El Salvador 1996 — 25 Colones Face Die Proof (Pick 149p)
Large-format face die proof prepared by De La Rue in 1996 for the forthcoming 25 Colones issue later released 1997–1999 (SCWPM Pick 149 and subsequent variant Pick 155). The engraving depicts the Pirámide de San Andrés archaeological complex—an emblem of national heritage—rendered in tight intaglio with wide proof margins and a blank reverse. Functionally, die proofs are the printer’s finalized master impressions taken directly from the face die to verify line integrity, color separation, and registration before plate duplication and production. ... Read more →
El SalvadorFace Die Proof199625 ColonesPMG 65 PPQ (Gem New) El SalvadorProofFace Die Proof25 ColonesPick 149pPick 149Pick 155199619971999De La RuePirámide de San AndrésArchival Proof