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Auction 4036  –  21 - 22 April 2022

Heritage Auctions, Auction 4036

World Paper Money

Part 1: Th, 21.04.2022, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part 2: Th, 21.04.2022, from 9:30 PM CEST
Part 3: Fr, 22.04.2022, from 6:00 PM CEST
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Description

Serial Number 1 Angola Banco De Angola 500 Angolares 1.6.1927 Pick 76a PMG Choice Uncirculated 63. Angola banknotes are increasingly popular in recent years, and we are all learning how rare certain issues are, especially in high grade. The 1927 series is especially popular due to its stunning design elements are rarity. The 500 Angolares is the highest denomination of that series and happens to be incredibly scarce in issued format. Additionally, this example is graded Choice Uncirculated and is seen with the first serial number for prefix "1G". According to traceable auction data, this banknote may be only the third issued example to cross a major auction block since 2003. Presently, a mere five issued examples are graded in the PMG Population Report. A special offering, seldom seen, and stunningly beautiful. Closed staple holes are mentioned for accuracy.

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Price realized 15'000 USD
Starting price 3'500 USD
Estimate 5'600 USD
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