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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)

Across the full surface, original blue registration gridlines remain visible. These were applied during pre-production calibration to verify positional alignment, spacing, and structural balance of all design elements prior to final output. Such grid systems were strictly functional and normally absent from finished material, making surviving examples direct physical evidence of press preparation and quality control procedures. Read more →

Luxembourg 20 March 1970 - 100 Francs Face Photographic Proof Grand Duke Jean (Pick Unlisted)

Face-side photographic proof of the 1970 one hundred francs issue of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, produced as part of the final design validation process prior to full printing. This example presents the complete obverse layout in monochrome, mounted on archival cardstock, and retains full design clarity without color application. Read more →

Luxembourg 24 February 1970 - 100 Francs Back Photographic Proof (Pick Unlisted)

Back-side photographic proof of the 1970 one hundred francs issue of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, produced during the final design validation stage prior to full printing. The image is presented in monochrome and mounted on archival cardstock, preserving the complete reverse composition without color separation. Read more →

Luxembourg 1970 - 100 Francs Specimen (Pick 56s)

Surviving specimens of this type are more accessible than photographic proofs but remain limited in high-grade preservation. This example, with full overprint, intact punch cancellation, and original paper quality, serves as a reference specimen within the 1970 Luxembourg series and a key component in documenting the full production lifecycle of the issue. Read more →

Luxembourg 1970 - 100 Francs Color Trial Specimen (Pick 56cts)

The note carries serial number A000000 33, applied within the standard specimen numbering format. Unlike production serials, this numbering does not correspond to circulation batches but instead identifies controlled specimen sequences used for internal evaluation and reference. Read more →

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

The note embodies the mature stage of late twentieth-century European banknote production. The portrait of Grand Duke Jean is rendered in deep intaglio engraving, exhibiting sharp relief and controlled ink distribution, while the surrounding guilloche structures and offset underprint are precisely calibrated for both visual clarity and machine readability. The large watermark field at right integrates seamlessly into the layout, reinforcing both authentication and compositional balance. Read more →

New Zealand 1934 - The Reserve Bank of New Zealand 10 Shillings Photographic Face Proof (Pick 154p)

Photographic proofs such as this were produced directly from the engraver’s master die or transfer plate. These images allowed printers and designers to study the engraved line structure without the visual distortion introduced by ink spread, paper texture, or press pressure. Because they capture the engraving at its purest stage, they serve as primary records of the artistic and technical decisions that shaped the final banknote. Read more →

New Zealand 1934 - The Reserve Bank of New Zealand 10 Shillings Issued Note (Pick 154)

Catalogued as Pick 154 and graded PMG 25 Very Fine, this example represents a circulated survivor of the first national Reserve Bank issue and provides a direct link to the moment when New Zealand transitioned from private bank currency to a unified state-issued monetary system. Read more →

Poland 1926 - Bank Polski 10 Zlotych Archival Watermarked Paper (Miłczak 64)

Blank paper stock prepared for the 1926 10 Zlotych issue, classified by PMG as Watermarked Paper. Read more →

Poland 1919 - Bank Polski 100 Zlotych Serial S.B. 5482263 Issued Note (Pick 57)

The obverse features an engraved portrait of Tadeusz Kosciuszko at left, depicted with flowing hair within an ornamental oval frame. The central composition carries the Bank Polski title, the denomination STO ZLOTYCH, the issuing city Warszawa, and the printed date 28 February 1919. Below appear the signatures of Bank Polski directors Stanislaw Karpinski and Zygmunt Chamiec and Chief Treasurer Marian Karpus. Read more →

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

The Bank Polski 1 Zloty note dated 28 February 1919 formed part of the first zloty issue prepared for the restored Polish state shortly after independence was regained. Read more →