.Tonga - 1978 Franklin Mint Specimen PCS1

Here are the 4 notes all printed with the date of 1st May 1978. This series of banknotes were first introduced in 1973 until 1989. However only four notes were put together as the T$0.50 note was not printed in 1978. These four notes were specially printed with matching serial numbers and sold by the Franklin Mint as collector's set. All notes are printed with a Maltese Cross and also the word 'SPECIMEN' printed on the front and back. Whilst the notes are printed with the word Specimen, these are not official specimen banknotes but rather to issue them with no actual face value. The initial issue price was US$14 per set.

 

Franklin Mint Specimen Collector Series
One Pa'anga

Dated 1978 P19b

Reverse

Two Pa'anga

Dated 1987, P20a

Reverse

Five Pa'anga

Dated 1978 P21b

Reverse

Ten Pa'anga

Dated 1978, P22a

Reverse

Certificate of Authenticity