Here are some lots that caught my eye in the upcoming Spink World Banknotes sale, which closes July 8, 2015. -Editor
Lot 66: Government of India, Burma, 1000 rupees
Government of India, Burma, 1000 rupees, Rangoon, ND (1937), serial number X6 095958, brown and multicolour, portrait King George V at
right ornate columns at left and right, reverse, oxen at centre with mountains and palm trees in background (LNZ GOI B4a, Pick not listed)
numerous folds and pinholes, graffiti, nicks in border, red LEGAL TENDER IN BURMA ONLY, several bank stamps on reverse, otherwise good,
extremely rare
To read the complete lot description, see:
Auction: 15028 - World Banknotes Lot: 66
(www.spink.com/lot-description.aspx?id=15028000066)
Lot 71: Fraudulent Claim of Hereditary Lands of Nova Scotia
Fraudulent Claim of Hereditary Lands of Nova Scotia, unissued £20, 184[-],£50, 184[-], and £100, 184[-], black and white, Royal Coat of
Arms at left, Arms of the Alexander's of Menstrie top centre all with foxing and burred edges otherwise about extremely fine to
uncirculated (3)
The lot description doesn't provide much information. Can anyone provide more context on this note? -Editor
To read the complete lot description, see:
Auction: 15028 - World Banknotes Lot: 71
(www.spink.com/lot-description.aspx?id=15028000071)
Lot 143: Bank of Ethiopia, 100 thalers 1932
Bank of Ethiopia, 100 thalers, 1 May 1932, serial number D/1 00248, blue on multicolour, African Elephant at right, arms at top centre
(LNZ BOE B5a, Pick 10), pinholes top right, about fine
To read the complete lot description, see:
Auction: 15028 - World Banknotes Lot: 143
(www.spink.com/lot-description.aspx?id=15028000143)
Lot 146: Falkland Islands, £1 1920
Government of the Falkland Islands, £1, 26 January 1920, serial number B15458, blue on tan underprint, value at centre, left and right,
three manuscript signatures at low right (Pick A3 for type, LNZ GFI B4 for type), no holes or tears, and good paper strength, fresh and
original good fine, an extremely rare note with an unlisted date, exceptional
To read the complete lot description, see:
Auction: 15028 - World Banknotes Lot: 146
(www.spink.com/lot-description.aspx?id=15028000146)
Lot 216: Farsi Overprint on German Marks
Farsi Overprint on German Marks, 25 kran on 10 mark, 1906 (1916-17), serial number J.Nr2737626, dark green, woman with oar at right, red
farsi overprint in watermark area and on reverse (Pick M2), fresh and original good very fine, rare
To read the complete lot description, see:
Auction: 15028 - World Banknotes Lot: 216
(www.spink.com/lot-description.aspx?id=15028000216)
Wayne Homren, Editor
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