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Toronto Coin Expo Spring Sale

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Auction Details

We are pleased to present our first auction to be held in conjunction with the Toronto Coin Expo. We feature three major collections for your consideration. The Canadian pattern and trial decimal collection is the finest to be offered in recent memory. The Canadian error banknote collection is second to none. The Newfoundland Union and Commercial banknote collection is virtually complete and seldom seen. Along with several other consignors, we feel there are very special specimens for even the most sophisticated collection. Be sure to study the catalogue carefully as you are unlikely to see many of these lots offered for generations down the road.
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Credit and Deposits: All bidders must be approved. Those who do not have an established relationship with Geoffrey Bell Auctions must provide an approved reference or a credit guarantee prior to the sale.


Auction Conduct: All our starting bids will be opened at approximately 10% above the second highest mail or computer bid. If there are no mail bids, auctioneer will start the bids at the reserve price or half of the low estimate, advances are at the discretion of the auctioneer. In the event there are identical bids, floor bids will take ...
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1917 Canadian Bank of Commerce $109251917 Canadian Bank of Commerce $10
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1917 Canadian Bank of Commerce $10 - CH 75-16-04-12 AVF, small edge nick at the top on this original note. Small Logan signature. S/N:413298/B.
Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
Sold to D***4 for 510.00
1917 Canadian Bank of Commerce $109261917 Canadian Bank of Commerce $10
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1917 Canadian Bank of Commerce $10 - CH 75-16-04-12C PMG F15 Decorative Logan signature. S/N:33999/B.
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to a*********r for 300.00
1935 Canadian Bank of Commerce $209271935 Canadian Bank of Commerce $20
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1935 Canadian Bank of Commerce $20 - CH 75-18-10. BCS EF40 Original. S/N:074361A.
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 475.00
1925/29 Banque Canadienne Nationale $20 Back Proof9281925/29 Banque Canadienne Nationale $20 Back Proof
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1925/29 Banque Canadienne Nationale $20 Back Proof - CH 85-10/12-06BP. BCS AU58.
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to a*********r for 60.00
1851 Central Bank of New Brunswick9291851 Central Bank of New Brunswick
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1851 Central Bank of New Brunswick - CH 95-10-04-06 This bank operated from 1834 - 1866 in Fredericton with branches in Moncton, Woodstock and Chatham
Estimate : 12,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to a*********r for 7,800.00
1857 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland £19301857 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland £1
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1857 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland £1 - CH 185-10-02 PMG VG 10. Awesome Large Size Note. Couple small pinholes. Rarely seen with 3 known, thi...
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to a*********r for 16,800.00
1858 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland £19311858 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland £1
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1858 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland £1 - CH 185-10-02 PMG VG 8. Awesome Large Size Note. Rarely seen with 2 known, the other is in an institut...
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to a*********r for 5,100.00
1859 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland £19321859 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland £1
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1859 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland £1 - CH 185-10-02 PMG 12 Fine NET Rust. St. John's Newfoundland, only known note on the planet. Superb...
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to a*********r for 21,600.00
1867 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland £19331867 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland £1
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1867 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland £1 - CH 185-12-02 G-VG Condition, pinholes and ragged edges. Only 7 known to exist, very rare. Ex:Wilson, ...
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to a*********r for 3,300.00
1867 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland $209341867 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland $20
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1867 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland $20 - CH 185-12-04 PMG Fine 12 NET. Two paper pulls on top two corners and pen cancelled. Only 3 Known, two other
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to a*********r for 5,100.00
1867 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland £109351867 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland £10
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1867 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland £10 - CH 185-12-08 PMG Fine 12 NET. Small amount of rust. Only 2 Known, other is in institutional collecti...
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 12,500.00
Sold to a*********r for 7,800.00
1874 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland £19361874 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland £1
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1874 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland £1 - CH 185-14-02 PMG Choice Fine 15. Pen cancelled. Only 3 Known, this is the finest held in private hand...
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to a*********r for 4,500.00
1882 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland £19371882 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland £1
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1882 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland £1 - CH 185-14-04 Choice Fine 15 NET. Minor amount of rust is noted. 7 are known, all are in lower conditi...
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to a*********r for 4,500.00
1874 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland £59381874 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland £5
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1874 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland £5 - CH 185-14-08 VG. Rust stained and damage at the bottom of the note. 5 Known, all are in low condition...
