RCNA 2010

Auction Details

We are the Official Auctioneer for the Royal Canadian Numismatics Association in July 2010.

Auction will be held in the Montagu Room at the Hilton Trade & Convention Center in Saint John, NB.
Lot pick-up: July 16th & 17th on the RCNA bourse floor from 10am-4pm. All lots not picked up after the show will be shipped at the bidders expense.

Catalogue Values & References: All values are listed in Canadian Funds.
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1923 Imperial Bank of Canada $1012011923 Imperial Bank of Canada $10
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CH 375-18-08 Pressed fine with a small tear at the top center. S/N: S552091. *
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 125.00
1934 imperial Bank of Canada $512021934 imperial Bank of Canada $5
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CH 375-22-02. Low number note, S/N 000002/C, Phipps-Rolph signatures, lion/17 logo at right. Fresh EF condition, small tear at bottom centre and slig
Estimate : 600.00 - 750.00
Sold to a*****4 for 1,080.00
1934 Imperial Bank of Canada $512031934 Imperial Bank of Canada $5
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CH 375-22-04 PMG 65 EPQ Gem Uncirculated. Very difficult to obtain in pristine condition. S/N: J295154
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to r*****e for 750.00
1858 International Bank of Canada $512041858 International Bank of Canada $5
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CH 380-10-06-16 Pressed F/VF condition. Few pin holes and a small stain on back as well as a signature. Fitch Signature with red S/N 9346/A. *
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to a*********r for 156.00
1858 International Bank of Canada $112051858 International Bank of Canada $1
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CH 380-10-10-04a VF condition. Fitch Signature with large blue S/N 16579/A. *
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 175.00
1858 International Bank of Canada $212061858 International Bank of Canada $2
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CH 380-10-10-10. Pressed fine with crayon mark on front. Nick out of top and tear on left side. Markell signature with blue S/N 2491/A. *
Estimate : 200.00 - 225.00
Sold to floor for 125.00
1858 International Bank of Canada $512071858 International Bank of Canada $5
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CH 380-10-10-16 Lightly pressed VF. Fitch signature with blue serial number 11392/A. *
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to a*********r for 180.00
1858 International Bank of Canada $212081858 International Bank of Canada $2
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CH 380-10-12-10. Pressed fine. Graffiti on back with signature. S/N 3488/A. *
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold to a*********r for 210.00
1858 International Bank of Canada Lot of $2 & $512091858 International Bank of Canada Lot of $2 & $5
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CH 380-10-12-12a G condition. Paper residue left on back and bottom edge is torn and rough. Fitch signature with blue S/N 10096/A CH 380-10-12-16a Fil
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for 150.00
1859 International Bank of Canada $5012101859 International Bank of Canada $50
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CH 380-12-06 VF condition. Few pin holes and a small stain. Gorgeous buffalo hunting scene. S/N 625/A. *
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to a*********r for 1,200.00
1837 Kingston Bank $5 Remainder12111837 Kingston Bank $5 Remainder
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CH 395-10-02R VF with graffiti on back. Spurious bank; note has authentic signatures. *
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 250.00
1871 Bank of Liverpool $412121871 Bank of Liverpool $4
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CH 400-10-02 AG condition. Pieces missing and tears. EX Meloche - April 1971 Lot #827. 16 known with only 13 in private hands. S/N 03677/C. *
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 900.00
1871 Bank of Liverpool $512131871 Bank of Liverpool $5
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CH 400-10-04 AG condition. Major tear through center of the note, repaired with tape as well as a tear on the right side, also repaired on the back. 1
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,200.00
1871 Bank of Liverpool $512141871 Bank of Liverpool $5
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CH 400-10-04 G condition. Top two corners missing - approx. one inch. Tear on the right side and multiple small edge tears. Few rust stains and small
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for 1,500.00
1871 Bank of Liverpool $1012151871 Bank of Liverpool $10
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CH 400-10-06 AG condition. Rough edges with 1/4 inch off top left corner and numerous small holes and cracks along horizontal center fold and edges. 4
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,000.00
18_ Bank of Lower Canada $5 Remainder121618_ Bank of Lower Canada $5 Remainder
