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New Zealand 1985 - 100 Dollars S.T. Russell Signature Perforated SPECIMEN OF NO VALUE Serial YAC000000 (Pick 175bs)

Graded PMG 67 EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated, this example stands alone at the highest certified level for this issue, with a population of one and no examples recorded in higher grades. This top population status places it at the absolute pinnacle of known survivals, combining elite preservation with a rare and technically distinct specimen format. Read more →

United States 1995 – 10 Dollars Federal Reserve Note – Minneapolis District Printed Tear Error (Fr.2032-I)

Certified PMG 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated, this example displays exceptional registration, full embossing, and perfect paper originality. It represents not only a striking visual oddity but also a case study in the intersection of industrial precision, human oversight, and collector fascination with the unintentional artistry of error notes. Read more →

United States 1872 – State of South Carolina $20 Revenue Bond Scrip Act of March 2 1872 Columbia Issue

Certified PMG 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated, this example is a superb survivor with original color, sharp embossing, and flawless margins. Its preservation underscores the artistry and historical resonance of state-issued scrip-a tangible relic of South Carolina’s attempt to restore credit, taxation, and public trust in the uncertain years following Reconstruction. Read more →

United States 1872 – State of South Carolina $50 Revenue Bond Scrip Act of March 2 1872 Columbia Issue

Certified PMG 67 EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated, this specimen exhibits perfect margins, deep ink contrast, and full original embossing. It survives as an exceptional artifact of post-Civil War American fiscal history and of the engraver’s art in its most confident, ornamental phase. Read more →

United States 1929 – American Bank Note Company Test Note, 10 Units, Green Series of 1929 With Watermark and Segmented Foil Security Thread

Certified PMG 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated, this example is perfectly centered, crisply inked, and fully embossed. It remains one of the cleanest representations of American Bank Note Company’s mid-20th-century engraving excellence and its influence on global security printing standards. Read more →

United States 1996 - 100 Dollars Federal Reserve Note Chicago District Insufficient Inking Error (Friedberg 2175-G)

Certified PMG 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated, the note retains flawless paper originality, sharp embossing, and a bold, perfectly centered face. The contrast between its vivid front and faded back perfectly captures the delicate balance of craftsmanship and mechanization that defined late twentieth-century American currency. It stands as an educational cornerstone for collectors studying the mechanics of BEP intaglio printing and the unpredictable artistry of true production anomalies. Read more →

United States 1996 - 50 Dollars Federal Reserve Note Chicago District Insufficient Inking Error (Friedberg 2126-G)

Graded PMG 65 EPQ Gem Uncirculated, the note retains original embossing, crisp paper, and strong color on the unaffected portions. The combination of technical precision, visual drama, and impeccable preservation makes this a reference-quality example of an Insufficient Inking Error-an artifact from an era when human oversight and mechanical imperfection occasionally intersected to produce collectible modern rarities. Read more →

United States 1993 - 20 Dollars Federal Reserve Note New York District Insufficient Inking Error (Friedberg 2079-B)

The combination of an exceptional printing anomaly and PMG’s 67 EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated grade makes this note an outstanding study specimen for modern U.S. error specialists. It offers a pristine example of both technical imperfection and production precision: a flawless sheet that escaped destruction despite its striking defect. The result is a note that simultaneously showcases the artistry of late 20th-century U.S. engraving and the fallibility of industrial-scale printing technology. Read more →

Uruguay 1939 - Departamento de Emision del Banco de la Republica Oriental del Uruguay 1 Peso Serie A Specimen, Specimen No. 41 (Pick 35as)

Certified Paper Money Guaranty 66 Gem Uncirculated Exceptional Paper Quality, this Serie A, Specimen No. 41 example preserves exceptional paper quality, strong color, sharp engraving, and a remarkably clean presentation of the finished design. At the time of cataloging, the Paper Money Guaranty population records one example in this grade and none graded higher. Read more →

United States 2003A - 1 Dollar Federal Reserve Note Atlanta District Repeater Serial Number F67776777L (Friedberg 1931-F)

Graded PMG 68 EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated, this note represents the absolute pinnacle of condition for a circulation issue. Superb centering, fully original paper wave, and razor-sharp corners define its quality. The Exceptional Paper Quality designation confirms untouched originality with full embossing as produced. In combination with a fancy serial, this grade level amplifies both visual impact and collector appeal. Read more →

United States 2003 - 1 Dollar Federal Reserve Note, Cleveland District Repeater Serial Number D67776777D (Friedberg 1928-D, DD Block)

Certified PMG 65 EPQ Gem Uncirculated, this example displays perfect margins, deep color saturation, and original paper quality. The EPQ (Exceptional Paper Quality) designation confirms full originality and embossing, critical indicators of a note untouched by flattening or conservation. For fancy serials, such originality heightens desirability, ensuring both aesthetic appeal and long-term market recognition. Read more →

United States 1928G - 2 Dollars Legal Tender Note Red Seal Star Replacement (Friedberg 1508*)

Certified PMG 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated, this note exhibits pristine margins, rich red overprints, and fully original paper brightness. The EPQ designation affirms exceptional paper originality and unaltered embossing - critical in confirming its untouched condition. The depth of engraving in Jefferson’s portrait and the even color saturation across the overprint layers showcase the technical precision of early small-size intaglio work. Read more →