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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 obverse features the portrait of Alexander Hamilton, rendered in finely layered intaglio, while the reverse depicts the United States Treasury Building in Washington, D.C. The Philadelphia Federal Reserve District is identified by the letter C within the district seal and serial prefix. As a mid-century Federal Reserve issue, the note reflects the stabilized fiat monetary system established after the suspension of gold convertibility. Read more →

United States 1928 - 20 Dollars Gold Certificate (Friedberg 2402, AA Block), PMG 50 EPQ About Uncirculated

Issued prior to the suspension of gold redemption in 1933, small-size Gold Certificates such as this example were subsequently withdrawn from circulation and largely recalled. Surviving pieces therefore represent a tangible link to the final chapter of gold-convertible United States currency. Read more →

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

Issued in 1922, this type was part of the final wave of large-format gold certificates printed before the comprehensive redesign and size reduction of 1928. Following the Gold Recall of 1933, circulating Gold Certificates were withdrawn and made illegal to hold, significantly reducing the surviving population. As a result, extant examples serve as tangible artifacts of the pre-Depression gold redemption system. Read more →

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

Issued during the post-war fiat currency era, Series 1950A notes reflect the stabilized monetary system that followed the abandonment of domestic gold redemption. Although standard circulation pieces are common, error varieties such as misaligned back printings add significant mechanical and production interest to the type. Read more →

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

Certified PMG 65 EPQ Gem Uncirculated, the note retains fully original paper integrity, strong embossing, and undisturbed surface quality. Preservation at this level allows unobstructed examination of reverse characteristics associated with the 2055-Em Mule classification. Read more →

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

This example bears the portrait of George Washington and carries the signatures of Treasurer William Allison and Register of the Treasury Francis E. Spinner. It is printed on watermarked paper and features the 40 millimeter red Treasury seal - both characteristics explicitly identified on the certification holder and essential to correct subtype classification within the Friedberg system. Read more →

Confederate States of America 1864 - CSA No Denomination Archival Watermarked Paper

Certified PCGS Banknote 65 PPQ Gem Uncirculated, this example retains pristine paper integrity and sharply defined watermark embossing. As archival production material rather than issued currency, it stands as foundational documentation of Confederate security paper development. Read more →

New Zealand 1967 - 1 Dollar Fleming Signature TDLR Overprint Specimen No. 035 Serial 2A000000 (Pick 163as)

The 1967 one-dollar specimen represents the inaugural issue of New Zealand’s decimal currency system and carries the signature of Roderick Ninian Fleming, the first Chief Cashier to appear on the new dollar series. Issued during the ND (1967–1968) period, Fleming’s tenure covered only the opening phase of decimalization-from the introduction of the currency in July 1967 until his retirement in 1969-making his signature scarce across all denominations and particularly significant on early specimen formats. Read more →

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

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 1967 - 2 Dollars Fleming Signature TDLR Overprint Specimen No. 72 Serial 0A000000 (Pick 164as)

The 1967 two-dollar specimen forms part of the inaugural decimal currency series issued by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, marking the country’s transition from the sterling-based system to the modern dollar framework. This example carries the signature of Roderick Ninian Fleming, issued during the ND (1967–1968) period, whose tenure as Chief Cashier defined the opening phase of decimalization and makes his signed notes among the earliest outputs of the new monetary era. Read more →

New Zealand 1967 - 5 Dollars Fleming Signature TDLR Overprint Specimen No. 75 Serial 001000000 (Pick 165as)

The 1967 five-dollar specimen belongs to the inaugural decimal currency series issued by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, representing the transition from the sterling-based system to the modern dollar structure introduced in July 1967. This example bears the signature of Roderick Ninian Fleming, issued during the ND (1967–1968) period, whose brief tenure as Chief Cashier defined the earliest phase of decimal issuance and makes his signed notes among the first outputs of the new monetary system. Read more →