AUCTION  / 

Toronto Coin Expo Spring Sale 2025

Auction CurrencyCAD Auction LocationToronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge Street (1 street north of Bloor), Toronto, Ontario, M4W 2G8, Canada In Person PreviewLocation:

Auction Details

A very special welcome to our 2025 Toronto Coin Expo Spring Sale and Warmup Sale to be conducted in conjunction with the Toronto Coin Expo.

The fun begins on Tuesday evening with our Warmup Sale, which will be online only, however you are always welcome to place your bids via phone, email, mail, or online.

Carrying on into the week, Thursday & Friday lot viewing will take place at the Toronto Reference Library from 10-4:30pm EST, with an Auction start time of 5:30EST.

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.

< Prev# Rows102050100Next >1234567891011
 Choose Your Layout > Switch to Grid View Switch to List View
Grand River Pulp & Lumber Co, Newfoundland $1610 - Grand River Pulp & Lumber Co, Newfoundland $1
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH NL-30-10-02. Serial #501. Very rare as only 3 notes are listed in the CPMS note registry (2022), one of which is in the National Currency Collectio
Sold
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold for (1,000.00 + 200.00BP) = 1,200.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Grand River Pulp & Lumber Co, Newfoundland $2611 - Grand River Pulp & Lumber Co, Newfoundland $2
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH NL-30-10-04. Although stained and missing piece at bottom right, very rare as only 3 notes are listed in the CPMS note registry (2022), one of whi
Sold
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold for (1,000.00 + 200.00BP) = 1,200.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Grand River Pulp & Lumber Co, Newfoundland $5612 - Grand River Pulp & Lumber Co, Newfoundland $5
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH NL-30-10-06. This note is a faded VF/EF. Low Serial #09.†
Passed
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Prince Edward Island $20, 1872 Treasury Note613 - Prince Edward Island $20, 1872 Treasury Note
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH PEI-19. The Island adopted decimal currency in 1871, the last of the colonies now comprising Canada to do so. A new issue of treasury notes in $10
Sold
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold for (10,000.00 + 2,000.00BP) = 12,000.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Prince Edward Island Ten Shillings, 1848-1870614 - Prince Edward Island Ten Shillings, 1848-1870
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH PEI-14. The Island of St. John, now known as Prince Edward Island, was one of the first colonies in British North America to issue Treasury notes.
Passed
Start Price : 3,000.00 | Estimate : 6,000.00 - 10,000.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Prince Edward Island £5 Commercial House Scrip615 - Prince Edward Island £5 Commercial House Scrip
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Promise to pay certificate. Nice original VF remainder. S/N: 182. Very rare.
Sold
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold for (1,300.00 + 260.00BP) = 1,560.00
 
Details...Bookmark
18_ Province of Nova Scotia £1 Treasury Note - Proof616 - 18_ Province of Nova Scotia £1 Treasury Note - Proof
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Produced by Rawdon, Wright & Hatch, issued notes are extremely rare as you'll see in the next two lots. This proof has mounting remnants on ...
Sold
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (1,400.00 + 280.00BP) = 1,680.00
 
Details...Bookmark
1854 Province of Nova Scotia £1 Treasury Note617 - 1854 Province of Nova Scotia £1 Treasury Note
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
NS-22b. Used to pay for railroad construction, and typically seen cancelled with signatures cut out. A Super rare piece in Very Good - Fine condition,
Sold
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold for (10,000.00 + 2,000.00BP) = 12,000.00
 
Details...Bookmark
1861-66 Province of Nova Scotia $5 Treasury Note618 - 1861-66 Province of Nova Scotia $5 Treasury Note
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
NS-23. Fully signed, this is the first note of its kind that we have had the opportunity to handle. Superb bold original colour and a solid VF example
Sold
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold for (10,000.00 + 2,000.00BP) = 12,000.00
 
