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Scarce Philatelic Catalog: American Bank Note Archives
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Pre 1990 item# 1082614
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Richards Antiques
207-563-1964
$60.00
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The American Bank Note Company Archives United States Possessions, Latin America and Worldwide -- Sale held in New York by Christies Robson Lowe on September 12, 1990. The catalog describes the sale as "an unprecedented offering of design materials, proofs, and specimens of postage stamps and revenue stamps." Heavily illustrated, 835 lots, includes list of prices realized. Shipping by Priority Mail in the USA will be $6.00.
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Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Crown 1977 Gold Plated 24k
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Pre 1980 item# 925228
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207-563-1964
$8
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The coin was struck by The Royal Mint of Great Britain in 1977 in honor of the 25th anniversary of of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II and bears a new effigy of the Queen on horseback. The reverse of the coin displays the Ampulla and Annointing Spoon from the Royal Regalia, encircled by a floral border and surmounted by a Royal Crown. The designer of the coin was Arnold Machin, OBA, RA. This is a brilliant uncirculated coin which has been electroplated in 24-karat gold. Certificate accompanies th ...click for details
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Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Crown 1977 - Uncirculated
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Pre 1980 item# 914537
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Richards Antiques
207-563-1964
$5 including free First Class mailing to USA
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The coin was struck by The Royal Mint of Great Britain in 1977 in honor of the 25th anniversary of of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II and bears a new effigy of the Queen on horseback. The reverse of the coin displays the Ampulla and Annointing Spoon from the Royal Regalia, encircled by a floral border and surmounted by a Royal Crown. The designer of the coin was Arnold Machin, OBA, RA,
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Euro-Franc Charts Used by the French to Ease Transition
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Contemporary item# 831142
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Richards Antiques
207-563-1964
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These cards were given out by banks and other institutions to help French people understand the value of the new euro currency compared to the franc which had been in use for many years. They are interesting and informative records of the transition period, which actually lasted for several years. The euro currency was introduced on 1 January 2002 and both currencies were legal to use until 17 February 2002 after which only the euro could be used. Old francs could be exchanged into euros for a l ...click for details
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Panama 5 Balboa PROOF Sterling Coin, 1.13 Troy Ounces
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Pre 1970 item# 675513
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Richards Antiques
207-563-1964
$55 with free shipping in USA
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Very heavy sterling 5 Balboa coin struck by the Franklin Mint in 1970 for the Republic of Panama and still in its original sealed card holder. This is a proof coin (when these were issued in 1969, orders were limited to one per customer), containing 542 grains of pure sterling, which translates into 35.121 grams or 1.13 Troy ounces. This was the official 1970 Central American and Caribbean Games commemorative coin.
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