Toronto Coin Expo Spring Sale 2014

Auction Details

We are once again pleased to conduct our auction, in conjunction with the 2014 Spring Toronto Coin Expo. In this auction we are featuring The George H. Thomson collection of pre-Confederation tokens, and the Lorne Barnes collection of pre-Confederation Nova Scotia tokens. The sale is complimented with selections from numerous other consignors rounding out another outstanding auction. We feel privileged to be given the opportunity to be entrusted with such treasures and thank our contributors who have placed their faith in us.

We can't wait to see you at the Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge Street, Toronto. Come and join us in person, or place your bids by phone/fax, email, or regular mail.

We look forward to helping you acquire the missing pieces of your collections.
The Cataloguers have taken every reasonable measure to ensure that all the lots are as described by Geoffrey Bell Auctions. Many of the lots are third party graded by PCGS, PMG, ICCS - We feel these are the most recognized grading companies in the industry.
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1937 Bank of Canada $205201937 Bank of Canada $20
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1937 Bank of Canada $20 - BC-25a, PMG Superb Gem Unc 67, Scarce Osborne signature, the ONLY 67 graded note on the census, S/N:A/E0433072.
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for 8,000.00
1937 Bank of Canada Lot of Five Banknotes5211937 Bank of Canada Lot of Five Banknotes
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1937 Bank of Canada Lot of Five Banknotes - Lot includes: CH BC-21d, UNC, S/N:J/N8827881; CH BC-22, lightly pressed EF, S/N:K/B1594275; CH BC-24b, EF,
Estimate : 300.00 - 325.00
Sold to floor for 225.00
1937 Bank of Canada $1005221937 Bank of Canada $100
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1937 Bank of Canada $100 - CH BC-27b, PCGS Very Choice New 64 PPQ, S/N:B/J3967086.
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,100.00
Sold to floor for 800.00
$1000 Bank of Canada Trophy Notes522A$1000 Bank of Canada Trophy Notes
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$1000 Bank of Canada Trophy Notes - CH BC-19 & BC-28. Includes: Five 1935 $1000 Consecutive Serial Numbers, S/N:A14943-47/B. Charlton state...
Estimate : 200,000.00 - 250,000.00
Sold to a*********r for 210,000.00
1954 Bank of Canada $15231954 Bank of Canada $1
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1954 Bank of Canada $1 - CH BC-29b, Choice UNC, S/N:L/A546012.
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
1954 Bank of Canada $5 Devil's Face5241954 Bank of Canada $5 Devil's Face
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1954 Bank of Canada $5 Devil's Face - CH BC-31a, PMG Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ, first signature Coyne-Towers, S/N:A/C06677758.
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 325.00
1954 Bank of Canada $5 Devil's Face5251954 Bank of Canada $5 Devil's Face
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1954 Bank of Canada $5 Devil's Face - CH BC-31b, CCCS UNC63, S/N:H/C9606362.
Estimate : 350.00 - 425.00
Sold to a*****8 for 222.00
Lot of Three 1954 Bank of Canada Devil's Face Notes526Lot of Three 1954 Bank of Canada Devil's Face Notes
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Lot of Three 1954 Bank of Canada Devil's Face Notes - Lot includes: CH BC-30a, VF, pressed, S/N:A/B9915111; CH BC-31b, EF, pressed, S/N:G/C33157...
Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
Sold to floor for 145.00
1954 Bank of Canada Devil's Face $1-$20 Set5271954 Bank of Canada Devil's Face $1-$20 Set
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1954 Bank of Canada Devil's Face $1-$20 Set - Lot includes: CH BC-29b, VF; CH BC-30b, F-VF; CH BC31a, Fine; CH BC-32b, VF, stains; CH BC-33a, Fi...
Estimate : 60.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
1954 Bank of Canada Devil's Face $50 & $100 Pair5281954 Bank of Canada Devil's Face $50 & $100 Pair
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1954 Bank of Canada Devil's Face $50 & $100 Pair - Lot includes: CH BC-34a, Pressed VF, S/N:A/H0548862; CH BC35a, EF, S/N:A/J1042144. 2 Pcs.
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 190.00
1954 Bank of Canada $1 Replacement Note5291954 Bank of Canada $1 Replacement Note
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1954 Bank of Canada $1 Replacement Note - CH BC-37bA, PMG AU 55, S/N:*H/Y0090987.
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to a*********r for 48.00
Lot of Two 1954 Bank of Canada $1 Replacement Notes530Lot of Two 1954 Bank of Canada $1 Replacement Notes
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Lot of Two 1954 Bank of Canada $1 Replacement Notes - CH BC-37bA, both AU, S/N:*A/Y0338703; *S/O0214751. 2 Pcs.
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to a*********r for 48.00
1954 Bank of Canada $1 Replacement Note5311954 Bank of Canada $1 Replacement Note
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1954 Bank of Canada $1 Replacement Note - CH BC-37dA, Lawson-Bouey, Modified Portrait, This note is 1 of the 2 known, BCS Very Fine 20, S/N:*C/I951799
Estimate : 12,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to p********n.. for 22,800.00
Lot of Six 1954 Bank of Canada Replacement Notes532Lot of Six 1954 Bank of Canada Replacement Notes
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Lot of Six 1954 Bank of Canada Replacement Notes - Lot includes: Three Consecutive $1 BC-37bA-i, AU, S/N:*BM1957449-*BM1957451. Three Consecutive $2
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 110.00
1954 Bank of Canada $2 E/R Test Note5331954 Bank of Canada $2 E/R Test Note
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1954 Bank of Canada $2 E/R Test Note - CH BC-38bT, Beattie-Rasminsky, 1 of only 2 known, PMG 15 Choice Fine, S/N:E/R3792936.
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 12,500.00
Sold to p********n.. for 12,000.00
1954 Bank of Canada $2 G/R Test Note5341954 Bank of Canada $2 G/R Test Note
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1954 Bank of Canada $2 G/R Test Note - CH BC-38bT, Beattie-Rasminsky, Finest known of the 12 on the registry, BCS Almost UNC 55 Original, S/N:G/R53505
Start Price : 12,000.00 | Estimate : 12,000.00 - 15,000.00
1954 Bank of Canada $2 Replacement Note5351954 Bank of Canada $2 Replacement Note
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1954 Bank of Canada $2 Replacement Note - CH BC-38cA, BCS Choice UNC 64 Original, Bouey-Rasminsky, Modified Portrait, One of Canada's most desir...
Start Price : 11,000.00 | Estimate : 12,000.00 - 14,000.00
1954 Bank of Canada $5 Replacement Note5361954 Bank of Canada $5 Replacement Note
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1954 Bank of Canada $5 Replacement Note - CH BC-39bA, Choice Unc, S/N:*R/C0027274.
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
1954 Bank of Canada $5 Replacement Note5371954 Bank of Canada $5 Replacement Note
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1954 Bank of Canada $5 Replacement Note - CH BC-39bA, Uncirculated, S/N:*R/C0031939.
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to g*h for 48.00
Lot of Two 1954 Bank of Canada $5538Lot of Two 1954 Bank of Canada $5
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Lot of Two 1954 Bank of Canada $5 - Lot includes: CH BC-39b, UNC, S/N:J/X5120055; J/X5120071. 2 Pcs.
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to t********o for 48.00