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New Zealand 1968 10 Dollars Wilks Signature TDLR Overprint Specimen Pick 166bs serial 12Y000000 Specimen 012 PMG 65 Gem Uncirculated

New Zealand 1968 - 10 Dollars Wilks Signature TDLR Overprint Specimen No. 012 Serial 12Y000000 (Pick 166bs)

As a Wilks-signed specimen from the 1968-1975 issue, this note reflects the transition from initial decimal rollout to sustained production. The complete De La Rue specimen format-overprint, dual oval stamps, and punch cancellation-confirms its role as a formal presentation piece rather than an internally retained perforated specimen. Read more →

New ZealandSpecimen with Red Overprint & Oval Stamp196810 DollarsPMG 65 Gem Uncirculated SpecimenRed OverprintTDLR OverprintOval StampDouble Oval StampSingle Punch HolePunch Cancelled10 DollarsQueen Elizabeth II portraitCaptain James Cook watermarkNew Zealand falcon reverseThomas De La RueTDLRWilks SignatureD.L. WilksSpecimen distribution formatDecimal SeriesReserve Bank of New ZealandNew Zealand currency reformHistoryNew Zealand196819751968-1975Specimen No. 01212Y000000Pick 166bsPick 166bPMG 65Gem UncirculatedMuseum Grade
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New Zealand 1968 20 Dollars Wilks Signature TDLR Overprint Specimen Pick 167bs serial BE000000 Specimen 010 PMG 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated

New Zealand 1968 - 20 Dollars Wilks Signature TDLR Overprint Specimen No. 010 Serial BE000000 (Pick 167bs)

As a Wilks-signed specimen from the 1968-1975 issue, this note reflects the shift from initial decimal introduction to sustained national circulation. The complete De La Rue specimen format-overprint, dual oval stamps, and punch cancellation-confirms its role as a formal presentation piece rather than an internally retained perforated specimen. Read more →

New ZealandSpecimen with Red Overprint & Oval Stamp196820 DollarsPMG 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated SpecimenRed OverprintTDLR OverprintOval StampDouble Oval StampSingle Punch HolePunch Cancelled20 DollarsQueen Elizabeth II portraitCaptain James Cook watermarkNew Zealand pigeon reverseKereru birdThomas De La RueTDLRWilks SignatureD.L. WilksSpecimen distribution formatDecimal SeriesReserve Bank of New ZealandNew Zealand currency reformHistoryNew Zealand196819751968-1975Specimen No. 010BE000000Pick 167bsPick 167bPMG 66 EPQGem UncirculatedTop PopMuseum Grade
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New Zealand 1975 1 Dollar Knight Signature TDLR Overprint Specimen Pick 163cs serial L1000000 Specimen 012 PMG 64 EPQ Choice Uncirculated

New Zealand 1975 - 1 Dollar Knight Signature TDLR Overprint Specimen No. 012 Serial L1000000 (Pick 163cs)

As a Knight-signed specimen from the 1975-1977 issue, this note reflects a later stage in the stabilization of New Zealand’s decimal currency system. The complete De La Rue specimen format-overprint, dual oval stamps, and punch cancellation-confirms its role as a formal presentation piece rather than an internally retained perforated specimen. Read more →

New ZealandSpecimen with Red Overprint & Oval Stamp19751 DollarPMG 64 EPQ Choice Uncirculated SpecimenRed OverprintTDLR OverprintOval StampDouble Oval StampSingle Punch HolePunch Cancelled1 DollarQueen Elizabeth II portraitCaptain James Cook watermarkThomas De La RueTDLRKnight SignatureR.L. KnightSpecimen distribution formatDecimal SeriesReserve Bank of New ZealandMid decimal periodNew Zealand currency reformHistoryNew Zealand197519771975-1977Specimen No. 012L1000000Pick 163csPick 163cPMG 64 EPQChoice UncirculatedMuseum Grade
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New Zealand 1975 2 Dollars Knight Signature TDLR Overprint Specimen Pick 164cs serial 2J5000000 Specimen 006 PMG 65 EPQ Gem Uncirculated

New Zealand 1975 - 2 Dollars Knight Signature TDLR Overprint Specimen No. 006 Serial 2J5000000 (Pick 164cs)

As a Knight-signed specimen from the 1975-1977 issue, this note reflects a later stage in the development of New Zealand’s decimal currency system, where production methods and institutional distribution practices had been fully standardized. The complete De La Rue specimen format-overprint, dual oval stamps, and punch cancellation-confirms its role as a formal presentation piece rather than an internally retained perforated specimen. Read more →

