IAG's Sale 70 On The 13th September 2009 An Auction Not To Be Missed!!

Pre Sale Estimates for Sale 70 are already almost $4 Million and counting, with some amazing rarities on offer! Included is this Sale is the only known complete collection of 5 Pound Banknotes!! The “Blue” collection as it has been dubbed, is sure to create a stir, as this is the first time many of these notes have been seen for a long time! This superb collection includes many of the Finest Known, or notes that number amongst the top few! A separate catalogue will be produced for this Important Numismatic Event! Other Key Highlights Include an Unrecorded Hoard of Early Issued Pre Federation Banknotes. This includes issued notes on Armidale and Tamworth, as well as a Unique Forgery from the Austilin Bank. Coins of note include an aEF/EF Dump, the Finest known 1887S Gold 2 Pounds with Brilliant Proof Finish, 3 x Adelaide Pounds 1852, a Holey Dollar, Kookaburra Penny Type 12, and a Proof Sovereign 1885M FDC, as well as many other Rare Pre Decimal Proofs! Other items of note include a Specimen 10 Pound QE II, Choice Pre Decimal Coins in Gold, Silver and Copper, 1 Pound 1949 Million Serials, Mis-Strikes, Specimens and far too much in quality items to even list! Catalogues will be available here on the Web by Mid August, and Posted soon after. - Contact us for further Information!!

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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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Another World Record Breaking Sale!

1000 Pound Sells For $1,036,850!! Despite being held a few days after one of the worst global economic meltdowns in history, IAG's Sale 68 still realised over $4,000,000, including the Third Highest Price Ever achieved for any Numismatic Item Sold in Australia!! Other Key Highlights Sold include an EF Adelaide Pound Type 1A for $180,575, a Type 7 Kookaburra Penny for $102,520, and a Kookaburra Penny Type 3 for $83,880. Other Highlights Sold include a Pair of 10/- Starnotes 1949 in UNC for $151,450, a 20 Pound 1918 for $93,200, a Superscribe 1 Pound Bank NSW for $76,890, and a Pre Federation Specimen Set of 5 London Bank for $180,575. Other Highlights achieved included a $39,610 for a 10/- 1918, $62,375 for a Pair of 10/- 1927 in UNC, and $52,425 for a 1 Pound 1918, whilst a Proof Canberra Florin brought $41,357 and a Holey Dollar again sold over $200,000 at $219,020. Cataloging for Sale 69 (March 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 Auction!!

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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>