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 $10, 1935 - French542 - Bank of Canada $10, 1935 - French
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BC-8. Strong Fine. S/N:F093901/A.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 775.00
Sold for (500.00 + 100.00BP) = 600.00
 
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Bank of Canada $20, 1935 - Large Seal543 - Bank of Canada $20, 1935 - Large Seal
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BC-9a. PMG Very Fine 25. S/N:A017545/D.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,000.00
Sold for (2,100.00 + 420.00BP) = 2,520.00
 
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Bank of Canada $20, 1935 - Large Seal544 - Bank of Canada $20, 1935 - Large Seal
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BC-9a. F+ pressed with a small tear at top. S/N:A021896/D.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (1,250.00 + 250.00BP) = 1,500.00
 
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Bank of Canada $20, 1935 - Small Seal545 - Bank of Canada $20, 1935 - Small Seal
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BC-9b. F+ with some red staining and rough edges. S/N:A098463/A.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,200.00
Sold for (750.00 + 150.00BP) = 900.00
 
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Bank of Canada $20, 1935 - French546 - Bank of Canada $20, 1935 - French
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BC-10. VF, featuring Princess Elizabeth. S/N:F016637/B.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 5,700.00
Sold for (2,900.00 + 580.00BP) = 3,480.00
 
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Bank of Canada $25, 1935 - French547 - Bank of Canada $25, 1935 - French
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BC-12. Legacy Fine 12. This example has small edge nicks, splits and tears, nevertheless rarely seen. S/N:F001773/D.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 5,700.00
Sold for (3,200.00 + 640.00BP) = 3,840.00
 
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1935 Bank of Canada $1000547A - 1935 Bank of Canada $1000
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BC-19. Legacy Very Fine 25. S/N:A14679/B.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold for (8,250.00 + 1,650.00BP) = 9,900.00
 
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Bank of Canada $1, 1937 - Superb Gem548 - Bank of Canada $1, 1937 - Superb Gem
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BC-21d. Legacy Superb Gem New 67 PPQ. S/N:S/N7003293.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (260.00 + 52.00BP) = 312.00
 
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Bank of Canada $2, 1937 - Gem Osborne549 - Bank of Canada $2, 1937 - Gem Osborne
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BC-22a. Legacy Gem New 66PPQ. Consecutive with the note below. S/N:B/B3941975.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold for (1,200.00 + 240.00BP) = 1,440.00
 
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Bank of Canada $2, 1937 - Superb Gem Osborne550 - Bank of Canada $2, 1937 - Superb Gem Osborne
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BC-22a. Legacy Superb Gem New 67PPQ. Consecutive with the note above & below. S/N:B/B3941976.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 3,500.00
Sold for (2,300.00 + 460.00BP) = 2,760.00
 
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Bank of Canada $2, 1937 - Gem Osborne551 - Bank of Canada $2, 1937 - Gem Osborne
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BC-22a. Legacy Gem New 66PPQ. Consecutive with the above note. S/N:B/B3941977.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold for (1,100.00 + 220.00BP) = 1,320.00
 
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Bank of Canada $2, 1937 - Gem Gordon552 - Bank of Canada $2, 1937 - Gem Gordon
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BC-22b. Legacy Gem New 66 PPQ. S/N:L/B4353287.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold for (350.00 + 70.00BP) = 420.00
 
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Bank of Canada $2, 1937 - Gem Coyne553 - Bank of Canada $2, 1937 - Gem Coyne
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BC-22c. Legacy Gem New 65 PPQ. S/N:J/R8043830.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 375.00 - 400.00
Sold for (290.00 + 58.00BP) = 348.00
 
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Bank of Canada $5, 1937 - Osborne554 - Bank of Canada $5, 1937 - Osborne
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BC-23a. Legacy Choice AU58 PPQ. S/N:A/C1574542.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 4,500.00
Sold for (2,300.00 + 460.00BP) = 2,760.00
 
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Bank of Canada $5, 1937555 - Bank of Canada $5, 1937
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BC-23c. PMG Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ, Coyne-Towers, S/N:C/S7781655. Excellent centering and a vibrant blue note with center vignette of King George VI.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 550.00 - 600.00
Sold for (650.00 + 130.00BP) = 780.00
 
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Bank of Canada $10, 1937 - Superb Gem556 - Bank of Canada $10, 1937 - Superb Gem
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BC-24b. Legacy Superb Gem New 67 PPQ. S/N:X/D1692848.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
Sold for (500.00 + 100.00BP) = 600.00
 
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Bank of Canada $10, 1937 - 3 Consecutive557 - Bank of Canada $10, 1937 - 3 Consecutive
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BC-24c. BCS Almost UNC 58, stain, Coyne-Towers, consecutive trio. S/N:LT3538678-8680. Lot of 3 notes.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 450.00
Sold for (250.00 + 50.00BP) = 300.00
 
