Toronto Coin Expo Spring Sale

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We are pleased to present our first auction to be held in conjunction with the Toronto Coin Expo. We feature three major collections for your consideration. The Canadian pattern and trial decimal collection is the finest to be offered in recent memory. The Canadian error banknote collection is second to none. The Newfoundland Union and Commercial banknote collection is virtually complete and seldom seen. Along with several other consignors, we feel there are very special specimens for even the most sophisticated collection. Be sure to study the catalogue carefully as you are unlikely to see many of these lots offered for generations down the road.
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Credit and Deposits: All bidders must be approved. Those who do not have an established relationship with Geoffrey Bell Auctions must provide an approved reference or a credit guarantee prior to the sale.


Auction Conduct: All our starting bids will be opened at approximately 10% above the second highest mail or computer bid. If there are no mail bids, auctioneer will start the bids at the reserve price or half of the low estimate, advances are at the discretion of the auctioneer. In the event there are identical bids, floor bids will take ...
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1907/1917 Banque D'Hochelaga $20 & $100 Front & Back Proofs950 - 1907/1917 Banque D'Hochelaga $20 & $100 Front & Back Proofs
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1907/1917 Banque D'Hochelaga $20 & $100 Front & Back Proofs - CH 360-18-12P & 360-18-20Pa; Some soiling is present on three of the f...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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1914 Banque d'Hochelaga $10951 - 1914 Banque d'Hochelaga $10
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1914 Banque d'Hochelaga $10 - CH 360-22-04 Fine, pressed, top center tear with an attempt to be repaired at one time. Only 20 are recorded, good...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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1875 Imperial Bank $4952 - 1875 Imperial Bank $4
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1875 Imperial Bank $4 - CH 375-10-02 VG. Extremely rare piece, edges are rough. S/N:9216/B. Ex:Danny Cameron.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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1910 Imperial Bank of Canada $10953 - 1910 Imperial Bank of Canada $10
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1910 Imperial Bank of Canada $10 - CH 375-12-10 PMG F12. Rare with only 3 known with the yellow-brown back. S/N:1187499/B.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to a*********r for (1,800.00 + 360.00BP) = 2,160.00
 
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1920 Imperial Bank of Canada $10954 - 1920 Imperial Bank of Canada $10
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1920 Imperial Bank of Canada $10 - CH 375-16-12 PCGS VG10. S/N:913582/A.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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1858 International Bank of Canada $1955 - 1858 International Bank of Canada $1
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1858 International Bank of Canada $1 - CH 380-10-08-04 One Signature, brown protectors. BCS AU58, comments: signature damage. S/N:15164A.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (175.00) = 175.00
 
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1858 International Bank of Canada $2956 - 1858 International Bank of Canada $2
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1858 International Bank of Canada $2 - CH 380-10-08-12 One Signature, brown protectors. BCS AU50, comments: signature damage, missing corner tip. S/N
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to a*********r for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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1858 International Bank of Canada $1957 - 1858 International Bank of Canada $1
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1858 International Bank of Canada $1 - CH 380-10-10-04a One Signature, red protectors. BCS AU50, comments: hole. S/N:17113A.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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1883 Bank of London $5958 - 1883 Bank of London $5
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1883 Bank of London $5 - CH 405-10-02R PCGS New 61 PPQ. Hole Punch Cancelled. Almost impossible to obtain in issued format. S/N:23336/C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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1873 Maritime Bank of Canada $4959 - 1873 Maritime Bank of Canada $4
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1873 Maritime Bank of Canada $4 - CH 425-10-04. This note has some rust stains and small amount of pieces missing at the top left as shown in photo.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 14,000.00 | Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
 
 
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1837 Merchant's Bank $1960 - 1837 Merchant's Bank $1
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1837 Merchant's Bank $1 - CH 450-10-02 Choice Fine 15.Beautiful Black and white with nice bold signatures and printing. A very underrated issue,...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
Sold to h*****0 for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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1906 Merchants Bank of Canada $5961 - 1906 Merchants Bank of Canada $5
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1906 Merchants Bank of Canada $5 - CH 460-16-02 PCGS VF 25 PPQ. Rarely seen for sale in clean original condition such as this piece. Nice bold colour
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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1905 Molsons Bank $10962 - 1905 Molsons Bank $10
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1905 Molsons Bank $10 - CH 490-28-08 VF. Nice and bright. S/N:155063/A.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to a*********r for (2,000.00 + 400.00BP) = 2,400.00
 
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1912 Molsons Bank $5963 - 1912 Molsons Bank $5
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1912 Molsons Bank $5 - CH 490-32-02 EF. Nice original crisp note. S/N:367153/E.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to a*********r for (1,800.00 + 360.00BP) = 2,160.00
 
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1916 Molsons Bank $10964 - 1916 Molsons Bank $10
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1916 Molsons Bank $10 - CH 490-36-02 EF. Great vignette, superb note. S/N:156149/E.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to a*********r for (1,600.00 + 320.00BP) = 1,920.00
 
