| Best Large-Size Set |
Confederate States Of America
| 1861 Complete Set |
1861 Confederate notes
Judge's Comments:
We have had some amazing contenders in U.S. Large Size type notes, but this year the Registry had a standout set from the Confederate Notes category. The 2015 award for best Large Size Set goes to L & L Coins and their 1861 Complete Set of 1861 Confederate Notes. A very challenging set for collectors as it's comprised of early Confederate issues, this set is ranked #1 and is 84% complete. L & L Coins jumped up over 25,000 points in 2015 bringing their rank among the best sets in all categories to 13th overall and total points to an astounding 118,158 eclipsing the six digit milestone. What puts this set ahead of the field is the phenomenal amount of notes and conditions they possess. L & L Coins has acquired some of the most sought after Confederate notes with only a few to go. This is one of the gems of the Registry well worth viewing with 32 photos go along. Please be sure to check out this amazing Confederate set!
| 118158 |
| Best Small Size Set |
Small Size Federal Reserve Bank Notes
| Small Size Federal Reserve Bank Notes 1929 Complete Set (with Star Notes) |
1929 Federal Reserve Bank Notes
Judge's Comments:
This year's Best Small Size Set goes to BJG Cuba for their Small Size Federal Reserve Bank Note Set Complete with Stars. The set is over 80% completed and features several high denomination regular issue and star notes graded Choice and Gem Uncirculated. With 80 photos to view, anyone can see what a nice collection this has become. We fully expect the hunt to continue for BJG Cuba as completion is in sight with only stars remaining. With a 75,000 point lead and a number 1 rank to boot, it was hard to deny this set as one of our Best Small Size Sets of 2015.
| 101376 |
| Best World Set |
China
| People's Bank of China, People's Republic, Type Set, 1953-Date, Issued Notes |
PRC 53+
Judge's Comments:
2015 was a great year for PMG's World Registry. We saw many new additions, and were thrilled to see the competition stirring up across the board. Asia saw a lot of activity with one set in particular standing out among the crowd. James Mullen's People's Republic from 1953-Present set leads the way with 94% completed and a comfortable 7,274 point lead. What puts James Mullen's set ahead of the field is the amount of high grade EPQ notes. Nearly all of the notes have been graded Gem EPQ and higher with the exception of four high denominations from the 1953 series where James Mullen has still been able to acquire very respectable grades of Choice Uncirculated, About Uncirculated and a high end Very Fine. With this type of scoring, we expect to see this at the top for quite some time.
| 25087 |
| Best Presented Set |
U.S. Note Block Sets
| 1928-1957B $1 Silver Certificate Set - Complete with Star Notes and All Blocks |
The " RICCEE V " Collection $1 SC All Blocks With Stars
Judge's Comments:
Best Presented Set for 2015 goes to Riccee for The "RICCEE V" Collection $1 SC All Blocks with Stars set. Riccee has used the Registry to its utmost potential by putting together an immense set of education and visual appeal. Along with each note, of which many carry high gem and superb gem uncirculated grades, are well over 300 photos and descriptions. This gives the collector every ability to look into the magnificent collection Riccee has been able to acquire. Not only is the set attractive due to the high amount of images and informational descriptions to give the collector a deeper look, but it also ranks #2 in a set type that is a task in itself. If there is any interest in Small Size Silver Certificates or you are seeking any lessons to take away from the Registry's capabilities, look no further than The "RICCEE V" Collection $1 SC All Blocks with Stars.
| 131700 |
| Best Overall Set |
Small Size Legal Tender
| Small Size Legal Tender Notes Complete Set, All Stars, All Varieties, All Blocks |
The "DeRocker Collection" Legal Tender Complete, All Stars, All Varieties, All Blocks
Judge's Comments:
The Best Overall Set for 2015 is a set that is astonishing not only for its contents but also the incredible quality of every note in the set. The DeRocker Collection Legal Tender Complete, All Stars, All Varieties, All Blocks is made up of some of the highest graded Small Size Legal Tenders anyone will come across in the Registry. The set is flooded with superb gems, and The Rock met one of the biggest challenges of the Registry in 2015 when he added a 1503* $2 1928B Legal Tender graded 66EPQ! A grade that almost seems unthinkable for this note added a whopping 13,069 points to the set giving The Rock a 38,000 point separation, further securing the lead. A passion for collecting is clearly demonstrated with this addition, and there is no doubt The Rock will continue the quest for perfection as the set nears completion. A heavyweight contender to say the least, The Rock has set the tone for 2016, and we look forward to what is to come!
| 84141 |
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