Details...Bookmark
J.D. Harris, Kentville, Nova Scotia Five Pounds619 - J.D. Harris, Kentville, Nova Scotia Five Pounds
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
NS45-10-02R. Promise to pay in gold or silver at their current rates, this is a remainder, rare. This is Very Fine with some merchant writing on the b
Sold
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for (650.00 + 130.00BP) = 780.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Geo. A. Mosher, Name the Beautiful Jewett, Nova Scotia Scrip620 - Geo. A. Mosher, Name the Beautiful Jewett, Nova Scotia Scrip
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
10,000 bucks, an early contest note, picture of Harry M. Jewett.
Sold
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Halifax, Nova Scotia Scrip621 - Halifax, Nova Scotia Scrip
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Legacy Choice UNC 63. First, second and third of exchange in sterling, William Hare, Halifax, on Williams Deacon Bankers, London, 1860s
Sold
Estimate : 80.00 - 125.00
Sold for (240.00 + 48.00BP) = 288.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Watkins & Harris Uncut Sheet of Remainders, 18_622 - Watkins & Harris Uncut Sheet of Remainders, 18_
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
ON100-10-08. Great display item, Legacy Choice AU58. We offered a low grade and oxidized example in 2021, this is a rarely offered sheet of three.
Sold
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold for (575.00 + 115.00BP) = 690.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Banks of the St. Lawrence 20, 50, 100 & 500 Victoria Bridge624 - Banks of the St. Lawrence 20, 50, 100 & 500 Victoria Bridge
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
S. Zimmerman, Railway King, All Unc. 4 pcs.
Sold
Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
Sold for (450.00 + 90.00BP) = 540.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Canadian Scrip - Lot of 2625 - Canadian Scrip - Lot of 2
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Yamaska Hotel for ten cents, a superb spin on a Canadian shinplaster. The second specimen is of The Kathairon bank for 25 cents. Again it is an advert
Sold
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for (475.00 + 95.00BP) = 570.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Champlain & St. Lawrence Rail Road Remainder Set626 - Champlain & St. Lawrence Rail Road Remainder Set
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
QC80-12-02, QC80-12-04, QC80-12-06. All Unc. 3 pcs.
Sold
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for (190.00 + 38.00BP) = 228.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Champlain & St. Lawrence Rail Road, 1837 Uncut Remainder Sheet627 - Champlain & St. Lawrence Rail Road, 1837 Uncut Remainder Sheet
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Legacy Choice AU55. Few usual edge tears and foxing, this is half the original sheet.
Sold
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
Details...Bookmark
B. Joliette 12 sous/6 Pence, 1838628 - B. Joliette 12 sous/6 Pence, 1838
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
QC195-10-06. Unc, fresh paper. Very attractive piece of scrip. Part of the Botany Collection.
Sold
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (240.00 + 48.00BP) = 288.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Wm Price, Petit Saguenay, 7Ω Pence, 1853.629 - Wm Price, Petit Saguenay, 7Ω Pence, 1853.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
QC350-16-08. Some staining, otherwise a decent VG. S/N 8072.
Sold
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Hollister Jewell & Co. Garden River Ontario Scrip630 - Hollister Jewell & Co. Garden River Ontario Scrip
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Manufacturers of Lumber Lath & Shingles and Dealers in General Merchandise. Five Cents in Goods at Retail Prices. Very Fine.
Sold
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (400.00 + 80.00BP) = 480.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Canada, Provisional Government of Upper Canada, $1 - December 27, 1837631 - Canada, Provisional Government of Upper Canada, $1 - December 27, 1837
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH UC-1. The "Provisional Government of Upper Canada" refers to†the short-lived provisional government established by William Lyon M...
Sold
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold for (10,000.00 + 2,000.00BP) = 12,000.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Canada, Provisional Government of Upper Canada, $10 - December 27, 1837632 - Canada, Provisional Government of Upper Canada, $10 - December 27, 1837
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH UC-3. In deteriorated condition, but very rare. An excellent companion to the previous lot. S/N: 163.
Sold
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold for (5,000.00 + 1,000.00BP) = 6,000.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Federation of Russian Canadians Scrip633 - Federation of Russian Canadians Scrip
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Vancouver counterstamp on back, VF/EF. Fairly rare.
Sold
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (160.00 + 32.00BP) = 192.00
 
