Toronto Coin Expo Fall Sale 2016

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Our fall auction is the third of our “triplet” sales for 2016. The Toronto Coin Expo continues to be the most popular coin show in Canada and we love being a part of it. Explore the treasures and bid confidently knowing you are part of another historical sale. We thank our numerous consignors who have placed their trust in us.

To be held in conjunction with the
Toronto Coin Expo at the
Toronto Reference Library
789 Yonge Street, Toronto

See you all there!


Buyer’s Premiums will be added on all items as per the Terms & Conditions of the sale. Invoices will be emailed out following the Toronto Coin Expo Convention. Visit gbellauctions.com to view a digital copy of the catalogue for this sale.
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Bank of Montreal $5, 1935 - Lot of 2802 - Bank of Montreal $5, 1935 - Lot of 2
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Bank of Montreal $5, 1935 - Lot of 2 CH 505-60-02. Both VF. S/N:1026680/B & 1026682/B. 2 Pcs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 180.00 - 200.00
Sold for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Bank of Montreal $5, 1935803 - Bank of Montreal $5, 1935
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Bank of Montreal $5, 1935 CH 505-60-02. Uncirculated. There's a great start to build an uncirculated type set with the $10 & $20 below. S/...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
Sold for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Bank of Montreal $10, 1935804 - Bank of Montreal $10, 1935
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Bank of Montreal $10, 1935 CH 505-60-04. EF. S/N:054719/A.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 160.00 - 180.00
Sold for (90.00 + 18.00BP) = 108.00
 
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Bank of Montreal $5, 1938 & 1942805 - Bank of Montreal $5, 1938 & 1942
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Bank of Montreal $5, 1938 & 1942 CH 505-62-02 & 505-64-02. Both Fine. S/N:465030/C, 024800/B.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 270.00
Sold for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Bank of Montreal $10, 1938806 - Bank of Montreal $10, 1938
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Bank of Montreal $10, 1938 CH 505-62-04. Uncirculated, nice match with the note below. These seem like great value. S/N:249372/C.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 550.00
Sold for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Bank of Montreal $20, 1938807 - Bank of Montreal $20, 1938
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Bank of Montreal $20, 1938 CH 505-62-06. Uncirculated note with vibrant colour and paper quality. S/N:50258/D.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold for (275.00 + 55.00BP) = 330.00
 
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Bank of Montreal $5, 1942808 - Bank of Montreal $5, 1942
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Bank of Montreal $5, 1942 CH 505-64-02. AU/Unc. 1942 series is very difficult in better condition such as this. S/N:026410/A.
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Start Price : 450.00 | Estimate : 900.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Bank of New Brunswick $1, 1868809 - Bank of New Brunswick $1, 1868
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Bank of New Brunswick $1, 1868 CH 515-14-10. Repaired with vintage tape on left side of the left, don't immediatly dismiss this note, it's...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for (875.00) = 875.00
 
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Bank of New Brunswick $5, 1904810 - Bank of New Brunswick $5, 1904
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Bank of New Brunswick $5, 1904 CH 515-18-04. Top left corner missing, otherwise cleaned and pressed fine. Only 6 on the registery outside instutiona
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold for (2,200.00 + 440.00BP) = 2,640.00
 
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Bank of Nova Scotia $5, 1898811 - Bank of Nova Scotia $5, 1898
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Bank of Nova Scotia $5, 1898 CH 550-28-06. Fine+, small pinholes. Only 13 on the registry. S/N:621138/B.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 1,750.00
Sold for (1,200.00 + 240.00BP) = 1,440.00
 
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Bank of Nova Scotia $5, 1898812 - Bank of Nova Scotia $5, 1898
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Bank of Nova Scotia $5, 1898 CH 550-28-06a. VG/Fine. Allegorial female, steamship centered with a mining scene with a red SS O/P. Only 7 notes are o
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (775.00 + 155.00BP) = 930.00
 
