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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Canadian Bank of Commerce $10, 1917 - Rowley639 - Canadian Bank of Commerce $10, 1917 - Rowley
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 75-16-04-10. BCS Very Good 10, Aird-Rowley, General Manager in italics. A highly underrated note with only 27 known on the CPMS registry. S/N:23310
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold for (260.00 + 52.00BP) = 312.00
 
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Commercial Bank of Canada $1, 1860640 - Commercial Bank of Canada $1, 1860
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 155-12-04-02. PMG Very Good 10, rust. S/N:16700/A. Ex: William King.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,500.00 - 8,000.00
Sold for (4,000.00 + 800.00BP) = 4,800.00
 
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Commercial Bank of Newfoundland $2, 1888641 - Commercial Bank of Newfoundland $2, 1888
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 185-18-04. Legacy Fine 15, pinholes. Orange tint. S/N:24733/B.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,750.00
Sold for (900.00 + 180.00BP) = 1,080.00
 
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Commercial Bank of Newfoundland $5, 1888642 - Commercial Bank of Newfoundland $5, 1888
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 185-18-06. PMG Very Good 10. S/N:02954/D.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 950.00
Sold for (600.00 + 120.00BP) = 720.00
 
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Dominion Bank $5, 1881643 - Dominion Bank $5, 1881
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CH 220-12-04. PMG Fine 12, pink ink on back. S/N:47333/D.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 14,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold for (9,000.00 + 1,800.00BP) = 10,800.00
 
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Dominion Bank $5, 1881 - Specimen644 - Dominion Bank $5, 1881 - Specimen
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CH 220-12-04S. PCGS New 61, minor mounting stains. Seated woman with sheaf of wheat. S/N:0000.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 3,500.00
Sold for (1,100.00 + 220.00BP) = 1,320.00
 
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Farmers Bank of Rustico $1, 1872645 - Farmers Bank of Rustico $1, 1872
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CH 290-12-02. VG with top left corner tip removed. Rarely offered. S/N:04257/B. Part of the Dickieson Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold for (1,350.00 + 270.00BP) = 1,620.00
 
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Farmers Bank of Rustico $5, 1872646 - Farmers Bank of Rustico $5, 1872
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CH 290-12-06. Good condition, a large vertical piece missing on right side. Very rare with only 6 known, one of these is in an institutional collectio
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (850.00 + 170.00BP) = 1,020.00
 
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Bank of Hamilton $20, 1904 - Specimen647 - Bank of Hamilton $20, 1904 - Specimen
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CH 345-18-06S. PCGS Choice New 63. Featuring King Edward VII.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,750.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (1,050.00 + 210.00BP) = 1,260.00
 
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Banque D'Hochelaga $5, 1898648 - Banque D'Hochelaga $5, 1898
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CH 360-18-02. Steamship vignette, PMG Choice Fine 15, only 10 on the registry. S/N:263538.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold for (2,200.00 + 440.00BP) = 2,640.00
 
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Banque D'Hochelaga $20, 1914649 - Banque D'Hochelaga $20, 1914
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CH 360-22-06. PMG Very Good 8, tears and writing. Rarely offered note with only 3 on the registry, featuring Jacques Cartier. S/N:008075/A.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,500.00 - 6,000.00
Sold for (4,300.00 + 860.00BP) = 5,160.00
 
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Banque D'Hochelaga $20, 1917 - Blue Serial Numbers650 - Banque D'Hochelaga $20, 1917 - Blue Serial Numbers
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CH 360-24-18a. PMG Very Fine 20. S/N:205027/A.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 9,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold for (5,250.00 + 1,050.00BP) = 6,300.00
 
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Banque D'Hochelaga $100, 1920 - Specimen650a - Banque D'Hochelaga $100, 1920 - Specimen
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CH 360-24-30S. PMG Choice AU 58 EPQ. Hole Punch Cancelled, Specimen.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold for (2,300.00 + 460.00BP) = 2,760.00
 
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Home Bank of Canada $5, 1914651 - Home Bank of Canada $5, 1914
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CH 365-10-04. PMG Very Good 10. S/N:114674/A.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 6,500.00
Sold for (3,100.00 + 620.00BP) = 3,720.00
 
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International Bank $1, 1858652 - International Bank $1, 1858
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CH 380-10-08-04. CCC Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ, Finch, Brown Protectors with RED serial numbers. Centre Niagara Falls Vignette. S/N:15077
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,200.00
Sold for (650.00 + 130.00BP) = 780.00
 
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International Bank $1, 1858653 - International Bank $1, 1858
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CH 380-10-12. Fine Condition, there are 6 notes in the registry for this serial number range. In a nice presentation. S/N:10278/B.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (170.00 + 34.00BP) = 204.00
 
