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

The design retains the defining elements of the first decimal series, featuring Queen Elizabeth II in engraved portrait form on the obverse and the New Zealand falcon in flight on the reverse, set against a mountainous landscape. The Captain James Cook watermark remains embedded within the paper, reinforcing continuity between New Zealand’s historical narrative and its modern currency system. The ten-dollar denomination occupied an important position within higher-value circulation, bridging everyday use and larger transactions. Read more →

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

The design retains the defining characteristics of the first decimal series, with Queen Elizabeth II in engraved portrait form on the obverse and the New Zealand pigeon (kererū) depicted on the reverse, surrounded by native flora. The Captain James Cook watermark remains embedded within the paper, reinforcing continuity between New Zealand’s historical identity and its modern monetary system. The twenty-dollar denomination replaced the ten-pound note of the pre-decimal system, positioning it among the higher-value instruments within the decimal structure. Read more →

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

The design remains consistent with the first decimal series, featuring Queen Elizabeth II in engraved portrait form and the Captain James Cook watermark embedded within the paper. The one-dollar denomination continued to serve as the foundation of everyday circulation, maintaining continuity across successive signature periods while preserving the original visual identity introduced in 1967. Read more →

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

Printed by Thomas De La Rue & Company, London, the note reflects the firm’s established expertise in intaglio engraving and guilloche design, with consistent execution across the later decimal issues. The obverse features Queen Elizabeth II in formal engraved portrait form, while the Captain James Cook watermark remains embedded within the paper, maintaining continuity with the original 1967 decimal introduction. Read more →

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

The design features the revised portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse, paired with the Captain James Cook watermark, maintaining continuity with earlier decimal issues while updating the artistic execution. The reverse presents native flora and fauna consistent with the thematic direction of New Zealand’s currency design during this period. Read more →

New Zealand 1981 - 1 Dollar H.R. Hardie Signature Issued Note Serial AAA000662 (Pick 169a)

The obverse features the revised portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, while the Captain James Cook watermark remains consistent with earlier decimal issues, maintaining continuity within New Zealand’s currency identity. The reverse presents native flora and fauna, reflecting the national thematic direction of the series. Read more →

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

The design remains consistent with the ND (1981–1985) issue, featuring the revised portrait of Queen Elizabeth II and the Captain James Cook watermark, alongside native flora and fauna on the reverse. However, the presence of annotations, punch cancellation, and replacement-style serial transforms this note from a standard specimen into a documented production artifact. Read more →

Luxembourg 1966 - 20 Francs Issued Note (Pick 54a)

The obverse features Grand Duke Jean in formal military attire, engraved in deep intaglio with controlled line density and consistent ink distribution. The portrait is anchored within a structured guilloche framework that balances ornamental complexity with mechanical clarity, ensuring reliable machine processing while preserving a distinctly national visual identity. Subtle color layering and a clearly defined watermark field further reinforce both security and compositional symmetry. Read more →

Luxembourg 1966 - 20 Francs Specimen (Pick 54s)

The obverse presents Grand Duke Jean in formal military attire, engraved in precise intaglio with finely controlled line density and consistent ink distribution. The portrait is set within a complex guilloche structure designed to maintain both visual authority and mechanical clarity, reflecting the balance between national identity and functional currency requirements during the period. The multitone background and watermark field are fully developed, matching the issued format in all structural aspects. Read more →

Luxembourg August 1965 - 20 Francs Face Photographic Proof Transitional Design Stage (Pick Unlisted)

Typography and denomination structure have moved toward their final configuration, with "VINGT FRANCS" and the surrounding ornamental framework more closely integrated than in the earlier concept stage. Despite this progress, spatial balance remains imperfect, with the enlarged portrait affecting the proportional relationship between text, watermark field, and decorative elements. Read more →

Luxembourg 24 November 1965 - 20 Francs Face Photographic Proof Final Layout Stage (Pick Unlisted)

The note carries serial number A000000 in dual placement, consistent with internal photographic proof formatting. The portrait of Grand Duke Jean is rendered in its final proportion and position, matching the geometry later adopted for the issued note. The earlier scaling issues observed in August proofs have been fully resolved, resulting in a balanced relationship between portrait, watermark field, typography, and ornamental framework. Read more →

Luxembourg July 3 1966 - 10 Francs Face Photographic Proof Final Layout Stage (Pick 53)

The note carries serial number A000000 in dual placement, consistent with internal photographic proof conventions. The portrait of Grand Duke Jean is presented in its final proportion and position, fully integrated within the surrounding ornamental framework. The balance between portrait, denomination, and watermark field reflects a completed design system, with no evidence of earlier scaling or spacing adjustments. Read more →