New ZealandSpecimen with Red Overprint & Oval Stamp19752 DollarsPMG 65 EPQ Gem Uncirculated SpecimenRed OverprintTDLR OverprintOval StampDouble Oval StampSingle Punch HolePunch Cancelled2 DollarsQueen Elizabeth II portraitCaptain James Cook watermarkThomas De La RueTDLRKnight SignatureR.L. KnightSpecimen distribution formatDecimal SeriesReserve Bank of New ZealandMid decimal periodNew Zealand currency reformHistoryNew Zealand197519771975-1977Specimen No. 0062J5000000Pick 164csPick 164cPMG 65 EPQGem UncirculatedMuseum Grade
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New Zealand 1975 5 Dollars Knight Signature TDLR Overprint Specimen Pick 165cs serial 1050000000 Specimen 007 PMG 64 Choice Uncirculated

New Zealand 1975 - 5 Dollars Knight Signature TDLR Overprint Specimen No. 007 Serial 1050000000 (Pick 165cs)

As a Knight-signed specimen from the 1975-1977 issue, this note reflects a later phase in the evolution of New Zealand’s decimal currency, where production methods, security features, and institutional distribution practices had become fully standardized. The complete De La Rue specimen format-overprint, dual oval stamps, and punch cancellation-confirms its role as a formal presentation piece rather than an internally retained perforated specimen. Read more →

New ZealandSpecimen with Red Overprint & Oval Stamp19755 DollarsPMG 64 Choice Uncirculated SpecimenRed OverprintTDLR OverprintOval StampDouble Oval StampSingle Punch HolePunch Cancelled5 DollarsQueen Elizabeth II portraitCaptain James Cook watermarkThomas De La RueTDLRKnight SignatureR.L. KnightSpecimen distribution formatDecimal SeriesReserve Bank of New ZealandMid decimal periodNew Zealand currency reformHistoryNew Zealand197519771975-1977Specimen No. 0071050000000Pick 165csPick 165cPMG 64Choice UncirculatedMuseum Grade
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New Zealand 1975 10 Dollars Knight Signature TDLR Overprint Specimen Pick 166cs serial 15Y0000000 Specimen 019 PMG 67 EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated

New Zealand 1975 - 10 Dollars Knight Signature TDLR Overprint Specimen No. 019 Serial 15Y0000000 (Pick 166cs)

As a Knight-signed specimen from the 1975-1977 issue, this note reflects a fully developed stage of New Zealand’s decimal currency system. The presence of the complete De La Rue specimen format-overprint, dual oval stamps, and punch cancellation-confirms its role as a formal presentation piece prepared for institutional distribution rather than an internally retained perforated specimen. Read more →

New ZealandSpecimen with Red Overprint & Oval Stamp197510 DollarsPMG 67 EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated SpecimenRed OverprintTDLR OverprintOval StampDouble Oval StampSingle Punch HolePunch Cancelled10 DollarsQueen Elizabeth II portraitCaptain James Cook watermarkNew Zealand falconThomas De La RueTDLRKnight SignatureR.L. KnightSpecimen distribution formatDecimal SeriesReserve Bank of New ZealandMid decimal periodNew Zealand currency reformHistoryNew Zealand197519771975-1977Specimen No. 01915Y0000000Pick 166csPick 166cPMG 67 EPQSuperb Gem UncirculatedMuseum Grade
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New Zealand 1975 20 Dollars Knight Signature TDLR Overprint Specimen Pick 167cs serial BS0000000 Specimen 019 PMG 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated

New Zealand 1975 - 20 Dollars Knight Signature TDLR Overprint Specimen No. 019 Serial BS0000000 (Pick 167cs)

As a Knight-signed specimen from the 1975-1977 issue, this note reflects a mature phase of New Zealand’s decimal currency development. The complete De La Rue specimen format-overprint, dual oval stamps, and punch cancellation-confirms its role as a formal presentation piece prepared for institutional use, distinct from internally retained perforated specimens. Read more →

