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STACK'S BOWERS MAY 2025 WORLD PAPER MONEYStack's Bowers will be hosting their World Paper Money Showcase Auction on May 12 and 13. Select items are discussed below. -Garrett 
AUSTRIA. Austro-Hungarian Bank. 50 Kronen, 2.1.1902. P-6. PMG Choice About Uncirculated 58 EPQ. A high grade example of this scarce type from Austria. Surely missing at this grade level from many collections, this particular example is surpassed in the PMG population report by just two finer examples. A handsome and fully original note perfect for an advanced type collection.
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BULGARIA. B'lgarska Narodna Banka. 1000 Leva, 1943. P-67a. PMG Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ. Estimate: $500 - $1,000.
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CANADA. Bank of Canada. 1000 Dollars, 1954. BC-36. Devil's Face. PCGS Banknote Extremely Fine 40. Coyne - Towers signature combination. The key denomination of the famed Devil's Face series, with a total of just 30,000 notes printed. Unlike the lower denominations only issued with a single signature combination and rare in any grade. This example still retains good paper quality and a strong appearance, making it perfect for the color hoping to acquire this type without spending well into the 5-figures for an uncirculated piece. PCGS Banknote Comments "Pinholes, Partially Removed Writing." Estimate: $3,500 - $5,000.
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HONG KONG (SAR). Government of Hong Kong. 1 Dollar, ND (1935). P-311. KNB1a. PMG About Uncirculated 53. A high-grade example of this popular type from Hong Kong with the stately portrait of King George V at right. Typically seen in heavily circulated condition with high grade examples such as this quite scarce. Estimate: $1,000 - $1,750.
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IRELAND, NORTHERN. Northern Bank Limited. 100 Pounds, 1.10.1968. P-186a. NR 86. WBG Extremely Fine 40. Final date. Printing of 4,300 notes. The highest denomination of this series and a large format note that was first issued in 1943. This denomination was printed with just those two dates only and with a total printing of just 5,300 notes. A deceptively difficult type that had massive purchasing power at the time of issue. This a wholesome, problem-free example with excellent color. Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000.
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ITALY. Banca d'Italia. 100 Lire, 9.12.1942. P-59. PMG Superb Gem Uncirculated 67 EPQ. Tied with one other example as the finest graded on the PMG population report. Perfect for an advanced type set, and a classic Italian note seen here in top grade with exceptional paper quality, and near perfect centering. An ideal representative for the quality-conscious collector. Estimate: $750 - $1,500. Ex. Italy Family Collection.
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PORTUGUESE INDIA. Banco Nacional Ultramarino. 1 Rupia, 1924. P-23A. Jhun&Rez 12.21.1. PMG Very Fine 20. PMG Comments "Stained." Estimate: $400 - $600.
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SWITZERLAND. Schweizerische Nationalbank. 1000 Franken, 28.3.1963. P-52f. WBG Choice Uncirculated 64 TOP. Large format high denomination banknote printed by TDLR featuring geometric designs, woman at right on the obverse, and scene of allegorical figures portraying "Danse Macabre" on the reverse. One of the most iconic world notes and always popular, especially at this grade level. A desirable example and no doubt a welcome addition to an advanced type collection. Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000.
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TRINIDAD & TOBAGO. Government of Trinidad and Tobago. 2 Dollars, 2.1.1939. P-6b. PMG About Uncirculated 55. Very nice example, and sits atop the PMG population. PMG Comments "Stains." Estimate: $500 - $700.
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VIETNAM, SOUTH. National Bank of Vietnam. 5000 Dong, ND (1975). P-35s1. Specimen. PMG Superb Gem Uncirculated 67 EPQ. Estimate: $800 - $1,200.
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Some beautiful banknotes! -Editor
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