Toronto Coin Expo Spring Sale 2015

Auction Details

We are once again pleased to conduct our auction in conjunction with the 2015 Spring Toronto Coin Expo. We are excited to be featuring The Geoffrey Bell collection of pre-Confederation tokens and coins. This sale is also complimented with the first installment of countermark tokens from The Richard Cooper Collection. Selections from numerous other consigners round out another outstanding auction. We feel privileged to be given the opportunity to be entrusted with such treasures and thank our contributors who have placed their faith in us.

This auction will take place
at the Toronto Reference Library,
789 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario
on May 28th & 29th, 2015.


We are always planning ahead, and are currently preparing for our 2015 Fall Expo Sale, Oct 1st & 2nd, 2015. Whether you are a buyer or a seller, we are ready to help you with your collections and would love to discuss the opportunity to auction your collection, duplicates or selective prized possessions.

We hope you enjoy exploring the catalogue and wish you good luck with your bidding.

Brian, Dawn, Rayna, and Geoffrey Bell
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The Cataloguers have taken every reasonable measure to ensure that all the lots are as described by Geoffrey Bell Auctions. Many of the lots are third party graded by PCGS, PMG, ICCS - We feel these are the most recognized grading companies in the industry.
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1972 Bank of Canada Five Dollar Printing Error12571972 Bank of Canada Five Dollar Printing Error
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1972 Bank of Canada Five Dollar Printing Error CH BC-48-E1-iii. Condition is as issued (EF-AU). S/N:SN8532951.
Start Price : 1,200.00 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
1971 Bank of Canada Ten Dollars - One Digit Solid Number Radar12581971 Bank of Canada Ten Dollars - One Digit Solid Number Radar
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1971 Bank of Canada Ten Dollars - One Digit Solid Number Radar CH BC-49c. BCS AU58, original. S/N: TJ6666666.
Start Price : 850.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,250.00
1973 Bank of Canada One Dollar Cutting Error12591973 Bank of Canada One Dollar Cutting Error
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1973 Bank of Canada One Dollar Cutting Error CH BC-46a. AU, from the first print run. S/N:GE4702999/GE4703999.
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold for (425.00) = 425.00
1935 Bank of Canada Two Dollars12601935 Bank of Canada Two Dollars
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1935 Bank of Canada Two Dollars CH BC-3. PMG VF30, discoloration on back. S/N: A4129877/B. 
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (180.00) = 180.00
1935 Bank of Canada Two Dollars French Text12611935 Bank of Canada Two Dollars French Text
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1935 Bank of Canada Two Dollars French Text CH BC-4. CCCS VF-20. S/N:F606404/A.
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for (575.00 + 115.00BP) = 690.00
1935 Bank of Canada Two Dollars French Text12621935 Bank of Canada Two Dollars French Text
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1935 Bank of Canada Two Dollars French Text CH BC-4. PMG AU50. S/N:F878548/A.
Start Price : 3,000.00 | Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,000.00
1935 Bank of Canada Ten Dollars12631935 Bank of Canada Ten Dollars
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1935 Bank of Canada Ten Dollars CH BC-7. PMG AU50. S/N: A840394/B.
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 1,900.00
Sold for (1,200.00 + 240.00BP) = 1,440.00
1935 Bank of Canada Ten Dollars - French Text12641935 Bank of Canada Ten Dollars - French Text
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1935 Bank of Canada Ten Dollars - French Text CH BC-8. PMG VF25. S/N: F218124/D.
Estimate : 800.00 - 900.00
Sold for (425.00) = 425.00
1935 Bank of Canada Twenty Dollars12651935 Bank of Canada Twenty Dollars
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1935 Bank of Canada Twenty Dollars CH BC-9b. CCCS VG-10. Small seal, repaired tear. S/N:A118952/D.
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold for (325.00) = 325.00
1935 Bank of Canada Twenty Dollars12661935 Bank of Canada Twenty Dollars
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1935 Bank of Canada Twenty Dollars CH BC-9b. PMG EF40. Small seal. We've included a mint stamp featuring princess Elizabeth. S/N: A245006/C.
