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United States Series 1922 20 Dollars Gold Certificate with orange-gold Treasury seal and serial numbers, Friedberg 1187, graded PMG 20 Very Fine, featuring portrait of Andrew Jackson in large-size format.

United States 1922 - 20 Dollars Gold Certificate (Friedberg 1187), PMG 20 Very Fine

Gold Certificates were direct obligations of the United States Treasury, payable in gold coin to the bearer on demand. The prominent gold Treasury seal and matching orange-gold serial numbers visually distinguished these notes from other circulating types, reinforcing their explicit connection to gold reserves held by the government. This promise of redemption, clearly printed on the face, defined the monetary framework of the period prior to the suspension of gold convertibility in 1933. Read more →

United StatesGold Certificate192220 DollarsPMG 20 Very Fine Gold CertificateLarge size banknoteOrange-gold Treasury sealPortrait of Andrew Jackson20 DollarsBureau of Engraving and PrintingFriedberg 1187Speelman and White signaturesGold redemption clausePre-1933 gold standard eraUnited States gold-backed currencyHistoryUnited States1922PMG 20Very FineMuseum Grade

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United States Series 1950A 20 Dollars Federal Reserve Note from the Cleveland District with misaligned back printing error, Friedberg 2060-D, graded PMG 45 PPQ Extremely Fine.

United States 1950A - 20 Dollars Federal Reserve Note, Cleveland District, Misaligned Back Printing Error (Friedberg 2060-D), PMG 45 PPQ Extremely Fine

Graded PMG 45 PPQ Extremely Fine, this example retains strong paper quality as indicated by the Premium Paper Quality designation. Moderate circulation is consistent with the assigned grade, while the integrity of the paper fibers and design clarity remain well preserved. The misaligned back printing elevates the note beyond a routine mid-century issue, providing a tangible demonstration of the complexities inherent in multi-stage currency production. Read more →

United StatesError Note195020 DollarsPMG 45 PPQ Extremely Fine Federal Reserve NoteIssued NoteError NoteMisaligned back printingSmall size banknotePortrait of Andrew Jackson20 DollarsBureau of Engraving and PrintingCleveland Federal Reserve DistrictFriedberg 2060-DPremium Paper Quality designationPost-war fiat currency eraUnited States printing errorMid twentieth century United States currencyHistoryUnited States19501950APMG 45 PPQExtremely FineMuseum Grade

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United States Series 1934A Reverse Changeover Mule 20 Dollars Richmond, Serial E17813376A paired with E17813377A, Friedberg 2055-Em, PMG 65 EPQ Gem Uncirculated.

United States 1934A - Reverse Changeover Mule, 20 Dollars Richmond, Serials E17813376A and E17813377A (Friedberg 2055-Em, EA Block)

This example, Serial E17813376A, precedes Serial E17813377A in strict consecutive order. Together, the two notes capture a precise and mechanically verifiable reverse plate transition within Richmond District twenty-dollar production. Such boundary pairs are not interpretive curiosities; they are physical documentation of plate evolution preserved across adjacent serial positions. Read more →

United StatesFederal Reserve Note193420 DollarsPMG 65 EPQ Gem Uncirculated Federal Reserve NoteIssued NoteReverse changeoverReverse changeover muleMuleMule varietyReverse plate transitionSerial boundary transitionConsecutive serial pairPlate change documentationSmall size banknotePortrait of Andrew Jackson20 DollarsBureau of Engraving and PrintingRichmond Federal Reserve DistrictEA blockFriedberg 2055-EmExceptional Paper Quality designationDepression era United States currencyEarly small size Federal Reserve NotesUnited States paper money varietyHistoryUnited States19341934AReverse Changeover Pair Richmond 1934 E17813376-77E17813376AE17813377APMG 65 EPQGem UncirculatedMuseum Grade

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United States Series 1934 Reverse Changeover 20 Dollars Richmond, Dark Green, Serial E17813377A paired with E17813376A, Friedberg 2054-Edgs EA Block, PMG 63 EPQ Choice Uncirculated.

