Toronto Coin Expo Spring Sale 2015

Auction Details

We are once again pleased to conduct our auction in conjunction with the 2015 Spring Toronto Coin Expo. We are excited to be featuring The Geoffrey Bell collection of pre-Confederation tokens and coins. This sale is also complimented with the first installment of countermark tokens from The Richard Cooper Collection. Selections from numerous other consigners round 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.

This auction will take place
at the Toronto Reference Library,
789 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario
on May 28th & 29th, 2015.


We are always planning ahead, and are currently preparing for our 2015 Fall Expo Sale, Oct 1st & 2nd, 2015. Whether you are a buyer or a seller, we are ready to help you with your collections and would love to discuss the opportunity to auction your collection, duplicates or selective prized possessions.

We hope you enjoy exploring the catalogue and wish you good luck with your bidding.

Brian, Dawn, Rayna, and Geoffrey Bell
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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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1886 Merchants Bank of Canada Five Dollars1157 - 1886 Merchants Bank of Canada Five Dollars
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1886 Merchants Bank of Canada Five Dollars CH 460-12-02. PMG F15, net. Note has some internal tears and annotations. Popular ship vignette. S/N: 12992
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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1905 Molsons Bank Five Dollars1158 - 1905 Molsons Bank Five Dollars
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1905 Molsons Bank Five Dollars CH 490-28-04. Fine, ragged edge at right. S/N:406249/A.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 1,750.00
Sold for (1,000.00 + 200.00BP) = 1,200.00
 
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1905 Molsons Bank Ten Dollars1159 - 1905 Molsons Bank Ten Dollars
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1905 Molsons Bank Ten Dollars CH 490-30-04. Fine, with crayon on front. S/N:038191/C.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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1895 Bank of Montreal Five Dollars1160 - 1895 Bank of Montreal Five Dollars
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1895 Bank of Montreal Five Dollars CH 505-42-02. Fine, 17 on the registry, S/N:104543/C.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for (625.00) = 625.00
 
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1904 Bank of Montreal Ten Dollars1161 - 1904 Bank of Montreal Ten Dollars
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1904 Bank of Montreal Ten Dollars CH 505-48-04. Fine, with two edge tears at the top. S/N:334144/D.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
 
 
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1891 Bank of Montreal Five Dollar Proofs Uncut Sheet of Four1162 - 1891 Bank of Montreal Five Dollar Proofs Uncut Sheet of Four
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1891 Bank of Montreal Five Dollar Proofs Uncut Sheet of Four CH 505-40-02BP. On thick cardboard with three folds & Uncut Sheet of Four; Ba...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (275.00 + 55.00BP) = 330.00
 
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1912 Bank of Montreal Five Dollars1163 - 1912 Bank of Montreal Five Dollars
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1912 Bank of Montreal Five Dollars CH 505-52-02. Pleasant VG, closed tear at bottom right. S/N:097071/D.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,250.00
Sold for (500.00 + 100.00BP) = 600.00
 
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1914 Bank of Montreal Five Dollars1164 - 1914 Bank of Montreal Five Dollars
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1914 Bank of Montreal Five Dollars CH 505-54-06. Fine-Fine+. S/N:775726/A.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 225.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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1914 Bank of Montreal Twenty Dollars1165 - 1914 Bank of Montreal Twenty Dollars
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1914 Bank of Montreal Twenty Dollars CH 505-54-10. VG, crayon on front. S/N:138003/B.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 225.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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1923 Bank of Montreal One Hundred Dollars1166 - 1923 Bank of Montreal One Hundred Dollars
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1923 Bank of Montreal One Hundred Dollars CH 505-56-10. VF. S/N: 009097/C.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 2,750.00
Sold for (1,500.00 + 300.00BP) = 1,800.00
 
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1938 Bank of Montreal Five Dollars1167 - 1938 Bank of Montreal Five Dollars
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1938 Bank of Montreal Five Dollars CH 505-62-02, PMG Choice About Unc 58 net, foreign substance. S/N:237125/C.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 450.00
Sold for (220.00 + 44.00BP) = 264.00
 