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Bank of Nova Scotia $5 1908813 - Bank of Nova Scotia $5 1908
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Bank of Nova Scotia $5 1908 CH 550-28-12a. Not often seen Orange V's. PMG VG10. S/N:1401091/B.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 800.00
Sold for (450.00 + 90.00BP) = 540.00
 
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Bank of Nova Scotia $20, 1903814 - Bank of Nova Scotia $20, 1903
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Bank of Nova Scotia $20, 1903 CH 550-28-14. PMG VF20, net. Rust stains. 25 notes on the registry. S/N:233475/D.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 750.00 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 1,800.00
 
 
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Bank of Nova Scotia $20, 1918815 - Bank of Nova Scotia $20, 1918
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Bank of Nova Scotia $20, 1918 CH 550-28-16. PMG VF25. Featuring nice large center dory scene. 36 notes on the registry. S/N:066349/A.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (1,500.00 + 300.00BP) = 1,800.00
 
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Bank of Nova Scotia $20, 1925816 - Bank of Nova Scotia $20, 1925
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Bank of Nova Scotia $20, 1925 CH 550-28-18. PMG VF30. Nice match for below, nice fresh note. S/N:473853/A.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Bank of Nova Scotia $20, 1929817 - Bank of Nova Scotia $20, 1929
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Bank of Nova Scotia $20, 1929 CH 550-28-22. PMG VF25. Nice colourful note with large famous dory vignette. S/N:291787/D.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 1,600.00
Sold for (750.00 + 150.00BP) = 900.00
 
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Bank of Nova Scotia $5, 1924818 - Bank of Nova Scotia $5, 1924
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Bank of Nova Scotia $5, 1924 CH 550-32-02. Nice AU, bright and fresh, outstanding quality note. S/N:2046119/C.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,600.00
Sold for (600.00 + 120.00BP) = 720.00
 
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Bank of Nova Scotia Type Set819 - Bank of Nova Scotia Type Set
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Bank of Nova Scotia Type Set Includes: CH 550-34-02 PMG Fine 15, S/N:2376599/A. CH 550-18-20b PMG Fine 15, S/N:1650132/C. CH 550-28-14 PMG Fine 12,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold for (240.00 + 48.00BP) = 288.00
 
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Kingston, Jamaica Issue - Bank of Nova Scotia 5 Pounds, 1920820 - Kingston, Jamaica Issue - Bank of Nova Scotia 5 Pounds, 1920
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Kingston, Jamaica Issue - Bank of Nova Scotia 5 Pounds, 1920 CH 550-38-02-08. VF+, staple holes are present. 23 are on the registry, few are better.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 3,750.00
Sold for (2,200.00 + 440.00BP) = 2,640.00
 
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Bank of Ottawa 1913, $5821 - Bank of Ottawa 1913, $5
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Bank of Ottawa 1913, $5 CH 565-26-02. PMG choice very fine 35 net. There is a comment on the holder, minor rust (and it is insignificant) Superbly d
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold for (3,900.00 + 780.00BP) = 4,680.00
 
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Banque Provincial du Canada $5, 1928822 - Banque Provincial du Canada $5, 1928
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Banque Provincial du Canada $5, 1928 CH 615-14-08. VF, nice bright note. S/N:L1086600/E.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 375.00
 
 
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Banque Provinciale du Canada $10, 1919823 - Banque Provinciale du Canada $10, 1919
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Banque Provinciale du Canada $10, 1919 CH 615-14-14. Pressed VF. S/N:K1343268/D.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 475.00
Sold for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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Royal Bank of Canada $5, 1901824 - Royal Bank of Canada $5, 1901
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Royal Bank of Canada $5, 1901 CH 630-10-02-04. Fine, faces up very well, back is dirty. Only 10 notes on the registry. Large seated allegorical fema
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,500.00 - 5,500.00
Sold for (2,550.00 + 510.00BP) = 3,060.00
 
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Royal Bank of Canada $10, 1901825 - Royal Bank of Canada $10, 1901
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Royal Bank of Canada $10, 1901 CH 630-10-02-08. Very attractive multicoloured note with large allegorical vignette. A solid fine with only 6 on the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold for (4,000.00 + 800.00BP) = 4,800.00
 
