Iraqi Rarity Among PMG-certified Notes in Crown Currency Sale

Posted on 7/3/2026

In addition to more than 1,000 banknotes certified by PMG, the auction includes dozens of NGC-certified coins.

One of Iraq's first banknotes is among more than 1,000 paper money rarities certified by PMG® in a Crown Currency Auctions sale this month. Online bidding is already underway for Auction 56, which will be held on July 21, 2026.

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A top PMG-certified highlight is an Iraq, Government of Iraq 1931 1/4 Dinar Specimen graded PMG 63 Choice Uncirculated (lot 551). From the dawn of Iraqi currency, this Specimen has a catalog number represented by only five examples in the PMG Population Report. It shows Iraq's first king, Faisal I, who died shortly after Iraq's initial banknotes were released. In November 2024, Crown Currency offered another example of this Specimen, which sold for €10,000.

Other PMG-certified notes in this auction include:

  • a Brunei, Negara Brunei Darussalam 2006 1,000 Ringgit graded PMG 68 Superb Gem Uncirculated EPQ (lot 132)
  • a Hungary, National Bank 1946 1 Milliard Pengo graded PMG 66 Gem Uncirculated EPQ (lot 467)
  • a Netherlands, Nederlandsche Bank 1930 500 Gulden graded PMG 30 Very Fine EPQ (lot 793)
  • a Netherlands, Nederlandsche Bank 1972 1,000 Gulden graded PMG 67 Superb Gem Uncirculated EPQ (lot 837)
  • a European Union / Austria 2002 500 Euro graded PMG 65 Gem Uncirculated EPQ (lot 327)
  • a Netherlands, Nederlandsche Bank 1940 25 Gulden graded PMG 66 Gem Uncirculated EPQ (lot 798)
  • a Netherlands, Nederlandsche Bank 1945 10 Gulden graded PMG 66 Gem Uncirculated EPQ (lot 811)
  • a Malaysia, Bank Negara ND (1989) 500 Ringgit graded PMG 65 Gem Uncirculated EPQ (lot 732)

NGC®-certified coins are also part of this auction, including:

  • an Austria 1780-dated Taler - Early Restrike graded NGC AU Details
  • a China 2018 Silver 10 Yuan Panda graded NGC MS 70 with an Early Releases designation (lot 1421)
  • a China 2026 Silver 10 Yuan Panda - Hong Kong City Card Edition graded NGC MS 70 with a First Day - Dec. HKINF designation (lot 1424)
  • a Netherlands 1724 Holland 2 Stuivers graded NGC MS 66 (lot 1482)
  • a South Africa 1962 Cent graded NGC MS 66 (lot 1514)


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