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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Banque Canadienne Nationale $20, 19251542Banque Canadienne Nationale $20, 1925
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Banque Canadienne Nationale $20, 1925 - CH 85-10-06. Faces up like a nice fine. BCS VG10. S/N: 215641/A.
Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
Sold for 275.00
Bank of Clifton $1, 18591543Bank of Clifton $1, 1859
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Bank of Clifton $1, 1859 - CH 125-10-04-02. Unc. 60, original. S/N: 8114/A.
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold for 240.00
Commercial Bank $2 (10 Shillings), 18371544Commercial Bank $2 (10 Shillings), 1837
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Commercial Bank $2 (10 Shillings), 1837 - CH 145-10-02-04. A spurious bank. PMG Choice About Unc 58 EPQ. S/N:121/B.
Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
Sold for 450.00
Dominion Bank $5, 19051545Dominion Bank $5, 1905
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Dominion Bank $5, 1905 - CH 220-16-08. Pressed Fine. S/N: 367299/D.
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold for 325.00
Dominion Bank $5, 19051546Dominion Bank $5, 1905
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Dominion Bank $5, 1905 - CH 220-16-10. F+ with rust stain on back. A pleasing example of an earlier issue from this Toronto bank with lovely vignettes
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for 275.00
Dominion Bank $10, 19311547Dominion Bank $10, 1931
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Dominion Bank $10, 1931 - CH 220-24-08. Amazing Colours with the map of Canada on back, difficult to improve upon. S/N: 140816/A.
Start Price : 2,500.00 | Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Dominion Bank $10, 19311548Dominion Bank $10, 1931
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Dominion Bank $10, 1931 - CH 220-24-08. Although not comparable to the last, better than most. S/N: 146168/D.
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for 250.00
Dominion Bank $100, 1931 - Trophy Note1549Dominion Bank $100, 1931 - Trophy Note
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Dominion Bank $100, 1931 - Trophy Note - CH 220-24-14. EF. The finest example available. Charlton states "The $100 is quite rare with only seve...
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold for 14,400.00
Exchange Bank of Canada $5 - Aylmer O/P, 18721550Exchange Bank of Canada $5 - Aylmer O/P, 1872
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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__
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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
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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
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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