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,000.00
Sold for (2,000.00 + 400.00BP) = 2,400.00
1935 Bank of Canada Twenty Dollars French Text1266A1935 Bank of Canada Twenty Dollars French Text
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1935 Bank of Canada Twenty Dollars French Text CH BC-10. PMG VF-30. A bright and clean example. S/N: F020758.
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 6,500.00
Sold for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
1935 Bank of Canada Twenty Five Dollars French Text12671935 Bank of Canada Twenty Five Dollars French Text
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1935 Bank of Canada Twenty Five Dollars French Text CH BC-12. PCGS Choice About New 55 PPQ. S/N:F002149/D.
Start Price : 15,000.00 | Estimate : 18,000.00 - 22,000.00
1935 Bank of Canada Fifty Dollars12681935 Bank of Canada Fifty Dollars
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1935 Bank of Canada Fifty Dollars CH BC-13. Nice old fashion fine. S/N: A20972/D.
Estimate : 2,700.00 - 3,000.00
Sold for (2,700.00) = 2,700.00
1935 Bank of Canada One Hundred Dollars12691935 Bank of Canada One Hundred Dollars
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1935 Bank of Canada One Hundred Dollars  CH BC-15. F+. S/N: A15021/D.
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold for (2,300.00 + 460.00BP) = 2,760.00
1935 Bank of Canada One Hundred Dollars French Text12701935 Bank of Canada One Hundred Dollars French Text
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1935 Bank of Canada One Hundred Dollars French Text CH BC-16. PMG Choice VF 35, net. Foreign substance is noted on holder (uncertain why)....
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold for (6,000.00 + 1,200.00BP) = 7,200.00
1937 Bank of Canada One Dollar12711937 Bank of Canada One Dollar
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1937 Bank of Canada One Dollar CH BC-21c. PMG Choice Uncirculated 64. S/N:D/M6251966.
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
1937 Bank of Canada Two Dollars12721937 Bank of Canada Two Dollars
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1937 Bank of Canada Two Dollars CH BC-22c. PMG Choice Uncirculated 63 EPQ. S/N:L/R1701469.
Estimate : 400.00 - 450.00
Sold for (250.00) = 250.00
1937 Bank of Canada Five Dollars12731937 Bank of Canada Five Dollars
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1937 Bank of Canada Five Dollars CH BC-23c. PMG Choice Uncirculated 63 EPQ. S/N:H/S7110980.
Estimate : 300.00 - 325.00
Sold for (180.00 + 36.00BP) = 216.00
1937 Bank of Canada Ten Dollars12741937 Bank of Canada Ten Dollars
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1937 Bank of Canada Ten Dollars CH BC-24b. BC-24b. PMG Choice AU58 EPQ. S/N:Z/D0049693.
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (850.00 + 170.00BP) = 1,020.00
1937 Bank of Canada Fifty Dollars12751937 Bank of Canada Fifty Dollars
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1937 Bank of Canada Fifty Dollars CH BC-26c. PMG AU58. S/N: B/H4238706.
Estimate : 800.00 - 900.00
Sold for (400.00 + 80.00BP) = 480.00
1937 Bank of Canada $1 - $50 Set12761937 Bank of Canada $1 - $50 Set
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1937 Bank of Canada $1 - $50 Set All BCS graded. CH BC-21d. F18, minor residue, S/N:T/N8457673. CH BC-22c. F15, S/N:K/R2395971. CH BC-23b. F12, minor
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (130.00) = 130.00
1937 Bank of Canada One Hundred Dollars12771937 Bank of Canada One Hundred Dollars
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1937 Bank of Canada One Hundred Dollars CH BC-27b. PCGS Very Choice New 64 PPQ. S/N:B/J3967088.
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,100.00
Sold for (575.00) = 575.00
Lot of Eight 1937 Bank of Canada Notes1278Lot of Eight 1937 Bank of Canada Notes
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Lot of Eight 1937 Bank of Canada Notes Mostly BCS graded. Includes: CH BC-21c. F12, margin tear, S/N:T/A5869786. CH BC-21c. VG, ink stained, S/N:C/N61
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
***Devil's Face Replacement Note***1279***Devil's Face Replacement Note***
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***Devil's Face Replacement Note***  1954 Bank of Canada Devil's Face Replacement One Dollar - CH BC-29bA. PCGS Very Choice New 64 PPQ....