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to a*********r for 1,920.00
1884 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland $29391884 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland $2
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1884 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland $2 - CH 185-16-06 Fine Condition, very presentable for the issue. 9 known, 2 in institutional collection. Paid Co
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to D***4 for 3,300.00
1888 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland $29401888 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland $2
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1888 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland $2 - CH 185-18-04 VF Condition, S/N:B35511.
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,250.00
1888 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland $29411888 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland $2
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1888 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland $2 - CH 185-18-04 F+ Condition. Newfoundland Government stamped. These stamps are noted in Charlton catalogue whi
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,000.00
1888 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland $29421888 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland $2
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1888 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland $2 - CH 185-18-04 VF Condition. Newfoundland Government stamped. These stamps are noted in Charlton catalogue whi
Start Price : 2,000.00 | Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
1888 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland $59431888 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland $5
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1888 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland $5 - CH 185-18-06 F Condition, nice clean note. S/N:B56219.
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to a*********r for 1,080.00
1888 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland $109441888 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland $10
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1888 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland $10 - CH 185-18-08 Very scarce note, an original FINE grade. PAID and cancelled in 1908. Unusual historical piece
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to a*********r for 3,000.00
1888 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland $209451888 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland $20
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1888 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland $20 - CH 185-18-10 VF Condition. Newfoundland Government stamped. These stamps are noted in the Charlton catalogu
Start Price : 10,000.00 | Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
1888 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland $509461888 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland $50
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1888 Commercial Bank of Newfoundland $50 - CH 185-18-12 PMG 30 Very Fine NET. Plate note Rowe. H.D. Carter, H. Cooke, Repaired to remove the pen canc
Start Price : 20,000.00 | Estimate : 20,000.00 - 25,000.00
1925 Dominion Bank $109471925 Dominion Bank $10
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1925 Dominion Bank $10 - CH 220-18-10 PMG VF 25. Large Center Vignette on front center and beaver on back brings plenty of attention to this attractiv
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to h*****0 for 840.00
1931 Dominion Bank $109481931 Dominion Bank $10
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1931 Dominion Bank $10 - CH 220-24-06 PMG VF 25. Nice bright note with lovely colour. A popular note with the large map of Canada on back. S/N:087564/
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to a*****4 for 510.00
1892 Bank of Hamilton $50948B1892 Bank of Hamilton $50
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1892 Bank of Hamilton $50 - CH 345-16-08S Tugboat vignette. Choice uncirculated specimen. Punch cancelled.
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,100.00
Sold to floor for 800.00
1892 Bank of Hamilton $100948C1892 Bank of Hamilton $100
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1892 Bank of Hamilton $100 - CH 345-16-10S Superb train vignette. Uncirculated specimen. Punch cancelled.
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,100.00
Sold to floor for 1,000.00
1907 Banque D'Hochelaga $5 Black & White Face Proof9491907 Banque D'Hochelaga $5 Black & White Face Proof
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1907 Banque D'Hochelaga $5 Black & White Face Proof - CH 360-18-04P BCS Choice UNC62 Original.
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 150.00
1907/1917 Banque D'Hochelaga $20 & $100 Front & Back Proofs9501907/1917 Banque D'Hochelaga $20 & $100 Front & Back Proofs
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1907/1917 Banque D'Hochelaga $20 & $100 Front & Back Proofs - CH 360-18-12P & 360-18-20Pa; Some soiling is present on three of the f...
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 225.00
1914 Banque d'Hochelaga $109511914 Banque d'Hochelaga $10
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1914 Banque d'Hochelaga $10 - CH 360-22-04 Fine, pressed, top center tear with an attempt to be repaired at one time. Only 20 are recorded, good...
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 325.00
1875 Imperial Bank $49521875 Imperial Bank $4
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1875 Imperial Bank $4 - CH 375-10-02 VG. Extremely rare piece, edges are rough. S/N:9216/B. Ex:Danny Cameron.
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,600.00
1910 Imperial Bank of Canada $109531910 Imperial Bank of Canada $10
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1910 Imperial Bank of Canada $10 - CH 375-12-10 PMG F12. Rare with only 3 known with the yellow-brown back. S/N:1187499/B.
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to a*********r for 2,160.00
1920 Imperial Bank of Canada $109541920 Imperial Bank of Canada $10
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1920 Imperial Bank of Canada $10 - CH 375-16-12 PCGS VG10. S/N:913582/A.