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CH 410-10-10R. G condition. Several edge tears and stains. *
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 90.00
1847 Bank of Lower Canada $512171847 Bank of Lower Canada $5
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CH 410-10-12 VG condition. Small tears on bottom, holes and two hinge repairs on back. S/N 1764/A. *
Estimate : 200.00 - 225.00
Sold to floor for 150.00
1863 MACDONALD & CO. $1 12181863 MACDONALD & CO. $1
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CH 420-10-02 AG Condition. Note is ragged, holed, torn and very soiled, still a tough note with approx. 100 recorded. S/N 2061. *
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold to j********9 for 150.00
1863 MACDONALD & CO. $112191863 MACDONALD & CO. $1
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CH 420-10-04 VG Condition. Several small holes are present. Left side of note is cut short, believed to have been done prior to issue. S/N 646. *
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to j********9 for 270.00
1881 Maritime Bank $512201881 Maritime Bank $5
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CH 425-12-02 AG Condition, red serial numbers. Many pieces missing from the borders, common low condition. Usual low grade, 40 recorded. S/N 03885/A.
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,250.00
Sold to a*********r for 600.00
1881 Maritime Bank $5  12211881 Maritime Bank $5
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CH 425-12-02A. VG Condition. Four tears are present. S/N 16971. Blue sheet numbers. 40 recorded notes.
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,200.00
1872 Mechanics Bank $4 With Beauharnois O/P12221872 Mechanics Bank $4 With Beauharnois O/P
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CH 430-10-04C Good with very heavy centre crease, several holes, edge tears at folds. 11 recorded with this o/p. S/N 32769/B. *
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 175.00
1837 Mechanics Bank $512231837 Mechanics Bank $5
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CH 435-10-04 VF condition, stain on right side. S/N 2806/A. *
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 275.00
1837 Mechanics Bank $1012241837 Mechanics Bank $10
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CH 435-10-06 Lighly pressed, EF, S/N 3227/A
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 300.00
1872 Mechanics Bank $512251872 Mechanics Bank $5
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CH 430-10-08 AG Condition, damage at the top left, very evident on back, shows through the note. Two nicks out of the top. May have been trimmed as we
Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
Sold to floor for 105.00
1837 Mechanics Bank of St. John's $1 & $2 Remainder Pair12261837 Mechanics Bank of St. John's $1 & $2 Remainder Pair
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CH 440-12-02-02R & 440-12-02-04R Both AG condition. Spurious signature on $1. *
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
1837 Merchants Bank $112271837 Merchants Bank $1
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CH 450-10-02. Very poor condition, serial number not visible due to deterioration. Good study piece. *
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold to a*********r for 60.00
1868 Merchants Bank of Canada $1 Toronto Overprint12281868 Merchants Bank of Canada $1 Toronto Overprint
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CH 460-10-02a. VG Condition, two back mounting tears and a half inch tear on bottom left. S/N 35256/A. *
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,800.00
1870 Merchants Bank of Canada $412291870 Merchants Bank of Canada $4
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CH 460-10-06 Poor Condition. Filler note with multiple tears, ink marks on face. Still very scarce, only 12 recorded. S/N 63813/A. *
Estimate : 600.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for 350.00
1906 Merchants Bank of Canada $512301906 Merchants Bank of Canada $5
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CH 460-16-02 AG Condition. Note has been repaired and pressed, serial numbers are faded. S/N 2826868/A. *
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 150.00
1906 Merchants Bank of Canada $512311906 Merchants Bank of Canada $5
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CH 460-16-02 VF Condition. Note has been washed and pressed, serial numbers are faded. S/N 2732113/A. *
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,250.00
Sold to floor for 550.00
1906 Merchants Bank of Canada $1012321906 Merchants Bank of Canada $10
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CH 460-16-04 Pressed VF Condition with crayon mark on face. S/N 881702
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,250.00
Sold to floor for 1,100.00
1917 Merchants Bank of Canada $20 12331917 Merchants Bank of Canada $20
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CH 460-20-12 PMG Graded VG-10, light crayon mark to the right of the steer's head (not mentioned on holder). The only known ...
