IAG's “One Tonne Sale” Sale 71 On The 14th March 2010!!

IAG’s Sale 71 will feature a superb single collection of Australian Coins that weighed over 1 Tonne when Shipped! Comprising a virtually complete Pre Decimal collection all in high grade including Key Dates is just the start, with quantities of bulk coinage in old albums, packets and loose to be sorted, this collection is a veritable treasure trove of numismatic jewels. Other highlights for this sale include a Superb 1937 Pattern Florin, one of the finest of only a few known 50 Pounds 1918 small seriffed serial type (R 67a). Other items of note include a Milled Edge Taylor Pattern Shilling in Silver, a T. Knight counter stamped Holey Dollar and a number of superior Pre Decimal Proof Coins including a superb 1937 Crown and 1934 Florin FDC. Rare Banknotes on offer include a VF Rainbow Pound, and a superb Type I Specimen Set presented to Lady Janet Clunies Ross (Sir Ian Clunies Ross appears on the back of the $50 note!). Other highlights include a Fantastic selection of Issued and Specimen Pre Federation Banknotes, Rare Decimal and Pre Decimal Specimen Banknotes, Star Notes, Rare Gold, GB, World, Proclamation and so much more! Catalogues available on the Web by Mid February, and in the mail a few weeks after. - Contact us for further information!!

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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 2008 we have done 68 sales in 24 years and over $70million in sales. More information about us click <here>