Collection PL

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

Printed by Thomas De La Rue (TDLR), this note forms part of the 2018 definitive series depicting Queen Elizabeth II on the front and a lively reef fish scene on the back. The design reflects the Cayman Islands’ maritime environment and national identity, integrating strong color contrasts and detailed line engraving. Read more →

Brazil 2010 - Banco Central 5 Reais (Pick Unlisted)

When first reported, the combination of date, signature pair, and prefix had not yet been recorded in the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money, appearing in grading-service population reports as 'Pick Unlisted'. Later research confirmed its identity within the definitive 2010 polymer-style paper series and catalogued it as Pick 253d. Read more →

Brazil 2010 - Banco Central 5 Reais (Pick 253d)

Together with its previously unlisted companion, this note documents the process of catalog standardization and shows how modern issues can transition from provisional identification to established reference, enriching both collectors’ knowledge and the historical record of Brazilian currency design. Read more →

East Caribbean States 2019 - Central Bank 10 Dollars (Pick Unlisted)

Graded PMG 67 EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated, this example marks the launch of the ECCB’s polymer transition initiative aimed at enhancing durability, security, and cost-efficiency across all member territories. It represents the first generation of vertical polymer East Caribbean dollars. Read more →

East Caribbean States 2019 - Central Bank 10 Dollars (Pick 56a)

Graded PMG 67 EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated, this $10 note illustrates the region’s ongoing evolution from traditional cotton-paper banknotes to polymer substrates that resist humidity and wear in tropical climates. Read more →

East Caribbean States 2019 - Central Bank 20 Dollars (Pick Unlisted)

The face shows Queen Elizabeth II at right and the ECCB building in Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis. The reverse depicts national landmarks from several member territories, reinforcing the regional unity of the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union. Read more →

East Caribbean States 2019 - Central Bank 20 Dollars (Pick 57)

The reverse continues the regional theme, showing multiple island landmarks and cultural motifs representing the eight member states. Rich green color tones identify the $20 denomination and help distinguish it within the polymer set. Read more →

East Caribbean States 2019 - Central Bank 50 Dollars (Pick Unlisted)

First polymer 50 Dollars issue of the East Caribbean Central Bank, released in 2019 and printed by De La Rue. Initially unlisted in the SCWPM, it was later recognized and catalogued as Pick 58a. This early production note carries the same design elements later standardized across the denomination series. Read more →

East Caribbean States 2019 - Central Bank 50 Dollars (Pick 58a)

Graded PMG 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated, this catalogued issue reflects the full adoption of polymer substrate technology across the ECCB’s 2019 banknote family. It stands as the definitive version following the short-lived unlisted release, now serving as the benchmark example for collectors of modern Caribbean currency. Read more →

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

This early printing, originally recorded as Pick Unlisted, represents the first iteration to enter the PMG census before the numbering system was updated. It provides a documented example of how numismatic cataloging evolves as new printings and revisions emerge, serving as a bridge between archival classification and formal publication in later Pick references. Read more →

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

This note illustrates the dynamic nature of numismatic documentation - how modern issues, even from small island economies, continue to evolve in both technology and catalog recognition. The 76Aa revision anchors the Bahamas’ place in the lineage of modern Commonwealth currency innovation, balancing heritage, aesthetics, and cutting-edge production methods. Read more →