85.00BP) = 510.00
 
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Lot of Four 1937 Bank of Canada Notes518 - Lot of Four 1937 Bank of Canada Notes
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Lot of Four 1937 Bank of Canada Notes - Lot includes: $1, CH BC-21d, EF, S/N:W/N0779905; $2, CH BC-22b, VF, pressed, S/N:S/B0227010; $5, Fine, S/N:T/C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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1937 Bank of Canada $20519 - 1937 Bank of Canada $20
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1937 Bank of Canada $20 - CH BC-25a, Pressed VF, S/N:A/E0854812.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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1937 Bank of Canada $20520 - 1937 Bank of Canada $20
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1937 Bank of Canada $20 - BC-25a, PMG Superb Gem Unc 67, Scarce Osborne signature, the ONLY 67 graded note on the census, S/N:A/E0433072.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,000.00) = 8,000.00
 
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1937 Bank of Canada Lot of Five Banknotes521 - 1937 Bank of Canada Lot of Five Banknotes
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1937 Bank of Canada Lot of Five Banknotes - Lot includes: CH BC-21d, UNC, S/N:J/N8827881; CH BC-22, lightly pressed EF, S/N:K/B1594275; CH BC-24b, EF,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 325.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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1937 Bank of Canada $100522 - 1937 Bank of Canada $100
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1937 Bank of Canada $100 - CH BC-27b, PCGS Very Choice New 64 PPQ, S/N:B/J3967086.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,100.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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$1000 Bank of Canada Trophy Notes522A - $1000 Bank of Canada Trophy Notes
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$1000 Bank of Canada Trophy Notes - CH BC-19 & BC-28. Includes: Five 1935 $1000 Consecutive Serial Numbers, S/N:A14943-47/B. Charlton state...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200,000.00 - 250,000.00
Sold to a*********r for (175,000.00 + 35,000.00BP) = 210,000.00
 
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1954 Bank of Canada $1523 - 1954 Bank of Canada $1
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1954 Bank of Canada $1 - CH BC-29b, Choice UNC, S/N:L/A546012.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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1954 Bank of Canada $5 Devil's Face524 - 1954 Bank of Canada $5 Devil's Face
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1954 Bank of Canada $5 Devil's Face - CH BC-31a, PMG Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ, first signature Coyne-Towers, S/N:A/C06677758.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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1954 Bank of Canada $5 Devil's Face525 - 1954 Bank of Canada $5 Devil's Face
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1954 Bank of Canada $5 Devil's Face - CH BC-31b, CCCS UNC63, S/N:H/C9606362.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 425.00
Sold to a*****8 for (185.00 + 37.00BP) = 222.00
 
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Lot of Three 1954 Bank of Canada Devil's Face Notes526 - Lot of Three 1954 Bank of Canada Devil's Face Notes
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Lot of Three 1954 Bank of Canada Devil's Face Notes - Lot includes: CH BC-30a, VF, pressed, S/N:A/B9915111; CH BC-31b, EF, pressed, S/N:G/C33157...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
Sold to floor for (145.00) = 145.00
 
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1954 Bank of Canada Devil's Face $1-$20 Set527 - 1954 Bank of Canada Devil's Face $1-$20 Set
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1954 Bank of Canada Devil's Face $1-$20 Set - Lot includes: CH BC-29b, VF; CH BC-30b, F-VF; CH BC31a, Fine; CH BC-32b, VF, stains; CH BC-33a, Fi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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1954 Bank of Canada Devil's Face $50 & $100 Pair528 - 1954 Bank of Canada Devil's Face $50 & $100 Pair
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1954 Bank of Canada Devil's Face $50 & $100 Pair - Lot includes: CH BC-34a, Pressed VF, S/N:A/H0548862; CH BC35a, EF, S/N:A/J1042144. 2 Pcs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (190.00) = 190.00
 
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1954 Bank of Canada $1 Replacement Note529 - 1954 Bank of Canada $1 Replacement Note
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1954 Bank of Canada $1 Replacement Note - CH BC-37bA, PMG AU 55, S/N:*H/Y0090987.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to a*********r for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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Lot of Two 1954 Bank of Canada $1 Replacement Notes530 - Lot of Two 1954 Bank of Canada $1 Replacement Notes
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Lot of Two 1954 Bank of Canada $1 Replacement Notes - CH BC-37bA, both AU, S/N:*A/Y0338703; *S/O0214751. 2 Pcs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to a*********r for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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1954 Bank of Canada $1 Replacement Note531 - 1954 Bank of Canada $1 Replacement Note
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1954 Bank of Canada $1 Replacement Note - CH BC-37dA, Lawson-Bouey, Modified Portrait, This note is 1 of the 2 known, BCS Very Fine 20, S/N:*C/I951799
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 12,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to p********n.. for (19,000.00 + 3,800.00BP) = 22,800.00
 