United States 1934 - Reverse Changeover, 20 Dollars Richmond, Dark Green, Serials E17813376A and E17813377A (Friedberg 2054-Edgs, EA Block)

The Dark Green designation refers to the deeper ink tone associated with this reverse subtype, distinguishing it from lighter green variations in related issues. In the Friedberg system, 2054-Edgs identifies this specific tonal and plate configuration. The EA Block further anchors the note within its original production grouping. Read more →

United StatesFederal Reserve Note193420 DollarsPMG 63 EPQ Choice Uncirculated Federal Reserve NoteIssued NoteReverse changeoverDark GreenDark Green reverseReverse plate transitionSerial boundary transitionConsecutive serial pairPlate change documentationSmall size banknotePortrait of Andrew Jackson20 DollarsBureau of Engraving and PrintingRichmond Federal Reserve DistrictEA blockFriedberg 2054-EdgsExceptional Paper Quality designationDepression era United States currencyEarly small size Federal Reserve NotesUnited States paper money varietyHistoryUnited States1934Reverse Changeover Pair Richmond 1934 E17813376-77E17813376AE17813377APMG 63 EPQChoice UncirculatedMuseum Grade

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United States 1875 Fourth Issue Fractional Currency 25 Cents note, Friedberg 1301, printed on watermarked paper with 40 millimeter red Treasury seal, Allison and Spinner signatures, graded PMG 62 EPQ Uncirculated.

United States 1875 - Fourth Issue Fractional Currency, 25 Cents, Watermarked Paper, 40mm Seal (Friedberg 1301, Allison-Spinner)

Certified PMG 62 EPQ Uncirculated, this example retains original paper integrity as confirmed by the Exceptional Paper Quality designation. Embossing and engraving detail remain crisp, preserving the intricate border design and clarity of Washington’s portrait. As a high-grade survivor printed on watermarked paper with the 40 millimeter seal, this note stands as a technically complete and historically significant representative of United States fractional currency production. Read more →

United StatesFractional Currency187525 CentsPMG 62 EPQ Uncirculated Fractional CurrencyIssued NoteFourth IssueWatermarked Paper40mm SealLarge red Treasury sealCivil War era currency25 CentsBureau of Engraving and PrintingFriedberg 1301Allison signatureSpinner signatureExceptional Paper Quality designationUnited States fractional moneyReconstruction era currencyEmergency paper currencyHistoryUnited States18751878PMG 62 EPQUncirculatedMuseum Grade

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New Zealand 1967 1 Dollar Fleming Signature TDLR Overprint Specimen Serial 2A000000 Specimen No. 35 with double De La Rue oval stamps and single punch hole, Pick 163as, PMG 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated.

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 ZealandSpecimen with Red Overprint and Oval Stamps19671 DollarPMG 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated SpecimenRed OverprintTDLR OverprintOval StampDouble Oval StampSingle Punch HolePunch Cancelled1 DollarQueen Elizabeth II portraitCaptain James Cook watermarkThomas De La RueTDLRFleming SignatureRoderick Ninian FlemingSpecimen distribution formatDecimal SeriesReserve Bank of New ZealandFirst decimal issueNew Zealand currency reformHistoryNew Zealand196719681967-1968Specimen No. 352A000000Pick 163asPick 163aPMG 66 EPQGem UncirculatedMuseum Grade

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New Zealand 1967 1 Dollar issued note with Fleming signature, serial IB563273, Pick 163a, graded PMG 67 EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated, top population example.

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

Printed by Thomas De La Rue & Company, London, the note reflects the firm’s mid-twentieth-century mastery of intaglio engraving and guilloche design. The obverse features Queen Elizabeth II in a formal portrait composition, while the watermark of Captain James Cook reinforces the historical continuity between New Zealand’s colonial past and its modern national identity. The one-dollar denomination replaced the ten-shilling note, becoming the foundation of everyday transactional currency within the new decimal framework. Read more →

New ZealandIssued Note19671 DollarPMG 67 EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated Issued Note1 DollarQueen Elizabeth II portraitCaptain James Cook watermarkDecimal currency noteOriginal issueSerial number noteThomas De La RueTDLRFleming SignatureRoderick Ninian FlemingStandard circulation productionDecimal SeriesReserve Bank of New ZealandFirst decimal issueNew Zealand currency reformHistoryNew Zealand196719681967-1968IB563273Pick 163aPMG 67 EPQSuperb Gem UncirculatedTop PopMuseum Grade

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New Zealand 1967 2 Dollars Fleming Signature TDLR Overprint Specimen Serial 0A000000 Specimen No. 72 with double De La Rue oval stamps and single punch hole, Pick 164as, PMG 65 EPQ Gem Uncirculated.