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Bank of Canada $20, 1937 - Osborne558 - Bank of Canada $20, 1937 - Osborne
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BC-25a. BCS Extra Fine 45 Original. S/N:A/E1285879.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for (450.00 + 90.00BP) = 540.00
 
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Bank of Canada $20, 1937559 - Bank of Canada $20, 1937
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BC-25b. Legacy Gem New 66 PPQ. S/N:D/E2368175
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 675.00 - 775.00
Sold for (475.00 + 95.00BP) = 570.00
 
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Bank of Canada $50, 1937 - Osborne560 - Bank of Canada $50, 1937 - Osborne
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BC-26a. Legacy Very Fine 20, pinholes, Osborne-Towers, S/N:A/H0089334. A highly desirable note with the Osborne signature. An affordable example to fi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,700.00 - 1,900.00
Sold for (1,050.00 + 210.00BP) = 1,260.00
 
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Bank of Canada $50, 1937561 - Bank of Canada $50, 1937
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BC-26c. Legacy Gem New 66 PPQ. S/N:B/H4566475.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (1,350.00 + 270.00BP) = 1,620.00
 
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Bank of Canada $50, 1937562 - Bank of Canada $50, 1937
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BC-26c. Legacy Choice AU58 PPQ. S/N:B/H4448927.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 950.00
Sold for (500.00 + 100.00BP) = 600.00
 
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Bank of Canada $100, 1937563 - Bank of Canada $100, 1937
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BC-27b. PMG Choice Unc. 64. S/N:B/J3145273.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,100.00
Sold for (700.00 + 140.00BP) = 840.00
 
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Bank of Canada $1 - $50, 1937 Set564 - Bank of Canada $1 - $50, 1937 Set
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The six notes range from Fine to VF. 6 Pcs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 375.00
Sold for (180.00 + 36.00BP) = 216.00
 
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Bank of Canada $1, 1954 - Devil's Face565 - Bank of Canada $1, 1954 - Devil's Face
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BC-29a. BCS Choice UNC 62 Original, Coyne-Towers. S/N:E/A3225658.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 175.00 - 200.00
Sold for (130.00 + 26.00BP) = 156.00
 
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Bank of Canada $1, 1954 - Devil's Face566 - Bank of Canada $1, 1954 - Devil's Face
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BC-29b. PMG Gem Unc. 66 EPQ. Consecutive with next lot. S/N:L/A4466632.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold for (230.00 + 46.00BP) = 276.00
 
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Bank of Canada $1, 1954 - Devil's Face567 - Bank of Canada $1, 1954 - Devil's Face
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BC-29b. PMG Gem Unc. 66 EPQ. Consecutive with previous lot. S/N:L/A4466633.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold for (400.00 + 80.00BP) = 480.00
 
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Bank of Canada $1, 1954 - Devil's Face568 - Bank of Canada $1, 1954 - Devil's Face
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BC-29b. BCS GEM UNC 66 Original, Beattie-Coyne. S/N:M/A8562845. This is a unicorn rarely seen grade from BCS. This is truly a beautiful centered and v
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold for (280.00 + 56.00BP) = 336.00
 
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Bank of Canada $5, 1954 - Devil's Face569 - Bank of Canada $5, 1954 - Devil's Face
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BC-31b. BCS Choice UNC 63 Original, Beattie-Coyne. S/N:G/C3315860.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 450.00
Sold for (350.00 + 70.00BP) = 420.00
 
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Bank of Canada $50, 1954 - Devil's Face570 - Bank of Canada $50, 1954 - Devil's Face
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BC-34a. Legacy Gem New 65 PPQ. S/N:A/H0887772.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (1,450.00 + 290.00BP) = 1,740.00
 
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Bank of Canada $100, 1954 - Devil's Face571 - Bank of Canada $100, 1954 - Devil's Face
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BC-35a. PMG About Uncirculated 55, Coyne-Towers. S/N:A/J0207129.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 650.00 - 750.00
Sold for (425.00 + 85.00BP) = 510.00
 
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Bank of Canada $100, 1954 - Devil's Face572 - Bank of Canada $100, 1954 - Devil's Face
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BC-35a. BCS AU50, original. S/N:A/J1626092.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 550.00
Sold for (400.00 + 80.00BP) = 480.00
 
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Bank of Canada $1 - $20, 1954 - Devil's Face Set573 - Bank of Canada $1 - $20, 1954 - Devil's Face Set
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The six notes range from Fine to VF. 5 Pcs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
Sold for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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Bank of Canada $1, 1954 - Rare *V/V Replacement574 - Bank of Canada $1, 1954 - Rare *V/V Replacement
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BC-37cA. BCS Fine 15. Rare *V/V Replacement with an estimate of only 400 printed. This is one of the toughest replacement notes in the 1954 dollar ser
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (1,150.00 + 230.00BP) = 1,380.00
 
