RCNA Sale Ottawa

Auction Details

We are thrilled to have been awarded the RCNA auction, the second of our “triplet” sales for 2016. Ottawa is full of history and we have attempted to make this offering an historic event to suit the venue. There are numismatic treasures not seen for generations and you are invited to participate. We thank our many consignors who have placed their trust in us once again.


Buyer’s Premiums will be added on all items as per the Terms & Conditions of the sale. Invoices will be emailed out following the RCNA Convention. Visit gbellauctions.com to view a digital copy of the catalogue for this sale.
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1923 Dominion of Canada $214001923 Dominion of Canada $2
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1923 Dominion of Canada $2 - DC-26g. Nice VF. Featuring the Prince of Wales. S/N: N-005057/A. Red Seal, Group 2.
Estimate : 300.00 - 375.00
Sold for 252.00
1923 Dominion of Canada $214011923 Dominion of Canada $2
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1923 Dominion of Canada $2 - DC-26j. PCGS Choice New 63 PPQ. Black Seal, Group 3. S/N:T-882471/D.
Start Price : 3,400.00 | Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,000.00
1901 Bank Legal $1,00014021901 Bank Legal $1,000
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1901 Bank Legal $1,000 - DC-33P. A Face and Back Proof. The face Proof without tint, on card with some elements cut out. A Back Proof in green on thin
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold for 6,750.00
1901 Bank Legal $5,00014031901 Bank Legal $5,000
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1901 Bank Legal $5,000 - DC-34P. A Face and Back Proof on large (6" x 9") cards. The face with light tan tint, the back with a darker brow...
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold for 18,600.00
1935 Bank of Canada $114041935 Bank of Canada $1
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1935 Bank of Canada $1 - BC-1. AU, nice original note with one fold and counting creases. S/N: B4863621/D.
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold for 220.00
1935 Bank of Canada $114051935 Bank of Canada $1
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1935 Bank of Canada $1 - BC-1. Lightly pressed AU. S/N: A0795616/C.
Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 350.00 - 400.00
1935 Bank of Canada $1 Type Set14061935 Bank of Canada $1 Type Set
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1935 Bank of Canada $1 Type Set - BC-1. VF, S/N: A9698734/A. BC-1b. VF, S/N: B1120893/C. BC-2. VF, S/N: F3162303/C. 3 Pcs.
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for 220.00
1935 Bank of Canada $214071935 Bank of Canada $2
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1935 Bank of Canada $2 - BC-3. BCS AU 50, Original. S/N:A1457474/A.
Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 1,400.00 - 1,500.00
1935 Bank of Canada $214081935 Bank of Canada $2
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1935 Bank of Canada $2 - BC-3. Pressed VF. S/N: A3199328/B.
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for 180.00
1935 Bank of Canada $514091935 Bank of Canada $5
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1935 Bank of Canada $5 - BC-5. PCGS Choice About New 58. S/N:A1393264/A.
Start Price : 1,200.00 | Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,200.00
1935 Bank of Canada $514101935 Bank of Canada $5
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1935 Bank of Canada $5 - BC-5. F. Decent note for a Fine. S/N: A347102/C.
Estimate : 200.00 - 240.00
Sold for 160.00
1935 Bank of Canada $5 French14111935 Bank of Canada $5 French
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1935 Bank of Canada $5 French - BC-6. F/VF. S/N: F391638/D.
Estimate : 700.00 - 850.00
Sold for 480.00
1935 Bank of Canada $1014121935 Bank of Canada $10
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1935 Bank of Canada $10 - BC-7. F+, problem free note. S/N: A1076923/D.
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for 204.00
1935 Bank of Canada $10 French14131935 Bank of Canada $10 French
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1935 Bank of Canada $10 French - BC-8. Cleaned and pressed fine. S/N: F056359/B.
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
1935 Bank of Canada $2514141935 Bank of Canada $25
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1935 Bank of Canada $25 - BC-11. PMG VF25, minor rust stains. Popular King George and Queen Mary commemorative issue. S/N: A004112/B.
Start Price : 3,800.00 | Estimate : 5,000.00 - 5,500.00
1935 Bank of Canada $25 French14151935 Bank of Canada $25 French
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1935 Bank of Canada $25 French - BC-12. PMG EF40, EPQ. Three vertical folds are present, appears to be a note put away and never circulated. Popular K
Start Price : 7,500.00 | Estimate : 10,000.00 - 12,000.00
1935 Bank of Canada $500 Proof14161935 Bank of Canada $500 Proof
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1935 Bank of Canada $500 Proof - BC-17FP & 17BP. English Text. Full colour Face and Back Proofs on large cards. From Christie's 1990 ABNC ar...
