The August 2011 Chicago ANA World's Fair of Money Auction

Pre-Bidding Ends: 8/16/2011 3:00:00 PM PST
Live Floor and Internet Bidding Begins: 8/16/2011 4:00:00 PM PST

Lot #20078. CANADA. Banque Du Canada. $50, 1935. P-51.

Incredible Choice Uncirculated French Text Fifty
Description: (BC-14) This french text $50 note is a rarity in all states of preservation and terrifically rare in Uncirculated grades. A scant 32,500 were printed for the catalog number and most were redeemed. It is among the most scarce of small size Canadian notes and surely missing from even comprehensive collections. The note has no previous auction history being safely tucked away with the others of this series we are offering.
Vivid inks are immeaditley noticed which resulted from a strong impression of the design. Deeply embossed overprints are also welcomed and easily noticed when looking through the PMG holder. The striking allegorical vignette laid to the back shows 'Modern Inventions' with a radio microphone and faint outline of a globe making up the background. Quite well centered which makes this impressive note also border on a Gem state.

PMG Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ
Estimate: $15,000 - $25,000


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