Lot 391: A Collection of International Banknotes including Venezuela, Nigeria, and Peru
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This collection comprises multiple paper banknotes from various international issuers. The group features a 100 BOLIVARES note from the BANCO CENTRAL DE VENEZUELA, printed with a brown violetear and a green-tailed jacamar alongside a portrait of Simon Bolivar, bearing serial number 304276928 and the date 2017. Also present is a 1 NAIRA note from the CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA, serial number L/5 633022, and a MIL INTIS note from the BANCO CENTRAL DE RESERVA DEL PERU featuring Miguel Grau, serial number B1247170S. Historical currency includes a German ZWEI MILLIARDEN MARK note issued by the STADT KASSE, a 1992 Russian 10,000 ROUBLE note, and a 500 RUPEE note from the NEPAL RASTRA BANK, serial number E/88 770172. Other fragments visible include a Swiss 20 FRANC note and additional Venezuelan currency. The notes are printed with various security features including watermarks, intricate guilloche patterns, and varied serial number typography.
Condition report:
The banknotes exhibit signs of heavy circulation and long-term storage. The Venezuelan 100 Bolivares note shows a prominent vertical centre fold and soft corner creasing. The Nigerian 1 Naira note displays heavy staining, multiple hard folds, and edge wear. The German inflation note is heavily yellowed with significant paper softening and corner rounding. The Russian and Nepalese notes show standard circulation folds and light surface dirt. Several pieces in the lot appear as fragments or are heavily creased. No professional grading or protective sleeves are present.
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