New ZealandSpecimen with Red Overprint & Oval Stamp197520 DollarsPMG 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated SpecimenRed OverprintTDLR OverprintOval StampDouble Oval StampSingle Punch HolePunch Cancelled20 DollarsQueen Elizabeth II portraitCaptain James Cook watermarkNew Zealand pigeonKereruThomas De La RueTDLRKnight SignatureR.L. KnightSpecimen distribution formatDecimal SeriesReserve Bank of New ZealandMid decimal periodNew Zealand currency reformHistoryNew Zealand197519771975-1977Specimen No. 019BS0000000Pick 167csPick 167cPMG 66 EPQGem UncirculatedMuseum Grade
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New Zealand 1977 1 Dollar Hardie Signature TDLR Overprint Specimen Pick 163ds serial E250000000 Specimen 020 PMG 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated Top Population

New Zealand 1977 - 1 Dollar Hardie Signature TDLR Overprint Specimen No. 020 Serial E250000000 (Pick 163ds)

As a Hardie-signed specimen from the 1977-1981 issue, this note reflects a later phase in the evolution of New Zealand’s decimal currency system, where production standards were fully stabilized and specimen preparation followed long-established De La Rue protocols. The complete specimen format-overprint, dual oval stamps, and punch cancellation-confirms its role as a formal presentation piece rather than an internally retained perforated specimen. Read more →

New ZealandSpecimen with Red Overprint & Oval Stamp19771 DollarPMG 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated SpecimenRed OverprintTDLR OverprintOval StampDouble Oval StampSingle Punch HolePunch Cancelled1 DollarQueen Elizabeth II portraitCaptain James Cook watermarkThomas De La RueTDLRHardie SignatureH.R. HardieSpecimen distribution formatDecimal SeriesReserve Bank of New ZealandLate decimal periodNew Zealand currency reformHistoryNew Zealand197719811977-1981Specimen No. 020E250000000Pick 163dsPick 163dPMG 66 EPQGem UncirculatedTop PopMuseum Grade
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New Zealand 1981 1 Dollar H.R. Hardie Signature vertical perforated SPECIMEN on both sides with horizontal red overprint, no punch holes or oval stamp, Serial AAA000000, Pick 169as, PMG 65 EPQ Gem Uncirculated.

New Zealand 1981 - 1 Dollar H.R. Hardie Signature Vertical Perforated Specimen Serial AAA000000 (Pick 169as)

In addition to the perforated cancellation, the note carries a red 'SPECIMEN' overprint applied horizontally across the central design, rather than the earlier diagonal cross format. Notably, this specimen lacks both the De La Rue oval control stamp and any punch-hole cancellation, further reinforcing its classification within a distinct specimen production method. The note bears Serial AAA000000, a standardized specimen serial format used for controlled distribution and archival identification. Read more →

New ZealandSpecimen with Vertical Perforations and Red Overprint19811 DollarPMG 65 EPQ Gem Uncirculated SpecimenVertical Perforated SpecimenPerforated SPECIMENVertical perforation both sidesRed OverprintHorizontal SPECIMEN overprintNo Punch HoleNo Oval Stamp1 DollarQueen Elizabeth II portrait revisedCaptain James Cook watermarkThomas De La RueTDLRHardie SignatureH.R. HardieRevised Hardie signature typeSpecimen perforation formatDecimal SeriesReserve Bank of New ZealandSecond design typeNew Zealand currency evolutionHistoryNew Zealand198119851981-1985AAA000000Pick 169asPick 169aPMG 65 EPQGem UncirculatedMuseum Grade
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New Zealand 1981 1 Dollar printer annotation specimen with star serial AA000000*, handwritten not approved marking, single punch hole, no overprint or oval stamp, Pick 169as, PMG 65 EPQ Gem Uncirculated.

New Zealand 1981 - 1 Dollar H.R. Hardie Signature Printer’s Annotation Specimen Star Serial AA000000* (Pick 169as)

Printed by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Company, Limited, this specimen departs from both the earlier Thomas De La Rue specimen formats and the standard 1980s perforated specimen types. Instead, it represents a printer’s working or control-stage example, carrying unique production annotations and non-standard cancellation characteristics. Read more →

