Toronto Coin Expo Spring Sale 2017

Auction Details

We are proud and excited to conduct our auction in conjunction with the 2017 Spring Toronto Coin Expo. This sale features Part I of the Covered Bridge Collection, with fresh rarities that are coming out of storage for the first time in numerous years. Trophy notes from many chartered banks and the now famous Bank of Canada serial #5 set are both pieces of this collection garnering a frenzy.
The fur trade industry and the Hudson’s Bay Company have been a most important part of Canada’s heritage. In celebration of Canada’s 150th birthday, a major piece of Canada’s history is being offered with a large collection of Hudson’s Bay tokens, card tokens, scrip and medals. Other selections from numerous consignors round out another outstanding auction including a nice Edmonton quarter collection and the second-last offering of the Richard Cooper Collection. Much anticipation surrounds these collections as individuals are planning on attending the sale from all over North America in hopes of an opportunity in obtaining a piece of this historic event. We feel privileged to be entrusted with such treasures and thank our contributors who have placed their faith in us.
Buyer’s Premiums will be added on all items as per the Terms & Conditions of the sale. Invoices will be emailed out after The Toronto Coin Expo.
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Royal Bank of Canada $5, 19271194 - Royal Bank of Canada $5, 1927
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 630-14-04. PCGS Very Choice New 64 PPQ. S/N:2582820/C. This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,400.00
Sold for (625.00 + 125.00BP) = 750.00
 
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Royal Bank of Canada $5, 19271195 - Royal Bank of Canada $5, 1927
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CH 630-14-04, VF+, S/N:2865595/C. This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Royal Bank of Canada $10, 19271196 - Royal Bank of Canada $10, 1927
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CH 630-14-06, VF, S/N:835180/C. This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold for (210.00) = 210.00
 
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Royal Bank of Canada $20, 19271197 - Royal Bank of Canada $20, 1927
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CH 630-14-10, VF, S/N:018695/D. This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,350.00
Sold for (725.00) = 725.00
 
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Royal Bank of Canada $5, 1943 SERIAL NUMBER 11198 - Royal Bank of Canada $5, 1943 SERIAL NUMBER 1
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CH 630-18-02a, EF, S/N:000001/B. This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Royal Bank of Canada $10, 19351199 - Royal Bank of Canada $10, 1935
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CH 630-18-04a, EF, S/N:1544971/C. This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for (90.00 + 18.00BP) = 108.00
 
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Royal Bank of Canada $20, 1935 - LOW SERIAL NUMBER1200 - Royal Bank of Canada $20, 1935 - LOW SERIAL NUMBER
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CH 630-18-06. PCGS Choice About New 58. Small signatures, S/N:00036/D. This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,200.00
Sold for (2,100.00 + 420.00BP) = 2,520.00
 
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Royal Bank of Canada $5, 19431201 - Royal Bank of Canada $5, 1943
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CH 630-20-02, EF, S/N:037434/A. This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (240.00) = 240.00
 
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Royal Bank of Canada £1, 1938 - Kingston, Jamaica1202 - Royal Bank of Canada £1, 1938 - Kingston, Jamaica
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CH 630-54-02, Little thin at top center, otherwise a nice F+. 20 on the registry, S/N:000278. This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 3,500.00
Sold for (1,500.00 + 300.00BP) = 1,800.00
 
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Royal Bank of Canada $5, 1938 - Port of Spain1203 - Royal Bank of Canada $5, 1938 - Port of Spain
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CH 630-68-02, Fine, couple ink stains at bottom, S/N:067917. This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,200.00
Sold for (700.00 + 140.00BP) = 840.00
 
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Chartered Banknotes - Lot of 41204 - Chartered Banknotes - Lot of 4
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Royal Bank of Canada $10 1927 S/N:2106310/B; 1935 $10 S/N:1613556; $20 1935, S/N:132170/C; Bank of Montreal $10, 1938, S/N:259258/B. Grades range fro
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (275.00 + 55.00BP) = 330.00
 
