Toronto Coin Expo Fall Sale 2023

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A very special welcome to our 2023 Fall Expo and Warmup Sale to be conducted in conjunction with the Toronto Coin Expo. This sale features a superb selection of chartered banknotes, copper coins from The Robert Turner collection, Part II of the Glassford Error Collection, a nice PEI collection and last but not least is the finest 1935 $500 on the market. The SickKids Foundation have also consigned a donated world coin collection, with all proceeds from these lots, including our services, being donated directly to their mission. We feel privileged to be given the opportunity to be entrusted with such treasures and thank our 50+ contributors who have placed their faith in us. Spirited and ethical bidding is encouraged on these superb pieces.

Lot viewing will take place September 28th & 29th, 10:00am – 4:30pm EDT
at the Bram & Bluma Appel Salon, Toronto Reference Library
Toronto, Ontario

Looking forward to seeing everyone at the Toronto Coin Expo.

Buyer’s Premiums will be added on all items as per the Terms & Conditions of the sale. Invoices will be emailed out after all sessions of the Toronto Coin Expo Spring Sale have concluded.

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Bank of Canada $1, 1954 - Solid Serial Number493 - Bank of Canada $1, 1954 - Solid Serial Number
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BC-37a. N1-i. Unc. S/N:W/A5555555.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,200.00
Sold for (2,300.00 + 460.00BP) = 2,760.00
 
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Bank of Canada $1, 1954 - Solid Serial Number494 - Bank of Canada $1, 1954 - Solid Serial Number
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BC-37a. N1-i. Unc. S/N:B/L6666666.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,200.00
Sold for (2,200.00 + 440.00BP) = 2,640.00
 
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Bank of Canada $1, 1954 - Solid Serial Number495 - Bank of Canada $1, 1954 - Solid Serial Number
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BC-37a. N1-i. Unc. S/N:U/A777777777.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,200.00
Sold for (2,800.00 + 560.00BP) = 3,360.00
 
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Bank of Canada $1, 1954 - Solid Serial Number496 - Bank of Canada $1, 1954 - Solid Serial Number
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BC-37a. N1-i. Unc. S/N:J/L9999999.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,200.00
Sold for (2,200.00 + 440.00BP) = 2,640.00
 
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Bank of Canada $1, 1954 Ten Million Numbered Note497 - Bank of Canada $1, 1954 Ten Million Numbered Note
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BC-37a. N4. Unc. As stated in Charlton "before 1968, ten million numbered notes were printed for the Bank of Canada for the issues of 1935, 193...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,500.00
Sold for (9,250.00 + 1,850.00BP) = 11,100.00
 
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Bank of Canada $1, 1954 - Low Serial Number498 - Bank of Canada $1, 1954 - Low Serial Number
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BC-37a-i. Unc. S/N:A/M0000116.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold for (220.00 + 44.00BP) = 264.00
 
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Bank of Canada $1, 1954 - Descending Ladder Number499 - Bank of Canada $1, 1954 - Descending Ladder Number
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BC-37b. N2-ii. Unc, slightly off-cut. S/N:Z/O7654321.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 700.00
Sold for (925.00 + 185.00BP) = 1,110.00
 
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Bank of Canada $1, 1954 - Ascending Ladder Number500 - Bank of Canada $1, 1954 - Ascending Ladder Number
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BC-37c. N2-ii. Unc. S/N:I/F1234567.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 700.00
Sold for (1,550.00 + 310.00BP) = 1,860.00
 
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Bank of Canada $1, 1954 - Descending Ladder Number501 - Bank of Canada $1, 1954 - Descending Ladder Number
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BC-37d. N2-ii. Unc. S/N:D/I8765432.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 700.00
Sold for (850.00 + 170.00BP) = 1,020.00
 
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Bank of Canada $1, 1954 - Ascending Ladder Number502 - Bank of Canada $1, 1954 - Ascending Ladder Number
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BC-37d. N2-ii. Unc. S/N:A/I2345678.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 700.00
Sold for (825.00 + 165.00BP) = 990.00
 
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Bank of Canada $2, 1954 - 2 Digit Radar503 - Bank of Canada $2, 1954 - 2 Digit Radar
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BC-38a. N1-ii. Unc. S/N:K/B4446444.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (325.00 + 65.00BP) = 390.00
 
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Bank of Canada $5, 1954 - Million Number504 - Bank of Canada $5, 1954 - Million Number
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BC-39b. N3. Unc. S/N:K/S2000000.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 625.00
Sold for (775.00 + 155.00BP) = 930.00
 
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Bank of Canada $5, 1954 - Million Number505 - Bank of Canada $5, 1954 - Million Number
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BC-39b. N3. Unc. S/N:D/S3000000.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 625.00
Sold for (825.00 + 165.00BP) = 990.00
 
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Bank of Canada $5, 1954 - Million Number506 - Bank of Canada $5, 1954 - Million Number
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BC-39b. N3. Unc. S/N:E/S4000000.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 625.00
Sold for (725.00 + 145.00BP) = 870.00
 