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Lot of Six 1954 Bank of Canada Replacement Notes532 - Lot of Six 1954 Bank of Canada Replacement Notes
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Lot of Six 1954 Bank of Canada Replacement Notes - Lot includes: Three Consecutive $1 BC-37bA-i, AU, S/N:*BM1957449-*BM1957451. Three Consecutive $2
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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1954 Bank of Canada $2 E/R Test Note533 - 1954 Bank of Canada $2 E/R Test Note
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1954 Bank of Canada $2 E/R Test Note - CH BC-38bT, Beattie-Rasminsky, 1 of only 2 known, PMG 15 Choice Fine, S/N:E/R3792936.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 12,500.00
Sold to p********n.. for (10,000.00 + 2,000.00BP) = 12,000.00
 
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1954 Bank of Canada $2 G/R Test Note534 - 1954 Bank of Canada $2 G/R Test Note
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1954 Bank of Canada $2 G/R Test Note - CH BC-38bT, Beattie-Rasminsky, Finest known of the 12 on the registry, BCS Almost UNC 55 Original, S/N:G/R53505
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 12,000.00 | Estimate : 12,000.00 - 15,000.00
 
 
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1954 Bank of Canada $2 Replacement Note535 - 1954 Bank of Canada $2 Replacement Note
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1954 Bank of Canada $2 Replacement Note - CH BC-38cA, BCS Choice UNC 64 Original, Bouey-Rasminsky, Modified Portrait, One of Canada's most desir...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 11,000.00 | Estimate : 12,000.00 - 14,000.00
 
 
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1954 Bank of Canada $5 Replacement Note536 - 1954 Bank of Canada $5 Replacement Note
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1954 Bank of Canada $5 Replacement Note - CH BC-39bA, Choice Unc, S/N:*R/C0027274.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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1954 Bank of Canada $5 Replacement Note537 - 1954 Bank of Canada $5 Replacement Note
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1954 Bank of Canada $5 Replacement Note - CH BC-39bA, Uncirculated, S/N:*R/C0031939.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to g*h for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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Lot of Two 1954 Bank of Canada $5538 - Lot of Two 1954 Bank of Canada $5
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Lot of Two 1954 Bank of Canada $5 - Lot includes: CH BC-39b, UNC, S/N:J/X5120055; J/X5120071. 2 Pcs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to t********o for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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1954 Bank of Canada $5 Specimen539 - 1954 Bank of Canada $5 Specimen
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1954 Bank of Canada $5 Specimen - CH BC-39S, S/N:B116.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (475.00) = 475.00
 
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Lot of Three Consecutive 1954 Bank of Canada $20 Notes540 - Lot of Three Consecutive 1954 Bank of Canada $20 Notes
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Lot of Three Consecutive 1954 Bank of Canada $20 Notes - CH BC-41b, All EFs, S/N:D/W0679832-34.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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1954 Bank of Canada $20 Replacement Note541 - 1954 Bank of Canada $20 Replacement Note
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1954 Bank of Canada $20 Replacement Note - CH BC-41bA, BCS Very Fine 20, holes, stains, S/N:*V/E0173689.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
 
 
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1954 Bank of Canada Lot542 - 1954 Bank of Canada Lot
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1954 Bank of Canada Lot - Face value $130, good flea market/dealer lot. Conditions average Fine/VF. 12 Pcs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 180.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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1954 Bank of Canada Set of 7 Banknotes543 - 1954 Bank of Canada Set of 7 Banknotes
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1954 Bank of Canada Set of 7 Banknotes - Lot includes: CH BC-37a-i, UNC, S/N:N/M1809081; CH BC-38a, UNC, S/N:U/B3946833; CH BC-39c, UNC, S/N:S/X658089
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 700.00
Sold to c**t for (375.00 + 75.00BP) = 450.00
 
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1954 Bank of Canada $1000544 - 1954 Bank of Canada $1000
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1954 Bank of Canada $1000 - CH BC-44d, VF/EF, S/N:A/K1129954.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 1,100.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,100.00
 
 
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1954 Bank of Canada $1000545 - 1954 Bank of Canada $1000
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1954 Bank of Canada $1000 - CH BC-44e, VF, S/N:A/K2061297.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Lot of Two 1954 & 1967 Bank of Canada Replacement $1 Banknotes546 - Lot of Two 1954 & 1967 Bank of Canada Replacement $1 Banknotes
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Lot of Two 1954 & 1967 Bank of Canada Replacement $1 Banknotes - Lot includes: CH BC-37bA, UNC, S/N:*A/A0116583; CH BC-45bA, UNC, S/N:*L/O700439...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to g*h for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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1973 Bank of Canada $1 Banknote Sheet547 - 1973 Bank of Canada $1 Banknote Sheet
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1973 Bank of Canada $1 Banknote Sheet - CH BC-46b, Prefix BFK, 40 notes, AU/UNC.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to c******0 for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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1971 Bank of Canada $10548 - 1971 Bank of Canada $10
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1971 Bank of Canada $10 - CH BC-49c-i, Lawson-Bouey, BCS Choice UNC 64 Original, Finest of the 5 known on the Registry, S/N:EES7240317. See CPMS News
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to a*********r for (7,000.00 + 1,400.00BP) = 8,400.00
 
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