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 225.00
1858 International Bank of Canada $19551858 International Bank of Canada $1
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1858 International Bank of Canada $1 - CH 380-10-08-04 One Signature, brown protectors. BCS AU58, comments: signature damage. S/N:15164A.
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 175.00
1858 International Bank of Canada $29561858 International Bank of Canada $2
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1858 International Bank of Canada $2 - CH 380-10-08-12 One Signature, brown protectors. BCS AU50, comments: signature damage, missing corner tip. S/N
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to a*********r for 180.00
1858 International Bank of Canada $19571858 International Bank of Canada $1
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1858 International Bank of Canada $1 - CH 380-10-10-04a One Signature, red protectors. BCS AU50, comments: hole. S/N:17113A.
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 225.00
1883 Bank of London $59581883 Bank of London $5
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1883 Bank of London $5 - CH 405-10-02R PCGS New 61 PPQ. Hole Punch Cancelled. Almost impossible to obtain in issued format. S/N:23336/C
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,750.00
1873 Maritime Bank of Canada $49591873 Maritime Bank of Canada $4
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1873 Maritime Bank of Canada $4 - CH 425-10-04. This note has some rust stains and small amount of pieces missing at the top left as shown in photo.
Start Price : 14,000.00 | Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
1837 Merchant's Bank $19601837 Merchant's Bank $1
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1837 Merchant's Bank $1 - CH 450-10-02 Choice Fine 15.Beautiful Black and white with nice bold signatures and printing. A very underrated issue,...
Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
Sold to h*****0 for 360.00
1906 Merchants Bank of Canada $59611906 Merchants Bank of Canada $5
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1906 Merchants Bank of Canada $5 - CH 460-16-02 PCGS VF 25 PPQ. Rarely seen for sale in clean original condition such as this piece. Nice bold colour
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 2,500.00
1905 Molsons Bank $109621905 Molsons Bank $10
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1905 Molsons Bank $10 - CH 490-28-08 VF. Nice and bright. S/N:155063/A.
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to a*********r for 2,400.00
1912 Molsons Bank $59631912 Molsons Bank $5
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1912 Molsons Bank $5 - CH 490-32-02 EF. Nice original crisp note. S/N:367153/E.
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to a*********r for 2,160.00
1916 Molsons Bank $109641916 Molsons Bank $10
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1916 Molsons Bank $10 - CH 490-36-02 EF. Great vignette, superb note. S/N:156149/E.
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to a*********r for 1,920.00
1908/1918 Molsons Bank $10 Back Proof9651908/1918 Molsons Bank $10 Back Proof
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1908/1918 Molsons Bank $10 Back Proof - CH 490-38-04P. BCS Choice UNC64 Original.
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to a**********3 for 150.00
1922 Molsons Bank $109661922 Molsons Bank $10
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1922 Molsons Bank $10 - CH 490-40-04 PMG GEM UNC 65 EPQ. Great type note. Ex:Thomas Flynn Collection. S/N:055815/B.
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 2,750.00
1935 Bank of Montreal $59671935 Bank of Montreal $5
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1935 Bank of Montreal $5 - CH 505-60-02 BCS UNC60 Original. S/N:488371A.
Estimate : 600.00 - 700.00
Sold to q*********t for 510.00
1935/1938 Bank of Montreal $10 Back Proof9681935/1938 Bank of Montreal $10 Back Proof
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1935/1938 Bank of Montreal $10 Back Proof - CH 505-60/62-04BP. BCS AU58.
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to a**********3 for 96.00
1935 Bank of Montreal $109691935 Bank of Montreal $10
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1935 Bank of Montreal $10 - CH 505-60-04 BCS EF40 Original. S/N:514299D.
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for 225.00
1870 La Banque Nationale $49701870 La Banque Nationale $4
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1870 La Banque Nationale $4 - CH 510-12-02 PMG35 Choice Very Fine, Cancelled. Quebec City, Quebec, Ol. Robitaille, 30 recorded. S/N:B55060.
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 950.00
1870 La Banque Nationale $69711870 La Banque Nationale $6
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1870 La Banque Nationale $6 - CH 510-12-06 PCGS VF30. Hole punch cancelled (as most are). Only 12 are recorded for all varieties, 5 of them are in ins
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for 6,500.00
1873 La Banque Nationale $59721873 La Banque Nationale $5
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1873 La Banque Nationale $5 - CH 510-14-02 PMG 25 Very Fine. Gorgeous Condition. Note has been punch cancelled (as all recorded are). 1873 notes are s
Start Price : 1,250.00 | Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00