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New Zealand 1975 - 100 Dollars R.L. Knight Signature Perforated SPECIMEN OF NO VALUE Serial G000000000 (Pick 168bs)

This example carries Serial G000000000, a standardized specimen serial format used for internal reference and control purposes within the production system. The absence of additional specimen markings clearly separates this type from the TDLR overprint presentation issues of the same period. Read more →

New Zealand 1992 - 100 Dollars Rutherford Design Vertical Red SPECIMEN Overprint Printer-Annotated TDLR Specimen (Pick 181s)

The 1992 one hundred dollars specimen marks the introduction of the Rutherford design and the beginning of New Zealand’s final paper currency series before the transition to polymer. Issued by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand and printed by Thomas De La Rue & Company, London, this note replaces the long-standing Queen Elizabeth II portrait with Lord Ernest Rutherford of Nelson, symbolizing a decisive shift toward national scientific identity within the country’s banknote iconography. Read more →

Uruguay 1939 - Banco de la Republica Oriental del Uruguay 500 Pesos Specimen Printed Cancel Serie C Specimen No. 10 (Pick 40bs)

This comprehensive marking system distinguishes the Serie C example from more restrained formats within the same denomination. Printed by Thomas De La Rue and Company Limited, Specimen No. 10 preserves the entire visual and administrative identity of the note: the finished design, the series designation, the controlled numbering, and the full printer-authorized cancellation protocol used for institutional reference material. Read more →

Uruguay 1939 - Banco de la Republica Oriental del Uruguay 500 Pesos Specimen Printed Cancel Serie D Specimen No. 12 (Pick 40cs)

Red specimen markings are repeated across the reverse, extending the cancellation process to the entire printed object. This two-sided treatment separates the Serie D example from face-only or perforated reference formats and demonstrates a comprehensive method of institutional control in which every major surface was visibly invalidated. Read more →

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

The black oval SPECIMEN DE LA RUE CANCELLED stamp is applied as the principal control device. Its compact placement leaves the central coat of arms, denomination, allegorical figure, and most of the architectural framework open for examination. This treatment gives the specimen a particularly clear presentation of the finished obverse design while recording the authority of the printer responsible for its controlled status. 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)

Unlike specimen issues prepared for institutional distribution, this note is a fully issued circulation example, retaining its original serial IB563273 and standard production characteristics without cancellation markings. Its preservation at an exceptional level allows for full appreciation of De La Rue’s engraving precision, ink clarity, and paper quality. 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)

Printed by Thomas De La Rue & Company, London, the specimen was prepared for official distribution to central banks and institutional collections. It displays the complete De La Rue presentation format: a bold red diagonal 'SPECIMEN' overprint, two oval De La Rue control stamps, and a single punch-hole cancellation. The note carries Serial 001000000 and is marked as Specimen No. 75, confirming its position within the controlled specimen allocation sequence produced for external reference. Read more →

New Zealand 1967 - 10 Dollars Fleming Signature TDLR Overprint Specimen No. 93 Serial C4000000 (Pick 166as)

Graded PMG 67 EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated, this note stands at the top of the PMG population for the type, with only two examples recorded at this grade and none certified higher at the time of cataloging. The Exceptional Paper Quality designation confirms full originality, undisturbed paper structure, and complete embossing. In this condition, the note serves as a reference-level specimen within the New Zealand decimal series. Read more →

New Zealand 1967 - 20 Dollars Fleming Signature TDLR Overprint Specimen No. 93 Serial AE000000 (Pick 167as)

Printed by Thomas De La Rue & Company, London, the specimen was prepared for formal distribution to central banks and institutional collections. It displays the complete De La Rue presentation format: a bold red diagonal 'SPECIMEN' overprint, two oval De La Rue control stamps, and a single punch-hole cancellation. The note carries Serial AE000000 and is marked as Specimen No. 93, confirming its position within the controlled specimen allocation sequence produced for official use. Read more →

New Zealand 1968 - 1 Dollar D.L. Wilks Signature TDLR Overprint Specimen No. 012 Serial 6J000000 (Pick 163bs)

The 1968 one-dollar specimen represents the continuation of New Zealand’s decimal currency series following its initial introduction in 1967, now bearing the signature of D.L. Wilks as Chief Cashier. Issued during the ND (1968–1975) period, Wilks’ tenure marks the second signature phase of the decimal era, extending production beyond the short Fleming window and into the early years of system stabilization. Notes signed by Wilks therefore define the next stage in the development of New Zealand’s modern monetary framework. Read more →