Lot 166: Three 20th Century Banknotes from the UK, Canada, and Burma
This lot comprises three mid-20th Century banknotes from the UK, Canada, and the Japanese Government for Burma. The first is a Bank of England Ten Shilling note printed in reddish-brown, featuring a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II and the printed signature of J. S. FFORDE beneath the text CHIEF CASHIER; the serial number C40N 406012 is printed in black. The second is a Bank of Canada One Dollar note dated 1954, printed in green and black with a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II and the signatures of J. R. BEATTIE and L. RASMINSKY; the serial number M/P 9588518 appears in red. The final note is a Japanese Government Ten Rupee occupation issue for Burma, bearing the legends THE JAPANESE GOVERNMENT and TEN RUPEES with block letters BA and vignettes of a pagoda and palm trees. No other labels or markings are present.
Condition report:
The banknotes show varying degrees of wear. The UK Ten Shilling note exhibits light handling creases and minor corner wear (photo 1). The Canadian One Dollar note has a prominent central vertical fold and general handling marks (photo 2). The Japanese Government Ten Rupee note is in poor condition, featuring a significant vertical tear through the centre, losses of paper along the top edge, heavy staining, and frayed margins (photo 2). None of the notes are housed in professional grading sleeves.
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