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CEYLONIf any of you know me, you know that I always preach collecting in the highest grade you can afford. This general rule of thumb is old hat for most of us, and unfortunately, one we must throw out the window when we try to collect QEII notes from small nations like Ceylon (now Sri Lanka). This is likely due to the fact that all currency back then were "work horses" for most folk & the QEII notes were issued for such a short period of time (1952 & 1954). In order to get a better overview of what these notes look like, their release dates & designs, check out the entries at the Bank Note Museum: http://www.banknote.ws/COLLECTION/c...irst%20Issue1952-1954 QEII First IssueP-49 ONE RUPEE This Bradbury & Wilkinson lowest denomination is basically blue with a splash of pink & green. The first note (1952 issue) has a slightly more mauve hue than the second (1954) issue. Both are equally tough but the later version is typically found in higher grades than its predecessor. P-50 TWO RUPEESThis orange-brown denomination has the same release dates as P-49 (1952/1954) but tends to be far tougher to source. P-51 FIVE RUPEES  This mauve note, with similar splashes of colour found in the underprint of P-49, is even more attractive to view in hand. If you're not already a fan of B&W notes, this one will surely win you over. The second (P-54 1954) note is a more basic red design & I am unsure why the SCWPM separated this note into a second series but am obligated to follow their awkward coding (just to keep things clear). P-52 FIFTY RUPEESI have never seen this large denomination offered but I am certain that if it were, a king's ransom BIN would be the asking price (in any condition). A dark rainbow effect of blue, mauve, orange produce a dramatic effect. Two versions of this 50 Rupees exist, like seen for P-49 & P-50. P-53 ONE HUNDRED RUPEESLike P-52, this note is huge & dramatically designed with a deeper more dramatic colour scheme comparable to the smaller Two Rupees. 1953-1954 QEII Second Issue*P-54 FIVE RUPEESAs mentioned earlier, I'm unclear why this red note was listed as a "second issue" as its date is similar to the 2nd date of the first issue. It is possible that it was indeed released in 1953 (& the design has different colours) along with P-55 the TEN RUPEE. If you know the reason behind Krause's separate listing, please comment below. P-55 TEN RUPEESThis primarily green denomination has a 1953 date of issue but the second date is similar to the first issue. Once again, I have only seen a few of these & they're all steeply priced & over graded. If you have deep pockets & find collecting world currency "simply boring" since there's nothing really challenging to collect, then Ceylon QEII notes are the perfect set for you! All of the above QEII denominations are tough in any grade & the higher TPG notes demand steep prices. You will be lucky to find any of the higher denominations offered (& when they do become available, you better act fast!).
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Lovely examples! -thanks @jbuck. Not the best of shape but better than nothing. Which, with some of the tougher QEII nations, will have to do (for now). CYPRUSThis little island was under considerable turmoil during the 1950's & 60's so its no small wonder that finding an higher grade example of either KGVI or QEII banknotes can be a challenge. This is a short-lived pre-Euro currency too, so in that respect, few notes have a large collector following. I, myself, have yet to find one, so this will be a rather short entry (with no banknote images- I'm afraid). Check out: http://www.banknote.ws/COLLECTION/c...ils%20System from the Bank Note Museum for more details about the following five denominations: 1952-1954 Issue (Shilling & Pounds mainly King George VI)P-30 Five ShillingsThis scarce 1952 little brown fractional (1/4 Pound) note is an easy one to miss since it follows the King George issue by months & yet is the stand alone denomination with her majesty's portrait. P-29 (King George) 5 Shilling was released in February while this P-30 (QEII) was released a few months later in September (after the king's death). Subsequent issues used her father's portrait likely to honour his memory (since his portrait is turned & they came out in 1953). https://en.numista.com/catalogue/note216412.html1955-1960 Queen Elizabeth II (Mil & Pound/Lira)(1000 mils = 1 Pound/Lira) P-33 250 MilsThis blue hued note is what most collectors are familiar with & was issued for 4 years (1955, 1956, 1957 & 1960). One can consider him/herself pretty luck to source a VF example with nice eye appeal. The crowned queen's face is quarter-turned left, facing forward (unlike the profiled versions) & has a curved polygon frame. All the notes have a similar reverse design (2 royal lions on the right) with the denomination in a circular frame on the left. I believe the 1960 is very tough. https://en.numista.com/catalogue/note216009.htmlP-34 500 MilsThis light green half pound is usually more accessible than the higher 2 denominations & was issued for 3 years (1955, 1956 & 1957). One can consider him/herself pretty luck to source an EF example with solid eye appeal. The portrait has a fancy multi-curved frame & the note is slightly larger than the 250. https://en.numista.com/catalogue/note216028.htmlP-35 One Pound/LiraThis brown 'workhorse' was issued for 3 years (1955, 1956 & 1957). Earlier issues seem to be more prevalent than later (1957) years. This larger note has a simple (unadorned) oval frame around the queen's portrait. https://en.numista.com/catalogue/note216029.htmlP-36 Five Pounds/LiraThis largest dark green note has a circular framed portrait & was issued for 4 years (1955, 1956, 1958 & 1960). Any example will cost a pretty penny & I believe the last two years are the most challenging to source. https://en.numista.com/catalogue/note216031.htmlAs with Ceylon, this short-lived QEII series is very tough to acquire in higher grades. Often one settles for a well-circulated example since few were issued & fewer still have survived the turmoil of that era. Edited by walk2dwater
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-thanks @jbuck. Not the best of shape but better than nothing. Which, with some of the tougher QEII nations, will have to do (for now). Sometimes we take what we can get, but I see nothing here that screams "yuck!" Of course, your mileage may vary.  |
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EASTERN CARIBBEAN CENTRAL BANK: I have covered this topic here: http://goccf.com/t/409233With the Eastern Caribbean nations, it is easy to make assumptions as to which nations are plentiful. Don't expect much guidance from the SCWPM. For their 1965 series, look towards their early (a,b) variations but remember it gets complicated. All TWENTY & ONE HUNDRED DOLLAR denominations are tough-scarce in any condition. If you like the designs of these notes, try to remember the SUFFIX codes listed below for each nation. It is likely hoards were discovered for a few nations (typically Antigua, Grenada, St Lucia & Montserrat) but ONLY for certain denominations/series: A = Antigua D = Dominica G = Grenada K = St. Kitts L = St Lucia M = Montserrat U = Anguilla V = St. Vincent Avoid the notes released in mounted folders ("Banknotes of the World," etc) as these are part of large batches & tend to be handled or faded (not UNC).