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Royal Bank of Canada $5, 1909826 - Royal Bank of Canada $5, 1909
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Royal Bank of Canada $5, 1909 CH 630-10-04-06. PCGS VF30. This note appears better with bright green colour and nice original white paper. Worthy of
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Royal Bank of Canada $10, 1909827 - Royal Bank of Canada $10, 1909
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Royal Bank of Canada $10, 1909 CH 630-10-04-14. Pressed fine+. This is another excellent note worthy of any elite collectors consideration. S/N:2166
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold for (1,550.00) = 1,550.00
 
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Royal Bank of Canada $20, 1909828 - Royal Bank of Canada $20, 1909
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Royal Bank of Canada $20, 1909 CH 630-10-04-22. PMG VF25. This piece matches up well with the above material. Ten notes are in private hands, this r
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,500.00 - 8,500.00
Sold for (3,850.00) = 3,850.00
 
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Royal Bank of Canada $5, 1913829 - Royal Bank of Canada $5, 1913
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Royal Bank of Canada $5, 1913 CH 630-12-02. F/VF. S/N:1244077.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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Royal Bank of Canada $10, 1913830 - Royal Bank of Canada $10, 1913
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Royal Bank of Canada $10, 1913 CH 630-12-06. Bright and fresh Battleship note in VF condition, jumbo margins. Ms. signature - Holt. S/N:1099527/B.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (2,300.00 + 460.00BP) = 2,760.00
 
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Royal Bank of Canada $20, 1913831 - Royal Bank of Canada $20, 1913
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Royal Bank of Canada $20, 1913 CH 630-12-10. AVF, nice colours and bold signatures on this train note racing through the prairies. S/N:107150/C.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 1,300.00 | Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,200.00
 
 
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Royal Bank of Canada $5, 1927831A - Royal Bank of Canada $5, 1927
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Royal Bank of Canada $5, 1927 CH 630-14-04. Lightly pressed VF. S/N: 2538853/B.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Royal Bank of Canada $10, 1927832 - Royal Bank of Canada $10, 1927
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Royal Bank of Canada $10, 1927 CH 630-14-06. Bright orange colours and the coat of arms are featured on this note, signed by Neill - Holt. Pressed E
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
Sold for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Royal Bank of Canada $10, 1927833 - Royal Bank of Canada $10, 1927
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Royal Bank of Canada $10, 1927 CH 630-14-08. Bright orange colours and the coat of arms are featured on this note, signed by Wilson - Holt. Lightly
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold for (115.00) = 115.00
 
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Royal Bank of Canada $20, 1927834 - Royal Bank of Canada $20, 1927
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Royal Bank of Canada $20, 1927 CH 630-14-10. Fine, small tear at left border. Rarely offered any better. S/N:125193/D.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Royal Bank of Canada $20, 1927835 - Royal Bank of Canada $20, 1927
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Royal Bank of Canada $20, 1927 CH 630-14-12. Pressed VF/EF. Nice bold note, difficult to obtain in better condition. S/N:346039/A
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Royal Bank of Canada $50, 1927836 - Royal Bank of Canada $50, 1927
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Royal Bank of Canada $50, 1927 CH 630-14-16. Fine+ (may go into a VF holder). Faces up very well, good value on this hign denomination. S/N:018677/B
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold for (575.00) = 575.00
 
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Royal Bank of Canada $100, 1927837 - Royal Bank of Canada $100, 1927
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Royal Bank of Canada $100, 1927 CH 630-14-18. VG+, minute tear at bottom margin. Only 8 on the registry, this may be your only chance to obtain this
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (925.00 + 185.00BP) = 1,110.00
 
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Royal Bank of Canada $5, 1933838 - Royal Bank of Canada $5, 1933
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Royal Bank of Canada $5, 1933 CH 630-16-02. AU, very difficult to obtain better than VF. S/N:106308/D. Worthy of estimate.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (600.00 + 120.00BP) = 720.00
 
