Collection PL

Luxembourg March 20 1971 — 50 Francs Signature A Photographic Proof Face (Pick Unlisted)

Face-side photographic proof of the fifty francs note of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, dated March 20, 1971 as indicated on the grading holder, representing the finalized obverse layout prior to production. Printed in monochrome and mounted on archival cardstock, this example preserves the design at the stage where all structural and compositional elements had been resolved. The note carries serial number A000000 in dual placement, consistent with internal photographic proof conventions. ... Read more →

Luxembourg March 20 1971 — 50 Francs Signature A, Back Photographic Proof(Pick Unlisted)

Back-side photographic proof of the fifty francs note of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, dated March 20, 1971 as indicated on the grading holder, representing the finalized reverse layout prior to production. Printed in monochrome and mounted on archival cardstock, this example preserves the reverse composition at the stage where all structural and visual elements had been resolved. The central vignette depicts an industrial scene featuring heavy manufacturing activity, with workers and machinery integrated into a dynamic composition. ... Read more →

Luxembourg 1972 — 50 Francs Signature A Color Trial Specimen (Pick 55cts)

Color trial specimen of the fifty francs note of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, representing the Signature A configuration later cataloged as Pick 55a. This example reflects the stage of production in which finalized engraving and layout were combined with experimental color application prior to approval for full issuance. The note carries serial number A000000 in dual placement and is overprinted SPECIMEN in red across the face. ... Read more →

Luxembourg 1972 — 50 Francs Signature B Specimen (Pick 55bs)

Specimen of the fifty francs note of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, dated 1972 and representing the Signature B configuration, officially cataloged as Pick 55bs. This example reflects the finalized production design prepared for institutional reference, distribution control, and archival purposes. The note carries serial number D000000 in dual placement and is overprinted SPECIMEN in red across the face. ... Read more →

Luxembourg 1972 — 50 Francs Signature A Issued Note (Pick 55a)

Issued fifty francs note of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg dated 1972, representing the Signature A configuration as cataloged under Pick 55a. This note belongs to the finalized circulating series featuring Grand Duke Jean and reflects the fully executed design following earlier proof and specimen stages. The obverse presents a detailed engraved portrait of Grand Duke Jean, integrated within a complex multicolor guilloche field composed of interwoven geometric patterns in green, orange, and brown tones. ... Read more →

Luxembourg 1972 — 50 Francs Signature B Issued Note (Pick 55b)

Issued fifty francs note of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg dated 1972, representing the Signature B configuration as cataloged under Pick 55b. This variant forms the second signature type within the final circulating series and is distinguished by a change in the left-side issuing authority signature while retaining continuity in the right-side ministerial signature. The obverse features the engraved portrait of Grand Duke Jean, positioned within an intricate multicolor guilloche structure composed of layered geometric forms in green, orange, and brown tones. ... Read more →

Banque Internationale à Luxembourg 1951 — 100 Francs Multi-Stage Photographic Proof Assembly (Pick Unlisted)

This photographic proof assembly of the one hundred francs note of Banque Internationale à Luxembourg S.A. represents a rare and highly informative record of sequential banknote design development. Rather than a single uniform proof, the mounted composition combines multiple design states within one archival piece, documenting the progression from early layout study to near-final engraved configuration several years prior to the issued 1956 note. ... Read more →

Banque Internationale à Luxembourg 1956 — 100 Francs Photographic Proof Face (Pick Unlisted)

Photographic proof of the face of the one hundred francs note of Banque Internationale à Luxembourg S.A., representing the finalized obverse design stage prior to full production printing. Executed in monochrome, this proof preserves the complete engraved face layout with all principal visual and administrative elements already in place. The composition centers on a classical female allegorical portrait enclosed within a laurel-framed oval, surrounded by finely engraved guilloche structures and flanked by symbolic figures representing labor, production, and national economic strength. ... Read more →

Banque Internationale à Luxembourg 1956 — 100 Francs Photographic Proof Back (Pick Unlisted)

Photographic proof of the reverse of the one hundred francs note of Banque Internationale à Luxembourg S.A., representing the finalized back design stage prior to full circulation printing. Produced in monochrome, this proof preserves the reverse layout in a production-ready state, including both compositional structure and serial placement logic. The reverse is dominated by a structured industrial tableau featuring workers, machinery, and architectural elements arranged in a balanced engraved composition. ... Read more →

Banque Internationale à Luxembourg 1956 — 100 Francs Issued Note (Pick 13a)

Issued one hundred francs note of Banque Internationale à Luxembourg S.A., dated 1956 and cataloged as Pick 13a. This note represents the final realized form of the series, following a clearly traceable development sequence documented by the 1951 multi-stage design proofs and the later 1956 photographic proof material. The obverse presents a fully resolved engraved composition centered on a classical female allegorical portrait enclosed within a laurel-framed oval. ... Read more →