11th December 2020
The current COVID-19 heath crisis has led many companies to change their practices to bring them into line with the current government safety guidelines. So, for the safety of our customers and our staff, our 9th December 2020 Banknotes sale was a closed-door auction, with no room bidders allowed.
We were however able to offer viewing of the sale on the Friday, Monday and Tuesday before the auction, on a strictly by appointment only basis. Unfortunately, we are still unable to welcome the public to view on the morning of the sale.
There was a great deal of interest in the auction with many bidders placing book bids and over 30 bidders on the telephone during in the sale.
Beginning with the English banknotes section this Bradbury 1914 first issue 10 shillings realised £168 and this 1914 second issue £1 sold for £288.
In the world section highlights include this Isle of Man Lloyds Bank 1938 £1 which achieved £192 and this Jamaica Barclays Bank 1940 £10 realised £264.
This Iraq 1942 1 dinar sold for £396 and this Iraq 1942 half dinar achieved a massive £1,260!
Our next banknote auction will be held on Wednesday 17th February 2020. Look out for the full catalogue for this sale, which will appear on our website in the next few weeks. Also keep an eye on our Twitter and Facebook pages which will include updates of our latest auction news.
Are you thinking of selling your entire banknote collection or part of it? Would you like us to value your banknotes and give you advice on how best to market them? Visit our coins and banknotes department page for more information.