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold for (3,900.00 + 780.00BP) = 4,680.00
***Devil's Face Replacement Note***1280***Devil's Face Replacement Note***
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***Devil's Face Replacement Note*** 1954 Bank of Canada Devil's Face Replacement Ten Dollars - CH BC-32aA. PMG AU58. S/N:* A/D0002002. Rare.
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold for (5,500.00 + 1,100.00BP) = 6,600.00
1954 Bank of Canada Twenty Dollars Devil's Face - Lot of Fifty12811954 Bank of Canada Twenty Dollars Devil's Face - Lot of Fifty
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1954 Bank of Canada Twenty Dollars Devil's Face - Lot of Fifty CH BC-33a & 33b. This is part of the infamous Halifax Hoard. No return. 50 Pc...
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 1,750.00
Sold for (975.00) = 975.00
1954 Bank of Canada One Hundred Dollars Devil's Face12821954 Bank of Canada One Hundred Dollars Devil's Face
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1954 Bank of Canada One Hundred Dollars Devil's Face CH BC-35a. PCGS AU50. S/N:A/J0943135.
Estimate : 500.00 - 525.00
Sold for (250.00 + 50.00BP) = 300.00
1954 Bank of Canada One Hundred Dollars Devil's Face12831954 Bank of Canada One Hundred Dollars Devil's Face
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1954 Bank of Canada One Hundred Dollars Devil's Face CH BC-35a. PCGS AU50 PPQ. S/N:A/J0503331.
Estimate : 500.00 - 550.00
Sold for (275.00) = 275.00
1954 Bank of Canada One Thousand Dollars Devil's Face12841954 Bank of Canada One Thousand Dollars Devil's Face
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1954 Bank of Canada One Thousand Dollars Devil's Face CH BC-36. PMG VF25. S/N:A/K0022929.
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 5,500.00
Sold for (3,600.00 + 720.00BP) = 4,320.00
1954 Bank of Canada Two Dollars Replacement12851954 Bank of Canada Two Dollars Replacement
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1954 Bank of Canada Two Dollars Replacement CH BC-38bA. PMG AU58. S/N: *R/R0289309.
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
1954 Bank of Canada Twenty Dollars Replacement12861954 Bank of Canada Twenty Dollars Replacement
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1954 Bank of Canada Twenty Dollars Replacement CH BC-41bA. PMG Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ. S/N:*A/E0052112.
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,400.00
Sold for (650.00 + 130.00BP) = 780.00
1954 Bank of Canada Twenty Dollars12871954 Bank of Canada Twenty Dollars
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1954 Bank of Canada Twenty Dollars Lot of Fifty - CH BC-41a & 41b. This is part of the infamous Halifax Hoard. No return. 50 Pcs.
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (850.00) = 850.00
Lot of 100 Consecutive 1973 Bank of Canada One Dollar Notes1288Lot of 100 Consecutive 1973 Bank of Canada One Dollar Notes
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Lot of 100 Consecutive 1973 Bank of Canada One Dollar Notes CH BC-46b. Uncirculated lot, Crow-Bouey signatures, original band. S/N:BFD8149001-9100. 10
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold for (275.00 + 55.00BP) = 330.00
1974 Bank of Canada Two Dollars Replacement12891974 Bank of Canada Two Dollars Replacement
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1974 Bank of Canada Two Dollars Replacement CH BC-47aA. PMG Choice Uncirculated 64. S/N:*BC0389195.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
Lot of 1974 Bank of Canada Two Dollar Notes1290Lot of 1974 Bank of Canada Two Dollar Notes
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Lot of 1974 Bank of Canada Two Dollar Notes CH BC-47b. Complete prefix set ranging AGA - AGZ. 22 Pcs.
Estimate : 140.00 - 160.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
1971 Bank of Canada Ten Dollars Replacement12911971 Bank of Canada Ten Dollars Replacement
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1971 Bank of Canada Ten Dollars Replacement CH BC-49cA. CCCS UNC-63. S/N:*TG1253280.
