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The E-Sylum: Volume 29, Number 44, 2026, Article 22

JOEL SHAFER AUCTION #1 SELECTIONS

Joel Shafer has a new firm - Joel Shafer Auctions will focus on world paper money. Their first sale closes November 9, 2026. Here are some nice lots that caught my eye. -Editor

Shafer Sale 1 Lot 005 Albania S148b, 1 Franc, 1918 front
Shafer Sale 1 Lot 005 Albania S148b, 1 Franc, 1918 back

Lot #5: Albania S148b, 1 Franc, 1918

Shqiperie Vetqeveritare. Exceptional Paper Quality ink stamp. Serial: A 13705. ONLY example on the population report. Grade: PMG 64 Ch. UNC.

To read the complete lot description, or to bid see:
Albania S148b, 1 Franc, 1918 (https://joelshaferauctions.com/item/536/albania-s148b-1-franc-1918/)

Shafer Sale 1 Lot 015 Aruba 26a, 500 Florin

Lot #15: Aruba 26a, 500 Florin, 2009

Central Bank of Aruba. Serial: 0908209773. Popular type. Wonderful design. Grade: UNC.

I agree - a wonderful design. Visually, this is my favorite of the group. -Editor

To read the complete lot description, or to bid see:
Aruba 26a, 500 Florin, 2009 (https://joelshaferauctions.com/item/561/aruba-26a-500-florin-2009/)

Shafer Sale 1 Lot 025 Austria 046, 50 Kronen

Lot #25: Austria 046, 50 Kronen, 4.10.1920

Austro-Hungarian Bank. Exceptional Paper Quality. Overprint. Serial: 1099 105245. Grade: PMG 65 Gem UNC.

To read the complete lot description, or to bid see:
Austria 046, 50 Kronen, 4.10.1920 (https://joelshaferauctions.com/item/578/austria-046-50-kronen-4101920/)

Shafer Sale 1 Lot 043 Belgian Congo 13Aa, 5 Francs front
Shafer Sale 1 Lot 043 Belgian Congo 13Aa, 5 Francs back

Lot #43: Belgian Congo 13Aa, 5 Francs, 10.1.1943

Banque du Congo Belge. Wonderful original. Serial: J 969421. Grade: UNC.

To read the complete lot description, or to bid see:
Belgian Congo 13Aa, 5 Francs, 10.1.1943 (https://joelshaferauctions.com/item/628/belgian-congo-13aa-5-francs-1011943/)

Shafer Sale 1 Lot 052 Bermuda 03b, 5 Shillings

Lot #52: Bermuda 03b, 5 Shillings, ND (1935)

Government of Bermuda. Serial: B/1 53493. Wonderful early type. Signature title of Colonial Treasurer. Far better than most show. Grade: PMG 35 Ch. VF.

To read the complete lot description, or to bid see:
Bermuda 03b, 5 Shillings, ND (1935) (https://joelshaferauctions.com/item/655/bermuda-03b-5-shillings-nd-1935/)

Shafer Sale 1 Lot 072 British North Borneo 22, 10 Dollars

Lot #72: British North Borneo 22, 10 Dollars, 1.1.1927

British North Borneo Company. Pleasing full margins. Slits. Serial: D 141675. Last signature combination for this type. Wonderful full and largely unscathed margins. Very difficult to find any date for this denomination. Grade: Fine.

To read the complete lot description, or to bid see:
British North Borneo 22, 10 Dollars, 1.1.1927 (https://joelshaferauctions.com/item/704/british-north-borneo-22-10-dollars-111927/)

Shafer Sale 1 Lot 090 Ceylon 40, 25 Cents

Lot #90: Ceylon 40, 25 Cents, 1.1.1942

Government of Ceylon. Original World War II type. Serial: 892808. Grade: Ch. XF/AU.

To read the complete lot description, or to bid see:
Ceylon 40, 25 Cents, 1.1.1942 (https://joelshaferauctions.com/item/752/ceylon-40-25-cents-111942/)

Shafer Sale 1 Lot 138 East Africa 36, 100 Shillings

Lot #138: East Africa 36, 100 Shillings=5 Pounds, 1.1.1955

East African Currency Board. Challenging highest Queen Elizabeth II denomination. Attractive original. Serial: K4 35761. Grade: Ch. VF/XF.

To read the complete lot description, or to bid see:
East Africa 36, 100 Shilllings=5 Pounds, 1.1.1955 (https://joelshaferauctions.com/item/848/east-africa-36-100-shilllings5-pounds-111955/)

Shafer Sale 1 Lot 203 Honduras 24fp; 24bp, 100 Pesos

Lot #203: Honduras 24fp; 24bp, 100 Pesos, 1.10.1889

Banco de Honduras. Wonderful bull design. Light residue back; pinhole. Serial: None. Grade: WBG 53 AU.

To read the complete lot description, or to bid see:
Honduras 24fp; 24bp, 100 Pesos, 1.10.1889 (https://joelshaferauctions.com/item/983/honduras-24fp-24bp-100-pesos-1101889/)

Shafer Sale 1 Lot 387 Philippines 124b, 500 Pesos
Shafer Sale 1 Lot 387 Philippines 124b, 500 Pesos back

Lot #387: Philippines 124b, 500 Pesos, ND (1949)

Central Bank of the Philippines. Highest denomination of series; Legazpi. Bold CENTRAL BANK overprint on back; sensational overall color. Serial: F00029711. Foxing. Grade: AU.

To read the complete lot description, or to bid see:
Philippines 124b, 500 Pesos, ND (1949) (https://joelshaferauctions.com/item/1350/philippines-124b-500-pesos-nd-1949/)

To visit the Joel Shafer Auctions website, see:
https://joelshaferauctions.com/

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Wayne Homren, Editor

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