Collection PL

New Zealand 1975 — 2 Dollars (Pick 164cs, Knight Signature, TDLR Overprint Specimen, Serial 2J5000000, Specimen No. 006, PMG 65 Gem Uncirculated)

The 1975 two-dollar specimen belongs to the third signature phase of New Zealand’s decimal currency system and bears the signature of R.L. Knight as Chief Cashier, issued within the 1975-1977 production period. Knight’s tenure represents the continuation of the decimal framework established in 1967, following the earlier Fleming and Wilks periods, and reflects the mid-1970s stabilization of New Zealand’s modern monetary system. ... Read more →

New Zealand 1975 — 5 Dollars (Pick 165cs, Knight Signature, TDLR Overprint Specimen, Serial 1050000000, Specimen No. 007, PMG 64 Choice Uncirculated)

The 1975 five-dollar specimen belongs to the third signature phase of New Zealand’s decimal currency system and bears the signature of R.L. Knight as Chief Cashier, issued within the 1975-1977 production period. Knight’s tenure represents the continuation and consolidation of the decimal framework introduced in 1967, following the earlier Fleming and Wilks periods, and reflects a mature stage of New Zealand’s modern monetary system. ... Read more →

New Zealand 1975 — 10 Dollars (Pick 166cs, Knight Signature, TDLR Overprint Specimen, Serial 15Y0000000, Specimen No. 019, PMG 67 EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated)

The 1975 ten-dollar specimen belongs to the third signature phase of New Zealand’s decimal currency system and carries the signature of R.L. Knight as Chief Cashier, issued within the 1975-1977 production period. Knight’s tenure represents a mature stage of the decimal series, following the earlier Fleming and Wilks periods, where production standards and distribution formats had become fully standardized. ... Read more →

New Zealand 1975 — 20 Dollars (Pick 167cs, Knight Signature, TDLR Overprint Specimen, Serial BS0000000, Specimen No. 019, PMG 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated)

The 1975 twenty-dollar specimen belongs to the third signature phase of New Zealand’s decimal currency system and bears the signature of R.L. Knight as Chief Cashier, issued within the 1975-1977 production period. Knight’s tenure reflects a fully developed stage of the decimal series, following the earlier Fleming and Wilks periods, where both production quality and institutional distribution formats had reached consistency and maturity. ... Read more →

New Zealand 1977 — 1 Dollar (Pick 163ds, Hardie Signature, TDLR Overprint Specimen, Serial E250000000, Specimen No. 020, PMG 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated, Top Population)

The 1977 one-dollar specimen represents the fourth signature phase of New Zealand’s decimal currency system and bears the signature of H.R. Hardie as Chief Cashier, issued within the 1977-1981 production period. Hardie’s tenure follows the earlier Fleming, Wilks, and Knight periods, marking a continuation of the established decimal framework at a stage where design, production, and distribution had become fully institutionalized. ... Read more →

Luxembourg 1966 — 20 Francs Specimen (Pick 54s)

Specimen of the twenty francs note of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg dated 1966, produced as part of the official reference and control series for the Grand Duke Jean issue within the Belgian Luxembourg Economic Union framework. Printed by Thomas De La Rue and Company, London, this piece represents the approved design in its non-circulating validation format. The obverse presents Grand Duke Jean in formal military attire, engraved in precise intaglio with finely controlled line density and consistent ink distribution. ... Read more →

Luxembourg 1967 — 10 Francs Issued Note (Pick 53a)

Issued ten francs note of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, dated 20 MARS 1967, representing the final circulation form of the series following completion of the design and production phases documented by earlier photographic proofs and specimen issues. This example reflects the fully realized execution of the note as released for public use. The note carries serial number A020076 in dual red placement, consistent with standard production format. ... Read more →

Luxembourg 1972 — 50 Francs Signature A, Issued Note (Pick 55a)

Issued fifty francs note of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg dated 1972, representing the Signature A configuration as cataloged under Pick 55a. This note belongs to the finalized circulating series featuring Grand Duke Jean and reflects the fully executed design following earlier proof and specimen stages. The obverse presents a detailed engraved portrait of Grand Duke Jean, integrated within a complex multicolor guilloche field composed of interwoven geometric patterns in green, orange, and brown tones. ... Read more →

Banque Internationale à Luxembourg 1956 — 100 Francs Issued Note (Pick 13a)

Issued one hundred francs note of Banque Internationale à Luxembourg S.A., dated 1956 and cataloged as Pick 13a. This note represents the final realized form of the series, following a clearly traceable development sequence documented by the 1951 multi-stage design proofs and the later 1956 photographic proof material. The obverse presents a fully resolved engraved composition centered on a classical female allegorical portrait enclosed within a laurel-framed oval. ... Read more →