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1897 La Banque Nationale Five Dollars1168 - 1897 La Banque Nationale Five Dollars
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1897 La Banque Nationale Five Dollars CH 510-20-04. PMG VF30, net, retouched. S/N:715204/B.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
Sold for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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1849 The Newcastle District Loan Company Four Dollars1169 - 1849 The Newcastle District Loan Company Four Dollars
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1849 The Newcastle District Loan Company Four Dollars CH 525-10-06. VG with a significant tear at the top centre and a hole, corner tip removed at bot
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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1930 Bank of Nova Scotia One Pound1170 - 1930 Bank of Nova Scotia One Pound
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1930 Bank of Nova Scotia One Pound CH 550-38-04-04. PMG F12, top corner missing, staining on back. S/N: 320239.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 850.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,250.00
 
 
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RARE TROPHY NOTE - 1913 Bank of Ottawa Ten Dollars1171 - RARE TROPHY NOTE - 1913 Bank of Ottawa Ten Dollars
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RARE TROPHY NOTE - 1913 Bank of Ottawa Ten Dollars CH 565-24-02. Original and fresh VF. Wide original margins, bold signatures. Only 14 in the ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold for (12,500.00) = 12,500.00
 
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1928 Banque Provinciale du Canada Five Dollars1172 - 1928 Banque Provinciale du Canada Five Dollars
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1928 Banque Provinciale du Canada Five Dollars CH 615-14-08. Pressed Fine. S/N: L859469/E.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 225.00
Sold for (145.00) = 145.00
 
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1908 The Quebec Bank Ten Dollars1173 - 1908 The Quebec Bank Ten Dollars
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1908 The Quebec Bank Ten Dollars CH 620-48-02-04. Fine. Does not have "Founded 1818" at the top. Three of this variety on the registry. S...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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1913 Royal Bank of Canada Ten Dollars1174 - 1913 Royal Bank of Canada Ten Dollars
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1913 Royal Bank of Canada Ten Dollars CH 630-12-06. Manuscript signature. Fine. S/N: 1022671/D.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 900.00
Sold for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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1913 Royal Bank of Canada Twenty Dollars1175 - 1913 Royal Bank of Canada Twenty Dollars
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1913 Royal Bank of Canada Twenty Dollars CH 630-12-10. Train vignette chugging through the Wentworth Valley in Nova Scotia. PMG VF20. S/N: 262964/A.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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1927 Royal Bank of Canada Ten Dollars1176 - 1927 Royal Bank of Canada Ten Dollars
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1927 Royal Bank of Canada Ten Dollars CH 630-14-08. VF/EF, pressed. S/N: 1096962/B.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 400.00
Sold for (190.00) = 190.00
 
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1927 Royal Bank of Canada One Hundred Dollars1177 - 1927 Royal Bank of Canada One Hundred Dollars
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1927 Royal Bank of Canada One Hundred Dollars CH 630-14-20. PMG VF25. Small tear at top. S/N: 015358/D.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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1938 Royal Bank of Canada Five Dollars1178 - 1938 Royal Bank of Canada Five Dollars
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1938 Royal Bank of Canada Five Dollars CH 630-26-02. Antigua issue. PMG VG10, edge tears and stains. Steamship vignette. S/N: 008584.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 900.00 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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1938 Royal Bank of Canada Five Dollars1179 - 1938 Royal Bank of Canada Five Dollars
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1938 Royal Bank of Canada Five Dollars CH 630-38-02. British Guiana issue. PMG F15, split at the bottom center. Another pretty&#...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 2,250.00 | Estimate : 4,500.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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1924 Standard Bank of Canada Ten Dollars1180 - 1924 Standard Bank of Canada Ten Dollars
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1924 Standard Bank of Canada Ten Dollars CH 695-20-02. PMG F12, edge tears. Francis signature, nothing is listed higher than fine. Only 14 reco...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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1859 Bank of Toronto One Dollar1181 - 1859 Bank of Toronto One Dollar
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1859 Bank of Toronto One Dollar CH 715-14-02. PCGS Fine 12. S/N:29408/C.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold for (2,600.00 + 520.00BP) = 3,120.00
 
