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)

The perforations form the word PAGADO accompanied by the date 25.8.96, indicating payment and retirement on 25 August 1896. The perforated inscription appears on both the left and right sides of the note. When viewed from the obverse, the right-side inscription is a mirrored counterpart of the left, confirming that the perforation device penetrated the note in a single operation, producing reverse orientation on the opposite side. Read more →

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

As part of the first decimal issue authorized under Fleming during the ND (1967–1968) period, this specimen captures a moment of structural transformation in New Zealand’s monetary history. The controlled specimen production by De La Rue, combined with the limited duration of Fleming’s signature, results in a narrow survival base for this specific configuration. Read more →

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

Graded PMG 65 EPQ Gem Uncirculated, the note retains full paper originality, strong embossing, and vivid color integrity. The clarity of the overprint, the definition of both oval control stamps, and the intact punch cancellation contribute to a balanced and fully realized specimen presentation of the inaugural decimal series. Read more →

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

Graded PMG 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated, the note retains full originality, strong embossing, and vivid color integrity. The sharp definition of the overprint, the clarity of both oval control stamps, and the intact punch cancellation together present a technically complete and visually balanced specimen of the inaugural decimal series. Read more →

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

The 1967 ten-dollar specimen forms part of the inaugural decimal currency series issued by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, marking the country’s transition from the sterling-based system to the modern dollar structure introduced in July 1967. This example carries the signature of Roderick Ninian Fleming, issued during the ND (1967–1968) period, whose tenure as Chief Cashier defined the initial phase of decimalization and makes his signed notes among the earliest products of the new monetary system. Read more →

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

Graded PMG 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated, the note retains full originality, strong embossing, and vibrant color integrity. The sharp definition of the overprint, the clarity of both oval control stamps, and the intact punch cancellation together present a technically complete and visually balanced specimen of the inaugural decimal series. Read more →

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

The design remains consistent with the original decimal issue, featuring Queen Elizabeth II in engraved portrait form and the Captain James Cook watermark embedded within the paper. The one-dollar denomination continued to function as the foundation of everyday circulation, maintaining continuity with the structure introduced in 1967 while transitioning into the Wilks signature period. Read more →

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

Serial 5J000000 represents a controlled specimen serial format rather than a circulation issue, further confirming its role as a reference piece within the production system. Read more →

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

Graded PMG 65 Gem Uncirculated, the note retains strong embossing, full originality, and clear ink definition. The sharp overprint, well-defined oval control stamps, and intact punch cancellation together present a technically complete and visually balanced specimen from the early Wilks period. Read more →

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

As a Wilks-signed specimen from the 1968-1975 issue, this note reflects the transition from initial decimal rollout to sustained production. The complete De La Rue specimen format-overprint, dual oval stamps, and punch cancellation-confirms its role as a formal presentation piece rather than an internally retained perforated specimen. Read more →

New Zealand 1968 - 10 Dollars Wilks Signature TDLR Overprint Specimen No. 012 Serial 12Y000000 (Pick 166bs)

As a Wilks-signed specimen from the 1968-1975 issue, this note reflects the transition from initial decimal rollout to sustained production. The complete De La Rue specimen format-overprint, dual oval stamps, and punch cancellation-confirms its role as a formal presentation piece rather than an internally retained perforated specimen. Read more →

New Zealand 1968 - 20 Dollars Wilks Signature TDLR Overprint Specimen No. 010 Serial BE000000 (Pick 167bs)

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 BE000000 and is marked as Specimen No. 010, placing it within the controlled specimen allocation sequence prepared for official reference and distribution. Read more →