Collection PL

United States 2003A — 1 Dollar Federal Reserve Note, Atlanta District (Friedberg 1931-F) Repeater Serial Number F67776777L, PMG 68 EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated

This 2003A 1 Dollar Federal Reserve Note from the Atlanta District (Friedberg 1931-F, FL Block) bears an exceptional Repeater Serial Number F67776777L, a pattern highly prized among collectors of fancy serial notes. The repeating sequence '67776777' captures a rhythmic and nearly palindromic arrangement of digits—repeating the '67' pair while culminating in a triple '777'—a visual and numerical symmetry that immediately distinguishes it from ordinary production runs. Repeater serials are a subset of fancy numbers where the numeric pattern repeats or mirrors itself within the eight-digit range. ... Read more →

United States 1935D — 1 Dollar Silver Certificate (Friedberg 1613N, YE Block) Radar Serial Number Y88866888E, PMG 64 EPQ Choice Uncirculated

This 1935D 1 Dollar Silver Certificate (Friedberg 1613N, YE Block) combines classic blue-seal artistry with one of the most coveted numerical patterns in modern U.S. small-size currency — a Radar Serial Number. The serial Y88866888E reads the same forward and backward, forming a perfect numerical palindrome that collectors universally prize for its rarity and visual symmetry. ... Read more →

United States 2003 — 1 Dollar Federal Reserve Note, Cleveland District (Friedberg 1928-D, DD Block) Repeater Serial Number D67776777D, PMG 65 EPQ Gem Uncirculated

This 2003 1 Dollar Federal Reserve Note from the Cleveland District (Friedberg 1928-D, DD Block) features an exceptional Repeater Serial Number D67776777D, forming a rhythmic sequence that mirrors the structure of mathematical repetition within U.S. serial numbering systems. The pattern '67776777' creates a cascading numeric flow, with a repeating '67' prefix and triple '777' finale—one of the most aesthetically balanced repeater configurations possible. ... Read more →

United States 1935D — 1 Dollar Silver Certificate (Friedberg 1613W, IF Block) Butterfly Fold Error, PMG 58 EPQ Choice About Uncirculated

This 1935D 1 Dollar Silver Certificate (Friedberg 1613W, IF Block) presents an exceptional Butterfly Fold Error, a visually dramatic mechanical mishap that occurred during the printing process at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. A portion of the note’s corner was inadvertently folded over before printing, causing part of the design to print on the folded flap while leaving a blank triangular void once the paper was unfolded. The result is a note that physically displays the three-dimensional evidence of its own creation error. ... Read more →

United States 1974 — 1 Dollar Federal Reserve Note, Chicago District (Friedberg 1908-G, GD Block) Paper Jam Error, PMG 45 Choice Extremely Fine

This 1974 1 Dollar Federal Reserve Note from the Chicago District (Friedberg 1908-G, GD Block) presents a distinct Paper Jam Error—an uncommon and revealing production mishap that occurs when the currency paper fails to feed smoothly through the intaglio press or overprint unit. The result is a wrinkled or crumpled section of paper that becomes permanently flattened into the design, often distorting part of the printed image or leaving telltale creases and folds embedded beneath the ink. The Bureau of Engraving and Printing’s multi-stage process involves extremely fine tolerances, with paper sheets passing at high speed through multiple presses—first for back printing, then face, and finally for seals and serials. ... Read more →

United States 1935F — 1 Dollar Silver Certificate (Friedberg 1615, UI Block) Courtesy Autograph by Treasurer Ivy Baker Priest, PMG 64 EPQ Choice Uncirculated

This 1935F 1 Dollar Silver Certificate (Friedberg 1615, UI Block) bears a distinguished Courtesy Autograph by Ivy Baker Priest, Treasurer of the United States from 1953 to 1961 under President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Her handwritten blue-ink signature appears directly above the printed facsimile of her name, representing one of the most desirable forms of official Treasury autographs collected today. ... Read more →

United States 1928G — 2 Dollars Legal Tender Note, Red Seal Star Replacement (Friedberg 1508*), PMG 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated

This 1928G 2 Dollars Legal Tender Note (Friedberg 1508*, A Block) is a high-grade Star Replacement example from the first small-size red seal issue of U.S. currency. The star prefix before the serial number *03707599A identifies it as a replacement printed to substitute for a defective note detected during Bureau of Engraving and Printing inspection — an early quality control process that makes such notes inherently scarcer than standard production pieces. ... Read more →

Japan 1800 — Edo Period 5 Momme Silver Hansatsu with Daikokuten Reverse and Oil Merchant Validation Seal, Woodblock Printed on Handmade Washi Paper

This Edo-period hansatsu is a striking survivor from the decentralized monetary world of Tokugawa Japan, when paper currency was not yet a national system but a local instrument of trust, exchange, and authority. Printed by hand-carved woodblock on handmade washi paper, the note belongs to the long, narrow format associated with feudal domain and regional exchange issues. These notes circulated within local commercial systems, where value was understood through seals, inscriptions, redemption practice, and the reputation of the issuing authority rather than through modern banknote conventions. ... Read more →

United States 1929 Type 2 — 5 Dollars National Bank Note — The First National Bank of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Fr. 1800-2, Charter 1, PMG 20 Very Fine)

Issued by The First National Bank of Philadelphia under Charter 1 — the very first federal national bank charter granted following the National Banking Act of 1863 — this five-dollar note represents the closing generation of National Currency printed before the system ended in the 1930s. Charter 1 defined the origin of federally chartered banking in the United States, anchoring Philadelphia’s financial network through multiple eras: Civil War greenbacks, Gilded Age expansion, and the economic transitions of the early twentieth century. Its officers, including C. ... Read more →

Australia 1965 — Commercial Banking Company of Sydney Limited $10 Travellers Cheque Approved Design Proof (Pick Unlisted)

Approved design proof for the 10 Dollars traveller’s cheque prepared by Bradbury Wilkinson & Co., London, for The Commercial Banking Company of Sydney Limited. Dated 1965 and annotated “As Submitted – Approved,” this is the final approved version that advanced to production, forming the reference model for the bank’s post-decimal traveller’s cheque issue. The engraving combines subtle multi-tone guilloche in olive and emerald green with precise microline work and a centred map-and-harbour vignette, emblematic of Sydney’s trade and maritime identity. ... Read more →

Australia 1965 — Commercial Banking Company of Sydney Limited $20 Travellers Cheque Rejected Design Proof (Pick Unlisted)

Rejected design proof for the proposed 20 Dollars traveller’s cheque printed and engraved by Bradbury Wilkinson & Co., London, for The Commercial Banking Company of Sydney Limited. Submitted in 1965 and annotated “Not Approved,” it represents a parallel concept in the three-denomination traveller’s cheque proposal of that year. The composition features elegant guilloche borders in blue-green and lavender hues, overprinted with a large central watermark-style globe bearing the bank’s initials C.B.C. ... Read more →

Australia 1965 — Commercial Banking Company of Sydney Limited $50 Travellers Cheque Rejected Design Proof (Pick Unlisted)

Rejected design proof for the 50 Dollars traveller’s cheque prepared by Bradbury Wilkinson & Co., London, for The Commercial Banking Company of Sydney Limited. Submitted in 1965 as the top denomination in the same three-value series, this pink-rose specimen bears the annotation “Not Approved” and the same submission date as the $20 proof. The engraving is rich and multi-layered, displaying Bradbury Wilkinson’s refined late-intaglio craftsmanship with deep guilloche patterns and broad, formal typography. ... Read more →