Collection PL

Luxembourg 1982 - 1000 Francs Color Trial Specimen Grand Duchess Charlotte (Pick 52bcts)

The note remains in Gem Uncirculated condition with exceptional paper quality, preserving sharp printing detail, original color balance, and full clarity of the trial characteristics. Read more →

Luxembourg 1982 - 500 Francs Specimen Grand Duchess Charlotte (Pick 52as)

The note remains in Gem Uncirculated condition with exceptional paper quality, preserving strong embossing, sharp print detail, and full clarity of all specimen control elements. Read more →

Luxembourg 1982 - 500 Francs Proof Grand Duchess Charlotte (Pick 52ap)

Graded PMG 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated, this example is Top Population 1 of 1, with no other graded examples recorded. As the sole certified proof of the core denomination within an unissued national issue, it stands as a critical reference point within Luxembourg’s modern monetary history. Read more →

Luxembourg 1970 - 100 Francs Archival Gridlines Calibration Specimen Serial D170001 (Pick 56s)

At the upper margin, a handwritten printer’s annotation is present, consisting of a date and internal control reference. These markings document the note’s movement through a specific stage of production review, connecting the physical sheet to a defined moment within the printing workflow. Read more →

Luxembourg 1970 - 100 Francs Specimen (Pick 56s)

This specimen reflects the finalized and fully issued design, distinguishing it from earlier photographic proofs and gridline specimens used during development. It represents the completed production state of the note, incorporating all security, layout, and denomination elements as intended for circulation. Read more →

Luxembourg 1970 - 100 Francs Issued Note (Pick 56a)

In Gem Uncirculated condition with exceptional paper quality, this example retains full original sharpness of engraving, color integrity, and structural precision. As the issued counterpart to the proofs, trials, and specimens within the collection, it serves as the definitive reference point for the 1970 Luxembourg series and the standard against which all developmental stages are measured. Read more →

El Salvador 1997 - 25 Colones Specimen (Pick 149as)

Specimens like this were distributed to issuing authorities, printers, and security archives for reference. They showcase complete design elements and security devices such as microtext, latent imagery, and watermark alignment. The piece is graded PMG 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated, reflecting perfect color density and full original embossing. Read more →

El Salvador 1998 - 25 Colones Issued Note (Pick 149b)

Graded PMG 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated, this example represents top quality for the type and is an excellent pairing with the 1997 Pick 149a issue and its corresponding specimen 149as. Read more →

El Salvador 1999 - 25 Colones Issued Note (Pick 155)

Catalogued as Pick 155 and graded PMG 65 EPQ Gem Uncirculated, this issue represents the terminal stage in the 1996–1999 series that began with the Pick 149a introduction. Read more →

Poland 1940 - 10 Zlotych Bank Emisyjny Series F Giesecke & Devrient (Pick 94a)

Certified PMG 65 EPQ Gem Uncirculated, retaining strong paper quality and original surfaces. Read more →

Poland 1929 - 10 Zlotych Issued Note Miłczak 68 (Pick 69)

Most 10-zł notes circulated heavily; few survived unhandled. Certified PMG 67 EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated, this example retains full embossing and natural sheen - an exceptional survivor of interwar Poland’s monetary renaissance and among the finest known for the type. Read more →

Poland 1919 - Bank Polski 1 Zloty Serial S.26C 070070 Issued Note (Pick 51)

Designed, engraved, and printed in 1919, the issue was held in reserve while the Polish marka remained the circulating currency. The notes entered public circulation in 1924 during the monetary reform introduced under Prime Minister Wladyslaw Grabski. The new zloty replaced the inflation-damaged marka, and Bank Polski assumed its role as the central issuing institution. Read more →