On 21 Jun, 11:56, Matthew Brealey <thelaw...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> 1900On 20 Jun, 23:28, MRSJER...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
>
> > i am trying to find out the value of a banknote issued by the
> > government of the straits settlements. dated 03/01/1900. $5. tan
> > background w/grey print. a/6 99010. fancy flowers and tiger on back.
> > also red stamp.
>
> What condition is it in?
>
> It is worth many many thousands of dollars.
>
> This auction is taking place in July in Singa****e
>
> http://www.spink.com/auctions/pdf/8014pages.pdf
>
> 52*
> Government Issue, $5, 1 March 1900, serial number
> A/6 39960, black on pale yellow-cream, value in lilac
> underprint low centre, arms top centre, three signatures
> low right, value at centre (Tan S 3a), a presentable fine, very
> rare
> Estimate S$7,000-8,000
>
> 259*
> Government Issue $5, 1 March 1900, serial number
> A/7 16433 black text on pale beige background, arms top
> centre, value in lilac underprint low centre, value at centre
> and all corners, three printed signatures at low right,
> reverse black and beige, tiger at centre (Tan S3a) very good,
> rare
> Estimate S$3,000-4,000
>
> Be aware that 'Fine' is actually not particularly good condition, if
> the one you are enquiring of is crisp with only one or two folds it
> will be worth much more.
>
> I would await the actual selling price.
52 sold for $16,000 259 sold for S$8,500
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