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,500.00
Sold for 5,250.00
1935 Bank of Canada $100014171935 Bank of Canada $1000
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1935 Bank of Canada $1000 - BC-19. PMG Choice Unc. 64 EPQ. Featuring Sir Wilfred Laurier on front and and a security allegory on the back. Rare...
Start Price : 18,000.00 | Estimate : 22,000.00 - 27,500.00
1937 Bank of Canada $114181937 Bank of Canada $1
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1937 Bank of Canada $1 - BC-21a. Osborne signature. Uncirculated. S/N: E/A0769813.
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for 216.00
1937 Bank of Canada $114191937 Bank of Canada $1
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1937 Bank of Canada $1 - BC-21b. BCS EF40, Narrow Panel. S/N: H/A6254564.
Estimate : 200.00 - 275.00
Sold for 192.00
1937 Bank of Canada $214201937 Bank of Canada $2
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1937 Bank of Canada $2 - BC-22c. Uncirculated. S/N: B/R8920362.
Estimate : 200.00 - 225.00
Sold for 144.00
1937 Bank of Canada $514211937 Bank of Canada $5
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1937 Bank of Canada $5 - BC-23a. PMCGC VF25. Accuratly graded from a firm we've never heard of. S/N: A/C2685660.
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold for 288.00
1937 Bank of Canada $514221937 Bank of Canada $5
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1937 Bank of Canada $5 - BC-23b. Pressed AU. S/N: O/C7978340.
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for 96.00
1937 Bank of Canada $514231937 Bank of Canada $5
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1937 Bank of Canada $5 - BC-23c. Difficult changeover prefix. PMG Choice Unc. 63 EPQ. S/N: H/S0595041.
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold for 264.00
1937 Bank of Canada $1014241937 Bank of Canada $10
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1937 Bank of Canada $10 - BC-24b. Nice uncirculated note with full colour. S/N: D/D8315449.
Estimate : 100.00 - 140.00
Sold for 96.00
1937 Bank of Canada $2014251937 Bank of Canada $20
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1937 Bank of Canada $20 - BC-25b. Nice match for above. Uncirculated. S/N: E/E3657382.
Estimate : 250.00 - 325.00
Sold for 240.00
1937 Bank of Canada $5014261937 Bank of Canada $50
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1937 Bank of Canada $50 - BC-26b. The allegorical female on the back. It was engraved by Robert Savage and based on a painting by A.E. Foringer. PMG C
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,250.00
Sold for 975.00
1937 Bank of Canada $5014271937 Bank of Canada $50
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1937 Bank of Canada $50 - BC-23c. An honest VF with slight discoloration. S/N: B/H0931624.
Estimate : 150.00 - 190.00
Sold for 90.00
1937 Bank of Canada $5014281937 Bank of Canada $50
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1937 Bank of Canada $50 - BC-26b. PMG AU55. S/N: B/H3998666.
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold for 600.00
1937 Bank of Canada $5014291937 Bank of Canada $50
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1937 Bank of Canada $50 - BC-26b. Pressed VF/EF. S/N: B/H3634321.
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for 175.00
1937 Bank of Canada $10014301937 Bank of Canada $100
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1937 Bank of Canada $100 - BC-27b. PMG Very Choice New 64 PPQ. S/N: B/J3967087.
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,100.00
Sold for 700.00
1937 Bank of Canada $1 - $100 Set14311937 Bank of Canada $1 - $100 Set
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1937 Bank of Canada $1 - $100 Set - Fine - VF Set, decent collection. Viewing is recommended, no return. 7 Pcs.
Estimate : 400.00 - 450.00
Sold for 275.00
1937 Bank of Canada $100014321937 Bank of Canada $1000
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1937 Bank of Canada $1000 - BC-28. PMG 64 Choice Uncirculated EPQ. Nice low serial with only 15,000 mintage, this is substantially more difficult to o
Start Price : 16,000.00 | Estimate : 22,000.00 - 27,500.00
1954 Bank of Canada $1 Devil's Face14331954 Bank of Canada $1 Devil's Face
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1954 Bank of Canada $1 Devil's Face - BC-29a. Gem's are rarely seen, great colours and centering. PMG Gem Unc. 66 EPQ. S/N: G/A4203224.