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St. Stephens Bank $1, 18861205 - St. Stephens Bank $1, 1886
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CH 675-20-04-06, Fine, 9 known with 1 in institutional collection, S/N:38405/B. This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold for (2,800.00) = 2,800.00
 
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St. Stephens Bank $3, 18861206 - St. Stephens Bank $3, 1886
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CH 675-20-04-18, Fine with 2 edge tears, 4 known with 1 in institutional collection, S/N:42382/A. This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold for (2,700.00) = 2,700.00
 
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St. Stephens Bank $5, 18861207 - St. Stephens Bank $5, 1886
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CH 675-20-04-20, Fine+ with a couple of holes at center, 4 known with 2 in institutional collection. S/N:9877/C. This is part of The Covered Bridge C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold for (4,100.00) = 4,100.00
 
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Standard Bank of Canada $20, 19191208 - Standard Bank of Canada $20, 1919
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CH 695-18-32, Pressed VF, 19 known with 1 in institutional collection, S/N:064389/D. This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 3,500.00
Sold for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Bank of Toronto $5, 19231209 - Bank of Toronto $5, 1923
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CH 715-22-14. PCGS Extremely Fine 40. S/N:1499163. This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,100.00
Sold for (500.00 + 100.00BP) = 600.00
 
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Bank of Toronto $5, 19291210 - Bank of Toronto $5, 1929
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CH 715-22-22, Fine with writing on back and an edge tear at top center, S/N:2023417/D. This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Bank of Toronto $10, 19231211 - Bank of Toronto $10, 1923
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CH 715-22-39, Fine-VF, left signature Jno. R. Lamb. S/N:729171/D. This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Bank of Toronto $20, 19171212 - Bank of Toronto $20, 1917
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CH 715-22-54, Pressed VF, Great train vignette, S/N:18834/C. This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Bank of Toronto $10, 19371213 - Bank of Toronto $10, 1937
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CH 715-24-12, Pressed EF, left signature Marsh, S/N:247514/C. This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 450.00
Sold for (210.00 + 42.00BP) = 252.00
 
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Traders Bank of Canada $5 18971214 - Traders Bank of Canada $5 1897
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CH 720-14-02b, Pressed Fine with little edge tears, S/N:210550/A. This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Traders Bank of Canada $5, 19071215 - Traders Bank of Canada $5, 1907
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CH 720-14-04, Pressed VF, 14 known 2 of which in institutional collection S/N:447942/C. This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold for (6,250.00) = 6,250.00
 
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Traders Bank of Canada $10, 18971216 - Traders Bank of Canada $10, 1897
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CH 720-14-06, VF, This note ranks with the finest known. A trophy note worthy of it's estimate. 5 known with 2 in institutional collection, S/N:...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold for (7,000.00) = 7,000.00
 
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Union Bank of Canada $10, 19121217 - Union Bank of Canada $10, 1912
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CH 730-16-08, PCGS VG10. Little thin at bottom right. Featuring the popular cowboy roping steers. S/N:186100/A.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold for (475.00) = 475.00
 
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Union Bank of Canada $10, 19121218 - Union Bank of Canada $10, 1912
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CH 730-16-08a, VG with thins, damage at top left, S/N:268310/B. This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Union Bank of Halifax $10, 19001219 - Union Bank of Halifax $10, 1900
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CH 735-16-04, Fine. A superb rarity with only 3 notes on the registry, one being in an institutional collection. We purchased a VF for a client in 200
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold for (7,750.00) = 7,750.00
 
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Union Bank of Newfoundland $1, 18801220 - Union Bank of Newfoundland $1, 1880
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CH 750-14-06. PCGS Choice About New 58 PPQ. S/N:95380/B. This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold for (3,250.00 + 650.00BP) = 3,900.00
 
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Union Bank of Newfoundland $2, 18821221 - Union Bank of Newfoundland $2, 1882
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CH 750-16-02. A stunning example featuring two of Newfoundland's staples - a codfish and Labrador Retriever. PMG Choice Unc 63, S/N:A121696/D. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold for (3,600.00) = 3,600.00
 