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Bank of Canada $5, 1954 - Million Number507 - Bank of Canada $5, 1954 - Million Number
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BC-39b. N3. AU, trimmed. S/N:R/X5000000.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 625.00
Sold for (675.00 + 135.00BP) = 810.00
 
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Bank of Canada $5, 1954 - Million Number508 - Bank of Canada $5, 1954 - Million Number
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BC-39b. N3. AU with a bit of disturbance at bottom. S/N:H/X6000000.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 625.00
Sold for (700.00 + 140.00BP) = 840.00
 
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Bank of Canada $5, 1954 - Million Number509 - Bank of Canada $5, 1954 - Million Number
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BC-39b. N3. Unc. S/N:U/S7000000.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 625.00
Sold for (825.00 + 165.00BP) = 990.00
 
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Bank of Canada $5, 1954 - Million Number510 - Bank of Canada $5, 1954 - Million Number
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BC-39b. N3. Unc. S/N:T/S8000000.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 625.00
Sold for (1,500.00 + 300.00BP) = 1,800.00
 
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Bank of Canada $5, 1954 - Million Number511 - Bank of Canada $5, 1954 - Million Number
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BC-39b. N3. Unc. S/N:Z/C9000000.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 625.00
Sold for (825.00 + 165.00BP) = 990.00
 
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Bank of Canada $20, 1969 - Solid Serial Number512 - Bank of Canada $20, 1969 - Solid Serial Number
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BC-50a. N1-i. Unc. S/N:EA9999999.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,300.00
Sold for (2,000.00 + 400.00BP) = 2,400.00
 
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Bank of Canada $20, 1969 - Fold-over Cutting Error513 - Bank of Canada $20, 1969 - Fold-over Cutting Error
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BC-50d. E24-ii. Unc. S/N:WA4625985.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (1,750.00 + 350.00BP) = 2,100.00
 
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Bank of Canada $1, 1973 - Ascending/Descending Ladder Radar514 - Bank of Canada $1, 1973 - Ascending/Descending Ladder Radar
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BC-46a. Unc. N2-i. S/N:FL1234321.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 650.00
Sold for (525.00 + 105.00BP) = 630.00
 
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Bank of Canada $1, 1973 - Ascending Ladder Number515 - Bank of Canada $1, 1973 - Ascending Ladder Number
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BC-46a. Unc. N2-ii. S/N:FL1234567.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 650.00
Sold for (850.00 + 170.00BP) = 1,020.00
 
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Bank of Canada $1, 1973 - Descending Ladder Number516 - Bank of Canada $1, 1973 - Descending Ladder Number
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BC-46a. Unc. N2-ii. S/N:ML7654321.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 650.00
Sold for (725.00 + 145.00BP) = 870.00
 
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Bank of Canada $1, 1973 - Descending Ladder Number517 - Bank of Canada $1, 1973 - Descending Ladder Number
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BC-46a. Unc. N2-ii. S/N:FS7654321.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 650.00
Sold for (750.00 + 150.00BP) = 900.00
 
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Bank of Canada $1, 1973 - Million Numbered Note518 - Bank of Canada $1, 1973 - Million Numbered Note
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BC-46b. AU/Unc. S/N:ECU5000000.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 475.00
Sold for (500.00 + 100.00BP) = 600.00
 
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Bank of Canada $20, 1969 - Misplaced Serial Number519 - Bank of Canada $20, 1969 - Misplaced Serial Number
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BC-50a. E18-i. AU. S/N:EE1894452.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (700.00 + 140.00BP) = 840.00
 
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Bank of Canada $20, 1991 - Ink Smear (Black Eye)520 - Bank of Canada $20, 1991 - Ink Smear (Black Eye)
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BC-58d. Nice VF with writing on the front. S/N:EYB3074702.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (375.00 + 75.00BP) = 450.00
 
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Bank of Canada $50, 1988 - Misplaced OSD Error521 - Bank of Canada $50, 1988 - Misplaced OSD Error
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BC-59a-E8, Thiessen-Crow, BCS Very Fine 25, Changeover with misplaced Optical Security Device (OSD), S/N:FHM0457004.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
Sold for (425.00 + 85.00BP) = 510.00
 
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Bank of Canada $1000, 1988 - Radar522 - Bank of Canada $1000, 1988 - Radar
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BC-61a. Legacy Gem New 65 PPQ. Not priced in Charlton due to rarity. S/N:EKA1749471.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold for (2,400.00 + 480.00BP) = 2,880.00
 
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Bank of Canada $1000, 1988 - Low Serial Number523 - Bank of Canada $1000, 1988 - Low Serial Number
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BC-61a. PCGS Superb Gem New 67PPQ. S/N:EKA0000521.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold for (2,300.00 + 460.00BP) = 2,760.00
 
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Bank of Canada $10, 2001 - Incomplete Printing Error on Face524 - Bank of Canada $10, 2001 - Incomplete Printing Error on Face
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BC-63a. Legacy Gem New 66PPQ, Inking Error on Face. Consecutive with below S/N:FDT2147161.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold for (210.00 + 42.00BP) = 252.00
 
