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Stamps, Coins & Banknotes (#437) Closed

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Lot 88Banknotes - Australia: Pre-Decimal Banknotes: A group of four high denomination banknotes marketed as being from "The Brisbane Budgerigar Hoard", a discovery of approximately 1650 £5 and £10 banknotes found in nine metal boxes in a Brisbane backyard when a bereaved budgerigar owner was digging a hole to bury his dead bird. The lot comprises of King George VI £5 (R47) & £10 (R60) and Queen Elizabeth II £5 (R49) & £10 (R62). With Certificate. VG/F.

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Lot closed - Price Realized:$200 (1 bid)
Estimate: $200 - $250

Stamps, Coins & Banknotes (#437) Closed

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  • Banknotes - Australia: Pre-Decimal Banknotes: A group of four high denomination banknotes marketed as being from "The Brisbane Budgerigar Hoard", a discovery of approximately 1650 £5 and £10 banknotes found in nine metal boxes in a Brisbane backyard when