Lot 106: A Collection of International Banknotes, multiple denominations
This lot comprises a collection of international paper currency from various issuers and periods. The selection includes a Yugoslavian 50 Dinara note featuring a portrait of a young boy, printed with the legend NARODNA BANKA JUGOSLAVIJE and serial number AN 6112843. An Israeli 100 Lirot note is present, depicting Theodor Herzl, with text in Hebrew and English reading BANK OF ISRAEL. Also included is an Iranian 5,000 Rials note featuring Ayatollah Khomeini, a Nigerian 5 Naira note issued by the CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA, and an Indian 1 Rupee note with the legend GOVERNMENT OF INDIA and serial number 47A 960830. Further items include a Russian 1,000 Rubles note, a Belarusian 50 Kapiejek note featuring a squirrel, and an older Israeli 5 Lirot note. The notes are printed on paper in a variety of colours including purple, green, brown, and blue, featuring various security motifs, architectural scenes, and portraits.
Condition report:
The collection exhibits a wide range of conditions. The Indian 1 Rupee note appears in a high grade with sharp corners and no visible folds. The 100 Lirot note shows evidence of foxing and light staining along the upper edge. Several of the smaller notes, specifically the Russian and Belarusian examples, show significant signs of circulation including heavy horizontal and vertical creasing, softened paper, and rounded corners. The Yugoslavian 50 Dinara note displays a visible central vertical fold. The notes are unframed and not housed in protective capsules or sleeves.
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