chuckylucky4 Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 I have this Ten Shilling banknote from Tonga dated 4th September, 1961, but I have been unable to find that date in any of my catalogs, or online. Can anyone provide me with confirmation that this is a valid banknote. A catalog/number would be helpful. Thanks! Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedeadpoint Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 Don't have my catalogs with me but I'm sure someone here can help. Pretty cool. I forget Tonga is a country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 Looks as if it should fall into Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (Pick) number P 10d, but the curious thing is that the catalogs I have do not list the date of your note. In fact, they skip 1961 altogether. I would think that this is a new issue found rather than a counterfeit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckylucky4 Posted May 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 Dave, I agree. I has no hint of being counterfeit. I thought that Krause may have just missed it. (They have been known to do that) Perhaps someone might have a different catalog that does list it. Thanks, Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 I threw a shout out on the IBNS Boards. If something shows up, I'll let you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 Chucky Lucky 4, Here's one answer - Pretty much what we thought. If you want, I can send the note scan to him, or you can through his link. - -I have not confirmed this date (04.09.1961) variety exists for the 10/- note, but I have confirmed almost 550 different varieties of notes for Tonga in The Banknote Book: http://banknotebook.contentshelf.com/pr ... 6000001EC6.I'm confident this is the most accurate, complete compilation you'll find, but there are likely many more unlisted date varieties to be discovered as Tonga changed the dates often. If your friend will kindly share scans of his note, I'll add it to The Banknote Book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedeadpoint Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 Very cool, guys!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 Latest update: One was found with the 1961 date on Heritage Auctions - http://currency.ha.com/itm/world-currency/tonga-government-10-shillings-12121961-pick-10d/a/141411-31093.s#Photo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckylucky4 Posted May 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2015 Thanks Dave, I will try to get a better picture/scan to send. Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedeadpoint Posted May 30, 2015 Report Share Posted May 30, 2015 $74 in great condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ngdawa Posted May 22, 2016 Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 I forget Tonga is a country. Sorry for asking, but what would Tonga be if not a country? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art1.2 Posted May 22, 2016 Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 Nice note and info.I started a collection of Tonga stamps back around the time of their Independence. I was collecting Ghana and felt this would make an nice addition. Something happened in the supply chain and so supplies of new issues were hard to find. No album pages were produced by White Ace and such. I believe I still have the stamps somewhere in with my Ghana stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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