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Merchants Bank of Canada $2, 1868 - Toronto O/P654 - Merchants Bank of Canada $2, 1868 - Toronto O/P
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CH 460-10-04a. Legacy Fine 15, restorations. Only 3 available outside of institutional collections. S/N:28062/B.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold for (9,000.00 + 1,800.00BP) = 10,800.00
 
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Merchants Bank of Canada $5, 1906655 - Merchants Bank of Canada $5, 1906
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CH 460-16-02. PMG Choice Fine 15. S/N:2472273/A.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 700.00 | Estimate : 1,400.00 - 1,600.00
 
 
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Merchants Bank of Canada $10, 1916655A - Merchants Bank of Canada $10, 1916
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CH 460-18-04. PCGS Choice Fine 15, few edge splits are noted. S/N: 774386/F.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 900.00 | Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Merchants Bank of Halifax $5, 1892 - Superb Rarity656 - Merchants Bank of Halifax $5, 1892 - Superb Rarity
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CH 465-20-06. Legacy Very Fine 30, small paper pulls on back. S/N:14403/B. Ex: 1971 Meloche Sale, G. Bell.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 35,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold for (24,000.00 + 4,800.00BP) = 28,800.00
 
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Merchants Bank of Prince Edward Island $2, 1877 Overprint657 - Merchants Bank of Prince Edward Island $2, 1877 Overprint
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CH 470-10-04-06b. PMG Fine 12. Only 4 known with Canada Currency O/P (one in institutional collection) S/N:36182/A. Part of the Dickieson Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 12,500.00 - 13,500.00
Sold for (8,250.00 + 1,650.00BP) = 9,900.00
 
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Molsons Bank $10, 1900657a - Molsons Bank $10, 1900
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 490-22-32. PMG Fine 12. There is some damage on left side. Only 6 on the registry, 2 of these are in institutional collections. S/N: 86479/A.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 5,500.00
Sold for (2,100.00 + 420.00BP) = 2,520.00
 
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Molsons Bank $5, 1904658 - Molsons Bank $5, 1904
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 490-26-04. PMG Very Good 8. S/N:327356/D.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 3,300.00
Sold for (2,000.00 + 400.00BP) = 2,400.00
 
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Molsons Bank $5, 1912659 - Molsons Bank $5, 1912
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CH 490-32-02. PMG Choice Very Fine 35. Fresh with bold colour and signature. S/N:311071/F.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold for (1,500.00 + 300.00BP) = 1,800.00
 
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Bank of Montreal $2 (Ten Shillings), 183_ Proof660 - Bank of Montreal $2 (Ten Shillings), 183_ Proof
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 505-12-04-14P. Mounted on cardboard stock, slightly stained.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 750.00 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 1,800.00
 
 
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Bank of Montreal $1 (5 Shillings), 1849661 - Bank of Montreal $1 (5 Shillings), 1849
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CH 505-20-06-02. Legacy Very Fine 20, small edge tears. Engraved Date; Green Protector; One Signature; Montreal Issue. S/N:150951.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,500.00 - 6,000.00
Sold for (3,100.00 + 620.00BP) = 3,720.00
 
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Bank of Montreal $5, 1888661a - Bank of Montreal $5, 1888
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CH 505-38-02a. PMG Choice Fine 15. 12 are on the registry, 3 of those are in institutional collections. S/N: 24501/B.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,250.00 - 5,500.00
Sold for (2,500.00 + 500.00BP) = 3,000.00
 
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Bank of Montreal $5, 1891661b - Bank of Montreal $5, 1891
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CH 505-40-02. PMG Fine 12. Rust stains are present but not noted on holder. Scrace with only 5 known. S/N: 05399/B.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold for (4,000.00 + 800.00BP) = 4,800.00
 
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Bank of Montreal $50, 1891 - Specimen662 - Bank of Montreal $50, 1891 - Specimen
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 505-40-08S. Legacy Superb Gem New 68 PPQ, hole punch cancelled. S/N:00000/A.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,500.00
Sold for (3,000.00 + 600.00BP) = 3,600.00
 
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Bank of Montreal $10, 1904 - Front & Back Proof663 - Bank of Montreal $10, 1904 - Front & Back Proof
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CH 505-48-04P. Face and back coloured proofs in Unc. 2 Pcs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 700.00 | Estimate : 1,400.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Bank of Montreal $5, 1911664 - Bank of Montreal $5, 1911
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CH 505-50-02. Legacy Fine 12. S/N:057675/B.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 2,600.00
Sold for (1,250.00 + 250.00BP) = 1,500.00
 
