Collection PL

Luxembourg 1966 - 20 Francs Color Trial Specimen (Pick 54cts)

The obverse displays Grand Duke Jean in formal military attire, rendered in finely controlled intaglio and surrounded by complex multicolor guilloche structures. Unlike the issued format, this trial emphasizes a more experimental palette, allowing printers to evaluate contrast between portrait, denomination, and background security elements under varying lighting and handling conditions. The interplay of color layers demonstrates how visual hierarchy was refined before standardization. Read more →

Luxembourg 1982 - 20 Francs Specimen Unissued Series (Pick 54As)

The color palette bears a striking resemblance to the 1966 color trial specimen, particularly in its violet-dominant engraving and pastel blue, yellow and pink guilloche work. Produced sixteen years later by Bradbury Wilkinson, the 1982 emergency issue appears to revive and further develop a visual direction already explored during the original 1966 production program. Read more →

Luxembourg 1966 - 20 Francs Perforated CANCELLED Specimen No. 62 (Pick 54s)

The obverse presents Grand Duke Jean in formal military attire, engraved in finely controlled intaglio and integrated within the completed multicolor guilloche structure of the 1966 issue. Blue, green, pink and grey security elements surround the portrait and denomination fields, while the watermark depicts Grand Duke Jean within the left portion of the note. Read more →