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1908/1918 Molsons Bank $10 Back Proof965 - 1908/1918 Molsons Bank $10 Back Proof
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1908/1918 Molsons Bank $10 Back Proof - CH 490-38-04P. BCS Choice UNC64 Original.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to a**********3 for (125.00 + 25.00BP) = 150.00
 
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1922 Molsons Bank $10966 - 1922 Molsons Bank $10
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1922 Molsons Bank $10 - CH 490-40-04 PMG GEM UNC 65 EPQ. Great type note. Ex:Thomas Flynn Collection. S/N:055815/B.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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1935 Bank of Montreal $5967 - 1935 Bank of Montreal $5
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1935 Bank of Montreal $5 - CH 505-60-02 BCS UNC60 Original. S/N:488371A.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 700.00
Sold to q*********t for (425.00 + 85.00BP) = 510.00
 
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1935/1938 Bank of Montreal $10 Back Proof968 - 1935/1938 Bank of Montreal $10 Back Proof
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1935/1938 Bank of Montreal $10 Back Proof - CH 505-60/62-04BP. BCS AU58.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to a**********3 for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
 
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1935 Bank of Montreal $10969 - 1935 Bank of Montreal $10
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1935 Bank of Montreal $10 - CH 505-60-04 BCS EF40 Original. S/N:514299D.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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1870 La Banque Nationale $4970 - 1870 La Banque Nationale $4
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1870 La Banque Nationale $4 - CH 510-12-02 PMG35 Choice Very Fine, Cancelled. Quebec City, Quebec, Ol. Robitaille, 30 recorded. S/N:B55060.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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1870 La Banque Nationale $6971 - 1870 La Banque Nationale $6
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1870 La Banque Nationale $6 - CH 510-12-06 PCGS VF30. Hole punch cancelled (as most are). Only 12 are recorded for all varieties, 5 of them are in ins
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for (6,500.00) = 6,500.00
 
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1873 La Banque Nationale $5972 - 1873 La Banque Nationale $5
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1873 La Banque Nationale $5 - CH 510-14-02 PMG 25 Very Fine. Gorgeous Condition. Note has been punch cancelled (as all recorded are). 1873 notes are s
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 1,250.00 | Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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1897 Banque Nationale $10, janvier 2973 - 1897 Banque Nationale $10, janvier 2
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1897 Banque Nationale $10, janvier 2 - CH 510-20-02.Gorgeous colour on this original note, VF Condition. Clip rust stain present at bottom center. Not
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
Sold to a*********r for (450.00 + 90.00BP) = 540.00
 
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1922 Banque Nationale $10 Specimen974 - 1922 Banque Nationale $10 Specimen
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1922 Banque Nationale $10 Specimen - CH 510-22-04S AU/UNC. Nice Cartier sighting land vignette. Punch cancelled.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold to a*********r for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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1856 Niagara District Bank $1 - A Unique Discovery Note975 - 1856 Niagara District Bank $1 - A Unique Discovery Note
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1856 Niagara District Bank $1 - A Unique Discovery Note - The Niagara District Bank, One Dollar, 2nd July, 1856, Chartered Bank Issue, CH#530-12-03.40
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (11,000.00) = 11,000.00
 
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1935 Bank of Nova Scotia $10976 - 1935 Bank of Nova Scotia $10
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1935 Bank of Nova Scotia $10 - CH 550-36-04 VF. S/N:2022238.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
Sold to a*********r for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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1918 Bank of Nova Scotia $20977 - 1918 Bank of Nova Scotia $20
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1918 Bank of Nova Scotia $20 - CH 550-28-16a VF. Typed Richardson. Rare with only 5 known. S/N:513880/C.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to D***4 for (2,000.00 + 400.00BP) = 2,400.00
 
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1888 Ontario Bank $10977B - 1888 Ontario Bank $10
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1888 Ontario Bank $10 - CH 555-18-06S PCGS Choice New 63. One of the prettiest Specimen notes in Canada. S/N:00000.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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1888 Ontario Bank $50977C - 1888 Ontario Bank $50
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1888 Ontario Bank $50 - CH 555-18-12S PCGS Choice New 62. Another gorgeous specimen note to match the above piece. S/N:00000.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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1880 Bank of Ottawa Specimen $5978 - 1880 Bank of Ottawa Specimen $5
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1880 Bank of Ottawa Specimen $5 - CH 565-12-02 PCGS Very Choice New 64, The Bank of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, 2nd Nov 1880. Hole Punch Cancelled. S/N:C00000
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to 1********0 for (1,700.00 + 340.00BP) = 2,040.00
 
