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
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/)
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/)
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/)
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/)
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/)
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/)
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/)
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/)
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/)
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/)
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https://joelshaferauctions.com/
Wayne Homren, Editor
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