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to r*****e for 4,300.00
1919 Merchants Bank of Canada $1012341919 Merchants Bank of Canada $10
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CH 460-22-04 AVF Condition. Allan-Macarow signatures. Only 11 recorded, quite an underrated note. S/N 094431
Estimate : 1,700.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,800.00
1877 Merchants Bank of Prince Edward Island $112351877 Merchants Bank of Prince Edward Island $1
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CH 470-10-04-02a. Canada Currency Overprint. AG Condition with 80-85% of the note remaining. Very low condition, but very rare with only 6 recorded of
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to a*********r for 1,200.00
1877 Merchants Bank of Prince Edward Island $112361877 Merchants Bank of Prince Edward Island $1
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CH 470-10-04-02a. Canada Currency Overprint. VG Condition with foxing on edges. Very rare with only 6 recorded of which two are held in institutions.
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for 8,000.00
1902 Metropolitan Bank $512371902 Metropolitan Bank $5
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CH 485-10-06. PMG Graded VG8. S/N 529096, signature Moore-ms. Pleasing VG, two small staple holes at left, and "NS" written on the upper ...
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,750.00
1902 Metropolitan Bank $512381902 Metropolitan Bank $5
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CH 485-10-06 Fine Condition. One of the most sought after banknotes for it's massive center vignette portraying two seated woman and child. 14 e...
Estimate : 4,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 5,000.00
1837 Molsons Bank $1 Unsigned Remainder12391837 Molsons Bank $1 Unsigned Remainder
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CH 490-11-02R. Fine Condition, note appears to have been torn from sheet. S/N 2074. *
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 1,700.00
Sold to floor for 1,000.00
1855 Molsons Bank $1 Five Shillings12401855 Molsons Bank $1 Five Shillings
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CH 490-14-04-02 VG Condition. Payable at Montreal Overprint. S/N 11868. *
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,500.00
1857 Molsons Bank $112411857 Molsons Bank $1
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CH 490-18-02 Back has multiple tape repairs, otherwise a good note. S/N 18624. *
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,100.00
1871 Molsons Bank $612421871 Molsons Bank $6
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CH 490-20-02 VG Condition, most desirable note. Little pieces on tape or hinges on edges to close the edge tears (multiple). Trimmed. One of the best
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for 29,000.00
1871 Molsons Bank $712431871 Molsons Bank $7
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CH 490-20-04 AG Condition, exceptionally desired note in very low condition. Tape on back is keeping this note intact. Huge potential if restored. S/N
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,250.00
1875 Molsons Bank $412441875 Molsons Bank $4
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CH 490-22-04 VG+ Condition, fantastic note. Small edge tear. S/N 36743. *
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for 5,000.00
1880 Molsons Bank $512451880 Molsons Bank $5
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CH 490-22-08. Three tape repairs and edge tears are present. Good Condition. S/N 115427. *
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 900.00
1900 Molsons Bank $512461900 Molsons Bank $5
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CH 490-22-18. Good Condition. S/N 225950/A
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 2,000.00
1901 Molsons Bank $512471901 Molsons Bank $5
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CH 490-22-20. Fine Condition. S/N 256839. *
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,000.00
1900 Molsons Bank $1012481900 Molsons Bank $10
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CH 490-22-32. VG+ Condition. S/N 81449/A. *
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 1,750.00
Sold to floor for 3,250.00
1901 Molsons Bank $1012491901 Molsons Bank $10
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CH 490-22-34. VF Condition, pressed. S/N 95872/D. Ex WD Allan Sale 1973 Lot #68. *
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 7,000.00
1904 Molsons Bank $1012501904 Molsons Bank $10
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CH 490-26-08 Pressed VF, beautiful colours. S/N 115836 Ex WD Allan Sale 1973 Lot #69.*
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for 5,000.00