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Luxembourg August 1965 20 Francs face photographic proof serial A000000 showing transitional design with oversized portrait and developing layout, mounted on cardstock

Luxembourg August 1965 - 20 Francs Face Photographic Proof Transitional Design Stage (Pick Unlisted)

The signature area presents two signatures, indicating that administrative elements were already being incorporated into the design framework. However, their presence does not imply finalization, as the overall composition was still undergoing adjustment. The coexistence of near-final typography with unresolved portrait scaling highlights the iterative nature of the design process. Read more →

LuxembourgPhotographic Proof (Face)196520 FrancsPCGS 63 Apparent Choice New (Mounted on Cardstock) Photographic ProofFace Proof20 FrancsA000000Dual Serial FormatMounted on CardstockGrand Duke JeanTransitional portrait scaleOversized portraitDeveloping layoutNear-final typographyTransitional design stagePost-concept redesignPre-final layoutBanknote design developmentHistoryLuxembourg1965Pick UnlistedPCGS 63Choice NewMuseum Grade
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Luxembourg 29 July 1965 20 Francs face photographic proof serial A000000 showing early abandoned design concept with softer portrait and unrefined layout, mounted on cardstock

Luxembourg 29 July 1965 - 20 Francs Face Photographic Proof Early Design Concept (Pick Unlisted)

Face-side photographic proof of the twenty francs issue of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, dated 29 July 1965, representing an early design concept later replaced during the development of the series. Produced as part of the internal design evaluation process, this monochrome proof is mounted on archival cardstock and preserves the full composition at a stage prior to final design selection.

Luxembourg 24 November 1965 20 Francs face photographic proof serial A000000 showing finalized layout with correct proportions prior to final signature configuration, mounted on cardstock

Luxembourg 24 November 1965 - 20 Francs Face Photographic Proof Final Layout Stage (Pick Unlisted)

The note carries serial number A000000 in dual placement, consistent with internal photographic proof formatting. The portrait of Grand Duke Jean is rendered in its final proportion and position, matching the geometry later adopted for the issued note. The earlier scaling issues observed in August proofs have been fully resolved, resulting in a balanced relationship between portrait, watermark field, typography, and ornamental framework.

Luxembourg 1971 50 Francs face photographic proof with serial A000000 and handwritten annotation 18 May 1972 in lower margin, Signature A, Pick Unlisted

Luxembourg March 20 1971 - 50 Francs Signature A, Face Photographic Proof (Pick Unlisted)

The note carries serial number A000000 in dual placement, consistent with internal photographic proof conventions. The portrait of Grand Duke Jean is presented within a fully integrated guilloche framework, with denomination and typography positioned in their final configuration. The spatial balance between portrait, ornamental structure, and watermark field reflects a completed layout prepared for production.

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