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Bank of Canada $10, 2001 - Incomplete Printing Error on Face525 - Bank of Canada $10, 2001 - Incomplete Printing Error on Face
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BC-63a. Legacy Gem New 66PPQ, Printing Error on Face. Consecutive with above S/N:FDT2147162.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold for (170.00 + 34.00BP) = 204.00
 
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Bank of Canada $5 & $10 - Low Serial Number Pair #134526 - Bank of Canada $5 & $10 - Low Serial Number Pair #134
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BC-67b-N5-iv. Legacy Gem New 65PPQ, Prefix "APT"; BC-68a. Legacy Superb Gem New 67PPQ, Prefix "BTR". Matching Low Serial Number....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (250.00 + 50.00BP) = 300.00
 
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Bank of Canada $10, 1989 - Low Serial Number #135527 - Bank of Canada $10, 1989 - Low Serial Number #135
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BC-57a-N5-iv, Low Serial Number. Legacy Very Fine 30. S/N:AEM0000135. A compliment to the previous lot.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
 
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Bank of Canada $5 & $10 - Low Serial Number Pair #135528 - Bank of Canada $5 & $10 - Low Serial Number Pair #135
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BC-67b-N5-iv. Legacy Gem New 65PPQ, Prefix "APT"; BC-68a. Legacy Superb Gem New 67PPQ, Prefix "BTR". Matching Low Serial Number....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (230.00 + 46.00BP) = 276.00
 
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Bank of Canada $10, 2007 - Double Denomination Error529 - Bank of Canada $10, 2007 - Double Denomination Error
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BC-68a-E6. Legacy Very Fine 25, Double Denomination Error, $10 printed on paper with $20 Security Strip and Watermark. S/N:BTT9690091.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (1,250.00 + 250.00BP) = 1,500.00
 
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Bank of Canada $500, 1935530 - Bank of Canada $500, 1935
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BC-17. A Superb rarity that hasn't seen the light of day at any auction. Acquired in Halifax at the RCNA, Geoffrey Bell Auctions is proud to rep...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500,000.00 - 600,000.00
Sold for (360,000.00 + 72,000.00BP) = 432,000.00
 
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Bank of Canada $500, 1935 - French Front & Back Proofs531 - Bank of Canada $500, 1935 - French Front & Back Proofs
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BC-18FP & BP. Flawless examples, Legacy Superb Gem New 68 PPQ. Unattainable in any circulation conditions, this is the option to fill the hole i...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold for (15,500.00 + 3,100.00BP) = 18,600.00
 
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Bank of Canada $1, 1935532 - Bank of Canada $1, 1935
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BC-1. Legacy Very Choice New 64 PPQ. S/N:A6362901/A.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,200.00
Sold for (500.00 + 100.00BP) = 600.00
 
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Bank of Canada $1, 1935533 - Bank of Canada $1, 1935
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BC-1. BCS Choice UNC 62 Original, Osborne-Towers, English, Series A. S/N:A0870570/C. An exceptional grade.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for (525.00 + 105.00BP) = 630.00
 
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Bank of Canada $1, 1935534 - Bank of Canada $1, 1935
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BC-1. Legacy AU53 PPQ. S/N:B0141702/D.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 575.00 - 650.00
Sold for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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Bank of Canada $1, 1935 - French535 - Bank of Canada $1, 1935 - French
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BC-2. Legacy AU53, small edge tear in right margin. S/N:F1473681/B.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 875.00
Sold for (400.00 + 80.00BP) = 480.00
 
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Bank of Canada $1, 1935 - French536 - Bank of Canada $1, 1935 - French
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BC-2. Fresh AU. S/N:F0374084/A.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 875.00
Sold for (475.00 + 95.00BP) = 570.00
 
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Bank of Canada $2, 1935537 - Bank of Canada $2, 1935
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BC-3. Legacy Gem New 66 PPQ. Consecutive with next lot. S/N:A4584480/D.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 4,500.00
Sold for (2,500.00 + 500.00BP) = 3,000.00
 
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Bank of Canada $2, 1935538 - Bank of Canada $2, 1935
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BC-3. Legacy Gem New 65 PPQ. Consecutive with previous lot. S/N:A4584479/D.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 3,500.00
Sold for (3,100.00 + 620.00BP) = 3,720.00
 
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Bank of Canada $2, 1935 - French539 - Bank of Canada $2, 1935 - French
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BC-4. F/VF. S/N:F114947/D.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 900.00
Sold for (400.00 + 80.00BP) = 480.00
 
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1935 Bank of Canada $5539A - 1935 Bank of Canada $5
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BC-5. Legacy Choice New 63 PPQ. S/N:A583776/A.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 3,500.00
Sold for (2,100.00 + 420.00BP) = 2,520.00
 
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Bank of Canada $5, 1935540 - Bank of Canada $5, 1935
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BC-5. BCS Fine 15, stain. S/N:A886717/B.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 450.00
Sold for (220.00 + 44.00BP) = 264.00
 
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Bank of Canada $5, 1935 - French541 - Bank of Canada $5, 1935 - French
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BC-6. VF. S/N:F250497/D.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for (575.00 + 115.00BP) = 690.00
 
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