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Bank of Canada $2, 1954 - Replacement575 - Bank of Canada $2, 1954 - Replacement
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BC-38aA. Legacy Gem New 66 PPQ. S/N:*A/B0020723.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold for (375.00 + 75.00BP) = 450.00
 
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Bank of Canada $2, 1954 - Replacement576 - Bank of Canada $2, 1954 - Replacement
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BC-38aA. Legacy Choice New 63 PPQ, Beattie-Coyne, S/N:*A/B0018609. A rather difficult note in higher grade, as only 24,000 notes were printed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 425.00
Sold for (205.00 + 41.00BP) = 246.00
 
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Bank of Canada $2, 1954 - Low Number Range Replacement577 - Bank of Canada $2, 1954 - Low Number Range Replacement
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BC-38cA. Legacy Superb Gem New 67PPQ. S/N:*A/G0350209.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 550.00 - 650.00
Sold for (450.00 + 90.00BP) = 540.00
 
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Bank of Canada $2, 1954 - High Number Range Replacement578 - Bank of Canada $2, 1954 - High Number Range Replacement
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BC-38cA. Legacy Superb Gem New 67PPQ. S/N:*A/G3431435.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (210.00 + 42.00BP) = 252.00
 
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Bank of Canada $2, 1954 - Replacement Consecutive Pair579 - Bank of Canada $2, 1954 - Replacement Consecutive Pair
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BC-38cA. Legacy Gem New 66 PPQ, Bouey-Rasminsky, S/N:*A/G3308070-8071. 2 Pcs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for (180.00 + 36.00BP) = 216.00
 
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Bank of Canada $2, 1954 - Replacement Consecutive Pair580 - Bank of Canada $2, 1954 - Replacement Consecutive Pair
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BC-38cA. Legacy Gem New 66 & 65 PPQ, Bouey-Rasminsky, S/N:*A/G3308072-8073. 2 Pcs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (170.00 + 34.00BP) = 204.00
 
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Bank of Canada $5, 1954 - Replacement581 - Bank of Canada $5, 1954 - Replacement
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BC-39aA. Legacy Gem New 65 PPQ, Beattie-Coyne, S/N:*A/C0020915. Low printing of 16,000 notes.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 550.00 - 600.00
Sold for (355.00 + 71.00BP) = 426.00
 
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Bank of Canada $5, 1954 - Replacement582 - Bank of Canada $5, 1954 - Replacement
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BC-39aA-i. CCCS AU-58, Beattie-Coyne. S/N:*R/C0001414. A cool serial number and an ultra-low 8,000 printed. A truly underrated note.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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Bank of Canada $5, 1954 - Replacement583 - Bank of Canada $5, 1954 - Replacement
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BC-39bA. Legacy New 62 PPQ, Beattie-Rasminsky. S/N:*N/S0233773. A RARE note seldom seen in higher uncirculated grades.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,100.00
Sold for (625.00 + 125.00BP) = 750.00
 
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Bank of Canada $5, 1954 - Replacement584 - Bank of Canada $5, 1954 - Replacement
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BC-39bA. Legacy Choice About New 58 PPQ, Beattie-Rasminsky. S/N:*N/X0035628.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for (140.00 + 28.00BP) = 168.00
 
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Bank of Canada $5, 1954 - Replacement Consecutive Pair585 - Bank of Canada $5, 1954 - Replacement Consecutive Pair
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BC-39bA. Legacy Choice New 63 PPQ, Beattie-Rasminsky. S/N:*R/C0076216-6217. Consecutive pair, 2 Pcs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 180.00
Sold for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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Bank of Canada $5, 1954 - Replacement586 - Bank of Canada $5, 1954 - Replacement
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BC-39bA. Legacy New 66 PPQ, Beattie-Rasminsky. S/N:*V/S0238138. Rare ultra-high grade.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 325.00
Sold for (210.00 + 42.00BP) = 252.00
 
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Bank of Canada $5, 1954 - Replacement587 - Bank of Canada $5, 1954 - Replacement
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BC-39cA. Legacy Very Choice New 64 PPQ, Bouey-Rasminsky, S/N:*R/X0289989.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 125.00 - 175.00
Sold for (160.00 + 32.00BP) = 192.00
 
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Bank of Canada $10, 1954 - Replacement588 - Bank of Canada $10, 1954 - Replacement
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BC-40bA Legacy Very Choice New 64, Beattie-Rasminsky, S/N:*B/D0069080.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
 
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Bank of Canada $20, 1954589 - Bank of Canada $20, 1954
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BC-41b. Legacy Gem New 66 PPQ. S/N:Z/E5411369.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (140.00 + 28.00BP) = 168.00
 
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Bank of Canada $50, 1954590 - Bank of Canada $50, 1954
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BC-42c. Legacy Gem New 65 PPQ. S/N:B/H9374161.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 450.00 - 500.00
Sold for (375.00 + 75.00BP) = 450.00
 
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