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Lot 68:
Description
A collection of international paper banknotes comprising examples from diverse issuers. The first group includes a green and yellow Australian 10 Dollars note, series 1993-2002, featuring the portraits of Andrew Barton Paterson and Dame Mary Gilmore, signed by Fraser and Evans, and bearing serial number UUG 122509. A Bank of England 1 Pound note, series C, depicts Queen Elizabeth II and bears the signature of J. Q. Hollom with serial number H71 160114. The group also features a Spanish Banco de España 1000 Pesetas note dated 23 de Octubre de 1979 featuring José de Echegaray, a French Banque de France 20 Francs note dated 1997 featuring Claude Debussy, and two Cypriot notes including a 1 Pound dated 1.12.1998 and a 5 Pounds dated 1.2.2001. A second group consists of South Korean banknotes in denominations of 500, 1000, and 5000 Won, featuring portraits of Yi Hwang, Yi I, and King Sejong the Great. The notes are constructed from standard bank paper and polymer materials with printed serial numbers, signatures, and national iconography.
Length: 15.5 cm (Australian note).
Condition report:
The collection exhibits signs of circulation throughout. The Australian 10 Dollars note shows light creasing and soft corner rounding. The Bank of England 1 Pound note has a distinct vertical centre fold and light handling marks. The Spanish 1000 Pesetas note displays a sharp vertical centre fold and multiple light creases across the surface. The South Korean notes are heavily circulated with prominent vertical and horizontal folds, soft corners, and general paper softening. The Cypriot notes retain better paper crispness but show light handling folds. No significant tears or holes are visible.
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