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for 264.00
1954 Bank of Canada $1 Devil's Face - Lot of 214341954 Bank of Canada $1 Devil's Face - Lot of 2
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1954 Bank of Canada $1 Devil's Face - Lot of 2 - BC-29a & BC-29b, both Unc's. H/A is the transition prefix from the Coyne - Towers Devil...
Estimate : 300.00 - 450.00
Sold for 204.00
1954 Bank of Canada $1 Devil's Face Replacement14351954 Bank of Canada $1 Devil's Face Replacement
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1954 Bank of Canada $1 Devil's Face Replacement - BC-29aA. PCGS Choice New 63 PPQ. Offered last in 2010 at the RCNA in Saint John, NB in a lot o...
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 6,500.00
Sold for 6,600.00
1954 Bank of Canada $2 Devil's Face14361954 Bank of Canada $2 Devil's Face
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1954 Bank of Canada $2 Devil's Face - BC-30a. PMG Choice AU58. S/N: A/B0684413.
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
1954 Bank of Canada $5 Devil's Face14371954 Bank of Canada $5 Devil's Face
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1954 Bank of Canada $5 Devil's Face - BC-31a. PMG Choice Unc. 63 EPQ. S/N: B/C3151167.
Estimate : 400.00 - 450.00
Sold for 300.00
1954 Bank of Canada $10 Devil's Face14381954 Bank of Canada $10 Devil's Face
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1954 Bank of Canada $10 Devil's Face - BC-32a. PMG Superb Gem Unc 67 EPQ. S/N:D/D8641239.
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,250.00
Sold for 800.00
1954 Bank of Canada $10 - Devil's Face14391954 Bank of Canada $10 - Devil's Face
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1954 Bank of Canada $10 - Devil's Face - BC-32a. Pressed AU. S/N: D/D2621042.
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for 180.00
1954 Bank of Canada $10 - Devil's Face14401954 Bank of Canada $10 - Devil's Face
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1954 Bank of Canada $10 - Devil's Face - BC-32b. Pressed AU. S/N: G/D3228839.
Estimate : 100.00 - 135.00
Sold for 150.00
1954 Bank of Canada $20 - Devil's Face14411954 Bank of Canada $20 - Devil's Face
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1954 Bank of Canada $20 - Devil's Face - BC-33a. Pressed AU. S/N: A/E9587464.
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
1954 Bank of Canada $20 - Devil's Face14421954 Bank of Canada $20 - Devil's Face
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1954 Bank of Canada $20 - Devil's Face - BC-33b. Pressed AU. S/N: D/E4967420.
Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
Sold for 210.00
1954 Bank of Canada $50 Devil's Face14431954 Bank of Canada $50 Devil's Face
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1954 Bank of Canada $50 Devil's Face - BC-34a. PMG AU53. S/N: A/H0849857.
Start Price : 600.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 700.00
1954 Bank of Canada $1 - Million Numbered Note14441954 Bank of Canada $1 - Million Numbered Note
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1954 Bank of Canada $1 - Million Numbered Note - BC-37c. BCS Choice Unc. 62, original. S/N: O/F7000000.
Estimate : 500.00 - 550.00
Sold for 480.00
1954 Bank of Canada $1 Replacement - Lot of 214451954 Bank of Canada $1 Replacement - Lot of 2
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1954 Bank of Canada $1 Replacement - Lot of 2 - BC-37aA. Both AU/UNC's. S/N: *A/A0218520 & *A/A0035720. 2 Pcs.
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for 96.00
1954 Bank of Canada $2 Replacement14461954 Bank of Canada $2 Replacement
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1954 Bank of Canada $2 Replacement - BC-38bA. AU. S/N: *A/B0038526.
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold for 30.00
1954 Bank of Canada $2 Replacement14471954 Bank of Canada $2 Replacement
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1954 Bank of Canada $2 Replacement - BC-38cA. AU. S/N: *A/G3299702.
Estimate : 200.00 - 225.00
Sold for 72.00
1954 Bank of Canada $2 Test Note14481954 Bank of Canada $2 Test Note
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1954 Bank of Canada $2 Test Note - BC-38dT. Nice VF. S/N: S/R2797023.
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for 110.00
1954 Bank of Canada $5 Replacement14491954 Bank of Canada $5 Replacement
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1954 Bank of Canada $5 Replacement - BC-39aA. Pressed Unc. S/N: *A/C0011108.
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for 120.00