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Royal Bank of Canada $5, 1935839 - Royal Bank of Canada $5, 1935
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Royal Bank of Canada $5, 1935 CH 630-18-02. Original fresh EF. Small signatures. S/N:179715/B.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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Royal Bank of Canada $10 & $20, 1935840 - Royal Bank of Canada $10 & $20, 1935
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Royal Bank of Canada $10 & $20, 1935 CH 630-18-04a. Lightly pressed EF. Large signatures, fresh orange colour. S/N:1584013/C. Second note is C...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 180.00 - 250.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Royal Bank of Canada $5, 1943841 - Royal Bank of Canada $5, 1943
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Royal Bank of Canada $5, 1943 CH 630-20-02. Original Unc. We've never had this note in this condition, it's very difficult to obtain. S/N:...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,200.00
Sold for (600.00 + 120.00BP) = 720.00
 
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Royal Bank of Canada $5, 1943842 - Royal Bank of Canada $5, 1943
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Royal Bank of Canada $5, 1943 CH 630-20-02. Consecutive with above note, superb duo. Another original Unc. Great opportunity to grab the pair. S/N:0
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,200.00
Sold for (725.00 + 145.00BP) = 870.00
 
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LOW SERIAL #2 - Royal Bank of Canada $5, 1943843 - LOW SERIAL #2 - Royal Bank of Canada $5, 1943
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LOW SERIAL #2 - Royal Bank of Canada $5, 1943 CH 630-20-02. PMG EF40. Low Serial Numbered Note S/N:000002/A.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 800.00
Sold for (675.00 + 135.00BP) = 810.00
 
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Royal Bank of Canada One Pound, Kingston Jamaica, 1938844 - Royal Bank of Canada One Pound, Kingston Jamaica, 1938
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Royal Bank of Canada One Pound, Kingston Jamaica, 1938 CH 630-54-02. Fine, small size Jamaica is rarely seen, most are in rough condition. S/N:03712
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 2,700.00
Sold for (1,250.00) = 1,250.00
 
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St. Lawrence Bank and Lumber Company $1, 1837845 - St. Lawrence Bank and Lumber Company $1, 1837
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St. Lawrence Bank and Lumber Company $1, 1837 CH 665-10-02. Fresh AU, a relatively common piece seen in this grade, attractive nonetheless. T...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 225.00
Sold for (120.00 + 24.00BP) = 144.00
 
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St. Lawrence Bank and Lumber Company $2, 1837846 - St. Lawrence Bank and Lumber Company $2, 1837
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St. Lawrence Bank and Lumber Company $2, 1837 CH 665-10-04. Unc. Perfect match for the above piece, in better condition. S/N:3874/A.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold for (190.00 + 38.00BP) = 228.00
 
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St. Stephens Bank $1, 1873847 - St. Stephens Bank $1, 1873
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St. Stephens Bank $1, 1873 CH 675-20-04-02. VG, few edge nicks. Only 8 on the registry. S/N:8919/A.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,200.00
Sold for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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St. Stephens Bank $1, 1886848 - St. Stephens Bank $1, 1886
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St. Stephens Bank $1, 1886 CH 675-20-04-06. G/VG, edge nicks and pin holes, only 8 on the registry. S/N:38029/A.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (700.00 + 140.00BP) = 840.00
 
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Sterling Bank of Canada $20, 1906849 - Sterling Bank of Canada $20, 1906
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Sterling Bank of Canada $20, 1906 CH 700-10-06. PCGS Good 6. Damaged with a significant portion of the right border missing in action. This has only
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold for (3,150.00) = 3,150.00
 
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Summerside Bank $1, 1884850 - Summerside Bank $1, 1884
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Summerside Bank $1, 1884 CH 705-14-02. Green back variety. VG with stains at bottom. There are only 4 on the 3rd ed registry, one institution...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold for (4,700.00 + 940.00BP) = 5,640.00
 
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