IAG's “One Tonne Sale” Part 2 - Sale 72
- 5th September 2010!!

IAG’s Sale 72 will feature part two of a superb single collection of Australian Coins that weighed over 1 Tonne when Shipped! Comprising the balance of the collection which includes a virtually complete Pre Decimal collection all in high grade including Key Dates such as a Choice 1925 Penny and a 1933 Shilling is just the start, and with huge quantities of bulk coinage in old albums, there is a treasure trove of numismatic jewels. Some other highlights for this sale include The Finest Known 1922/1 Overdate Threepence graded aUNC, and one of the finest of only a few known 1 Pound 1914 ES&A Emergency Issue (R 19) in VF. Some other items of note include 2 Taylor Patterns in Copper, a Sixpence and a Shilling, a superb high grade Holey Dollar 1813 gVF/EF of impeccable provenance as well as the Second Finest Known Gold Type II 1887S Two Pound. Other key highlights include a 10 Pound 1918 (R 52b) in EF, a Consecutive Pair of Starnotes 1 Pound 1961 in UNC, an Adelaide Pound Type II EF, and a number of superior Pre Decimal Proof Coins including a 1937 Crown and 1934 & 1935 Penny FDC. Other Rare Banknotes on offer include 3 Rare Polymer Specimen Notes, along with a fantastic selection of Issued and Specimen Pre Federation Banknotes, Choice grade Pre Decimal Notes, Star Notes, Rare Gold, Gold Bullion including quantities of Sovereigns and Half Sovereigns, 1 Ounce and Modern Issues, GB, World, Proclamation and so much more! Catalogues available on the Web by Mid August, and will be mailed a few weeks after. - Contact us for any further information!!

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IAG's Sale 71 Breaks More Records!!

Once again one of the largest ever rooms and record postal bids meant another record breaking sale. Sale No. 71’s strong realizations and a 90% clearance rate went against the current auction trends to post the strongest Auction Sale held so far this year. Highlight items sold included a 1937 Pattern Florin FDC, which sold for a new high $177,080. The equally important 50 Pound 1920 (R 67a) gVF realised a strong record price of $212,030, whilst an attractive Rainbow Pound 1914 (R 20a) VF fetched a record $122,325. The Pre Decimal Coin section and the Pre Decimal Proofs also attracted record bids, with many items sold for two or three times estimate.  Other key items that sold amongst the deluge of bidders included a rare coin with impeccable provenance -  a Taylor Silver Pattern Shilling Milled Edge,  which sold for $80,385, A choice 1937 proof Crown was another of the proof coins to achieve a record price, bringing $48,930 ,whilst a Gem 1934 Proof Florin was knocked down for $44,270, and a nice 1927 Canberra Proof brought $41,940. A full Type I Specimen Set was a bargain at 128,150, whilst a rare Consecutive pair of 10 Shillings 1928 was sold for $62,327.50. A set of 5 Pre Federation Specimens from the Commercial Bank of Sydney achieved $188,730 continuing the growth in this area of the market. Cataloguing for our next auction, Sale 72 In September 2010, is now underway. To be part of our next “Record Breaking Sale” and to pay 0% - NO COMMISSION On All Consignments - Contact Us Now!

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IAG's Sale 70 Breaks More Records!!

The largest room in years witnessed yet another record breaking sale. Sale No. 70’s total realisations were over $3.6 Million Dollars, with a 90% clearance rate, and with numerous record prices once again achieved. Highlight items sold included a 1937 2 Pound FDC, which sold for $151,450. The equally important 10 Pound Specimen 1954 realised $203,875, whilst a Proof 1885M Shield Sovereign achieved $130,480. The “Blue” collection of 5 Pound Notes sold for over $780,000! A few notes were unsold, but the balance achieved a strong result that included record prices for the (R 35) at $104,850, the (R 36a) brought $81,550, whilst the (R 37a) was amazingly strong at $122,325 and the (R 39) fetched $104,850. Other items of note included a solid price for the attractive Holey Dollar 1813 of $139,800, and a Rare trio of Ten Shillings 1933 in UNC (R 9) fetched $123,490. Proof Pre Decimal, Gold, Internment Camp issues and general Pre Decimal coins were also all strong. The Pre Federation Banknote section achieved the amazing result of over $710,000 from the 19 lots sold! Once again there were too many strong sales to note them all, so download the updated prices realised for full details! Cataloguing for our next auction, Sale 71 In March 2010, is now underway. To be part of our next “Record Breaking Sale” and to pay 0% - NO COMMISSION On All Consignments - Contact Us Now!

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IAG's Sale 69 Another Amazing Result!!

"What Recession?" Was the words buzzing through those in the room, and to be soon heard throughout the Numismatic community after IAG's stunning Sale 69 result. Despite it being held in the midst of the "Global Financial Crisis" International Auction Galleries recent auction - Sale No.69 - once again realised nearly $3.5 Million Dollars, with numerous record prices being achieved. Key items that sold amidst the bidding frenzy included a Type 10 Kookaburra Penny, which sold for $343, 675. The equally amazing consecutive trio of 1 Pound Starnotes 1942 Armitage-McFarlane in UNC achieved a staggering $495,125. Another key coin to break a milestone level was the 1922/1 Overdate Threepence, which was knocked down at $108,345, another record price. Overall, there was too many strong sales to note them all, so download the updated prices realised for full details! Cataloguing for our next auction, Sale 70 September 2009, is now underway. To be part of our next Record Breaking Sale and to pay 0% - NO COMMISSION On All Consignments - Contact us Now to be part of our next World Record Breaking Auctions!!

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IAG's Sale 67 Realises Over $5.6 Million and Breaks World Record!!

$1,909,000 Reasons to Smile and a New World Record Price for any Australian Numismatic Item!! Lot 126, the 10/- Note Number 000001 Sold for the Highest Price ever for an Australian Numismatic Item, and is also the Highest Price for any Numismatic item ever sold in Australia of any description! This landmark sale Eclipses the Previous Record Price by a whopping $685,750 to become the new King! The Record Breaking Sale of the First Ever Commonwealth Banknote printed in Australia is the most significant single sale of any major Auction House, and is sure to keep IAG's name in the record books for many years yet! A key point also was the fantastic overall strength of the sale in what many might perceive as a weakening economy, with numerous record prices set and 9 individual lots selling for more than $100,000. Another key success was the high Overall Return, coming in over the Pre Sale Estimates, and with well over 90% clearance rates also! Cataloging for Sale 68 (September 21st 2008) is now well underway. To be part of our next Record Breaking Sale and to pay 0% - NO COMMISSION On All Consignments - Contact us Now!!

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International Auction Galleries has been a leading Australian Auction House since its establishment in 1985. We specialize in High Quality "Boutique" style Coin and Banknote Auctions, of which we do 2 specialist sales a year, and as of 2010 we have done 71 sales in 26 years and over $80million in sales. More information about us click <here>