Description
General Type
Item: United States Dollar Traveler’s Cheque
Denomination: 20 U.S. Dollars
Status: SPECIMEN (non-negotiable, not for circulation)
Issuer & Affiliation
Primary Issuer: Thomas Cook, New York
Payment Network: MasterCard
Associated Reference (label): Bank of England (used for comparative / cataloging purposes on the holder, not the issuing bank of the cheque itself)
Design & Appearance
Front Text:
“United States Dollar Travelers Cheque”
“Twenty U.S. Dollars”
Overprint:
Large red “SPECIMEN” printed twice (top center and lower center)
Portrait:
Thomas Cook portrait on the right side
Security Elements:
Complex multicolor guilloché patterns
Microprinting and fine-line engraving
Counter-signature instruction text
Logos:
MasterCard interlocking circles at center
Thomas Cook branding
Serial & Identification
Serial Number: ME00-000-000 (sample / placeholder serial)
MICR Line: Present at the bottom (bank processing code line)
Reference Code on Cheque: 8000-0006
Grading & Holder
Grading Company: DIM Currency
Grade: Choice Uncirculated – 64
Holder Notes:
Labeled as “Travellers Cheques – SPECIMEN”
Pick reference shown: TC-ETC-ND-20
Year indicated on holder: 2024
Condition:
No folds, no circulation wear, sharp edges
Clean paper and strong original colors
Collecting Notes
Not legal tender (specimen only)
Collected for:
Traveler’s cheque history
Thomas Cook memorabilia
Payment systems (prepaid & cheque era)
Value depends on condition, demand, and interest in specimen financial instruments rather than face value.