Notes from Caledonia

Despite the high price of gold at the moment, in McTear’s Coins & Banknotes Auction on 3 July it was a banknote that stole the show. Lot 506 was The Caledonian Banking Company Ltd £1 note dated 1876. Based on precedent and taking its worn condition into account, a modest estimate of £100-200 was given.

The note soared past this however and achieved £2200 including fees and went to a private Edinburgh-based buyer. Coming a close second and third were two gold coins, lot 605 was a Krugerrand that made £1200 including fees. Lot 613, a gold £5 coin, sold to another private Edinburgh based collector and also made £1200 including fees.

 

 

If you have coins or banknotes to sell then please email sarah@mctears.co.uk

 

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