Banknote: ½R '28/4/1858' at top and base, numbered '9' at left and signed by J.Clunies-Ross, printed in red on sheepskin to alleviate problems caused by tropical climate on paper notes. A very low number and the earliest note known, Pick 5102, aUNC. A must for the serious Cocos collector
Lot 905
Estimate: $1,500
Banknote: ¼R 1879 printed in black, small embossing seal at centre, again printed on sheepskin, Pick 5101, Fine
Lot 906
Estimate: $3,500
Banknote: 1R 1897 numbered '543' and endorsed 'G. Clunies-Ross, Coat-of-Arms printed at top with island embossing at centre, endorsed on reverse 'A.J. Clunies Ross 19/9/02'. This was the first issue printed on paper, minor foxing, Pick 5119. EF
Lot 907
Estimate: $300
c.1920 Worker's plantation voucher for payment in rupees and cents, unissued, Coat-of-Arms' at top, central folded. Very scarce, VF
Lot 908
Estimate: $100
Realised Price : $90
1963 3d to 2/3d in corner Authority imprint blocks of four, (24)
Lot 909
Estimate: $500
Realised Price : $500
1990 Navigators of the Pacific pair of 'IMPERFORATE MINIATURE SHEETS', minor adhesions and wrinkling