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1880 Bank of Ottawa Specimen $5979 - 1880 Bank of Ottawa Specimen $5
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1880 Bank of Ottawa Specimen $5 - CH 565-12-02a PCGS Choice New 63 Apparent, The Bank of Ottawa, Winnipeg Overprint MB, 2nd Nov 1880. Mounting Remnan
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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1880 Bank of Ottawa Specimen $5 Winnipeg Overprint980 - 1880 Bank of Ottawa Specimen $5 Winnipeg Overprint
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1880 Bank of Ottawa Specimen $5 Winnipeg Overprint - CH 565-12-29S PCGS Choice About New 58PPQ. The Bank of Ottawa, Winnipeg, MB, 2nd Nov 1880. Hole P
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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1880 Bank of Ottawa Specimen $10981 - 1880 Bank of Ottawa Specimen $10
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1880 Bank of Ottawa Specimen $10 - CH 565-12-04 PCGS Choice About New 58, The Bank of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, 2nd Nov 1880. Hole Punch Cancelled. S/N:A000
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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1908 Bank of Nova Scotia $5982 - 1908 Bank of Nova Scotia $5
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1908 Bank of Nova Scotia $5 - CH 550-28-12 PMG VG10 with orange V's. Only 18 on the register. S/N:1919292/D. Handsigned.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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1877 Bank of Prince Edward Island $5983 - 1877 Bank of Prince Edward Island $5
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1877 Bank of Prince Edward Island $5 - CH 600-12-12 VF. Small tear at the top center. Superb farm vignette on a note that is not priced any higher tha
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to a*********r for (2,500.00 + 500.00BP) = 3,000.00
 
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1872 Bank of Prince Edward Island $10984 - 1872 Bank of Prince Edward Island $10
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1872 Bank of Prince Edward Island $10 - CH 600-12-14, Missing several small pieces of edges, 11 known, scarce, G. S/N:A04866/A. (Discovery Note)
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to a*********r for (325.00 + 65.00BP) = 390.00
 
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1901 Royal Bank Canada $5 Halifax985 - 1901 Royal Bank Canada $5 Halifax
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1901 Royal Bank Canada $5 Halifax - CH 630-10-02-04 PMG VG10. 10 known. S/N:190537/B.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to a*********r for (2,750.00 + 550.00BP) = 3,300.00
 
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1913 Royal Bank of Canada $10986 - 1913 Royal Bank of Canada $10
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1913 Royal Bank of Canada $10 - CH 630-12-08 PMG VF 20. Popular Battleship Note. S/N:3142742/B.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to r***d for (600.00 + 120.00BP) = 720.00
 
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1913 Royal Bank of Canada $20987 - 1913 Royal Bank of Canada $20
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1913 Royal Bank of Canada $20 - CH 630-12-12 PMG VF 20. Popular Wentworth Valley Train Vignette. S/N:519643/C.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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1927 Royal Bank of Canada $5989 - 1927 Royal Bank of Canada $5
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1927 Royal Bank of Canada $5 - CH 630-14-04 Choice EF 45 EPQ. Superb colour and originality for this large size note. S/N:2427862/A.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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1927 Royal Bank of Canada $5990 - 1927 Royal Bank of Canada $5
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1927 Royal Bank of Canada $5 - CH 630-14-04 PCGS Choice AU 55 PPQ. Superb colour and originality for this large size note. S/N:1223890/C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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1935 Royal Bank of Canada $10991 - 1935 Royal Bank of Canada $10
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1935 Royal Bank of Canada $10 - CH 630-18-04a, BCS Very Fine 30, Large signatures. S/N:1338696/D.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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1943 Royal Bank of Canada $5992 - 1943 Royal Bank of Canada $5
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1943 Royal Bank of Canada $5 - CH 630-20-02 BCS Extra Fine 40, holes. S/N:074166/C.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (175.00) = 175.00
 
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1943 Royal Bank of Canada $5993 - 1943 Royal Bank of Canada $5
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1943 Royal Bank of Canada $5 - CH 630-20-02 PMG GEM UNC 65 EPQ. A Very underrated note, this is one of the most difficult small size chartered notes t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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1938 Royal Bank of Canada One Pound994 - 1938 Royal Bank of Canada One Pound
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1938 Royal Bank of Canada One Pound - CH 630-54-02 PMG Choice Fine 15 NET. Small paper pull at the back bottom with small amount of rust present. 14 a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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1919 Standard Bank of Canada $20995 - 1919 Standard Bank of Canada $20
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1919 Standard Bank of Canada $20 - CH 695-18-32 PMG Fine 12. S/N:063445/B.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to a*********r for (1,900.00 + 380.00BP) = 2,280.00
 
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1906 Bank of Toronto $5996 - 1906 Bank of Toronto $5
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1906 Bank of Toronto $5 - Only one held in private hands. CH 715-22-06 Fine. Rare with only 4 recorded, 3 in institution collections. S/N:540178/C.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to m*****7 for (2,250.00 + 450.00BP) = 2,700.00
 
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1937 Bank of Toronto $5997 - 1937 Bank of Toronto $5
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1937 Bank of Toronto $5 - CH 715-24-06. Very high grade small size. AU/UNC. S/N:416901/D.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (475.00) = 475.00
 
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1935 Bank of Toronto $20998 - 1935 Bank of Toronto $20
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1935 Bank of Toronto $20 - CH 715-24-14 PMG VF20 difficult note to obtain in better condition. Attractive train vignette. S/N:11320/A.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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