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold for (210.00 + 42.00BP) = 252.00
1975 Bank of Canada Fifty Dollars Replacement12921975 Bank of Canada Fifty Dollars Replacement
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1975 Bank of Canada Fifty Dollars Replacement CH BC-51aA. PMG AU55 EPQ. S/N: *HB3267565.
Estimate : 400.00 - 450.00
Sold for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
1979 Bank of Canada Five Dollars Replacement12931979 Bank of Canada Five Dollars Replacement
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1979 Bank of Canada Five Dollars Replacement CH BC-53aA. PMG Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ. S/N:31000251923.
Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
Sold for (250.00 + 50.00BP) = 300.00
1979 Bank of Canada Five Dollars Test12941979 Bank of Canada Five Dollars Test
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1979 Bank of Canada Five Dollars Test CH BC-53aT. PMG AU55, foreign substance is noted, uncertain what this is. S/N:33000115899.
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold for (1,250.00 + 250.00BP) = 1,500.00
Miscellaneous Bank of Canada Notes Lot1295Miscellaneous Bank of Canada Notes Lot
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Miscellaneous Bank of Canada Notes Lot Miscellaneous Bank of Canada Bank Notes - Face value is $890. Please view, no returns.
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for (775.00 + 155.00BP) = 930.00
World Banknotes - TRADERS BANK, RICHMOND VA. FULL SHEET (1860's)1296World Banknotes - TRADERS BANK, RICHMOND VA. FULL SHEET (1860's)
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TRADERS BANK, RICHMOND VA. FULL SHEET (1860's) The sheet is from original printing plates but were never issued thus referred to only...
Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
World Banknotes - Lot of Israel Bank Notes1297World Banknotes - Lot of Israel Bank Notes
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Lot of Israel Bank Notes Includes: 1959-1976 Set of 6 Israel Bank Notes - PEOPLE OF THOUGHT AND DEED set featuring Einstein, Bialik, Szold. Limited t
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
World Banknotes - Lot of 2001 Sheets Israel 20 + 50 New Sheqalim 12 Uncut Notes1298World Banknotes - Lot of 2001 Sheets Israel 20 + 50 New Sheqalim 12 Uncut Notes
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Lot of 2001 Sheets Israel 20 + 50 New Sheqalim 12 Uncut Notes Nice AU/Unc. sheets issued by the Israel Government. 2 Pcs.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
World Banknotes - United States Banknote Corporation - Salesman sample book1299World Banknotes - United States Banknote Corporation - Salesman sample book
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United States Banknote Corporation - Salesman sample book With 27 colour proof charts. Pristine condition.
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold for (275.00) = 275.00
World Banknotes - British American Bank Note Company - Salesman sample book1300World Banknotes - British American Bank Note Company - Salesman sample book
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British American Bank Note Company - Salesman sample book With 16 colour proof charts. Excellent condition.
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold for (475.00 + 95.00BP) = 570.00
World Gold Coins - Canada1301World Gold Coins - Canada
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Canada 1911C Sovereign. ICCS MS-62. .2354 AGW.
Estimate : 400.00 - 465.00
Sold for (350.00 + 70.00BP) = 420.00
World Gold Coins - Canada1302World Gold Coins - Canada
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Canada 1913 Ten Dollars. NGC MS62.
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,300.00
Sold for (700.00 + 140.00BP) = 840.00
World Gold Coins - Canada1303World Gold Coins - Canada
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Canada 2000 Dragon One Hundred & Fifty Dollar Gold. ICCS PF-67, Ultra Heavy Cameo, .285 AGW. 
Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
Sold for (450.00) = 450.00
World Gold Coins - Canada - Newfoundland1304World Gold Coins - Canada - Newfoundland
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Canada - Newfoundland 1882H Two Dollars. VF/EF, lightly cleaned but still desirable.
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (275.00 + 55.00BP) = 330.00
World Gold Coins - Portugal1305World Gold Coins - Portugal
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Portugal 1886 Portugal Gold 5000 REIS. KM 516, NGC MS-64. LUIZ I, .2614 AGW.
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold for (450.00 + 90.00BP) = 540.00