Stack’s Bowers Galleries reported strong participation and solid results in its Fall 2025 Maastricht Showcase Auction as $1,466,868 in world paper money crossed the auction block. The sale featured more than 450 lots from around the world.
The catalog was anchored by important consignments from several noted holdings, including the Alfred Kugel Collection, the Jerry and Diane Fishman Collection, and the Meadows Collection. Each contributed key rarities and scarce types, many appearing at auction for the first time in years.
Particularly strong prices were seen for high-grade and low-population notes from Eastern Europe and the Middle East, along with French Colonial issues from throughout the Francophone world — a category that continues to attract significant international interest.
"Our Maastricht Auction results continue to excite both consignors and bidders," said Aris Maragoudakis, Director of World Currency Auctions at Stack’s Bowers Galleries. "We routinely see record prices in our world paper money sales" he continued, "but our Maastricht events, in particular, have become premier auctions to debut significant numismatic finds."
Select top results include (prices realized include a 20% buyer’s premium):
- Lot 50379: SAUDI ARABIA. Lot of (5). Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency. 1, 5, 10, 50, & 100 Riyals, ND (1961). P-6a, 7a, 8a, 9a, & 10a. Anwar Ali Courtesy Autograph. PMG Choice Uncirculated 64. Realized $50,400.
- Lot 50326: PALESTINE. Palestine Currency Board. 5 Pounds, 1.9.1927. P-8a. PMG Choice Fine 15. Realized $40,800.
- Lot 50157: FRENCH EQUATORIAL AFRICA. Lot of (2). Caisse Centrale de la France Libre. 5000 Francs, ND (1941). P-14Ap1 & 14Ap2. SB1187. Front & Back Proofs. PMG Choice Uncirculated 63 EPQ & Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ. Realized $25,200.
- Lot 50112: EGYPT. National Bank of Egypt. 1 Egyptian Pound, 5.1.1899. P-2b. PMG Very Fine 20. Realized $24,000
- Lot 50070: CANADA–DOMINION OF CANADA. Dominion of Canada. 1000 Dollars, 2.1.1925. DC-29S. Specimen. PMG Choice Uncirculated 63. Realized $22,800.
The Maastricht International Fair (MIF) has established itself as a leading venue for world paper money, drawing collectors and dealers from around the globe.
"Attaching this auction to what is the largest world paper money show has great advantages," Maragoudakis said, reflecting on the event’s success. "As we gear up for the Spring 2026 Maastricht Sale, various marquee treasures have already been consigned to that auction as well as other 2026 sales. There’s no better time to consign rarities than today."
MIF Events reported that the recent show included over 225 tables and drew participants from across the globe. The organization said it is hopeful the Spring 2026 gathering could once again break attendance records.
Complete results from Stack’s Bowers Galleries’ Fall 2025 Maastricht Showcase Auction are available at StacksBowers.com. For information about consigning to one of the firm’s Showcase or Online Auctions, call 800-458-4646 or email Consign@StacksBowers.com.
About Stack’s Bowers Galleries
Stack’s Bowers Galleries conducts live, internet and specialized auctions of rare U.S. and world coins and currency and ancient coins, as well as direct sales through retail and wholesale channels. The company’s 90+ year legacy includes the cataloging and sale of many of the most valuable United States coin and currency collections to ever cross an auction block — The D. Brent Pogue Collection, The John J. Ford, Jr. Collection, The Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection, The Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection, The Joel R. Anderson Collection, The Norweb Collection, The Cardinal Collection, The Sydney F. Martin Collection and The Battle Born Collection — to name just a few.
