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Italy ND (1868) Banco di Napoli Fede di Credito specimen, ICG 60 AU/UNC

Italy 1868 - Banco di Napoli Fede di Credito 50–200 Lire Specimen (Pick Unlisted)

This engraved specimen shows an uncompleted form with blank lines, large margins, and latent denominations of both 50 and 200 Lire-an unusual dual-value feature that suggests it was designed as a multi-purpose certificate. The imprint of 'Cassa Spirito Santo' ties it to one of the banco’s historic chapels-turned-branches in Naples. Its crisp green underprint, neat guilloché frame, and watermark space show Bradbury Wilkinson’s export style adapted to Italian requirements. Read more →

ItalySpecimen186850–200 LireICG 60 AU/UNC Pick-UnlistedBradbury WilkinsonBWCSpecimenItalian KingdomBanco di Napoli50 lire200 lireItaly1868

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Cayman Islands 2018 $1 Pick Unlisted later catalogued as Pick 38, Prefix D/6, PMG 66 EPQ

Cayman Islands 2018 - Monetary Authority $1 Prefix D/6 (Pick Unlisted)

Security features include a latent turtle image, electrotype 'CIMA' watermark, and an embedded security thread visible under transmitted light. The note is printed in blue-green hues representing the one-dollar denomination and is graded PMG 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated. Read more →

Cayman IslandsIssued Note2018$1PMG 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated Pick UnlistedPMG 66 EPQPick 38TDLR2018 SeriesCIMAIssued NoteCayman Islands2018

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Cayman Islands 2018 $1 Pick 38g, Prefix D/7, PMG 66 EPQ

Cayman Islands 2018 - Monetary Authority $1 Prefix D/7 (Pick 38g)

This variety carries prefix D/7 and includes the turtle watermark with electrotype 'CIMA', microprinted borders, and a windowed security thread. The serial font and printing alignment remain consistent with the first D/6 prefix issue but belong to a subsequent production batch. Read more →

Cayman IslandsIssued Note2018$1PMG 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated Pick 38gPMG 66 EPQTDLR2018 SeriesCIMAIssued NoteCayman Islands2018

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Bahamas 2019 - Central Bank 1/2 Dollar (Pick Unlisted)

Issued half-dollar from the Central Bank of the Bahamas, first recorded by PMG as Pick Unlisted prior to its formal inclusion in the Pick catalogue. Printed by Oberthur Fiduciaire, this note carries the watermark of Queen Elizabeth II alongside the denomination '1/2', consistent with the broader CRISP Evolution Series launched in 2019. Read more →

BahamasIssued Note20191/2 DollarPMG 68 EPQ Superb Gem Unc Pick UnlistedPick 76aaPMG 68 EPQPick 76aIssued NoteOF2019 Series1/2 DollarWatermark: Queen & 1/2Bahamas2019

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Bahamas 2019 - Central Bank 1/2 Dollar (Pick 76Aa)

Issued half-dollar (Pick 76Aa) printed by Oberthur Fiduciaire as part of the CRISP Evolution Series, the definitive redesign of the Bahamian dollar family. The note features a watermark of Queen Elizabeth II and the denomination '1/2', integrating advanced anti-counterfeiting technology and color-enhanced imagery reflecting the island’s marine and cultural identity. Read more →

BahamasIssued Note20191/2 DollarPMG 67 EPQ Superb Gem Unc Pick 76aaPick 76aIssued NotePMG 67 EPQ2019 Series1/2 DollarWatermark: Queen & 1/2Bahamas2019

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Luxembourg 1970 100 Francs color trial specimen serial A000000 33 with diagonal red SPECIMEN overprint and two punch holes, Pick 56cts, PMG 58 EPQ Choice About Uncirculated

Luxembourg 1970 - 100 Francs Color Trial Specimen (Pick 56cts)

The obverse presents Grand Duke Jean in finely executed intaglio portraiture, integrated with layered guilloche structures and a large watermark field at right. Even in trial form, the design demonstrates the precision, depth, and structural balance characteristic of late twentieth-century European banknote production. Read more →

LuxembourgColor Trial Specimen1970100 FrancsPMG 58 EPQ Choice About Uncirculated SpecimenColor Trial SpecimenColor TrialAlternative ColorBlue Color TrialDiagonal SPECIMEN overprintRed SPECIMENTwo Punch HolesPunch CancelledA000000 33Specimen Serial Format100 FrancsGrand Duke Jean portraitLuxembourg banknote designWatermark portraitIntaglio engravingSecurity printing featuresLuxembourg Belgium monetary unionEuropean currency systemBanknote development processColor differentiation testingHistoryLuxembourg1970Pick 56ctsPick 56aPMG 58 EPQChoice About UncirculatedMuseum Grade

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Luxembourg 1970 100 Francs issued note serial A143655, Pick 56a, PMG 65 EPQ Gem Uncirculated

Luxembourg 1970 - 100 Francs Issued Note (Pick 56a)

