Auction Details
A very special welcome to our 2023 Fall Expo and Warmup Sale to be conducted in conjunction with the Toronto Coin Expo. This sale features a superb selection of chartered banknotes, copper coins from The Robert Turner collection, Part II of the Glassford Error Collection, a nice PEI collection and last but not least is the finest 1935 $500 on the market. The SickKids Foundation have also consigned a donated world coin collection, with all proceeds from these lots, including our services, being donated directly to their mission. We feel privileged to be given the opportunity to be entrusted with such treasures and thank our 50+ contributors who have placed their faith in us. Spirited and ethical bidding is encouraged on these superb pieces.
Lot viewing will take place September 28th & 29th, 10:00am – 4:30pm EDT
at the Bram & Bluma Appel Salon, Toronto Reference Library
Toronto, Ontario
Looking forward to seeing everyone at the Toronto Coin Expo.
Buyer’s Premiums will be added on all items as per the Terms & Conditions of the sale. Invoices will be emailed out after all sessions of the Toronto Coin Expo Spring Sale have concluded.
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544Bank of Canada $20, 1935 - Large SealGeoffrey Bell Auctions
BC-9a. F+ pressed with a small tear at top. S/N:A021896/D.
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (1,250.00 + 250.00BP) = 1,500.00
545Bank of Canada $20, 1935 - Small SealGeoffrey Bell Auctions
BC-9b. F+ with some red staining and rough edges. S/N:A098463/A.
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,200.00
Sold for (750.00 + 150.00BP) = 900.00
546Bank of Canada $20, 1935 - FrenchGeoffrey Bell Auctions
BC-10. VF, featuring Princess Elizabeth. S/N:F016637/B.
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 5,700.00
Sold for (2,900.00 + 580.00BP) = 3,480.00
547Bank of Canada $25, 1935 - FrenchGeoffrey Bell Auctions
BC-12. Legacy Fine 12. This example has small edge nicks, splits and tears, nevertheless rarely seen. S/N:F001773/D.
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 5,700.00
Sold for (3,200.00 + 640.00BP) = 3,840.00
547A1935 Bank of Canada $1000Geoffrey Bell Auctions
BC-19. Legacy Very Fine 25. S/N:A14679/B.
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold for (8,250.00 + 1,650.00BP) = 9,900.00
549Bank of Canada $2, 1937 - Gem OsborneGeoffrey Bell Auctions
BC-22a. Legacy Gem New 66PPQ. Consecutive with the note below. S/N:B/B3941975.
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold for (1,200.00 + 240.00BP) = 1,440.00
550Bank of Canada $2, 1937 - Superb Gem OsborneGeoffrey Bell Auctions
BC-22a. Legacy Superb Gem New 67PPQ. Consecutive with the note above & below. S/N:B/B3941976.
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 3,500.00
Sold for (2,300.00 + 460.00BP) = 2,760.00
551Bank of Canada $2, 1937 - Gem OsborneGeoffrey Bell Auctions
BC-22a. Legacy Gem New 66PPQ. Consecutive with the above note. S/N:B/B3941977.
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold for (1,100.00 + 220.00BP) = 1,320.00
554Bank of Canada $5, 1937 - OsborneGeoffrey Bell Auctions
BC-23a. Legacy Choice AU58 PPQ. S/N:A/C1574542.
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 4,500.00
Sold for (2,300.00 + 460.00BP) = 2,760.00
555Bank of Canada $5, 1937Geoffrey Bell Auctions
BC-23c. PMG Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ, Coyne-Towers, S/N:C/S7781655. Excellent centering and a vibrant blue note with center vignette of King George VI.
Estimate : 550.00 - 600.00
Sold for (650.00 + 130.00BP) = 780.00
557Bank of Canada $10, 1937 - 3 ConsecutiveGeoffrey Bell Auctions
BC-24c. BCS Almost UNC 58, stain, Coyne-Towers, consecutive trio. S/N:LT3538678-8680. Lot of 3 notes.
Estimate : 350.00 - 450.00
Sold for (250.00 + 50.00BP) = 300.00
558Bank of Canada $20, 1937 - OsborneGeoffrey Bell Auctions
BC-25a. BCS Extra Fine 45 Original. S/N:A/E1285879.
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for (450.00 + 90.00BP) = 540.00
559Bank of Canada $20, 1937Geoffrey Bell Auctions
BC-25b. Legacy Gem New 66 PPQ. S/N:D/E2368175
Estimate : 675.00 - 775.00
Sold for (475.00 + 95.00BP) = 570.00
560Bank of Canada $50, 1937 - OsborneGeoffrey Bell Auctions
BC-26a. Legacy Very Fine 20, pinholes, Osborne-Towers, S/N:A/H0089334. A highly desirable note with the Osborne signature. An affordable example to fi
Estimate : 1,700.00 - 1,900.00
Sold for (1,050.00 + 210.00BP) = 1,260.00
561Bank of Canada $50, 1937Geoffrey Bell Auctions
BC-26c. Legacy Gem New 66 PPQ. S/N:B/H4566475.
