Lot 148: An Assortment of 20th Century International Banknotes from Multiple Countries
This lot comprises an assortment of international banknotes from various countries, primarily dating from the early to mid-20th century. The collection includes a German note inscribed REICHSBANKNOTE, ZEHN REICHSMARK, BERLIN, DEN 22. JANUAR 1929, featuring the portrait of Albrecht Thaer. A large-format Yugoslavian note is inscribed НАРОДНА БАНКА КРАЉЕВИНЕ ЈУГОСЛАВИЈЕ, СТО ДИНАРА, and dated 1 ДЕЦЕМБАР 1929. A Guinea 100 Francs note is marked BANQUE CENTRALE DE LA REPUBLIQUE DE GUINEE, 100 FRANCS GUINEENS, and dated 1ER MARS 1960. The collection further contains an Indonesian DUA PULUH LIMA SEN note, a Belgian TWINTIG FRANK note marked KONINKRIJK BELGIE THESAURIE, a Colombian 1000 Pesos note from the BANCO DE LA REPUBLICA, and a Suriname note from the CENTRALE BANK VAN SURINAME. Other items include a purple Bangladesh 5 Taka note and an Austrian 1000 SCHILLING note. The notes feature a variety of colours, allegorical figures, and architectural scenes with complex guilloche security patterns. No other maker’s marks, signatures, or labels are visible on the items.
Condition report:
The banknotes show varying signs of handling and circulation wear throughout. Multiple notes exhibit vertical and horizontal folds, soft corners, and edge creasing. The 1929 Yugoslavian note shows pronounced paper toning and heavy creases. The German 10 Reichsmark note is presented in a clear plastic sleeve and shows fewer visible signs of circulation compared to the other items in the group. No additional cases or original packaging are provided.
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