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New Zealand 1985 100 Dollars perforated SPECIMEN OF NO VALUE with no punch holes, S.T. Russell signature, serial YAC000000, top population PMG 67 EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated, Pick 175bs.

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 →

New ZealandPerforated SPECIMEN OF NO VALUE1985100 DollarsPMG 67 EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated SpecimenPerforated SpecimenSPECIMEN OF NO VALUE perforationPerforated cancellationNo Punch HoleNo OverprintNo Oval Stamp100 DollarsQueen Elizabeth II portrait revisedCaptain James Cook watermarkBradbury WilkinsonBWCRussell SignatureS.T. RussellPerforation control formatDecimal SeriesReserve Bank of New ZealandFinal paper issueNew Zealand currency evolutionHistoryNew Zealand198519891985-1989YAC000000Pick 175bsPick 175bPMG 67 EPQSuperb Gem UncirculatedTop PopMuseum Grade

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United States 1995 10 Dollars Federal Reserve Note Minneapolis District Fr 2032-I Printed Tear Error PMG 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated

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 StatesError Note199510 DollarsPMG 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated 10 DollarsFederal Reserve NoteIssued NoteError NotePrinted Tear ErrorMinneapolis1995HamiltonBureau of Engraving and PrintingPMG 66 EPQ

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United States 1872 State of South Carolina 20 Dollars Revenue Bond Scrip Columbia Act March 2 1872 PMG 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated

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 StatesState Issue187220 DollarsPMG 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated United StatesSouth CarolinaColumbiaState IssueRevenue Bond Scrip1872ABNCAmerican Bank Note CompanyReconstruction EraPMG 66 EPQGem Uncirculated20 Dollars

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United States 1872 State of South Carolina 50 Dollars Revenue Bond Scrip Columbia Act March 2 1872 PMG 67 EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated

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 StatesState Issue187250 DollarsPMG 67 EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated United StatesSouth CarolinaColumbiaState IssueRevenue Bond Scrip1872ABNCAmerican Bank Note CompanyReconstruction EraPMG 67 EPQSuperb Gem Uncirculated50 Dollars

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United States American Bank Note Company 10 Units green Series of 1929 specimen note with watermark and foil security thread PMG 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated

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 StatesTest Note192910 UnitsPMG 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated United StatesABNCAmerican Bank Note CompanyTest NoteSpecimen192910 UnitsGreen SeriesWatermarkFoil ThreadEngraving ArtPMG 66 EPQ

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United States 1996 100 Dollars Federal Reserve Note from the Chicago District with Insufficient Inking Error on the reverse, PMG 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated, showing faint Independence Hall design

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 StatesError Note1996100 DollarsPMG 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated United StatesFederal Reserve NoteIssued NoteError NotePrinting ErrorInsufficient Inking ErrorModern Printing ErrorBureau of Engraving and PrintingChicago DistrictFriedberg 2175-G1996Gem UncirculatedPMG 66 EPQCurrency ProductionModern RarityUnited States Currency100 Dollars

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United States 1996 50 Dollars Federal Reserve Note from the Chicago District with Insufficient Inking Error affecting the left side of the obverse, PMG 65 EPQ Gem Uncirculated, portrait of Ulysses S. Grant visible with pale printing

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 StatesError Note199650 DollarsPMG 65 EPQ Gem Uncirculated United StatesFederal Reserve NoteIssued NoteIssued NoteError NotePrinting ErrorInsufficient Inking ErrorModern Printing ErrorBureau of Engraving and PrintingChicago DistrictFriedberg 2126-G1996Gem UncirculatedPMG 65 EPQCurrency ProductionModern RarityUnited States Currency50 Dollars

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United States 1993 20 Dollars Federal Reserve Note from the New York District with Insufficient Inking Error on the reverse, PMG 67 EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated, showing faint White House vignette and missing ink coverage

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 →

United StatesError Note199320 DollarsPMG 67 EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated United StatesFederal Reserve NoteIssued NoteError NotePrinting ErrorInsufficient Inking ErrorBureau of Engraving and PrintingNew York DistrictFriedberg 2079-B1993Superb Gem UncirculatedPMG 67 EPQModern RarityUnited States Currency20 DollarsProduction Anomaly

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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 →

UruguaySpecimen with Black Oval Printer Control Stamp19391 PesoPMG 66 Gem Uncirculated Specimen1 PesoSerie ASpecimen No 41All Zero Serial NumbersBlack Oval Printer Control StampLocalized Specimen CancellationJose Gervasio Artigas PortraitNational ArmsSailing Ship ReverseMaritime SceneAtlantic NavigationDepartamento de Emision del Banco de la Republica Oriental del UruguayThomas De La Rue and Company LimitedIntaglio PrintingSecurity EngravingGuilloche DesignMulticolor Security PrintingPrinted Specimen ControlNumbered Institutional SpecimenLondon Security PrintingArchitectural OrnamentFine Line EngravingRelated Photographic Proof PairDesign to Production SequenceUruguay Monetary HistoryLaw of 2 January 19391939 Monetary SeriesInterwar Banknote DesignState Issued CurrencyEveryday Circulation DenominationNational Historical IconographyMaritime Banknote ImageryInstitutional Reference NoteBanknote Production HistorySecurity Printing HistoryHistoryUruguay19391 PesoPick 35asPick 35aPMG 66Gem UncirculatedExceptional Paper QualityR9 Extremely RareMuseum Grade

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United States 2003A 1 Dollar Federal Reserve Note from the Atlanta District with Repeater Serial Number F67776777L, graded PMG 68 EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated, showing strong centering, bright original paper, and crisp engraving detail.

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 StatesFancy Serial Note20031 DollarPMG 68 EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated Federal Reserve NoteIssued NoteFancy Serial NoteRepeater Serial NumberSmall size banknoteGreen sealPortrait of George WashingtonTreasury seal1 DollarBureau of Engraving and PrintingFort Worth printing facilityAtlanta Federal Reserve DistrictFriedberg 1931-FCabral and Snow signaturesExceptional Paper Quality designationModern United States currencyFancy serial number collectingMathematical pattern collectingHistoryUnited States20032003APMG 68 EPQMuseum Grade

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United States 2003 1 Dollar Federal Reserve Note from the Cleveland District featuring Repeater Serial Number D67776777D, PMG 65 EPQ Gem Uncirculated, with vibrant green seal and balanced centering

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 StatesFancy Serial Note20031 DollarPMG 65 EPQ Gem Uncirculated United StatesFederal Reserve NoteIssued NoteFancy Serial NoteRepeater Serial NumberFriedberg 1928-DCleveland District2003 Series2003Marin–Snow SignaturesPMG 65 EPQGem UncirculatedBureau of Engraving and PrintingModern United States CurrencySerial Number CollectingMathematical Pattern1 Dollar

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United States 1928G 2 Dollars Legal Tender Note with red seal and star replacement serial number *03707599A, PMG 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated, featuring Thomas Jefferson portrait and vivid red overprints

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 →

United StatesLegal Tender Note19282 DollarsPMG 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated United StatesLegal Tender NoteIssued NoteStar ReplacementRed OverprintRed SealSmall Size1928G Series1928Thomas JeffersonFriedberg 1508*Clark–Snyder SignaturesBureau of Engraving and PrintingGem UncirculatedPMG 66 EPQEarly Small Size NoteUnited States CurrencyTwo Dollars

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