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" The World's First Gold & Silver Banknotes: The Saga of Treasure Ships and Pirates" 1987 23-Karat G

Currency:CAD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:99.00 CAD Estimated At:500.00 - 100,000.00 CAD
  The World's First Gold & Silver Banknotes: The Saga of Treasure Ships and Pirates  1987 23-Karat G
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" The World's First Gold & Silver Banknotes: The Saga of Treasure Ships and Pirates" 1987 23-Karat Gilded Banknote collection from Antigua & Barbuda. This collector album incorporate 30 different banknotes and folio. The stunning collection of artwork that depicts each pirate ship minted on each banknote was commissioned by none other than Alan D'Estrehan, one of the world's foremost marine artists at the time of issue. The captivating stories that accompany each piece of gold & silver artwork were penned by Canadian historian and author, Christopher Moore. Each detailed banknote is struck in solid Pure 23k gold and.999 silver and comes in the official blue leatherette binder and slipcase. Some highlights includes banknotes from such pirates and ships as: Blackbeard's Queen Anne Revenge, Captain Kidd's Adventure gallery, Captain Howell Davis and the king James, Jean Laffite and the Pride, Pierre legrand captures Vice Admirals Sloop and Many more.