Details...Bookmark
James Baird Ltd. 50 Cents Newfoundland Scrip, 1916634 - James Baird Ltd. 50 Cents Newfoundland Scrip, 1916
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH NL10-10-02. PMG Choice Unc. 64 EPQ. James Baird came to NL in 1844 from Scotland. He started in the export & drapery businesses but soon expa...
Sold
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Newfoundland Government Cash Note $1, (1901-1909) Front Proof635 - Newfoundland Government Cash Note $1, (1901-1909) Front Proof
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
NF-5fp. PMG Gem UNC 65 EPQ. Part of the Botany Collection.
Passed
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimate : 800.00 - 900.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Newfoundland Government Cash Note $5, (1901-1909) Front Proof636 - Newfoundland Government Cash Note $5, (1901-1909) Front Proof
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
NF-6fp. PMG Choice UNC 63 EPQ. Part of the Botany Collection.
Passed
Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Alberta Prosperity Certificate $1, 1936637 - Alberta Prosperity Certificate $1, 1936
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH A-1. BCS Very Fine 30, thirteen stamps on back, holes. S/N: A225166.
Sold
Estimate : 140.00 - 175.00
Sold for (120.00 + 24.00BP) = 144.00
 
Details...Bookmark
City of Brantford $1 Relief Certificate638 - City of Brantford $1 Relief Certificate
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
DE-010-1d. Charlton states "The original plate for the $1.00 Brantford scrip survives, and has been used to print reproduction notes in blue, n...
Sold
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Moncton Eaton's Scrip - Lot of 12639 - Moncton Eaton's Scrip - Lot of 12
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Moncton Eaton's Scrip - Lot of 12
Sold
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold for (135.00 + 27.00BP) = 162.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Moncton Eaton's Scrip - Lot of 10640 - Moncton Eaton's Scrip - Lot of 10
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Moncton Eaton's Scrip - Lot of 10
Sold
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold for (125.00 + 25.00BP) = 150.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Eaton's Scrip - Lot of 10641 - Eaton's Scrip - Lot of 10
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Eaton's Scrip - Lot of 10
Sold
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Eaton's Scrip - Lot of 10642 - Eaton's Scrip - Lot of 10
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Eaton's Scrip - Lot of 10
Sold
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold for (120.00 + 24.00BP) = 144.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Scrip - Lot of 95643 - Scrip - Lot of 95
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Scrip - Lot of 95
Sold
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (170.00 + 34.00BP) = 204.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Assorted Merchant Scrip644 - Assorted Merchant Scrip
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
27 pcs.
Sold
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold for (160.00 + 32.00BP) = 192.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Assorted Merchant Scrip645 - Assorted Merchant Scrip
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
47 pcs.
Sold
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for (250.00 + 50.00BP) = 300.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Banking Ephemera - Canadian Bank Note Company Trials/Proofs Part 1646 - Banking Ephemera - Canadian Bank Note Company Trials/Proofs Part 1
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
All different denomination holograms featuring Alexander Graham Bell; includes an error. BCS certified, an interesting lot that would benefit from fur
Sold
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold for (210.00 + 42.00BP) = 252.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Banking Ephemera - Canadian Bank Note Company Trials/Proofs Part 2647 - Banking Ephemera - Canadian Bank Note Company Trials/Proofs Part 2
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Second part of the collection. All different denomination holograms featuring Alexander Graham Bell. BCS certified, another lot that would benefit fro
Sold
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold for (220.00 + 44.00BP) = 264.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Duranote 100 - Beethoven Test Note648 - Duranote 100 - Beethoven Test Note
