GERMANY - ALLEMAGNE German New Guinea (1884-1919). 5 New Guinea mark 1894, A, Berlin. Av. A bird of paradise on a branch. Rv. NEU-GUINEA COMPANY. Within a wreath formed of two branches: 5 NEU-GUINEA MARK (date); below (workshop). J.707 - KM.7; Silver - 37 mm - 12 h Top Pop: this is the finest graded example out of 145 submitted to NGC! NGC MS 67 (6676625-001). In its mint condition, only a few micro-marks on the bird on the right! Very high technical grade! The patina is grey with iridescent highlights and a few rust spots. Corner flower. * Following Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, implemented in national law from 01/01/2025, buyers from within the EU have to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot. * Following Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, implemented in national law from 01/01/2025, buyers from within the EU have to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot.