Public and live Auction #540 of Coins Medals & Banknotes

BULGARIA: 10 Leva (ND 1964) commemorative gold coin (0,900) for the 20th Anniversary of Peoples Republic. Obv: Flag above denomination and date "1944-1964" at bottom. Rev: Head of Georgi Dimitrov and the dates of birth (1882) and death (1949) of him. Weight: 8,44gr. Mintage: 10000 pieces. (KM 71) & (Bulphila 98). Proof

CANADA: 1 Cent (1974) in bronze. Dented on faulty disc. (KM 59.1). Almost Uncirculated.

CHINA: 50 Yuan (1997) commemorative coin in gold (0,999) for the 70th Anniversary of Founding of the Peoples Liberation Army (PLA). Issued by The Peoples Bank in China and minted by Shangai Mint. Obv: Radiant star above Great Wall. Rev: Youthful Chairman Mao standing. Mintage: 12000 pieces. Weight: 15,55gr. Diameter: 27mm. Inside original case and box with CoA (No 9092). (KM 1043). PROOF.

CHINA: 50 Yuan (1998) commemorative coin in gold (0,999) for the 100th Anniversary of the Birthday of Liu Shaoqi. Issued by The Peoples Bank of China and minted by Shangai Mint. Obv: Memorial Hall of Liu Shaoqi in Ningxiang of Human province. Rev: Portrait of Liu Shaoqi surrounded by Chinese everlasting green bamboo leaves. Inside original case with COA (no 6417). Weight: 15,55gr. Diameter: 27mm. Mintage: 8000 pieces. (KM 1156). Proof.

CHINA: 150 Yuan (2008Z) commemorative coin in gold (0,999) for "XXIX Olympiad - BEIJING 2008". Series I. Obv: Depicts the title of PRC, the year, the traditional paired Chinese dragon image and the emblem of the Games of the XXIX Olympiad. Rev: Features an ancient Chinese archery event and the corresponding Games of the XXIX Olympiad archery pictogram. Weight:10,367gr (1/3 oz). Inside original case with CoA. (KM 1701). PROOF

CHINA: 150 Yuan (2008Z) commemorative coin in gold (0,999) for "XXIX Olympiad - BEIJING 2008". Series III. Obv: Depicts the title of PRC, the year, the traditional paired Chinese dragon image and the emblem of the Games of the XXIX Olympiad. Rev: Features an old Chinese with a ball and the corresponding Games of the XXIX Olympiad football pictogram. Weight:10,367gr (1/3 oz). Inside original case with CoA. (KM 1848). PROOF

CUBA: 10 Pesos (1993) commemorative silver coin (0,999) for the 40th Anniversary of Moncada - Fidel Castro. Obv: National Arms within wreath and denomination below. Rev: Uniformed bust of Fidel Castro. Weight: 31,10gr. Hairlines on reverse (KM 398). Proof

CUBA: 10 Pesos (ND 1997) commemorative silver coin (0,999) for the 30th Anniversary of Che Guevaras death. Obv: National Arms and inscription, denomination below. Rev: Ernesto Che Guevara walking. Weight: 31,10gr. (KM 723). Proof

EGYPT: 2 Piastres (AH1356 - 1937) in silver (0,833). Obv: Uniformed bust of Farouk. Rev: Date and denomination. Designed by Percy Metcalfe. (KM 365). Almost Uncirculated & Uncirculated

EGYPT: 5 Piastres (AH1358 - 1939) in silver (0,833). Obv: Uniformed bust of Farouk. Rev: Date and denomination. Designed by Percy Metcalfe. Edge: Security. Very small strikes on the perimeter. (KM 366). Extra Fine plus.

FINLAND: 25 Pennia (1917S) in silver (0,750). Obv: Crowned imperial double eagle with scepter and orb. Rev: Denomination and date within wreath. Designed by Aleksander Fadejev. Dentilated border. (KM 6.2). Almost Uncirculated and Uncirculated.

FRANCE: 50 Francs (1858A) in gold (0,900). Obv: Head of Napoleon III and legend "NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR". Rev: Crowned and mantled arms divide denomination and legend "EMPIRE FRANCAIS". Engraved by Barre. (KM 785.1). Fine plus