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Uruguay 1939 — Banco de la Republica Oriental del Uruguay 100 Pesos Specimen, Printed Cancel, Serie A, Specimen No. 13 (Pick 39as)

This specimen represents the one hundred pesos denomination of the Banco de la Republica Oriental del Uruguay issued under the monetary law of 2 January 1939. Belonging to Serie A of the 1939 emission, it was produced by Thomas De La Rue and Company of London as official non-circulating reference material for institutional control and archival documentation. By 1939 the Banco de la Republica Oriental del Uruguay functioned as the central authority of the national monetary system, combining issuance, regulation, and commercial banking roles. ... Read more →

Uruguay 1939 — Banco de la Republica Oriental del Uruguay 100 Pesos Specimen, Perforated CANCELLED, Serie A (Pick 39as)

This specimen represents the one hundred pesos denomination of the Banco de la Republica Oriental del Uruguay issued under the monetary law of 2 January 1939. Produced by Thomas De La Rue and Company as non-circulating reference material, it preserves the full engraved design of the Serie A type while being permanently invalidated through mechanical perforation rather than ink overprint. The obverse bears the printed designation SERIE A at left and right, confirming its place within the first alphabetic subdivision of the 1939 issue. ... Read more →

Uruguay 1939 — Banco de la Republica Oriental del Uruguay 100 Pesos Specimen, Black Overprint, Serie B (Pick 39as)

This specimen represents the one hundred pesos denomination of the Banco de la Republica Oriental del Uruguay issued under the monetary law of 2 January 1939 and printed by Thomas De La Rue and Company. Identified on the note itself as SERIE B, it forms part of the alphabetic progression within the 1939 issue and preserves the complete engraved circulation design while being permanently invalidated for institutional reference use. The obverse bears a bold diagonal black SPECIMEN overprint across the central field, combined with two oval black printer control stamps reading SPECIMEN DE LA RUE & CO LTD NO VALUE at the upper left and lower right. ... Read more →

Uruguay 1939 — Banco de la Republica Oriental del Uruguay 100 Pesos Specimen, Black Overprint, Serie C (Pick 39bs)

This specimen represents the one hundred pesos denomination of the Banco de la Republica Oriental del Uruguay issued under the monetary law of 2 January 1939 and printed by Thomas De La Rue and Company. The note itself is identified as SERIE C on the face, reflecting its specific position within the alphabetical progression of the 1939 issue rather than the generalized series grouping sometimes shown on certification labels. The obverse carries a bold diagonal black SPECIMEN overprint applied across the central field, combined with two black oval control stamps reading SPECIMEN DE LA RUE & CO LTD NO VALUE, placed at the upper left and lower right. ... Read more →

Uruguay 1939 — Banco de la Republica Oriental del Uruguay 100 Pesos Specimen, Red Overprint, Serie D (Pick 39cs)

This specimen note represents the one hundred pesos denomination of the Banco de la Republica Oriental del Uruguay issued under the monetary law of 2 January 1939, produced by Thomas De La Rue and Company as official institutional reference material. It belongs specifically to Serie D as printed on the face of the note, reflecting the actual production series rather than the generalized A–B grouping sometimes shown on third-party labels. Within the 1939 emission structure, the one hundred pesos denomination occupied an upper mid-tier role in Uruguay’s monetary hierarchy. ... Read more →

Uruguay 1939 — Banco de la Republica Oriental del Uruguay 100 Pesos Specimen, Black Overprint, Serie D (Pick 39cs)

This specimen note represents the one hundred pesos denomination of the Banco de la Republica Oriental del Uruguay issued under the monetary law of 2 January 1939 and printed by Thomas De La Rue and Company in London. It belongs specifically to Serie D as printed on the face of the note, reflecting the actual production series rather than any generalized series grouping used on third-party grading labels. Within the 1939 emission structure, the one hundred pesos denomination functioned as a substantial working value within Uruguay’s monetary hierarchy. ... Read more →

Uruguay 1939 — Banco de la Republica Oriental del Uruguay 50 Pesos Specimen, Red Oval De La Rue Cancel, Serie A (Pick 38as)

This specimen note represents the fifty pesos denomination of the Banco de la Republica Oriental del Uruguay issued under the monetary law of 2 January 1939 and printed by Thomas De La Rue and Company in London. The note is clearly identified on its face as Serie A, reflecting the actual printed series rather than generalized range designations sometimes used on grading labels. Within the structure of the 1939 emission, the fifty pesos denomination occupied an important intermediate tier of Uruguay’s monetary hierarchy. ... Read more →

Uruguay 1939 — Banco de la Republica Oriental del Uruguay 1000 Pesos Specimen, Printed Cancel, Serie B, Specimen No. 8 (Pick 41bs)

This specimen represents the one thousand pesos denomination of the Banco de la Republica Oriental del Uruguay issued under the monetary law of 2 January 1939. As a high-denomination reference impression, it was produced for institutional control, archival documentation, and regulated distribution rather than for circulation. Within the 1939 emission, the one thousand pesos occupied the apex of the denomination hierarchy, associated with treasury settlement, interbank accounting, and large-scale financial operations. ... Read more →

New Zealand 1967 — 1 Dollar (Pick 163as, Fleming Signature, TDLR Overprint Specimen, PMG 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated)

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. Printed by Thomas De La Rue & Company, London, this specimen was produced as part of the initial reference and presentation group prepared for institutional distribution. ... Read more →

New Zealand 1967 — 2 Dollars (Pick 164as, Fleming Signature, TDLR Overprint Specimen, Serial 0A000000, PMG 65 EPQ Gem Uncirculated)

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. Printed by Thomas De La Rue & Company, London, the specimen was produced for formal distribution to central banks and institutional archives. ... Read more →

New Zealand 1967 — 5 Dollars (Pick 165as, Fleming Signature, TDLR Overprint Specimen, Serial 001000000, PMG 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated)

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. Printed by Thomas De La Rue & Company, London, the specimen was prepared for official distribution to central banks and institutional collections. ... Read more →

New Zealand 1967 — 10 Dollars (Pick 166as, Fleming Signature, TDLR Overprint Specimen, Serial C4000000, PMG 67 EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated)

The 1967 ten-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 structure introduced in July 1967. This example carries the signature of Roderick Ninian Fleming, issued during the ND (1967–1968) period, whose tenure as Chief Cashier defined the initial phase of decimalization and makes his signed notes among the earliest products of the new monetary system. Printed by Thomas De La Rue & Company, London, the specimen was prepared for formal distribution to central banks and institutional collections. ... Read more →