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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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1550Exchange Bank of Canada $5 - Aylmer O/P, 1872Geoffrey 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
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
1552The Halifax Banking Co. $5, 1887 IssueGeoffrey 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
1553Bank of Hamilton $5, 1904Geoffrey 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
1554Banque Hochelaga $5, 1874 - Unique Trophy NoteGeoffrey 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
1555Imperial Bank $10, 1910Geoffrey 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
1556International Bank of Canada $5, 1858Geoffrey 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
1557International Bank of Canada $5, 1858Geoffrey 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
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
1559Molsons Bank $20, 1904 - Trophy NoteGeoffrey 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
1560Molsons Bank $5, 1908Geoffrey 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
1561Bank of Montreal $1, 1859 - Discovery NoteGeoffrey 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
1562Bank of Montreal $5, 1923Geoffrey 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
1563Bank of Montreal $5, 1923Geoffrey 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
1564Bank of Montreal $10, 1923Geoffrey 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
1565Bank of Montreal $20, 1923Geoffrey 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
1566Bank of Montreal $5, 1931Geoffrey 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
1567Bank of Montreal $10, 1931Geoffrey 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
1568Bank of Montreal $10, 1935Geoffrey 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
1569Lot of Two 1938 Bank of Montreal $5 & $20 NotesGeoffrey 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
1574Bank of Nova Scotia $5, 1908Geoffrey 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
1575Bank of Nova Scotia $20, 1918Geoffrey 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
1576Bank of Nova Scotia $20, 1918Geoffrey 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
1577Bank of Nova Scotia $20, 1929Geoffrey 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
1578Bank of Nova Scotia $5, 1935Geoffrey 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
1579Bank of Nova Scotia $10, 1935Geoffrey 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
1580La Banque du Peuple $5, 1838Geoffrey 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
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
1582Pictou Bank $10 Remainder, 1882Geoffrey 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
1583La Banque Provinciale du Canada $5, 1900Geoffrey 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
1584Royal Bank of Canada $5, 1913Geoffrey 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
1585Royal Bank of Canada $10, 1913Geoffrey 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
1586Royal Bank of Canada $10, 1913Geoffrey 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
1587Royal Bank of Canada $20, 1927Geoffrey 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
1588Royal Bank of Canada $5 & $10, 1935Geoffrey 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
1589Royal Bank of Canada $5, 1943Geoffrey 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
1590Summerside Bank $5, 1872 - Unique Trophy NoteGeoffrey 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
1591Bank of Toronto $50, 1920 - Trophy NoteGeoffrey 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
1592The Traders Bank of Canada $10Geoffrey 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
1593The Union Bank of Canada $5, 1921Geoffrey 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
1594The Union Bank of Canada $10, 1921Geoffrey 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
1595The Union Bank of Canada $20, 1921Geoffrey 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
1596The Union Bank of Canada $50, 1921Geoffrey 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
1597The Union Bank of Canada $100, 1921Geoffrey 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
1599Bank of Western Canada $4, 1859Geoffrey 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