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (1,350.00 + 270.00BP) = 1,620.00
562Bank of Canada $50, 1937Geoffrey Bell Auctions
BC-26c. Legacy Choice AU58 PPQ. S/N:B/H4448927.
Estimate : 750.00 - 950.00
Sold for (500.00 + 100.00BP) = 600.00
563Bank of Canada $100, 1937Geoffrey Bell Auctions
BC-27b. PMG Choice Unc. 64. S/N:B/J3145273.
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,100.00
Sold for (700.00 + 140.00BP) = 840.00
565Bank of Canada $1, 1954 - Devil's FaceGeoffrey Bell Auctions
BC-29a. BCS Choice UNC 62 Original, Coyne-Towers. S/N:E/A3225658.
Estimate : 175.00 - 200.00
Sold for (130.00 + 26.00BP) = 156.00
566Bank of Canada $1, 1954 - Devil's FaceGeoffrey Bell Auctions
BC-29b. PMG Gem Unc. 66 EPQ. Consecutive with next lot. S/N:L/A4466632.
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold for (230.00 + 46.00BP) = 276.00
567Bank of Canada $1, 1954 - Devil's FaceGeoffrey Bell Auctions
BC-29b. PMG Gem Unc. 66 EPQ. Consecutive with previous lot. S/N:L/A4466633.
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold for (400.00 + 80.00BP) = 480.00
568Bank of Canada $1, 1954 - Devil's FaceGeoffrey Bell Auctions
BC-29b. BCS GEM UNC 66 Original, Beattie-Coyne. S/N:M/A8562845. This is a unicorn rarely seen grade from BCS. This is truly a beautiful centered and v
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold for (280.00 + 56.00BP) = 336.00
569Bank of Canada $5, 1954 - Devil's FaceGeoffrey Bell Auctions
BC-31b. BCS Choice UNC 63 Original, Beattie-Coyne. S/N:G/C3315860.
Estimate : 400.00 - 450.00
Sold for (350.00 + 70.00BP) = 420.00
574Bank of Canada $1, 1954 - Rare *V/V ReplacementGeoffrey Bell Auctions
BC-37cA. BCS Fine 15. Rare *V/V Replacement with an estimate of only 400 printed. This is one of the toughest replacement notes in the 1954 dollar ser
Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (1,150.00 + 230.00BP) = 1,380.00
576Bank of Canada $2, 1954 - ReplacementGeoffrey Bell Auctions
BC-38aA. Legacy Choice New 63 PPQ, Beattie-Coyne, S/N:*A/B0018609. A rather difficult note in higher grade, as only 24,000 notes were printed.
Estimate : 350.00 - 425.00
Sold for (205.00 + 41.00BP) = 246.00
581Bank of Canada $5, 1954 - ReplacementGeoffrey Bell Auctions
BC-39aA. Legacy Gem New 65 PPQ, Beattie-Coyne, S/N:*A/C0020915. Low printing of 16,000 notes.
Estimate : 550.00 - 600.00
Sold for (355.00 + 71.00BP) = 426.00
582Bank of Canada $5, 1954 - ReplacementGeoffrey Bell Auctions
BC-39aA-i. CCCS AU-58, Beattie-Coyne. S/N:*R/C0001414. A cool serial number and an ultra-low 8,000 printed. A truly underrated note.
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
583Bank of Canada $5, 1954 - ReplacementGeoffrey Bell Auctions
BC-39bA. Legacy New 62 PPQ, Beattie-Rasminsky. S/N:*N/S0233773. A RARE note seldom seen in higher uncirculated grades.
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,100.00
Sold for (625.00 + 125.00BP) = 750.00
584Bank of Canada $5, 1954 - ReplacementGeoffrey Bell Auctions
BC-39bA. Legacy Choice About New 58 PPQ, Beattie-Rasminsky. S/N:*N/X0035628.
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for (140.00 + 28.00BP) = 168.00
586Bank of Canada $5, 1954 - ReplacementGeoffrey Bell Auctions
BC-39bA. Legacy New 66 PPQ, Beattie-Rasminsky. S/N:*V/S0238138. Rare ultra-high grade.
Estimate : 300.00 - 325.00
Sold for (210.00 + 42.00BP) = 252.00
587Bank of Canada $5, 1954 - ReplacementGeoffrey Bell Auctions
BC-39cA. Legacy Very Choice New 64 PPQ, Bouey-Rasminsky, S/N:*R/X0289989.
Estimate : 125.00 - 175.00
Sold for (160.00 + 32.00BP) = 192.00
588Bank of Canada $10, 1954 - ReplacementGeoffrey Bell Auctions
BC-40bA Legacy Very Choice New 64, Beattie-Rasminsky, S/N:*B/D0069080.
Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
589Bank of Canada $20, 1954Geoffrey Bell Auctions
BC-41b. Legacy Gem New 66 PPQ. S/N:Z/E5411369.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (140.00 + 28.00BP) = 168.00
590Bank of Canada $50, 1954Geoffrey Bell Auctions
BC-42c. Legacy Gem New 65 PPQ. S/N:B/H9374161.
Estimate : 450.00 - 500.00
Sold for (375.00 + 75.00BP) = 450.00