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Bank of Montreal $10, 1914665 - Bank of Montreal $10, 1914
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CH 505-54-06. Legacy Very Fine 30. S/N:1106332/B.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
Sold for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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Bank of Montreal $10, 1914666 - Bank of Montreal $10, 1914
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CH 505-54-08. Legacy Very Fine 35 PPQ. S/N:1650011/A.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 700.00
Sold for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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Bank of Montreal $20, 1914667 - Bank of Montreal $20, 1914
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CH 505-54-12. PMG Choice Extremely Fine 45. S/N:447690/C.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,400.00
Sold for (725.00 + 145.00BP) = 870.00
 
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Bank of Montreal $50, 1914668 - Bank of Montreal $50, 1914
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CH 505-54-16. PMG Very Fine 30, pinholes, tears. Rarely offered high denomination. S/N:018740/A.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,500.00 - 4,875.00
Sold for (3,000.00 + 600.00BP) = 3,600.00
 
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Bank of Montreal $5, 1923669 - Bank of Montreal $5, 1923
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CH 505-56-02. Legacy Extremely Fine 40. S/N:4075903/B.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 425.00
Sold for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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Bank of Montreal $5, 1931670 - Bank of Montreal $5, 1931
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CH 505-58-02. Legacy Extremely Fine 45 PPQ. A fresh and bright original note, S/N:373418/B.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for (180.00 + 36.00BP) = 216.00
 
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Bank of Montreal $5, 1931 - Low Number Manuscript Signatures671 - Bank of Montreal $5, 1931 - Low Number Manuscript Signatures
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 505-58-02a. Legacy Choice AU55 PPQ. S/N:000084/A. Only 25 notes were hand signed for commemorative purposes, and just two of them are known to have
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold for (3,800.00 + 760.00BP) = 4,560.00
 
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Bank of Montreal $5, 1931 - Test Note672 - Bank of Montreal $5, 1931 - Test Note
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 505-58-02b. PMG Choice Fine 15. S/N:S1326277/C.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,750.00 - 2,900.00
Sold for (1,500.00 + 300.00BP) = 1,800.00
 
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Bank of Montreal $20, 1935673 - Bank of Montreal $20, 1935
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CH 505-60-06. BCS AU50. S/N:077204/A.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
Sold for (250.00 + 50.00BP) = 300.00
 
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Bank of Montreal $5, 1938674 - Bank of Montreal $5, 1938
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CH 505-62-02. Legacy Choice AU55 PPQ. S/N:404968/A.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 575.00
Sold for (250.00 + 50.00BP) = 300.00
 
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Bank of Montreal $20, 1938675 - Bank of Montreal $20, 1938
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 505-62-06. Legacy Gem New 66 PPQ. S/N:50136/D.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 550.00 - 750.00
Sold for (400.00 + 80.00BP) = 480.00
 
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Bank of Montreal $5, 1938 - Front & Back Proof with Extras676 - Bank of Montreal $5, 1938 - Front & Back Proof with Extras
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 505-62-02P. Front and back coloured proofs in Unc. Also included are vignettes of Sir Charles Gordon (small tear at bottom) & Jackson Dodds. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 950.00 - 1,100.00
Sold for (475.00 + 95.00BP) = 570.00
 
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Banque Nationale $5, 1922677 - Banque Nationale $5, 1922
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CH 510-22-02S. CCC Gem Unc 65 EPQ.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 275.00 - 300.00
Sold for (475.00 + 95.00BP) = 570.00
 
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Banque Nationale $10, 1922678 - Banque Nationale $10, 1922
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 510-22-04S. CCC Gem Unc 65 EPQ.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 275.00 - 300.00
Sold for (425.00 + 85.00BP) = 510.00
 
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Banque Nationale $20, 1922679 - Banque Nationale $20, 1922
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 510-22-06S. CCC Gem Unc 65 EPQ.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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Banque Nationale $50, 1922680 - Banque Nationale $50, 1922
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 510-22-08S. CCC Gem Unc 65 EPQ.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 400.00
Sold for (400.00 + 80.00BP) = 480.00
 
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Banque Nationale $100, 1922681 - Banque Nationale $100, 1922
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CH 510-22-10S. CCC Gem Unc 65 EPQ.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold for (525.00 + 105.00BP) = 630.00
 
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New Castle District Loan Company $4, 1836682 - New Castle District Loan Company $4, 1836
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 525-10-06. Very Fine, surprisingly only 15 on the registry. S/N:19/A.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 800.00
Sold for (575.00 + 115.00BP) = 690.00
 
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Bank of Nova Scotia $10, 1924683 - Bank of Nova Scotia $10, 1924
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CH 550-18-18. BCS Fine 15, holes, tear. S/N:1288963/A.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
Sold for (260.00 + 52.00BP) = 312.00
 
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