Collection PL

Uruguay 1896 - Banco Nacional de la Republica Oriental del Uruguay 20 Centesimos Issued Note PAGADO 25.8.96 Perforation Cancel, Serial L084390 (Pick A88b)

This is not a specimen marking and not a branch validation overprint. It is a structured institutional redemption cancel applied through a mechanical punch device. The perforations are evenly spaced and uniform in diameter, forming clearly legible letter shapes and numerals. The density and alignment indicate deliberate administrative invalidation rather than random damage or informal cancellation. Read more →

United States 1934A - 10 Dollars North Africa Silver Certificate (Friedberg 2309), PCGS 35 Very Fine

Issued primarily for use by United States military personnel operating in North Africa and the Mediterranean theater, these notes reflect the logistical and financial complexities of global conflict. The yellow seal served as a rapid visual identifier, allowing for swift demonetization if necessary. Although the emergency cancellation authority was never exercised on a wide scale, the series stands as a tangible artifact of wartime contingency planning. Read more →

New Zealand 1967 - 1 Dollar Fleming Signature TDLR Overprint Specimen No. 035 Serial 2A000000 (Pick 163as)

Printed by Thomas De La Rue & Company, London, this specimen was produced as part of the initial reference and presentation group prepared for institutional distribution. It displays the characteristic red diagonal 'SPECIMEN' overprint, accompanied by two De La Rue oval control stamps and a single punch-hole cancellation. This combination reflects the formal presentation style used for external distribution to central banks and official archives, distinct from internally retained perforated specimens. The note carries Serial 2A000000 and is individually marked as Specimen No. 35, confirming its controlled placement within the De La Rue specimen allocation sequence. Read more →

New Zealand 1967 - 1 Dollar Fleming Signature Issued Note Serial IB563273 (Pick 163a)

Unlike specimen issues prepared for institutional distribution, this note is a fully issued circulation example, retaining its original serial IB563273 and standard production characteristics without cancellation markings. Its preservation at an exceptional level allows for full appreciation of De La Rue’s engraving precision, ink clarity, and paper quality. Read more →

New Zealand 1967 - 2 Dollars Fleming Signature TDLR Overprint Specimen No. 72 Serial 0A000000 (Pick 164as)

Printed by Thomas De La Rue & Company, London, the specimen was produced for formal distribution to central banks and institutional archives. It displays the full presentation format typical of De La Rue’s external specimen issues: a bold red diagonal 'SPECIMEN' overprint, two oval De La Rue control stamps, and a single punch-hole cancellation. The note is further identified by Serial 0A000000 and marked as Specimen No. 72, indicating its controlled position within the specimen allocation sequence prepared for official use. Read more →

New Zealand 1967 - 5 Dollars Fleming Signature TDLR Overprint Specimen No. 75 Serial 001000000 (Pick 165as)

Printed by Thomas De La Rue & Company, London, the specimen was prepared for official distribution to central banks and institutional collections. It displays the complete De La Rue presentation format: a bold red diagonal 'SPECIMEN' overprint, two oval De La Rue control stamps, and a single punch-hole cancellation. The note carries Serial 001000000 and is marked as Specimen No. 75, confirming its position within the controlled specimen allocation sequence produced for external reference. Read more →

New Zealand 1967 - 10 Dollars Fleming Signature TDLR Overprint Specimen No. 93 Serial C4000000 (Pick 166as)

Printed by Thomas De La Rue & Company, London, the specimen was prepared for formal distribution to central banks and institutional collections. It displays the complete De La Rue presentation format: a bold red diagonal 'SPECIMEN' overprint, two oval De La Rue control stamps, and a single punch-hole cancellation. The note carries Serial C4000000 and is marked as Specimen No. 93, confirming its position within the controlled specimen allocation sequence produced for official use. Read more →

New Zealand 1967 - 20 Dollars Fleming Signature TDLR Overprint Specimen No. 93 Serial AE000000 (Pick 167as)

Printed by Thomas De La Rue & Company, London, the specimen was prepared for formal distribution to central banks and institutional collections. It displays the complete De La Rue presentation format: a bold red diagonal 'SPECIMEN' overprint, two oval De La Rue control stamps, and a single punch-hole cancellation. The note carries Serial AE000000 and is marked as Specimen No. 93, confirming its position within the controlled specimen allocation sequence produced for official use. Read more →

New Zealand 1968 - 1 Dollar D.L. Wilks Signature TDLR Overprint Specimen No. 012 Serial 6J000000 (Pick 163bs)

Printed by Thomas De La Rue & Company, London, this specimen follows the established external presentation format used for institutional distribution. It displays the bold red diagonal 'SPECIMEN' overprint, accompanied by two De La Rue oval control stamps and a single punch-hole cancellation. The note carries Serial 6J000000 and is marked as Specimen No. 012, placing it within the controlled allocation sequence prepared for official reference and distribution. Read more →

New Zealand 1968 - 1 Dollar Wilks Signature Perforated 'SPECIMEN OF NO VALUE' Specimen Serial 5J000000 (Pick 163bs)

Unlike the overprint presentation type, this piece carries the legend 'SPECIMEN OF NO VALUE' perforated across the design, with no red diagonal overprint, no De La Rue oval control stamps, and no punch-hole cancellation. Perforated specimens were retained internally by Thomas De La Rue & Company for record and archival verification rather than prepared for external distribution. Their survival rate is limited, as most were withdrawn or destroyed once production advanced into later signature periods. Read more →

New Zealand 1968 - 2 Dollars Wilks Signature TDLR Overprint Specimen No. 006, Serial 1J5000000 (Pick 164bs)

Printed by Thomas De La Rue & Company, London, this specimen follows the established external presentation format used for institutional distribution. It displays a bold red diagonal 'SPECIMEN' overprint, accompanied by two De La Rue oval control stamps and a single punch-hole cancellation. The note carries Serial 1J5000000 and is marked as Specimen No. 006, confirming its placement within the controlled specimen allocation sequence prepared for official reference and distribution. Read more →

New Zealand 1968 - 5 Dollars Wilks Signature TDLR Overprint Specimen No. 001 Serial 050000000 (Pick 165bs)

Printed by Thomas De La Rue & Company, London, this specimen follows the established external presentation format used for institutional distribution. It displays a bold red diagonal 'SPECIMEN' overprint, accompanied by two De La Rue oval control stamps and a single punch-hole cancellation. The note carries Serial 050000000 and is marked as Specimen No. 001, confirming its placement within the controlled specimen allocation sequence prepared for official reference and distribution. Read more →