The note embodies the mature stage of late twentieth-century European banknote production. The portrait of Grand Duke Jean is rendered in deep intaglio engraving, exhibiting sharp relief and controlled ink distribution, while the surrounding guilloche structures and offset underprint are precisely calibrated for both visual clarity and machine readability. The large watermark field at right integrates seamlessly into the layout, reinforcing both authentication and compositional balance. Read more →

LuxembourgIssued Note1970100 FrancsPMG 65 EPQ Gem Uncirculated Issued Note100 FrancsLuxembourg1970Pick 56aGrand Duke JeanIntaglio engravingGuilloche security patternWatermark portraitHigh cotton paperBelgian Luxembourg Economic UnionCirculating currencyFinal production stageBanknote executionHistoryLuxembourg1970Pick 56aPMG 65 EPQGem UncirculatedMuseum Grade

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El Salvador 1997 - 25 Colones Specimen (Pick 149as)

Specimens like this were distributed to issuing authorities, printers, and security archives for reference. They showcase complete design elements and security devices such as microtext, latent imagery, and watermark alignment. The piece is graded PMG 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated, reflecting perfect color density and full original embossing. Read more →

El SalvadorSpecimen with Red Overprint & Oval Stamp199725 ColonesPMG 66 EPQ (Gem Uncirculated) El SalvadorSpecimenPick 149asPick 149aPick 14925 ColonesPMG 66 EPQ1997De La RueRed OverprintPirámide de San AndrésBanco Central de Reserva

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El Salvador 1999 - 25 Colones Specimen (Pick 155s)

This specimen represents the terminal proof stage of the 25 Colones before the introduction of the U.S. dollar in 2001. It retains all key security features-watermark, metallic thread, and color-shifting inks-while being clearly marked to prevent circulation. Distributed in small numbers to institutional archives and printer files. Read more →

El SalvadorSpecimen with Red Overprint & Oval Stamp199925 ColonesPMG 64 Choice Uncirculated El SalvadorSpecimenPick 155sPick 15525 Colones1999De La RueRed OverprintPirámide de San AndrésBanco Central de ReservaPre-Dollarization

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Poland 1940 10 Złotych contemporary counterfeit Pick 94x PMG 55 AU with purple WERTLOS stamp and Zigzag Lines watermark

Poland 1940 - 10 Zlotych Contemporary Counterfeit with WERTLOS Stamp (Pick 94x)

A bold purple 'WERTLOS' (worthless) overprint was applied across the face, likely as an official or resistance-era cancellation after discovery. Printed on correct paper bearing the Zigzag Lines watermark, it exhibits wide left margins typical of sheet-fed counterfeit runs. Read more →

PolandContemporary Counterfeit194010 ZłotychPMG 55 About Uncirculated Poland194010 Zlotych10 ZlotyPick 94xMilczak 94MilczakContemporary CounterfeitCounterfeitWartime CounterfeitWartime ForgeryOccupation IssueOccupation CurrencyBank Emisyjny w PolsceEmission BankGeneral GovernmentGerman OccupationWorld War IIWWIIWartimeResistanceWERTLOSWorthlessZigzag LinesZigzag WatermarkPMG 55About Uncirculated

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Poland 1940 10 Złotych, Bank Emisyjny w Polsce, Series F prefix, printed by Giesecke & Devrient, PMG 65 EPQ Gem Uncirculated

Poland 1940 - 10 Zlotych Bank Emisyjny Series F Giesecke & Devrient (Pick 94a)

The obverse features allegorical female figures representing Industry and Agriculture within an ornate architectural composition, with a crowned female head at left. The reverse carries ornamental designs surrounding the denomination and central watermark area. The paper uses a zigzag-line watermark. Read more →

PolandIssued Note194010 złotychPMG 65 EPQ Gem Uncirculated Poland194010 Zlotych10 ZlotyPick 94Pick 94aMilczak 94aFMilczak 94MilczakBank Emisyjny w PolsceEmission BankGeneral GovernmentGerman OccupationWorld War IIWWIISeries FGiesecke & DevrientGiesecke DevrientLeipzigZigzag WatermarkZigzag Lines WatermarkPMG 65EPQGem Uncirculated

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Poland 1929 10 Złotych Bank Polski issue with Bolesław Chrobry multitonal 10 ZŁ watermark, Pick 69, PMG 67 EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated

Poland 1929 - 10 Zlotych Issued Note Miłczak 68 (Pick 69)

Obverse: allegorical Industry and Agriculture flank the national arms within ornate guilloché and geometric framing. Reverse: intertwined floral/mechanical motifs echo late-1920s industrial optimism. Watermark: King Bolesław I Chrobry with denomination “10 ZŁ” beneath - a multitonal design introduced in 1926 that became the standard for circulation notes. Read more →

PolandIssued Note192910 ZłotychPMG 67 EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated PolandChrobry10 ZŁ watermarkPMG 67 EPQIssued NoteBank PolskiMilczak1929II RPPick 69złotychPMGSuperb Gem10 złotych10 zlotych

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