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New Zealand 1975 - 1 Dollar Knight Signature Issued Note Serial C24111123 (Pick 163c)

Printed by Thomas De La Rue & Company, London, the note follows the established design of the first decimal series. The obverse features Queen Elizabeth II in engraved portrait form, while the Captain James Cook watermark remains embedded within the paper, reinforcing continuity between New Zealand’s historical identity and its modern currency. The one-dollar denomination continued to serve as the foundation of everyday circulation throughout this period. Read more →

New Zealand 1975 - 1 Dollar Knight Signature Replacement Star Note Serial Y91304453* (Pick 163c*)

Printed by Thomas De La Rue & Company, London, this example follows the established design language of New Zealand’s first decimal series. The obverse presents Queen Elizabeth II in engraved portrait form, while the Captain James Cook watermark remains embedded within the paper, linking the note to the broader visual continuity of New Zealand’s decimal era. The one-dollar denomination served as the foundation of daily circulation, replacing the former ten-shilling note and becoming one of the most familiar instruments of the post-1967 monetary system. Read more →

New Zealand 1975 - 2 Dollars Knight Signature TDLR Overprint Specimen No. 006 Serial 2J5000000 (Pick 164cs)

The design follows the standard layout of the first decimal series, featuring Queen Elizabeth II in engraved portrait form and the Captain James Cook watermark embedded within the paper. The two-dollar denomination replaced the one-pound note of the pre-decimal system, positioning it within the intermediate value tier of the decimal currency structure. Read more →

New Zealand 1975 - 5 Dollars Knight Signature TDLR Overprint Specimen No. 007 Serial 1050000000 (Pick 165cs)

The design follows the standard structure of the first decimal series, featuring Queen Elizabeth II in engraved portrait form and the Captain James Cook watermark embedded within the paper. The five-dollar denomination replaced the two-pound note of the pre-decimal system, positioning it within the higher-value tier of the decimal currency structure. Read more →

New Zealand 1975 - 10 Dollars Knight Signature TDLR Overprint Specimen No. 019 Serial 15Y0000000 (Pick 166cs)

The design retains the defining elements of the first decimal series, featuring Queen Elizabeth II in engraved portrait form on the obverse and the New Zealand falcon in flight on the reverse, set against a mountainous landscape. The Captain James Cook watermark remains embedded within the paper, reinforcing continuity between New Zealand’s historical narrative and its modern currency system. The ten-dollar denomination occupied an important position within higher-value circulation, bridging everyday use and larger transactions. Read more →

New Zealand 1975 - 20 Dollars Knight Signature TDLR Overprint Specimen No. 019 Serial BS0000000 (Pick 167cs)

The design retains the defining characteristics of the first decimal series, with Queen Elizabeth II in engraved portrait form on the obverse and the New Zealand pigeon (kererū) depicted on the reverse, surrounded by native flora. The Captain James Cook watermark remains embedded within the paper, reinforcing continuity between New Zealand’s historical identity and its modern monetary system. The twenty-dollar denomination replaced the ten-pound note of the pre-decimal system, positioning it among the higher-value instruments within the decimal structure. Read more →

New Zealand 1977 - 1 Dollar Hardie Signature TDLR Overprint Specimen No. 020 Serial E250000000 (Pick 163ds)

The design remains consistent with the first decimal series, featuring Queen Elizabeth II in engraved portrait form and the Captain James Cook watermark embedded within the paper. The one-dollar denomination continued to serve as the foundation of everyday circulation, maintaining continuity across successive signature periods while preserving the original visual identity introduced in 1967. Read more →

New Zealand 1977 - 1 Dollar Hardie Signature Issued Note Serial K26161311 (Pick 163d)

Printed by Thomas De La Rue & Company, London, the note reflects the firm’s established expertise in intaglio engraving and guilloche design, with consistent execution across the later decimal issues. The obverse features Queen Elizabeth II in formal engraved portrait form, while the Captain James Cook watermark remains embedded within the paper, maintaining continuity with the original 1967 decimal introduction. Read more →

Luxembourg 1972 - 50 Francs Signature A, Color Trial Specimen (Pick 55cts)

The portrait of Grand Duke Jean is fully rendered in its final engraved form, integrated within a complex multicolor guilloche structure. The surrounding ornamental framework demonstrates the transition from monochrome photographic proofs to full chromatic execution, with layered color elements interacting across the background and denomination fields. Read more →

Luxembourg 1972 - 50 Francs Signature A, Issued Note (Pick 55a)

The obverse presents a detailed engraved portrait of Grand Duke Jean, integrated within a complex multicolor guilloche field composed of interwoven geometric patterns in green, orange, and brown tones. The denomination CINQUANTE FRANCS is centrally positioned, with the issuing authority LA CAISSE GÉNÉRALE DE L'ÉTAT clearly indicated beneath. Dual serial numbers C176655 appear in red at upper left and lower right, consistent with standard production format. Read more →

Luxembourg 1972 - 50 Francs Signature B, Issued Note (Pick 55b)

The obverse features the engraved portrait of Grand Duke Jean, positioned within an intricate multicolor guilloche structure composed of layered geometric forms in green, orange, and brown tones. The denomination CINQUANTE FRANCS is prominently centered, with the issuing authority LA CAISSE GÉNÉRALE DE L'ÉTAT printed below. Serial number D813992 appears in red at upper left and lower right, consistent with standard production layout. Read more →

Poland 1938 - Ministry of Finance 1 Zloty State Ticket IB4039776 (Pick 50)

The face centers on the authority and historical continuity of the Polish state. At right, King Boleslaw I the Brave appears within an engraved portrait medallion, representing the first crowned ruler of Poland. The left margin carries an ornamental panel incorporating the crowned Polish eagle, while the central field displays the denomination, Warsaw issue date, and the printed signatures of Minister of Finance Eugeniusz Kwiatkowski and Director of the Currency Circulation Department Wieslaw Domaniewski. Read more →