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 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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →