Collection PL

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

Printed by Thomas De La Rue & Company, London, this specimen follows the standard external presentation format used for institutional distribution. It displays a bold red diagonal 'SPECIMEN' overprint, accompanied by two De La Rue oval control stamps and a single punch-hole cancellation. The note carries Serial E250000000 and is marked as Specimen No. 020, confirming its placement within the controlled specimen allocation sequence prepared for official reference and distribution. Read more →

New Zealand 1977 - 1 Dollar Hardie Signature Issued Note Serial K26161311 (Pick 163d)

The one-dollar denomination continued to function as the foundation of everyday circulation, replacing the ten-shilling note of the pre-decimal system and remaining structurally unchanged across successive signature periods. This example carries Serial K26161311 and represents a standard issued format without specimen overprints, cancellation marks, or control stamps, distinguishing it from institutional specimen counterparts. Read more →

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

Printed by Thomas De La Rue & Company, London, this specimen departs significantly from the earlier TDLR presentation formats used in the Fleming and Wilks periods. Instead of diagonal overprints and punch-hole cancellations, this example employs a vertical perforation system along both margins spelling 'SPECIMEN'. These perforations function as the primary cancellation method and represent a different internal control approach within De La Rue’s specimen production practices during the early 1980s. Read more →

Luxembourg 1966 - 20 Francs Specimen (Pick 54s)

Serial number A000000 is printed in red in standard specimen format. A horizontal SPECIMEN overprint is applied across the lower center of the design, accompanied by dual punch-hole cancellations through the signature area, permanently invalidating the note for circulation. These features confirm its role as an official reference piece distributed for institutional, banking, and printing control purposes. Read more →

Luxembourg 1966 - 20 Francs Color Trial Specimen (Pick 54cts)

Serial number A000000 059 is applied in specimen format, confirming its controlled production status. A red SPECIMEN overprint is present, accompanied by dual punch-hole cancellations through the signature area. On the reverse, the SPECIMEN overprint is applied in a more restrained, centrally aligned format instead of the bold diagonal style seen on standard specimens, reflecting variation in internal marking practices during the trial phase. Read more →

Luxembourg 1982 - 20 Francs Specimen Unissued Series (Pick 54As)

The note carries a centered horizontal SPECIMEN overprint and a single punch-hole cancellation through the signature area, marking a clear departure from the dual-hole system used in the 1966 De La Rue specimens. This difference in cancellation method, together with the printer attribution, confirms that the piece belongs to a separate production program rather than a variation of the earlier issue. Read more →

Luxembourg 1967 - 10 Francs Specimen (Pick 53s)

The note carries serial number A000000 in dual red placement, consistent with specimen designation. A red "SPECIMEN" overprint is applied horizontally across the central field of the note, clearly identifying its non-circulating status. Two cancellation punch holes are present across the central area, penetrating both the obverse and reverse. Read more →

Luxembourg 1972 - 50 Francs Signature A, Color Trial Specimen (Pick 55cts)

The note carries serial number A000000 in dual placement and is overprinted SPECIMEN in red across the face. Two circular punch holes are present across the central field, consistent with specimen handling practices during the control and archival process. Read more →

Luxembourg 1972 - 50 Francs Signature B, Specimen (Pick 55bs)

The note carries serial number D000000 in dual placement and is overprinted SPECIMEN in red across the face. Two circular punch holes are present across the central field, consistent with specimen handling and cancellation practices. Read more →

Poland 1946 - 1 Zloty Narodowy Bank Polski Specimen (Pick 123s)

The note carries a red SPECIMEN overprint across both sides together with red diagonal cancellation lines extending from corner to corner. These permanent markings identified the note as a specimen and prevented its use as circulating currency. Like the issued note, it was produced without a serial number or prefix. The paper incorporates a multi-tone watermark composed of repeating light and dark triangles across the full surface. Read more →

Great Britain c. 1900 - Thomas Cook and Son 20 Pounds Circular Note, Cancelled Unissued Note (Pick Unlisted)

The note carries a normal production serial number and no SPECIMEN overprint or other specimen designation. Its uncompleted operational fields, absence of holder or bank endorsements, and completely blank reverse indicate that it never completed the normal issue and redemption cycle. The circular punch cancellations across the lower portion and the clipped lower-right corner are deliberate invalidation features applied after the note was withdrawn from usable stock, permanently preventing further negotiation. Read more →

Luxembourg 1966 - 20 Francs Perforated CANCELLED Specimen No. 62 (Pick 54s)

Serial number A000000 is printed in red at both left and right. A horizontal red SPECIMEN overprint extends across the lower portion of the design, accompanied by two punch-hole cancellations through the signature area. The word CANCELLED is additionally perforated across the right-center of the obverse, creating a second form of physical cancellation within the same specimen. Read more →