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RCNA Sale Ottawa

Auction CurrencyCAD Auction Location101 Lyon Street North, Ottawa, Ontario, K1R 5T9, Canada

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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Exchange Bank of Canada $5 - Aylmer O/P, 18721550Exchange Bank of Canada $5 - Aylmer O/P, 1872
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Exchange Bank of Canada $5 - Aylmer O/P, 1872 - CH 245-10-04b. "AYLMER" overprinted twice in blue. Very rare with only 2 on the registry. ...
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold for 3,100.00
The Farmers J.S. Banking Co. $10, 18_1551The Farmers J.S. Banking Co. $10, 18_
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
The Farmers J.S. Banking Co. $10, 18_ - CH 285-10-02R. A Remainder. AU, previously mounted.
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 145.00
The Halifax Banking Co. $5, 1887 Issue1552The Halifax Banking Co. $5, 1887 Issue
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
The Halifax Banking Co. $5, 1887 Issue - CH 325-22-02-02BP. A Back Proof in brown tint on card. 1/3" off the lower right corner.
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold for 90.00
Bank of Hamilton $5, 19041553Bank of Hamilton $5, 1904
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Bank of Hamilton $5, 1904 - CH 340-18-02. Afine, half inch tear at left and little graffiti on back. Queen Alexandra seated on throne. Only 18 on the
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for 1,140.00
Banque Hochelaga $5, 1874 - Unique Trophy Note1554Banque Hochelaga $5, 1874 - Unique Trophy Note
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Banque Hochelaga $5, 1874 - Unique Trophy Note - CH 360-10-06. PMG Very Fine 25 NET, noted previously mounted, tear. S/N: E10575/A.
Start Price : 35,000.00 | Estimate : 35,000.00 - 40,000.00
Imperial Bank $10, 19101555Imperial Bank $10, 1910
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Imperial Bank $10, 1910 - CH 375-12-10. Impressive Queen Alexandra vignette with yellow-brown back variation. Bold signatures, difficult to improve up
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold for 6,000.00
International Bank of Canada $5, 18581556International Bank of Canada $5, 1858
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
International Bank of Canada $5, 1858 - CH 380-10-08-16. Brown Protector. AU, paper clip rust stain. Signed J.R. Fitch. Ink through paper at signature
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for 168.00
International Bank of Canada $5, 18581557International Bank of Canada $5, 1858
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
International Bank of Canada $5, 1858 - CH 380-10-10-16. Red Protector. AU, paper clip rust stain. Signed J.R. Fitch. Small Blue S/N: 11668/A.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for 170.00
The Kingston Bank $5, 18__1558The Kingston Bank $5, 18__
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
The Kingston Bank $5, 18__ - CH 395-10-02R. BCS VF25. Remainder with blue signatures, this is a phantom bank.
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold for 360.00
Molsons Bank $20, 1904 - Trophy Note1559Molsons Bank $20, 1904 - Trophy Note
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Molsons Bank $20, 1904 - Trophy Note - CH 490-26-10. PMG Choice Unc. 64 EPQ. Beautiful Steam Sailing Ship Vignette. 19 on the CPMS registry and none b
Estimate : 18,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold for 16,000.00
Molsons Bank $5, 19081560Molsons Bank $5, 1908
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Molsons Bank $5, 1908 - CH 490-30-02. Pressed Fine. S/N: 103741/D.
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for 450.00
Bank of Montreal $1, 1859 - Discovery Note1561Bank of Montreal $1, 1859 - Discovery Note
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Bank of Montreal $1, 1859 - Discovery Note - CH 505-30-04-02. A rare specimen that attracts those willing to sacrifice grade for scarcity,  Afi...
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold for 5,250.00
Bank of Montreal $5, 19231562Bank of Montreal $5, 1923
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Bank of Montreal $5, 1923 - CH 505-56-02. Bold VF, paper has lots of crispness. S/N: 3897543/C.
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for 108.00
Bank of Montreal $5, 19231563Bank of Montreal $5, 1923
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Bank of Montreal $5, 1923 - CH 505-56-02. Solid VF, lightly pressed, few stains. S/N: 3701113/D.
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for 90.00
Bank of Montreal $10, 19231564Bank of Montreal $10, 1923
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Bank of Montreal $10, 1923 - CH 505-56-04. Fresh VF, nice match for above lot. S/N: 479991/D.
Estimate : 150.00 - 180.00
Sold for 156.00
Bank of Montreal $20, 19231565Bank of Montreal $20, 1923
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Bank of Montreal $20, 1923 - CH 505-56-06. VF, graffiti "M" on front. S/N: 530442/C.
Estimate : 150.00 - 180.00
Sold for 138.00
Bank of Montreal $5, 19311566Bank of Montreal $5, 1931
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Bank of Montreal $5, 1931 - CH 505-58-02. Pressed EF. S/N: 319213/A.
