Welcome to the inaugural auction from Velanord Ltd, trading as Money and Exchange — a trusted platform dedicated to collectors and enthusiasts of historical and world currency. This special event features a thoughtfully curated selection of rare and collectible paper money from around the world, including notes from Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, the United States, and Australia and Oceania, as well as exceptional pre-1800 issues.
Among the highlights are specimen notes, a strong offering of PMG graded notes in high grades, and a unique collection of checks and bills of exchange dating back to the late 18th century, offering a rare glimpse into early financial history. We are also pleased to present an impressive range of scripophily, featuring historic bonds and shares from notable financial periods and institutions.
Every lot reflects our team’s commitment to excellence, authenticity, and a genuine passion for numismatics. We invite you to explore the catalogue and place your bids with confidence.
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Best of luck, and happy collecting
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LOS 185:
Early 19th Century Lettre d'Indication – Sir Samuel Scott & Co., London – Circular Notes
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Early 19th Century Lettre d'Indication – Sir Samuel Scott & Co., London – Circular Notes
Early 19th Century Lettre d'Indication – Sir Samuel Scott & Co., London
Rare Lettre d’Indication issued by the prominent British private banking firm Sir Samuel Scott, Bart. & Co. of London, regarding the use of circular bills of exchange—a key instrument for international travel and commerce during the early 1800s.
🖋 This letter served as official instruction for cashing bearer bills while traveling, and includes a full printed list of correspondent banks and agents across Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa—from Amsterdam, Alexandria, and Aleppo to Berlin, Beirut, and Bordeaux.
📜 Highlights:
Issued by Sir Samuel Scott & Co., one of London’s elite private banks
Bilingual document (French & English) used for international trust and clarity
Provides an extraordinary snapshot of early global banking infrastructure
Over 20 cities listed with their local financial correspondents
Minor age-toning and a few small edge creases, minor tears or damage to the top-right corner
Light foxing spots and faint watermark visible on quality laid paper
📌 A remarkable survivor of early international finance, this document is both a historical artifact and a beautiful example of pre-modern global banking logistics
📍 A highly collectible document reflecting pre-telegraph era global finance, perfect for collectors of early banking ephemera, letters of credit, travel finance, or British-French commercial history.
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