Specimen Note and
Replacement Notes
What is a Specimen
Note?
Answer:
A specimen note is a sample note, usually with
a special serial number (i.e. an all-zero serial number such as
000000) and an overprint or perforation with the word "Specimen" in
the language of the country of origin. Some specimen notes have
punch holes at the corners or centre of the note, while others come
without any serial numbers. Specimen notes are usually distributed
to banks, treasuries and law enforcement agencies to familiarize
them with newly issued currency. They are not intended to be used as
actual currency.
What are
Replacement Notes?
Answer:
Replacement notes are notes issued to replace
damaged notes. These notes usually have a star, asterisk or special prefix in
the serial number to indicate that they are replacements. Due to
their scarcity, they can command a significant premium over regular issued notes.
