World. - 5 Banknotes - Various Dates (No reserve price)

Mixed Lot of 5 World Banknotes & Scrip – PMG Certified Portugal, Venezuela Specimen, French Polynesia, Sudan & Lebanon

A fascinating, highly diverse numismatic lot bringing together historical currencies from Europe, South America, Africa, the Middle East, and the Pacific. This collection features a scarce certified hospital voucher, an official specimen banknote, and three classic circulated pieces.

Detailed Lot Inventory

1. Portugal (Hospital de S. José / Arcos de Valdevez) – 20 Centavos (ca. 1920) – PMG 63

• Note Type: Institutional Emergency Scrip / Private Voucher (Vale)
• Issuer: Hospital de S. José (Arcos de Valdevez, Portugal)
• Design: Charming green and cream geometric frame showing a view of the hospital facility and local heraldic coat of arms.
• Catalog Reference: Pick Unlisted
• Grade: PMG 63 Choice Uncirculated
• Certification Number: 2305591-036

2. Venezuela – 10 Bolívares (10-10-1979) – Specimen Note

• Issuer: Banco Central de Venezuela
• Front Design: Portraits of Mariscal Antonio José de Sucre and General José Antonio Páez
• Serial Number: All-zero registry (00000000)
• Note Details: Official Specimen / Muestra issue featuring bright pink diagonal "MUESTRA" overprints and dual cancellation hole punches through the signature lines.

3. French Polynesia / Papeete – 500 Francs (ND 1985-1996 Series)

• Issuer: Institut d'Émission d'Outre-Mer (IEOM)
• Front Design: A striking Polynesian man overlooking a coastal landscape with traditional artistic wood carvings (tiki).

4. Sudan – 10 Pounds (2.1.1966)

• Issuer: Bank of Sudan (بنك السودان)
• Front Design: The historic old Bank of Sudan headquarters building in Khartoum.
• Serial Number: E/30 091469

5. Lebanon – 10 Piastres (1942-1945 WW2 Emergency Issue)

• Issuer: Republic of Lebanon (République Libanaise)
• Front Design: Features a detailed vignette of a traditional sailing vessel (dhow) out at sea.

Condition & Technical Observations

• Sudan 10 Pounds: This note has visible staple holes in the left margin area—a widespread historical banking practice in the region. It shows natural circulation folds and honest wear.

• Lebanon 10 Piastres: Shows extensive circulation wear, softening of the paper body, edge fraying, and uniform color fading from commerce use.

• Certified Quality: The top-left Portuguese institutional note is securely protected and certified in its PMG Choice Uncirculated 63 holder.

Please see images as these form part of the condition report.

Shipping & Important Terms

• Courier: Items are sent by UPS with full tracking.

• Middle East Delivery Restriction: IMPORTANT. DUE to Middle East problems, at the moment I do not sell to Middle East countries affected by the Iranian Conflict. Please do not bid.