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
PGCS Gem 67. Was a product of Mobil Chemical and AGRA Vadeko of Canada. Trials of DuraNote were not successful and the project was abandoned. Patents
Sold
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Uncut 4x Subject Sheet Duranote Test Notes649 - Uncut 4x Subject Sheet Duranote Test Notes
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
We've only heard of one other example, therefore rare.
Sold
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Duranote 100 - Deer & Antlers Test Note650 - Duranote 100 - Deer & Antlers Test Note
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Previously sold at GBA Fall 2019 Lot #499 for $1100 plus premium. BCS Gem UNC 66, original.
Sold
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold for (220.00 + 44.00BP) = 264.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Duranote 100 - Lot of 4 Test Notes651 - Duranote 100 - Lot of 4 Test Notes
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
All Different and includes: Maple Leaf Window, BCS certified AU50, original. Maple Leaf in Window, BCS Gem UNC 66, original. Security Window Strip, Le
Sold
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold for (230.00 + 46.00BP) = 276.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Duranote 100 - Lot of 3 Test Notes652 - Duranote 100 - Lot of 3 Test Notes
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
All different and certified. 3 pcs.
Sold
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (210.00 + 42.00BP) = 252.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Bank of British North America $5, 1877, Contemporary Counterfeit653 - Bank of British North America $5, 1877, Contemporary Counterfeit
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Bank of British North America, Five Dollars, dated 5th of July, 1877, Hart-Grindley, Mss. Geo. Hart, left, CH 55-18-04C. Blue SN 102065, check letter
Sold
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Canadian Bank of Commerce, 1873654 - Canadian Bank of Commerce, 1873
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
2nd of Exchange of £1,200 issued from its NY branch. Co-signed by J.C. Harper & J.M. Goadby.
Sold
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Canadian Bank of Commerce $5, 1892 - Specimen655 - Canadian Bank of Commerce $5, 1892 - Specimen
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 75-14-04S. PMG Choice Unc. S/N: 00000/C. Part of the Botany Collection.
Sold
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (1,100.00 + 220.00BP) = 1,320.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Canadian Bank of Commerce $10, 1912656 - Canadian Bank of Commerce $10, 1912
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 75-14-28. Fine with a thin on front. S/N: 883376/B. Part of the Botany Collection.
Sold
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (500.00 + 100.00BP) = 600.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Canadian Bank of Commerce $10, 1917 - Proof657 - Canadian Bank of Commerce $10, 1917 - Proof
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 75-16-02-04P. Major tint. EF with right side showing edge tears. Part of the Botany Collection.
Sold
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Canadian Bank of Commerce $5, 1917 - 5 Consecutive Serial Numbers658 - Canadian Bank of Commerce $5, 1917 - 5 Consecutive Serial Numbers
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 75-16-04-06a. PMG Extremely Fine 40 to About Uncirculated 50 EPQ's. Consecutive with the lot below, a superb original group with bold colours...
Sold
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,000.00
Sold for (2,000.00 + 400.00BP) = 2,400.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Canadian Bank of Commerce $5, 1917 - 5 Consecutive Serial Numbers659 - Canadian Bank of Commerce $5, 1917 - 5 Consecutive Serial Numbers
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 75-16-04-06a. PMG Choice Very Fine 35 to Extremely Fine 45 EPQ's. Consecutive with the previous lot, a superb original group with bold colour...
Sold
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold for (1,600.00 + 320.00BP) = 1,920.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Canadian Bank of Commerce $10, 1935660 - Canadian Bank of Commerce $10, 1935
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 75-18-06. BCS Very Fine 20. S/N: 190768/D.
Sold
Estimate : 150.00 - 165.00
Sold for (120.00 + 24.00BP) = 144.00
 
Details...Bookmark