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 ZealandSpecimen with Red Overprint and Oval Stamps19672 DollarsPMG 65 EPQ Gem Uncirculated SpecimenRed OverprintTDLR OverprintOval StampDouble Oval StampSingle Punch HolePunch Cancelled2 DollarsQueen Elizabeth II portraitCaptain James Cook watermarkThomas De La RueTDLRFleming SignatureRoderick Ninian FlemingSpecimen distribution formatDecimal SeriesReserve Bank of New ZealandFirst decimal issueNew Zealand currency reformHistoryNew Zealand196719681967-1968Specimen No. 720A000000Pick 164asPick 164aPMG 65 EPQGem UncirculatedMuseum Grade

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New Zealand 1967 5 Dollars Fleming Signature TDLR Overprint Specimen Serial 001000000 Specimen No. 75 with double De La Rue oval stamps and single punch hole, Pick 165as, PMG 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated.

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 ZealandSpecimen with Red Overprint and Oval Stamps19675 DollarsPMG 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated SpecimenRed OverprintTDLR OverprintOval StampDouble Oval StampSingle Punch HolePunch Cancelled5 DollarsQueen Elizabeth II portraitCaptain James Cook watermarkThomas De La RueTDLRFleming SignatureRoderick Ninian FlemingSpecimen distribution formatDecimal SeriesReserve Bank of New ZealandFirst decimal issueNew Zealand currency reformHistoryNew Zealand196719681967-1968Specimen No. 75001000000Pick 165asPick 165aPMG 66 EPQGem UncirculatedMuseum Grade

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New Zealand 1967 10 Dollars Fleming Signature TDLR Overprint Specimen Serial C4000000 Specimen No. 93 with double De La Rue oval stamps and single punch hole, Pick 166as, PMG 67 EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated Top Population.

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

The design features Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse, executed in detailed intaglio engraving, while the reverse presents the New Zealand falcon in flight against a mountainous landscape-an iconic motif within the first decimal series. The Captain James Cook watermark remains embedded within the paper, linking the design to the broader historical narrative of New Zealand’s development. Read more →

New ZealandSpecimen with Red Overprint and Oval Stamps196710 DollarsPMG 67 EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated SpecimenRed OverprintTDLR OverprintOval StampDouble Oval StampSingle Punch HolePunch Cancelled10 DollarsQueen Elizabeth II portraitNew Zealand falcon reverseCaptain James Cook watermarkThomas De La RueTDLRFleming SignatureRoderick Ninian FlemingSpecimen distribution formatDecimal SeriesReserve Bank of New ZealandFirst decimal issueNew Zealand currency reformHistoryNew Zealand196719681967-1968Specimen No. 93C4000000Pick 166asPick 166aPMG 67 EPQSuperb Gem UncirculatedTop PopMuseum Grade

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New Zealand 1967 20 Dollars Fleming Signature TDLR Overprint Specimen Serial AE000000 Specimen No. 93 with double De La Rue oval stamps and single punch hole, Pick 167as, PMG 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated.

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

As a Fleming-signed specimen from the ND (1967–1968) issue, this note reflects both institutional transformation and production precision at the moment of currency reform. The combination of limited specimen distribution, short signature window, and complete cancellation format defines it as a representative example of Thomas De La Rue & Company specimen practices during the late 1960s. Read more →

New ZealandSpecimen with Red Overprint and Oval Stamps196720 DollarsPMG 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated SpecimenRed OverprintTDLR OverprintOval StampDouble Oval StampSingle Punch HolePunch Cancelled20 DollarsQueen Elizabeth II portraitCaptain James Cook watermarkThomas De La RueTDLRFleming SignatureRoderick Ninian FlemingSpecimen distribution formatDecimal SeriesReserve Bank of New ZealandFirst decimal issueNew Zealand currency reformHistoryNew Zealand196719681967-1968Specimen No. 93AE000000Pick 167asPick 167aPMG 66 EPQGem UncirculatedMuseum Grade

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New Zealand 1968 1 Dollar D.L. Wilks Signature TDLR Overprint Specimen Serial 6J000000 Specimen No. 012 with double De La Rue oval stamps and single punch hole, Pick 163bs, PMG 65 EPQ Gem Uncirculated.

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 ZealandSpecimen with Red Overprint and Oval Stamps19681 DollarPMG 65 EPQ Gem Uncirculated SpecimenRed OverprintTDLR OverprintOval StampDouble Oval StampSingle Punch HolePunch Cancelled1 DollarQueen Elizabeth II portraitCaptain James Cook watermarkThomas De La RueTDLRWilks SignatureD.L. WilksSpecimen distribution formatDecimal SeriesReserve Bank of New ZealandEarly decimal continuationNew Zealand currency reformHistoryNew Zealand19681968-19751975Specimen No. 0126J000000Pick 163bsPick 163bPMG 65 EPQGem UncirculatedMuseum Grade

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