Please correct me if I'm wrong, but is the second note Sir Edmund Hillary? I remember on the Lord of the Rings extended DVD special features there was a segment on Sir Edmund visiting the set, and he signed some notes for the cast members. His wife also commented on the newer notes being not as easy to sign then the older ones. I can only assume it's because they're polymer.
I would love to get one of those if anyone can make one available for trade or sale.