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Union Bank of Newfoundland $10, 18891222 - Union Bank of Newfoundland $10, 1889
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CH 750-16-06. PMG Choice Unc 64 EPQ. 14 known, 2 are in institutional collections. Vibrant colour with Newfoundland dog vignette make this note a sup
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 12,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold for (12,000.00) = 12,000.00
 
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Union Bank of Newfoundland $20, 18891223 - Union Bank of Newfoundland $20, 1889
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CH 750-16-08, PMG Choice Unc 64 EPQ. Only 12 on the census. Our last uncirculated example realized $20,400 in 2012. This has the EPQ designation that
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold for (23,500.00) = 23,500.00
 
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Bank of Upper Canada $3, 18201224 - Bank of Upper Canada $3, 1820
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CH 765-12-06a, EF with stains, S/N:4813. This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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Bank of Western Canada $4, 18591225 - Bank of Western Canada $4, 1859
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CH 795-10-12, Fine+ with hinge at top center back, S/N:2068/A. This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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Bank of Western Canada $5, 18591226 - Bank of Western Canada $5, 1859
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CH 795-10-16, Fine with holes at center, hinge at back top, S/N:541/A. This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 225.00
Sold for (160.00 + 32.00BP) = 192.00
 
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Westmorland Bank $4, 18541227 - Westmorland Bank $4, 1854
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CH 800-10-30, VG with tears on edges, S/N:201/A This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for (275.00 + 55.00BP) = 330.00
 
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Westmorland Bank $4, 18561228 - Westmorland Bank $4, 1856
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CH 800-10-36, Fine+ holes at center, S/N:21236/A. This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 700.00
Sold for (475.00 + 95.00BP) = 570.00
 
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Westmorland Bank $1, 18611229 - Westmorland Bank $1, 1861
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CH 800-12-02 & 02a, both VG-Fine, S/N:4307/A & 11428/B. 2 Pcs. This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold for (230.00 + 46.00BP) = 276.00
 
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Westmorland Bank $1, 1861 Remainder1230 - Westmorland Bank $1, 1861 Remainder
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CH 800-12-02R, EF with hinge residue on back, S/N:13524/A. This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for (160.00 + 32.00BP) = 192.00
 
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Westmorland Bank $2, 18611231 - Westmorland Bank $2, 1861
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CH 800-12-04, Fine, S/N:7108/A. This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold for (250.00 + 50.00BP) = 300.00
 
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Westmorland Bank $2, 18611232 - Westmorland Bank $2, 1861
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CH 800-12-04a, Fine, S/N:10756/A. This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold for (240.00) = 240.00
 
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Westmorland Bank $5, 18611233 - Westmorland Bank $5, 1861
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CH 800-12-06, VF with writing on back, S/N:9976/A This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (250.00 + 50.00BP) = 300.00
 
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Westmorland Bank $5, 18611234 - Westmorland Bank $5, 1861
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CH 800-12-06, Fine with cut into the design on left, S/N:132/A. This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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Westmorland Bank $5, 18611235 - Westmorland Bank $5, 1861
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CH 800-12-06a, VF, S/N:12442. This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 475.00
Sold for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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Westmorland Bank $5, 18611236 - Westmorland Bank $5, 1861
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CH 800-12-06c, aVF, 4 known with 1 on registry, Rare Trites signature. S/N:13662/A. This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 4,500.00
Sold for (2,900.00 + 580.00BP) = 3,480.00
 
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Westmorland Bank $5, 1861 Remainder1237 - Westmorland Bank $5, 1861 Remainder
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CH 800-12-06R, AU with staining at top, S/N:13514/A. This is part of The Covered Bridge Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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United States of America $10, 1950 Replacement1238 - United States of America $10, 1950 Replacement
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Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Series B, UNC, S/N:B26966422*.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (130.00 + 26.00BP) = 156.00
 
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Cayman Islands Currency Board $10 1996 Experimental Paper Note1239 - Cayman Islands Currency Board $10 1996 Experimental Paper Note
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
This note has the Experimental Paper X/I prefix. Pick 18. It is not priced above VF in the Krause, printed by de la Rue. This note last sold fo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (1,000.00 + 200.00BP) = 1,200.00
 
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