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold for 150.00
Bank of Montreal $10, 19311567Bank of Montreal $10, 1931
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Bank of Montreal $10, 1931 - CH 505-58-04. Lightly pressed VF. S/N: 058238/B.
Estimate : 100.00 - 140.00
Sold for 90.00
Bank of Montreal $10, 19351568Bank of Montreal $10, 1935
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Bank of Montreal $10, 1935 - CH 505-60-04. CCCS EF-40. S/N: 046903/C.
Estimate : 150.00 - 180.00
Sold for 126.00
Lot of Two 1938 Bank of Montreal $5 & $20 Notes1569Lot of Two 1938 Bank of Montreal $5 & $20 Notes
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Lot of Two 1938 Bank of Montreal $5 & $20 Notes - CH 505-62-02 & 505-62-06. Both are lightly pressed but retain firmness to the paper. ...
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for 150.00
The Bank of New Brunswick St. John. One Pound. Issues of 1838-18591570The Bank of New Brunswick St. John. One Pound. Issues of 1838-1859
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
The Bank of New Brunswick St. John. One Pound. Issues of 1838-1859 - CH-515-12-22P. AU. Black and White Face Proof on card. Two circular punch holes a
Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
Sold for 750.00
The Bank of New Brunswick St. John. Two Pounds. Issues of 1838-18591571The Bank of New Brunswick St. John. Two Pounds. Issues of 1838-1859
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
The Bank of New Brunswick St. John. Two Pounds. Issues of 1838-1859 - CH-515-12-32P. AU. Black and White Face Proof and a Back Proof, both on cards. T
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold for 1,000.00
The Bank of New Brunswick St. John. Ten Pounds. Issues of 1838-18591572The Bank of New Brunswick St. John. Ten Pounds. Issues of 1838-1859
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
The Bank of New Brunswick St. John. Ten Pounds. Issues of 1838-1859 - CH-515-12-50P. AU. Black and White Face Proof and a Back Proof, both on cards.
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold for 1,200.00
The Bank of New Brunswick St. John. Twenty Five Pounds. Issues of 1838-18591573The Bank of New Brunswick St. John. Twenty Five Pounds. Issues of 1838-1859
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
The Bank of New Brunswick St. John. Twenty Five Pounds. Issues of 1838-1859 - CH-515-12-60P. AU. Black and White Face Proof and a Back Proof on cards.
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for 1,860.00
Bank of Nova Scotia $5, 19081574Bank of Nova Scotia $5, 1908
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Bank of Nova Scotia $5, 1908 - CH 550-28-12. Nice Fine, paper still retains a bit of firmness. S/N:1681686/B.
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,250.00
Sold for 600.00
Bank of Nova Scotia $20, 19181575Bank of Nova Scotia $20, 1918
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Bank of Nova Scotia $20, 1918 - CH 550-28-16.Pressed F/VF. Fabulous Dory Vignette. Only 36 on the registry. S/N: 185757/C.
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for 675.00
Bank of Nova Scotia $20, 19181576Bank of Nova Scotia $20, 1918
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Bank of Nova Scotia $20, 1918 - CH 550-28-16. Bottom left corner removed, otherwise a good. 36 on the registry. S/N: 365025/D.
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for 150.00
Bank of Nova Scotia $20, 19291577Bank of Nova Scotia $20, 1929
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Bank of Nova Scotia $20, 1929 - CH 550-28-22. PMG Very Fine 20. Popular Dory Vignette. S/N: 479205/D.
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 1,600.00
Sold for 675.00
Bank of Nova Scotia $5, 19351578Bank of Nova Scotia $5, 1935
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Bank of Nova Scotia $5, 1935 - CH 550-36-02. Lighlty pressed VF, nice crisp note with bold colours, appears better. S/N: 1660584.
Estimate : 200.00 - 225.00
Sold for 210.00
Bank of Nova Scotia $10, 19351579Bank of Nova Scotia $10, 1935
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Bank of Nova Scotia $10, 1935 - CH 550-36-02. BCS UNC 60 Original. S/N: 930036.
Estimate : 400.00 - 450.00
Sold for 400.00
La Banque du Peuple $5, 18381580La Banque du Peuple $5, 1838
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
La Banque du Peuple $5, 1838 - CH-575-12-02BP. An uncut sheet of two Back Proofs. (The top two of a sheet of four). On Card. Large upper margin with n
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for 160.00
La Banque du Peuple Five Shillings. One Pound. 184_1581La Banque du Peuple Five Shillings. One Pound. 184_
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
La Banque du Peuple Five Shillings. One Pound. 184_ - CH-575-16-02-04P. Chip at top center, stained. EF. Black and White Face Proof on card. Four circ
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for 275.00
Pictou Bank $10 Remainder, 18821582Pictou Bank $10 Remainder, 1882
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Pictou Bank $10 Remainder, 1882 - CH 595-10-10R. G/VG, graffiti on back. Mining and sailing ship scene. Rarely seen issued or remaider. S/N: 24998/A.
Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
Sold for 990.00
La Banque Provinciale du Canada $5, 19001583La Banque Provinciale du Canada $5, 1900
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
La Banque Provinciale du Canada $5, 1900 - CH 615-10-02. G/VG. La Banque Provinciale Du Canada originally opened under the name La Banque Jacques Cart
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold for 5,250.00
Royal Bank of Canada $5, 19131584Royal Bank of Canada $5, 1913
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Royal Bank of Canada $5, 1913 - CH 630-12-04. EF, some soiling on back. Signed Neill, left. CBNC imprint. S/N: 4248030/D.
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold for 264.00
Royal Bank of Canada $10, 19131585Royal Bank of Canada $10, 1913
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Royal Bank of Canada $10, 1913 - CH 630-12-08. Fine. Popular Battleship note. S/N:1687520/A.
Estimate : 600.00 - 750.00
Sold for 400.00
Royal Bank of Canada $10, 19131586Royal Bank of Canada $10, 1913
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Royal Bank of Canada $10, 1913 - CH 630-12-10. F/VF. Popular Battleship note. S/N: 1148508/C.
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,150.00
Sold for 525.00
Royal Bank of Canada $20, 19271587Royal Bank of Canada $20, 1927
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Royal Bank of Canada $20, 1927 - CH 630-14-12. Fresh VF, nice bold colour. S/N: 461408/D.
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold for 276.00
Royal Bank of Canada $5 & $10, 19351588Royal Bank of Canada $5 & $10, 1935
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Royal Bank of Canada $5 & $10, 1935 - CH 630-18-02a. & 630-18-04a. Both lightly pressed VF. S/N: 2000822/B & S/N:1284735/B respectively....
Estimate : 200.00 - 275.00
Sold for 300.00
Royal Bank of Canada $5, 19431589Royal Bank of Canada $5, 1943
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Royal Bank of Canada $5, 1943 - CH 630-20-02. Crisp VF. This series is more difficult than the more common '35 issue. S/N: 094816/B.
Estimate : 200.00 - 225.00
Sold for 168.00
Summerside Bank $5, 1872 - Unique Trophy Note1590Summerside Bank $5, 1872 - Unique Trophy Note
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Summerside Bank $5, 1872 - Unique Trophy Note - CH 705-12-06 PMG VG10. Edge tears. This note is unique - the only known note of its kind. The Summersi
Start Price : 34,000.00 | Estimate : 35,000.00 - 45,000.00
Bank of Toronto $50, 1920 - Trophy Note1591Bank of Toronto $50, 1920 - Trophy Note
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Bank of Toronto $50, 1920 - Trophy Note - CH 715-22-76.  The highest denomination issued by this bank. PCGS Choice New 63PPQ, the finest known....
Start Price : 22,000.00 | Estimate : 25,000.00 - 35,000.00
The Traders Bank of Canada $101592The Traders Bank of Canada $10
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
The Traders Bank of Canada $10 - CH 720-16-04P. A Black and White Face Proof on a large (9" x 4 1/2") card C-1010 at top in margin.
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for 240.00
The Union Bank of Canada $5, 19211593The Union Bank of Canada $5, 1921
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
The Union Bank of Canada $5, 1921 - CH 730-20-02P. A full colour Face Proof on a large (5 1/4" x 8 1/2") card. Pristine.
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for 300.00
The Union Bank of Canada $10, 19211594The Union Bank of Canada $10, 1921
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
The Union Bank of Canada $10, 1921 - CH 730-20-04P. A full colour Face Proof on a large (5 1/4" x 8 1/2") card. Pristine.
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for 275.00
The Union Bank of Canada $20, 19211595The Union Bank of Canada $20, 1921
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
The Union Bank of Canada $20, 1921 - CH 730-20-06P. A full colour Face Proof on a large (5 1/4" x 8 1/2") card. Pristine.
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for 375.00
The Union Bank of Canada $50, 19211596The Union Bank of Canada $50, 1921
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
The Union Bank of Canada $50, 1921 - CH 730-20-08P. A full colour Face Proof on a large (5 1/4" x 8 1/2") card. Pristine.
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for 400.00
The Union Bank of Canada $100, 19211597The Union Bank of Canada $100, 1921
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
The Union Bank of Canada $100, 1921 - CH 730-20-10P. A full colour Face Proof on a large (5 1/4" x 8 1/2") card. Also, A Back Proof in oli...
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold for 375.00
Union Bank of Lower Canada $2 - Three Rivers O/P, 18661598Union Bank of Lower Canada $2 - Three Rivers O/P, 1866
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Union Bank of Lower Canada $2 - Three Rivers O/P, 1866 - CH 740-12-04a. "THREE RIVERS" overprinted twice in blue. Pieces missing from...
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold for 4,000.00
Bank of Western Canada $4, 18591599Bank of Western Canada $4, 1859
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Bank of Western Canada $4, 1859 - CH 795-10-12. VF35, holes are noted (staple holes at right). S/N: 3244/B.
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold for 230.00