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NUMISMATIC NUGGETS: FEBRUARY 21, 2021Here's a selection of interesting or unusual items I came across in the marketplace this week. Tell us what you think of some of these. -Editor
1847 Award Medal by Christian Gobrecht 
1847 Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association Award Medal. By Christian Gobrecht. Harkness Ma-70. Silver. Very Fine. 38.5 mm. 31.9 grams. Central reverse inscribed to the recipient ROBT. BACON & SONS / FOR SUPERIOR / FELTING. / EXHIBITION / OF / 1847. Provenance: From the Steve M. Tompkins Collection. Collector tag with attribution notation included. Great U.S. Mint engraver piece. From the Stack's Bowers March 2021 Numismatic Americana Auction. -Editor
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Pakistan State Bank 10 Rupees Haj Issue 
Extremely Rare Haj Pilgrim Issue PAKISTAN. State Bank. 10 Rupees, ND. P-R2. PMG Very Fine 30. An incredibly rare note from one of the most heavily sought after issues of paper money. This example is one of only 7 graded examples on PMG's population report and among the finest we have handled. Shalimar Gardens found at center. Overprint at center that reads FOR HAJ PILGRIMS FROM PAKISTAN FOR USE IN SAUDI ARABIA in black. On incredibly special issues like this, there is always more collectors than there is supply so we therefore believe our estimate to be conservative and as such, we anticipate spirited bidding. Interesting overprinted note. Great history. From the Stack's Bowers April 2021 Hong Kong sale. -Editor
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China Banknote Printing & Minting Museum Tickets 
CHINA--PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC. Banknote Printing & Minting Museum. ND (2002). P-Unlisted. Commemorative Tickets. PMG Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ & Superb Gem Uncirculated 67 EPQ. 2 pieces in lot. A duo of commemorative tickets from the China Banknote Printing & Minting Museum. Both display attractive paper with vivid ink. Colorful item, also from the Stack's Bowers April 2021 Hong Kong sale. Interesting fine print, reprinted below. -Editor On September 1, 2019, the United States enacted new tariffs on collector's items of Chinese origin, including bullion and numismatic coins and banknotes. This lot was manufactured in China and was sourced from outside the United States for this auction after the tariffs were enacted. Accordingly, any client who wishes to take delivery of this item within the United States will be subject to a 7.5% import tariff plus a processing fee of 0.3464% (minimum $26.79 / maximum $519.76). Please note, this is not, and is not intended to be, a complete description of the applicable import tariffs and buyer remains fully liable for and agrees to promptly pay all tariffs and fees relating to the import of these items into the United States and neither the auctioneer nor any consignor will have any responsibility to pay any applicable tariffs or fees. Please consult your tax adviser with any questions. Furthermore, any lots subject to an import tariff will be shipped directly from our Hong Kong offices and shipments to the United States will be subject to our international shipping chart.
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