AIA Hong Kong IV January 2015

Auction Details

On behalf of the entire Archives International Auctions team, I would like to personally welcome you to our fourth Hong Kong auction. We are offering over 370 lots of Chinese and Asian Banknotes, Scripophily and Coins in association with Kelleher & Rogers Fine Asian Auctions Ltd., on January 10th, 2015 in Hong Kong. We are privileged to have exciting consignments that include hundreds of notes as well as major rarities in our upcoming sale including two new discovery notes, one from Hong Kong, The Mercantile Bank of India, 1948 $500 high grade specimen and the other a 1907 Deutsch-Asiatische $1 Issued Peking Branch rarity previously known only as a specimen and unreported issued, both being discovery notes and never offered previously at auction. Also included will be many desirable banknotes that are rarely seen at auction in addition to a large assortment of specialized issues from many areas.
Additional highlights include 47 lots of Chinese and Asian scripophily, many in group lots; An ICG graded Very Fine 30, Ming note begins the Empire issues and also includes a number of early Ch’ing notes; An attractive and rare group of Commercial Bank of China, 1920 issues are followed by Bank of China, Bank of Communications and Central Bank of China issues in single and group lots with many rare notes; Taiwan is represented by a number of scarce and rare varieties and is sure to please the discriminating collector; a Hunan Government Bank, Official Mint Hunan, Yr.32 (1906) Issued Banknote with “Teals” Spelling Error is offered by us for the first time; Numerous Provincial Banks are offered with many specimens and issued notes; Hong Kong is highlighted by an amazing Mercantile Bank of India, 1948 $500 Specimen PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64 which no other examples of this early date having been at auction previously. A large variety of issued and specimen Asian banknotes follow with many desirable issues present.
We are offering over 60 lots of Asian coins including Empire and Republic China coins, Japanese coins and many others. A majority of the coins come from the Hamtramck Collection, acquired by a U.S. Army Officer spanning 4 decades from the 1940’s to the 1980’s and numerous countries.
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The auction will take place in Hong Kong at:

Kelleher & Rogers, Ltd., Fine Asian Auctions Malaysia Bldg., 9/F, 50 Gloucester Road
Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Telephone: 852 3153 5541 Fax: 852 3153 5543
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Hansatsu Banknote Quartet, ca.1870-80's.2281 - Hansatsu Banknote Quartet, ca.1870-80's.
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Japan, Lot of 4 notes, Includes 4 different sizes and colors, printed on thin card. Fine to VF.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Hansatsu Banknote Quartet, ca.1870-80's.2282 - Hansatsu Banknote Quartet, ca.1870-80's.
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Japan, Lot of 4 notes, Includes 4 different sizes and colors, printed on thin card. Fine to VF.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Central Bank of Western India, 1864 3rd Exchange.2283 - Central Bank of Western India, 1864 3rd Exchange.
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Yokohama, Japan, 3rd of Exchange Draft, 38 Pounds Sterling, 10/- 10 Pence, Black on watermarked light paper, Seated Justice at left. VF. Scarce ear
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to r*********4 for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Bank of Chosen, 1919 Issue Group.2284 - Bank of Chosen, 1919 Issue Group.
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Lot of 7 notes, All are 20 Sen, 1919 Issue, P-24 Issue banknotes, Condition varies between Almost Good to Almost VG. Black #'s 5; 6; 9 and 10. S...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Bank of Chosen, ND (1944) Issue Specimen.2285 - Bank of Chosen, ND (1944) Issue Specimen.
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Korea, 100 Yen, P-37s1, Specimen, Black on green, blue and violet underprint, Block #50 and S/N 563197, Red Mi-Hon overprint on face, AU condition. 2
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to a******n for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Bank of Chosen, ND (1944-45) Issue Specimen.2286 - Bank of Chosen, ND (1944-45) Issue Specimen.
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Korea, 10 Yen, P-35s, Specimen, Black on blue underprint, Block #33 and S/N 892400, Choice AU to Uncirculated. 2 POC's, Scarce as specimen.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to a******n for (2,400.00) = 2,400.00
 
