U.S., Canada. U.K., De La Rue Giori S.A. and Dura Note, Polymer Sample

ND (1980-90s). Lot of 3 polymer Sample notes, Includes a U.K., Polymer Progress Proof of a De La Rue Giori S.A. - Varinota test note on thick DuraNote polymer paper; DuraNote 20 denomination progress test proof, fully printed in blue on the obverse, the reverses printed with an underprint only that has an intricate design, there is also a hand written note in red ink "Red & Yellow - 3 Ply" referring to the DuraNote material used on this note; and, a fully printed DuraNote with a modern ocean oil platform with "100" denomination and different security devices with the reverse with a horse drawn oil tank. All of the notes are in Gem to superb Gem Uncirculated condition. The notes were part of a project from Mobil Oil for testing petroleum based hydrocarbon polymer paper for printing banknotes. The project was terminated once they merged with Exxon. All are in Choice to Gem Uncirculated or better condition. All are from the Mobil Oil Archives. (3).

Estimate:£74.7

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