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The E-Sylum: Volume 23, Number 52, December 27, 2020, Article 21

WORLD BANKNOTE AUCTIONS SALE 1 HIGHLIGHTS

Here are some highlights from the upcoming World Banknote Auctions sale. -Editor

Logo World Banknote Auctions has launched a new website at www.worldbanknoteauctions.com and we have posted the first auction on the updated platform. Sale 1 is open now and closes on January 7th, 2021, with live bidding that day at 1 PM Eastern / 10 AM Pacific.

Offering over 400 lots of graded world paper money, the first sale offers a wide variety of items from all over the world in price ranges for both beginning and advanced collectors. All lots are open for viewing, watching and bidding, and registration with the website is a quick and simple process.

World Banknote Auctions will host sales with live internet bidding every 2 weeks. Bidding for all items starts at just $10 and there is a buyer’s premium of just 15% (with a minimum of $5 per lot), 25% less than the industry average. Shipping rates are flat for most items, with shipping within the United States for just $10 and overseas shipping at $25.

Please check out some of our highlights in Sale 1 below. These and all other lots can be viewed at www.worldbanknoteauctions.com.

Lot 1006: Algeria 1944 50 Francs

Algeria 1944 50 Francs

Algeria 29.11.1944 P-87 PMG Gem UNC 66 EPQ 50 Francs

Scarce French-printed type note from Algeria. A small group recently appeared on the market but most have been dispersed already, making now a great time to acquire this well designed type.

Wow - a big, beautiful impressionistic design. -Editor

To read the complete lot description, see:
Algeria 29.11.1944 P-87 PMG Gem UNC 66 EPQ 50 Francs (https://www.worldbanknoteauctions.com/lots/view/4-1ILIUK/algeria-29111944-p-87-pmg-gem-unc-66-epq-50-francs)

Lot 1034: Belize 1987 20 Dollars

Belize 1987 20 Dollars

Belize 1.1.1987 P-49b PMG Gem UNC 66 EPQ 20 Dollars

Scarcer denomination from Belize, this one dated 1987 and seen in Gem Uncirculated condition. Perfect for a type collection as this is the most available variety of this date.

A nicely balanced and colorful design. -Editor

To read the complete lot description, see:
Belize 1.1.1987 P-49b PMG Gem UNC 66 EPQ 20 Dollars (https://www.worldbanknoteauctions.com/lots/view/4-1ILIW4/belize-111987-p-49b-pmg-gem-unc-66-epq-20-dollars)

Lot 1093: Cayman Islands 2001 10 Dollars

Cayman Islands 2001 10 Dollars

Cayman Islands 2001 P-28a PMG Superb Gem UNC 67 EPQ * 10 Dollars

The finest graded example of this Cayman Islands issue. One other example has been graded 67 EPQ by PMG, but this is the only with star designation, denoting exceptional eye-appeal.

Unusual color combination- I like it. -Editor

To read the complete lot description, see:
Cayman Islands 2001 P-28a PMG Superb Gem UNC 67 EPQ * 10 Dollars (https://www.worldbanknoteauctions.com/lots/view/4-1ILIZE/cayman-islands-2001-p-28a-pmg-superb-gem-unc-67-epq-10-dollars)

Lot 1218: Bank of Ireland 2017 20 Pounds

Bank of Ireland 2017 20 Pounds

Northern Ireland, Bank of Ireland 2.10.2017 PMG Superb Gem UNC 68 EPQ 20 Pounds

Nice note - a modern one I don't think I'd seen yet. -Editor

To read the complete lot description, see:
Northern Ireland, Bank of Ireland 2.10.2017 PMG Superb Gem UNC 68 EPQ 20 Pounds (https://www.worldbanknoteauctions.com/lots/view/4-1ILJ6D/northern-ireland-bank-of-ireland-2102017-pmg-superb-gem-unc-68-epq-20-pounds)

Lot 1254: Malaya & British Borneo 1953 10 Dollars

Malaya & British Borneo 1953 10 Dollars

Malaya & British Borneo / British Administration 21.3.1953 P-3a PMG About UNC 50 EPQ 10 Dollars

Lightly circulated example from this popular collecting field. Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II from the early days of her reign on front. Fully original and difficult to find as such.

Another nice note. -Editor

To read the complete lot description, see:
Malaya & British Borneo / British Administration 21.3.1953 P-3a PMG About UNC 50 EPQ 10 Dollars (https://www.worldbanknoteauctions.com/lots/view/4-1ILJ8D/malaya-british-borneo-british-administration-2131953-p-3a-pmg-about-unc-50-epq-10-dollars)

Lot 1395: Sri Lanka 1979 50 Rupees

Sri Lanka banknote

Sri Lanka 26-3-1979 P-87a PMG Superb Gem UNC 67 EPQ 50 Rupees

Second highest denomination from the popular “Flora & Fauna” series from Sri Lanka. Becoming scarce in high grade.

Very colorful! -Editor

To read the complete lot description, see:
Sri Lanka 26-3-1979 P-87a PMG Superb Gem UNC 67 EPQ 50 Rupees (https://www.worldbanknoteauctions.com/lots/view/4-1ILJG8/sri-lanka-26-3-1979-p-87a-pmg-superb-gem-unc-67-epq-50-rupees)

Lot 1402: Syria 1942 10 Piastres

Syria 1942 10 Piastres

Syria 1942 P-50 PMG About UNC 53 10 Piastres

Lightly circulated example of this scarce World War II issue from Syria. Meant to alleviate a coin shortage caused by the War. Despite its relatively low face value quite difficult to find in problem-free condition.

To read the complete lot description, see:
Syria 1942 P-50 PMG About UNC 53 10 Piastres (https://www.worldbanknoteauctions.com/lots/view/4-1ILJGM/syria-1942-p-50-pmg-about-unc-53-10-piastres)

To read the earlier E-Sylum article, see:
WORLD BANKNOTE AUCTIONS LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE (https://www.coinbooks.org/v23/esylum_v23n51a27.html)

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Wayne Homren, Editor

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