Presenting multicolor guilloche (6 results)

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 →

LuxembourgColor Trial Specimen196620 FrancsPMG 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated Color Trial Specimen20 FrancsPick 54ctsGrand Duke JeanIntaglio engravingGuilloche security patternExperimental colorColor evaluationDe La Rue printingSPECIMEN overprintPunch holesA000000Luxembourg monetary systemBelgian Luxembourg Economic UnionBanknote production processHistoryLuxembourg1966Pick 54ctsPick 54aPMG 66 EPQGem UncirculatedMuseum Grade

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Luxembourg 1982 20 Francs specimen Pick 54As with multicolor design, horizontal SPECIMEN overprint and single punch hole, PMG 67 EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated

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

At first glance, the note presents a color palette closely aligned with the experimental tones seen in the 1966 development phase. However, this is not a continuation of that production stage but a later, independent execution of the same visual direction. The multicolor guilloche framework, violet-dominant tonal layering, and structured portrait integration demonstrate that the earlier design language was retained and refined rather than reused directly. Read more →

LuxembourgSpecimen198220 FrancsPMG 67 Exceptional Paper Quality Superb Gem Uncirculated Specimen20 FrancsPick 54AsGrand Duke JeanIntaglio engravingGuilloche security patternMulticolor designSingle Punch HoleHorizontal SPECIMEN overprintA000000 099Bradbury Wilkinson and CompanyBradbury WilkinsonBWCLuxembourg monetary systemUnissued 1982 seriesBelgian Luxembourg Economic UnionContingency issueHistoryLuxembourg1982Pick 54AsPick 54aPMG 67 EPQSuperb Gem UncirculatedTop PopMuseum Grade

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Luxembourg 1972 50 Francs color trial specimen with red SPECIMEN overprint, serial A000000, two punch holes, and signatures of Marcel Schmit and Pierre Werner, Pick 55cts

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

The portrait of Grand Duke Jean is fully rendered in its final engraved form, integrated within a complex multicolor guilloche structure. The surrounding ornamental framework demonstrates the transition from monochrome photographic proofs to full chromatic execution, with layered color elements interacting across the background and denomination fields. Read more →

LuxembourgColor Trial Specimen197250 FrancsPMG 66 Exceptional Paper Quality Gem Uncirculated Color Trial Specimen50 FrancsA000000Specimen OverprintPunch CancelledDual Serial FormatGrand Duke JeanSignature AMarcel SchmitPierre WernerMulticolor guillocheFinal engraved portraitColor testing stagePre-issuance evaluationColor development phaseBanknote design developmentHistoryLuxembourg1972Pick 55ctsPick 55aPMG 66Exceptional Paper QualityGem UncirculatedMuseum Grade

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Luxembourg 1972 50 Francs specimen with red SPECIMEN overprint, serial D000000, punch holes, Signature B with Corneille Brück and Pierre Werner, Pick 55bs

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

The portrait of Grand Duke Jean is fully engraved and integrated within a complex multicolor guilloche structure, demonstrating the completed artistic and technical execution of the series. Typography, denomination placement, and ornamental framework are fully stabilized and aligned with the issued format. Read more →

LuxembourgSpecimen197250 FrancsPMG 66 Exceptional Paper Quality Gem Uncirculated Specimen50 FrancsD000000Dual Serial FormatSpecimen OverprintPunch CancelledGrand Duke JeanSignature BCorneille BrückPierre WernerMinistre d'ÉtatBanque Centrale du LuxembourgFinal specimen stagePre-circulation referenceBanknote design developmentHistoryLuxembourg1972Pick 55bsPick 55bPMG 66Exceptional Paper QualityGem UncirculatedMuseum Grade

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Luxembourg 1972 50 Francs issued banknote with serial C176655, portrait of Grand Duke Jean, Signature A with Marcel Schmit and Pierre Werner, Pick 55a

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

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. The denomination CINQUANTE FRANCS is centrally positioned, with the issuing authority LA CAISSE GÉNÉRALE DE L'ÉTAT clearly indicated beneath. Dual serial numbers C176655 appear in red at upper left and lower right, consistent with standard production format. Read more →

LuxembourgIssued Note197250 FrancsPMG 66 Exceptional Paper Quality Gem Uncirculated Issued Note50 FrancsC176655Dual Serial FormatGrand Duke JeanSignature AMarcel SchmitPierre WernerMulticolor guillocheEngraved portraitIndustrial vignetteCirculation issueFinal production stageBanknote design developmentHistoryLuxembourg1972Pick 55aPMG 66Exceptional Paper QualityGem UncirculatedMuseum Grade

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Luxembourg 1972 50 Francs issued banknote with serial D813992, portrait of Grand Duke Jean, Signature B with Corneille Brück and Pierre Werner, Pick 55b graded PMG 68 EPQ

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

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. The denomination CINQUANTE FRANCS is prominently centered, with the issuing authority LA CAISSE GÉNÉRALE DE L'ÉTAT printed below. Serial number D813992 appears in red at upper left and lower right, consistent with standard production layout. Read more →

LuxembourgIssued Note197250 FrancsPMG 68 Exceptional Paper Quality Superb Gem Uncirculated Issued Note50 FrancsD813992Dual Serial FormatGrand Duke JeanSignature BCorneille BrückPierre WernerMinistre d'ÉtatBanque Centrale du LuxembourgIndustrial vignetteMulticolor guillocheEngraved portraitCirculation issueFinal production stageBanknote design developmentHistoryLuxembourg1972Pick 55bPMG 68Exceptional Paper QualitySuperb Gem UncirculatedTop PopR7 Extremely RareMuseum Grade

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