Collection PL

Poland 1926 - 10 Zlotych Bolesław Chrobry 992–1025 Watermark Remainder (Pick 65br)

As a consequence of this change, paper bearing the original Chrobry 992–1025 watermark was used only during the initial phase of printing and in limited quantity. Once the simplified denomination watermark was adopted, remaining sheets of the earlier paper no longer served a monetary purpose. Read more →

Austria 1806 - Wiener Stadt Banco 10 Gulden Issued Note (Pick A39a)

The design reflects the mature typographic phase of Wiener Stadt Banco production. Authority is conveyed through dense ornamental text blocks, strict symmetry, and the expression of the denomination in multiple imperial languages. This multilingual layout was functional, allowing the note to circulate seamlessly across regions with differing linguistic traditions while maintaining a standardized monetary identity. Read more →

New Zealand 1981 - 100 Dollars H.R. Hardie Signature Serial YAA000000 Printer Annotation Specimen with Single Punch Hole (Pick 175as)

Graded PMG 40 Extremely Fine with Printer’s Annotations noted on the holder, the note maintains full design visibility and structural integrity. The combination of handwritten approval markings, control serial, and single punch-hole cancellation defines it as a distinct archival artifact of the production and approval process. Read more →

Spain 1876 - Banco de España 100 Pesetas Contemporary Counterfeit (Pick 11x)

According to current publicly visible PMG population data, only two examples of this Pick 11x contemporary counterfeit have been graded to date. The present note, graded Extremely Fine 40, is the highest graded example recorded, with no examples known in higher condition. Its status as Top Population reflects both the extreme scarcity of surviving examples and the limited preservation of period counterfeits. Read more →