New ZealandPrinter Annotation Specimen with Punch Hole19811 DollarPMG 65 EPQ Gem Uncirculated SpecimenPrinter annotation specimenPrinter’s annotationsHandwritten not approvedStar serialReplacement style serialSingle Punch HolePunch CancelledNo OverprintNo Oval Stamp1 DollarQueen Elizabeth II portrait revisedCaptain James Cook watermarkBradbury WilkinsonBWCHardie SignatureH.R. HardieProduction control stagePrinter evaluation pieceDecimal SeriesReserve Bank of New ZealandSecond design typeNew Zealand currency evolutionHistoryNew Zealand198119851981-1985AA000000*Pick 169asPick 169aPMG 65 EPQGem UncirculatedMuseum GradeAnnotationsHandwritten Annotations
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Uruguay 1883 Banco de Londres y Rio de la Plata 10 Pesos specimen Pick S242s, Bradbury Wilkinson & Co., separate control number 345501, number 370500 repeated on counterfoil and principal note, retained counterfoil, perforated SPECIMEN BW & Co LONDON, Christopher Columbus portrait, child vignette, ornate brown-red reverse with opposing classical female profiles, PMG 64 EPQ Top Pop

Uruguay 1883 - Banco de Londres y Rio de la Plata 10 Pesos Specimen (Pick S242s)

A 10 Pesos specimen prepared for the Banco de Londres y Rio de la Plata in Montevideo and dated 1 January 1883, engraved and printed in London by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. The piece preserves the complete specimen format of the bank's 10 Pesos issue, including the retained counterfoil, full multicolor face design, reverse engraving, production numbering, and printer-applied perforated cancellation. Read more →

UruguaySpecimen188310 PesosPMG 64 EPQ Choice Uncirculated (Top Pop) Specimen10 PesosDiez PesosDiez Pesos NacionalesPrivate BanknotePrivate IssueNumbered SpecimenTwo Number Production ControlProduction Control NumberingNumber 345501Number 370500Repeated Number 370500Three Position NumberingCounterfoil NumberingPrinter Control NumberBradbury Wilkinson Production ControlPerforated SPECIMEN BW & Co LONDONSPECIMEN BW & Co LONDONPin Perforated SpecimenSpecimen CancellationRetained CounterfoilFull CounterfoilMulticolor Security PrintingBradbury WilkinsonBWCPick S242sBanco de Londres y Rio de la PlataBanco de Londres y Río de la PlataMontevideoMoneda Nacional en Oro SelladoLaw of 23 June 1862Pagaremos al Portador y a la VistaUruguay Banking HistoryUruguay Private Banknote EraPrivate Banknote EraNineteenth Century BankingSouth American Banking HistorySouth American NumismaticsBritish Banking in South AmericaSecurity Printing HistoryBritish Security PrintingInternational Banknote PrintingHistoryChristopher Columbus PortraitChild VignetteClassical Female PortraitsDual Portrait ReverseGuilloche Security DesignOrnamental Security DesignDenomination Security DevicesEngraved BanknotePrinter Control SpecimenCounterfoil Control FormatNineteenth Century Security PrintingUruguay18831 January 18831 de Enero 1883PMG 64 EPQChoice UncirculatedTop PopPMG Top PopPopulation 1 at GradeNone HigherMuseum GradeR8 Extremely Rare
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Australia 1890 Bank of New South Wales £10 Brisbane Circular Note specimen, 18__ form with perforated SPECIMEN and large BANK OF NEW SOUTH WALES ornamental watermark, Pick Unlisted, R9 Extremely Rare, unique

Australia 1890 - Bank of New South Wales £10 Brisbane Circular Note Specimen (Pick Unlisted)

Specimen status is shown by the perforated SPECIMEN cancellation through the lower right portion of the face. The note remains fully unissued, with the operational fields left blank and the Accountant and Manager lines unsigned. Read more →

AustraliaCircular Note Specimen189010 Pounds SterlingUncirculated Circular Note SpecimenCircular Note10 Pounds Sterling10 PoundsPerforated SPECIMENSpecimen PerforationUnissued Banking InstrumentBank of New South WalesThe Bank of New South WalesBank of NSWBrisbaneBrisbane Circular NoteAustralian Private BankingAustralian Banking HistoryInternational Banking InstrumentTravel BankingLetter of IndicationSignature VerificationDemand DraftLondon DraftSterling Payment InstrumentCharles Skipper & EastLondon Security PrintingSecurity PrintingSecurity PaperBank of New South Wales WatermarkLarge WatermarkOrnamental WatermarkYellow Gold UnderprintBlue BorderBank of NSW Security PanelOld Broad StreetLondon OfficeLondonBrisbane London BankingCorrespondent BankingInternational SettlementExchange on LondonAustralia189018__ Date Format19th Century BankingPick UnlistedUncirculatedMuseum GradeR9 Extremely RareUnique
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