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1890 Bank of Toronto Five Dollar With Rare Ommemee O/P1182 - 1890 Bank of Toronto Five Dollar With Rare Ommemee O/P
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1890 Bank of Toronto Five Dollar With Rare Ommemee O/P CH 715-22-02a. AVF, stains. Overprinted twice, only one available in private hands, one other i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold for (6,250.00) = 6,250.00
 
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1906 Bank of Toronto Ten Dollars1183 - 1906 Bank of Toronto Ten Dollars
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1906 Bank of Toronto Ten Dollars CH 715-22-28. VG+, edge nicks at bottom, crayon on front. Only 3 in the registry, 1 in institutional colleciton. S/N:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold for (1,200.00 + 240.00BP) = 1,440.00
 
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1912 Bank of Toronto Ten Dollars1184 - 1912 Bank of Toronto Ten Dollars
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1912 Bank of Toronto Ten Dollars CH 715-22-32. VF, with staining. 7 on the registry, 3 in institutional collections. S/N:322547/B.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold for (1,750.00 + 350.00BP) = 2,100.00
 
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1897 Traders Bank of Canada Five Dollars1185 - 1897 Traders Bank of Canada Five Dollars
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1897 Traders Bank of Canada Five Dollars CH 720-14-02c. Fine with small tear at top right margin. Farmer & cattle at barn door vignette, classic...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold for (1,350.00) = 1,350.00
 
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1912 Union Bank of Canada Five Dollars1186 - 1912 Union Bank of Canada Five Dollars
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1912 Union Bank of Canada Five Dollars CH 730-16-02. VG with bottom right corner removed, and repair at top left. S/N:392974/B.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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1867 Union Bank of Newfoundland One Pound1187 - 1867 Union Bank of Newfoundland One Pound
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1867 Union Bank of Newfoundland One Pound CH 750-14-02. PMG VG10, net. Foreign substance, corner tear. Only 5 on the registry, 1 in institutional coll
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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1880 Union Bank of Newfoundland One Pound1188 - 1880 Union Bank of Newfoundland One Pound
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1880 Union Bank of Newfoundland One Pound CH 750-14-06. Fresh F+ with a few pinholes. 20 on registry, 3 in institutional collecions. S/N:76032/E
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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1880 Union Bank of Newfoundland One Pound1189 - 1880 Union Bank of Newfoundland One Pound
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1880 Union Bank of Newfoundland One Pound CH-750-14-06. Fine with pen annotation on back and a bit of rust. Signed Pinsett/Goldie. Ex MOORE, A...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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1882 Union Bank of Newfoundland Two Dollars1190 - 1882 Union Bank of Newfoundland Two Dollars
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1882 Union Bank of Newfoundland Two Dollars CH-750-16-02P. Full colour face proof on thin paper, hole punched.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 550.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,250.00
 
 
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1889 Union Bank of Newfoundland Five Dollars1191 - 1889 Union Bank of Newfoundland Five Dollars
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1889 Union Bank of Newfoundland Five Dollars CH-750-16-04P. Full colour face proof on thin paper, hole punched.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,250.00
Sold for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Lot of Two 1820 Bank of Upper Canada Bank Notes1192 - Lot of Two 1820 Bank of Upper Canada Bank Notes
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Lot of Two 1820 Bank of Upper Canada Bank Notes Includes: CH 765-12-04. VG/F, edge nicks. S/N: 194/B. CH 765-12-06a. Mounted on cardboard to pr...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for (190.00) = 190.00
 
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1820 Bank of Upper Canada One Dollar1193 - 1820 Bank of Upper Canada One Dollar
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1820 Bank of Upper Canada One Dollar CH 765-12-02, VF, dated, signed, and hinge repair on back. S/N:32544/B.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (135.00) = 135.00
 