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@walk2dwater Very nice notes - thanks New Zealand QE11 $20 first polymer - 2004-2008 P187b (Issue No 6 from 1999) Signed Alan Bollard Occasionally can be still found in circulation for a $20-30 profit if in EF.  |
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Very nice notes - thanks -Nice add @Bas S Warwick! I picked up P-179 (paper) a while back as I like the design. |
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East African Currency BoardBefore Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania & Somaliland became independent nations they were a "British Protectorate" referred to as "East Africa." These notes look almost East Indian in origin (& design) until Queen Elizabeth appears on the second (1958-1960) issue. At that point the notes have a radical new design which seems more typical of a British colony. Check out the Bank Note Museum for an overview of the Currency Board's denominations & issues: http://www.banknote.ws/COLLECTION/c.../EAF/EAF.htm1953-1957 QEII at right issue:P-33 Five ShillingsThese large (158X95mm) yellow-black trilingual notes were issued yearly & are more likely the ones you will see up for auction. They were 'workhorses' so don't expect UNC! https://en.numista.com/catalogue/note239299.htmlP-34 Ten ShillingsThese slightly larger olive green-black notes were issued from Nairobi & are also periodically up for auction. Just like the FIVE SHILLINGS, they came out yearly & are often found in VF or less. https://en.numista.com/catalogue/note267542.htmlP-35 Twenty Shillings or One PoundThese yellow-black Nairobi issued large formatted notes are very popular & sometimes seen in higher (AU or UNC) grades. The profile of a lion is featured on the reverse of all denominations but the 20/- or One Pound had only 4 releases. https://en.numista.com/catalogue/note216748.htmlP-36 One Hundred Shillings or Five PoundsThe yellow-pink largest denomination is quite scarce in higher grades. Like the Twenty, it was last released in 1956 but in far fewer numbers. https://en.numista.com/catalogue/note267543.html1958-1960 QEII at Left/New DesignP-37 5 ShillingsThese brown, radically redesigned smaller banknotes, have 4 signatures on the right panel. The counters are clearly visible and the reverse drops the lion for a floral design. https://en.numista.com/catalogue/note227248.htmlP-38 10 ShillingsDark green & further large, bold visual design elements help distinguish this denomination from the rest. The reverse has a unique design from the other denominations. https://en.numista.com/catalogue/note267546.htmlP-39 20 ShillingsDark navy blue & tan brown under print is another radical departure from the earlier 20/- note conventions. This note is very attractive & can be found in higher grades. https://en.numista.com/catalogue/note218276.html P-40 100 ShillingsThis note has a rusty brown frame and light orange under print. With it being so much larger than the others, it's easier to see the intricate level of languages & designs. The reverse has a palm tree design. https://en.numista.com/catalogue/note267549.html1961-1963 QEII + 7 SignaturesThe designs for the last 4 denominations featuring QEII remain the same. The only difference between this last series & the initial 1958 series is that this last one has two signature variations (a or b) & a total of 7 signatures. It will be slightly easier to attain but the higher 100 denomination may be tough. P-41a,b 5 ShillingsSimilar to P-37 but with 3 signatures on the left & 4 on the right panel. https://en.numista.com/catalogue/note267554.htmlP-42a,b 10 ShillingsSimilar to P-38 but with 3 signatures on the left & 4 on the right panel. https://en.numista.com/catalogue/note267555.htmlP-43a,b 20 ShillingsSimilar to P-39 but with 3 signatures on the left & 4 on the right panel. https://en.numista.com/catalogue/note267556.htmlP-44a,b 100 ShillingsSimilar to P-40 but with 3 signatures on the left & 4 on the right panel. https://en.numista.com/catalogue/note232569.htmlAll of these East African notes are quite attractive & large formatted (compared to most of today's currency). Unfortunately, I've either been outbid or have previously spent a fortune when I do see these (& therefore don't bid). Oddly enough, I have seen more of the 1953-1957 early QEII notes than the later series offered. If you've taken the Bank Note Museum link, you'll also notice the 1964 Lake Issue (which has also had a redesign). I have seen more of these notes offered than the QEII notes & even these can be pricey (likely because they were short lived).
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Very interesting! I understand why you have no examples of your own to show.  |
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I understand why you have no examples of your own to show. -yes, a possible New Year's resolution I suppose. |
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a possible New Year's resolution I suppose. Agreed! No different than the pricey key date coins I have on my list. Some day, we say. |
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Clearly, saving some of those notes at the time would have turned out to be a very profitable exercise
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New Zealand QE11 $20 From the current issue - Series 7 (Brighter Money). The $5 and $10 banknotes were released in October 2015 and the $20, $50, and $100 denominations were released in May 2016. 2016 Polymer P 193 Signed G Wheeler  |
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