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Banque Nationale du Laos. Group of 10 pieces.2287 - Banque Nationale du Laos. Group of 10 pieces.
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Laos. Pick# 1b, 2b, 3b, 4b, 5b. Second issue of each, without security dots. Mostly EF, two VG.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Banco Nacional Ultramarino - Macau.2288 - Banco Nacional Ultramarino - Macau.
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Macau. 50 Avos. P-21. Includes letters B, I (2 of each). First two are Uncirculated, second are Extremely Fine, one with a spot mentioned for accuracy
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to a******n for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Banco Nacional Ultramarino - Macau.2289 - Banco Nacional Ultramarino - Macau.
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Macau. Includes: 10 Avos P-11, 19 (7); 20 Avos P-20 (8), 37; 50 Avos P-21 (2). Generally Good to Very Good, some with paper adhesive, ink stains and o
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Banco Nacional Ultramarino, 1992 Issue Banknote.2290 - Banco Nacional Ultramarino, 1992 Issue Banknote.
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Macau. 1992, 100 Patacas, P-68a, Issued, PMG graded Superb Gem Uncirculated 67 EPQ, Amazing note, 51 graded by PMG, this note is tied for finest known
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 2,200.00
Sold to a******n for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Board of Commissioners of Currency, Malaya 1940-41 Issue Banknote Assortment.2291 - Board of Commissioners of Currency, Malaya 1940-41 Issue Banknote Assortment.
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Malaya, Lot of 8 notes, includes 1940, 10 Cents, P-2, VG; 1941 issues, 1ct, P-6; 5cts, P-7b; 10cts, P-8; 20cts, P-9a; 50cts, P-10b; 41, P-11; $10, P-1
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 2,200.00
Sold to j****w for (2,200.00) = 2,200.00
 
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Board of Commissioners of Currency, Malaya and British Borneo, 1953 and 1959 Issue Trio.2292 - Board of Commissioners of Currency, Malaya and British Borneo, 1953 and 1959 Issue Trio.
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Lot of 3 notes, includes 1953, $1, P-1a (2), VF toned and Choice XF-AU; 1959, $1, P-8a, Waterlow Issues, crisp XF-AU. Attractive assortment of notes (
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to j****w for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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China, Japan and Miscellaneous Asian Banknote Assortment.2293 - China, Japan and Miscellaneous Asian Banknote Assortment.
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Lot of 70+ notes, Includes Bank of China, 1937 Waterlow Issues and 1940 ABN issues, 1 Yuan to 100 Yuan (7); Central Bank of China, 1930, 1936 and 1940
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 2,200.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Mongol Bank. Packs of notes.2294 - Mongol Bank. Packs of notes.
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Mongolia. 10, 20, 50 Mongo. P-49, 50, 51; 1, 5, 10, 20 Tugrik P-52, 53, 54, 55 (more than 50 of each); 2002 Issue of 10, 20 Tugrik P-62, 63 (more than
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 2,200.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Central Bank of Nepal selection of 1, 2, and 5 Rupees2295 - Central Bank of Nepal selection of 1, 2, and 5 Rupees
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Nepal. Rupee P-22 Various signatures (Aprox. 80 pieces) P-37 (more than 200 pcs.; 2 Rupees P-29 (More than 125 pcs.) 5 Rupees P-23a (2), P-30 (Aprox.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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North Korea Central Bank, 1947 and 1959 Issue Banknote Assortment.2296 - North Korea Central Bank, 1947 and 1959 Issue Banknote Assortment.
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Lot of 55 notes, includes 5 Choice Uncirculated examples of each note, 1947 (Reprint Series) 15 Chon to 100 Won, P-5b to P-11b (35 notes); and 1959 Is
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to s****y for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Central Bank of the Philippines 1949 Essay Banknote Trio.2297 - Central Bank of the Philippines 1949 Essay Banknote Trio.
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Lot of 3 notes. All are 1949 unlisted 1 Centavo, Series ABC, denominations in different colors. P-Unlisted essay banknotes by Security BNC. All are un
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 2,200.00
Sold to s****y for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Board of Commissioners of Currency, 1967-73 ND Issue Banknote Assortment.2298 - Board of Commissioners of Currency, 1967-73 ND Issue Banknote Assortment.
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Singapore, Lot of 7 notes, includes $5, P-2a, both Fine to Fine+; $5, P-2d, 2 are Choice Fine to VF and one is Uncirculated to CU; $10, P-3a, VF to Ch
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Board of Commissioners of Currency, 1976-80 ND Issue Banknote Assortment.2299 - Board of Commissioners of Currency, 1976-80 ND Issue Banknote Assortment.
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Singapore, Lot of 5 notes, includes $5, P-10 (2), VF and Choice VF; $10, P-11a (2),XF-AU and Fine to Choice Fine; and $20, P-12, Choice AU but appears
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Board of Commissioners of Currency, 25 Dollars, 1996.2300 - Board of Commissioners of Currency, 25 Dollars, 1996.
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Singapore, Pick #33. Issued banknote, 25th Anniversary commemorative for the Monetary Authority. Modern skyline on back. PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 6
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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