Collection PL

United States 1969C — 10 Dollars Federal Reserve Note, Philadelphia District, Overprint Misalignment Error (Friedberg 2021-C, CB Block), PMG 35 EPQ Choice Very Fine

The Series 1969C 10 Dollars Federal Reserve Note from the Philadelphia District, cataloged as Friedberg 2021-C, presents a documented Overprint Misalignment Error affecting the green seal and serial number impressions. Signed by Treasurer Romana Acosta Banuelos and Secretary of the Treasury George P. Shultz, this issue belongs to the transitional era of late small-portrait Federal Reserve Notes prior to the design revisions of the 1990s. ... Read more →

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

The Series 1950A 20 Dollars Federal Reserve Note from the Cleveland District, cataloged as Friedberg 2060-D, exhibits a documented Misaligned Back Printing Error. This production anomaly occurred during the back plate printing stage, when the reverse impression shifted relative to the front, creating visible displacement in the alignment of the reverse design elements. Misaligned back printing errors arise when the sheet positioning during the reverse pass deviates from its intended registration. ... Read more →

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

The Series 1934A 20 Dollars Federal Reserve Note from the Richmond Federal Reserve District, cataloged as Friedberg 2055-Em, is certified as a Reverse Changeover Mule and represents the concluding position in a documented consecutive serial boundary pairing. Reverse changeover mules arise when the Bureau of Engraving and Printing transitions between reverse plate configurations within an active production sequence, resulting in adjacent serial numbers being printed from differing reverse plate states. This example, Serial E17813376A, precedes Serial E17813377A in strict consecutive order. ... Read more →

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

The Series 1934 20 Dollars Federal Reserve Note from the Richmond Federal Reserve District, cataloged as Friedberg 2054-Edgs, represents the earlier reverse configuration within a certified Reverse Changeover Pair. The holder explicitly identifies this note as Dark Green (EA Block) and as a Reverse Changeover Note, confirming both its ink tone classification and its position within a documented plate transition boundary. Reverse changeover notes preserve the exact moment when the Bureau of Engraving and Printing transitioned between reverse plate states during active production. ... Read more →

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

The Fourth Issue 25 Cents Fractional Currency note, cataloged as Friedberg 1301, represents the mature phase of the Civil War–era fractional paper money system. Fractional currency was introduced during the coin shortages of the early 1860s when hoarding of silver created a critical absence of small change in circulation. By the Fourth Issue, the United States Treasury had refined both design and anti-counterfeiting measures to a high degree of technical sophistication. ... Read more →

New Zealand 1967 — 1 Dollar (Pick 163a, Fleming Signature, Serial IB563273, PMG 67 EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated)

The 1967 one-dollar note represents the inaugural circulating issue of New Zealand’s decimal currency system, introduced in July 1967 to replace the long-standing sterling-based structure. This example bears the signature of Roderick Ninian Fleming, issued during the ND (1967–1968) period, marking the first Chief Cashier to appear on the decimal series. Fleming’s tenure, extending until 1969, defines a narrow production window at the very beginning of New Zealand’s modern monetary era. ... Read more →

New Zealand 1975 — 1 Dollar (Pick 163c, Knight Signature, Serial C24111123, PMG 66 Gem Uncirculated)

The 1975 one-dollar note represents the third signature phase of New Zealand’s decimal currency system and bears the signature of R.L. Knight as Chief Cashier, issued within the 1975-1977 production period. Knight’s tenure marks the continuation of the decimal framework established in 1967, following the earlier Fleming and Wilks periods, and reflects the mid-1970s stabilization of New Zealand’s modern monetary system. ... Read more →

New Zealand 1977 — 1 Dollar (Pick 163d, Hardie Signature, Serial K26161311, PMG 64 Choice Uncirculated)

The 1977 one-dollar note represents the issued circulation format of New Zealand’s decimal currency system during the H.R. Hardie signature period, corresponding to the 1977-1981 production range. Hardie’s tenure marks the fourth signature phase of the decimal era, following Fleming, Wilks, and Knight, and reflects a period in which the system had reached full operational maturity with stable design and production standards. ... Read more →

New Zealand 1981 — 1 Dollar (Pick 169a, H.R. Hardie Signature, Serial AAA000662, PMG 67 EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated)

The 1981 one-dollar note represents the revised design phase of New Zealand’s decimal currency series, issued during the ND (1981–1985) period under the signature of H.R. Hardie as Chief Cashier. Although Hardie’s name also appears on the earlier ND (1977–1981) issues, this note belongs to the later redesign distinguished by the updated portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, presenting a more mature likeness and clearly separating it from the earlier, younger portrait type of the same signatory period. ... Read more →

Luxembourg 1966 — 20 Francs Issued Note (Pick 54a)

Issued twenty francs note of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg dated 1966, representing the first fully matured expression of the Grand Duke Jean series within the Belgian Luxembourg Economic Union framework. Printed by Thomas De La Rue and Company, London, this denomination reflects the point where design, engraving, and production discipline reached stable standardization for Luxembourg’s circulating paper money. The obverse features Grand Duke Jean in formal military attire, engraved in deep intaglio with controlled line density and consistent ink distribution. ... Read more →

Luxembourg 1967 — 10 Francs Issued Note (Pick 53a)

Issued ten francs note of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, dated 20 MARS 1967, representing the final circulation form of the series following completion of the design and production phases documented by earlier photographic proofs and specimen issues. This example reflects the fully realized execution of the note as released for public use. The note carries serial number A020076 in dual red placement, consistent with standard production format. ... Read more →

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

Issued fifty francs note of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg dated 1972, representing the Signature A configuration as cataloged under Pick 55a. This note belongs to the finalized circulating series featuring Grand Duke Jean and reflects the fully executed design following earlier proof and specimen stages. 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. ... Read more →