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1820 Bank of Upper Canada Two Dollars1194 - 1820 Bank of Upper Canada Two Dollars
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1820 Bank of Upper Canada Two Dollars CH 765-12-04a. F/VF, several pin holes. S/N: 2590/B.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for (120.00 + 24.00BP) = 144.00
 
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1861 Westmorland Bank Two Dollars1195 - 1861 Westmorland Bank Two Dollars
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1861 Westmorland Bank Two Dollars CH 800-12-04c. AVF. Only 6 on the registry, this qualifies for a trophy note with the Rare Trites signature. Popular
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold for (2,500.00 + 500.00BP) = 3,000.00
 
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1902 Newfoundland Government Forty Cents Cash Note1196 - 1902 Newfoundland Government Forty Cents Cash Note
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1902 Newfoundland Government Forty Cents Cash Note CH NF-2b. PMG VF-25. Pinhole at centre, not mentioned on holder. 8 notes on the census, with two in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold for (8,000.00 + 1,600.00BP) = 9,600.00
 
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1904 Newfoundland Government Forty Cents Cash Note1197 - 1904 Newfoundland Government Forty Cents Cash Note
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1904 Newfoundland Government Forty Cents Cash Note CH NF-2d. PMG VF-20, Net, with comment “Stained”, as a result of a wallet stain on the back left of
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold for (6,250.00 + 1,250.00BP) = 7,500.00
 
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1905 Newfoundland Government Fifty Cents Cash Note1198 - 1905 Newfoundland Government Fifty Cents Cash Note
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1905 Newfoundland Government Fifty Cents Cash Note CH NF-3e. VG, repaired on back with a strip of tape, please view. Only 5 on the registry, one in in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (3,000.00 + 600.00BP) = 3,600.00
 
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1906 Newfoundland Government One Dollar Cash Note1199 - 1906 Newfoundland Government One Dollar Cash Note
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1906 Newfoundland Government One Dollar Cash Note CH NF-5f. VG+, small pin holes, ragged edges. 10 on the registry, one in institutional collection. S
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (3,100.00 + 620.00BP) = 3,720.00
 
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Newfoundland Government Cash Note One Dollar Proof1200 - Newfoundland Government Cash Note One Dollar Proof
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Newfoundland Government Cash Note One Dollar Proof CH NF-5P. A Black and White Face Proof, on thick card. EF/AU, light horizontal fold at botto...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 275.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Newfoundland Government Cash Note One Dollar Proof1201 - Newfoundland Government Cash Note One Dollar Proof
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Newfoundland Government Cash Note One Dollar Proof CH NF-5P. A Black and White Face Proof, on thick card. EF, damage at right, horiz...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 225.00
Sold for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Newfoundland Government Cash Note Five Dollar Proof1202 - Newfoundland Government Cash Note Five Dollar Proof
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Newfoundland Government Cash Note Five Dollar Proof CH NF-6P. A Black and White Face Proof, on thick card. EF/AU, light horizontal fold at bot...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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1912-13 Newfoundland Government One Dollar Cash Note1203 - 1912-13 Newfoundland Government One Dollar Cash Note
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1912-13 Newfoundland Government One Dollar Cash Note CH NF-9c. Fine+, few edge nicks where paper was folded, couple pin holes. S/N:50917
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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1920 Government of Newfoundland One Dollar1204 - 1920 Government of Newfoundland One Dollar
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1920 Government of Newfoundland One Dollar CH NF-12d. PMG VF-35 EPQ. A lovely bright and original example, with the appearance of a higher grade. S/N:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 3,500.00
Sold for (2,300.00) = 2,300.00
 
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1920 Government of Newfoundland One Dollar1205 - 1920 Government of Newfoundland One Dollar
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1920 Government of Newfoundland One Dollar CH NF-12d, Renouf/Brownrigg.  PMG F15, net. Rust, PVC is noted. S/N:A346810.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 450.00 | Estimate : 900.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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1870 Dominion of Canada Twenty Five Cents1206 - 1870 Dominion of Canada Twenty Five Cents
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1870 Dominion of Canada Twenty Five Cents CH DC-1c. Pressed VF. Nice clean, bright note.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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