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Israel 10 New Shequalim 195 P53 Yellow and green. Golda Meir and Tree of Life / Moscow ghetto Unc

We offer a pair of 20 new shequalim notes issued by Israel, one printed on paper and one on polymer plastic (P59/64) The follow an almost identical design. Printed in vertical format the front features a portrait of Moshe Sharett, a flag raising ceremony at the UN, a Star of David and text from a speech made by Sharett. The back shows the Tower & Stockade settlement and members of the Jewish Brigade during World War II. Available separately or as a pair.

Israel 20 shekels P64 Green Printed vertically on polymer plastic / Man and text/Camp watchtower and citizens. Unc

Israel 5 sheqalim 1978 P44 Bright green. Man at r/ Gate Unc

Israel 50 lirot 1978 P46a Grey on crean. David Ben Gurion at r/ Ancient Gate Unc

Italy 1 lira 1944 P29 Tiny Pink brown on cream/ Cameo portrait at lUnc

Crisp Uncirculated 10,000 lire notes issued by Italy between 1978 and 1982 (P106) The front has a portrait of Machiavelli, Renaissance Italian diplomat, politician and famously author of the treatise The Prince which whether intended or not led to the term Machiavellian and the idea that the end always justifies the means. The back has a decorated doorway and plinth. Crisp Uncirculated.

Italy 1000 lire 1990's P114 Small Pink and blue Montessori at r/Schoolroom scene Unc. It features Maria Montessori, the renowned Italian physician and educator, gained recognition for her groundbreaking educational philosophy and extensive writings on scientific pedagogy. In her youth, Montessori initially pursued studies at an all-boys technical school, aspiring to become an engineer.

Italy 10,000 lire (1984) P112 Blue on white Volta ar r and early battery/Domed columned building Unc

The first Italian note printed some 270 years ago and available in UNC

Italy 2000 lire P115 Brown and orange Marconi /Transmitter, masts and Elecctra ship Unc

The first banknotes issued in Italy appeared in the 18th century when Italy was still a collection of kingdoms and dukedoms. We bought our notes from the descendants of the family that first issued them. Printed in black on white on thick watermarked paper these 100 lire notes are dated 1765 and are unissued.(PS113r) The main illustration is of a crowned shield with two cherubs and an eagle below with a ribbon in its mouth. A special price: instead of £195, this terrific note is available for just £135.00.

One of Italy's first banknotes printed on handmade paper.

Ivory Coast is part of the currency union of The West African States. This means that all the countries within that currency union issue the same banknotes. The addition of a suffix letter after the serial number then identifies which country that note was actually issued for. In the case of the Ivory Coast, the suffix letter used is A. These 1000 francs were issued over 20 years ago in 1999 (P111A) The front has a women in headscarf to the right with a vignette of dam building behind. The back has women carrying baskets to the right with carved masks to the left and a village on stilts over water in the background. Crisp A Uncirculated.

Another value from the new series of polymer notes not long released by Jamaica. This time it is the blue 100 dollars (P-New) The front has the portrait of Marcus Garvey,a political activist famous for founding and leading the Universal Negro Improvement Association and the African Communities League through which he declared himself Provisional President of Africa. The back has a view of the famous terraced Dunn’s River Falls near Ocho Rios. Uncirculated.

Jamaica celebrated 60 years of independence in 2022 and at the same time switched to issuing banknotes on polymer. This new series has just started to appear and we are delighted to offer Uncirculated examples of the new 500 dollars now (P-New) The front features portraits of Nanny of the Marrons and Sam Sharpe while on the back buildings from Port Royal are depicted. A wide see-through security panel completes the note. Uncirculated.

Japan 10 sen P84 Black & purple Tower monument at l/ Purple simple design GEF/Unc

Japan 100 yen nd (1953) P90c) Brown on cream. Man with beard in frame at r/ View of Parliament building Unc

Japan has just upgraded its banknotes after almost 20 years with 3D holographs, watermarks and aids for visually impaired, all on paper produced using argeli bark. From this series, we offer crisp Uncirculated examples of the 1000 yen notes.(P-New) The front features a portrait of Bacteriologist Kitasato Shibasaburo. The back illustration is taken from the famous woodblock print by Hokusai Katsushiko, called The Great Wave of Kanasawa. Uncirculated.

This 5 sen note was the smallest note issued in Japan during the period 1942 to 1945 (P52.) Like its value, it is quite small. The illustration on the front is an equestrian statue of 14th-century Samurai Kusunoki Mashigi in front of the Imperial Palace. The back has a rosette and paulownia flowers. Uncirculated.

These 5 yen notes were issued in 1946 in Post war Japan (P86) They are necessarily simple affairs because of the privations of financial austerity in the immediate aftermath of the war. In Fine-Good Fine condition.

Hansatsu were issued in 19th century Japan and have always been popular with collectors. Shaped like bookmarks we are delighted to offer what we are calling Man and Fish Hansatsu which we snapped up on our last visit to the Netherlands. These are in particularly nice condition on cream card like paper. A warrior is depicted on one side and a man and fish on the other. A lovely addition to any collection.

Hansatsu were issued in 19th century Japan and have always been popular with collectors. Shaped like bookmarks we are delighted to offer what we are calling ‘slender’ Hansatsu because the dimensions are a little slimmer than many offered before. Measuring 32mm x 155mm, they are printed on cream card like paper the illustrations comprising red seals and script. Another great addition to your collection – the ‘slender’ Hansatsu.

Japan 10 yen and (1946) Black, green and red on cream. Parliament building in frame Unc