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Spink’s Bank Of England Charity Banknote Auction

The charity banknote auction of primarily low-numbered £20 Adam Smith notes, takes place on Friday 12 October in the Conference Centre of the Bank of England. The auction, which is being arranged and conducted by Spink, will take place from 6pm to 8pm, with doors opening at 5.30pm.

Announcing the auction in April, Bank of England Governor Mervyn King said the proceeds of the auction will go towards two educational charities: the National Literacy Trust’s Reading Is Fundamental, UK initiative and the Cricket Foundation’s Chance to shine.

Included amongst the lots to be auctioned are a £20 note with serial no AA01000007 with Bank of England presentation folder, a selection of £20 notes from AA0100013 onwards and various interesting numbers to suit all collectors’ tastes.

Other banknotes of particular interest include some very low serial number Merlyn Lowther £50 notes, matching serial number sets and two complete sheets of the new £20 note.

Bidders will need to register with Spink ahead of the auction and details of the registration and bidding process can be obtained by contacting Spink.  The auction is open to members of the public but entry will be by catalogue only. Catalogues are available from Spink at a cost of £10 each.

Note to Editors

Details of each of the lots can be found at: http://www.spink.com/asp/cataloguesearch.asp?sale_no=7024 or by contacting Spink at 69 Southampton Row, Bloomsbury, London WC 1B 4ET, phone 020 7563 4000 or fax 020 7563 4066.

About Spink

Spink is the world’s leading auctioneer of coins, stamps, medals and banknotes.  Since its foundation in 1666, the Spink name has become synonymous with tradition, experience and integrity. Holders of three royal warrants and numerous records for prices achieved at auction, Spink offer an unparalleled range of services to collectors worldwide.  Spink is headquartered in London and hold over 35 auctions a year around the globe.  In June 2006 Spink shattered the world record for a British Coin sold at auction with the sale of the Double Leopard Gold Coin for a staggering £460,000.

Spink Live

Launched on the 11th July 2006, Spink is pleased to offer our bespoke bidding service, Spink Live.   This enables you not only to bid real time but to leave an absentee bid in any of our forthcoming auctions; whilst online you can also see and hear the auctioneer through our remarkably user friendly and efficient software.

Since its launch, Spink Live has so far revolutionized the way in which people bid at auction. Spink is thrilled to offer this new platform for our clients so that they may enjoy adding to their collection from the comfort of their homes or anywhere else on the globe they may be.  It is believed to the only service of its kind in the world of collectables.

Public Enquiries:  020 7563 4000 – www.spink.com or info@spink.com

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