Collection PL

Poland 1994 — 50 Złotych Remainder (Pick 175ar Miłczak 198a–b)

Remainder of the 50 złotych note issued by Narodowy Bank Polski within the first fully modern banknote series of the Third Republic, dated 25 March 1994. This example represents production-stage material retained outside the finalized circulation workflow and is cataloged as Pick 175ar, corresponding to Miłczak 198a–b. The note preserves the complete printed design prepared by Thomas De La Rue, London, including the portrait of King Kazimierz III Wielki (Casimir the Great), the integrated guilloche structures, and the finalized denomination and emblematic layout of the modernized Polish currency system. ... Read more →

Luxembourg 1967 — 10 Francs Issued Note (Pick 53a)

Issued ten francs note of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, dated 20 MARS 1967, representing the final circulation form of the series following completion of the design and production phases documented by earlier photographic proofs and specimen issues. This example reflects the fully realized execution of the note as released for public use. The note carries serial number A020076 in dual red placement, consistent with standard production format. ... Read more →

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

Color trial specimen of the fifty francs note of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, representing the Signature A configuration later cataloged as Pick 55a. This example reflects the stage of production in which finalized engraving and layout were combined with experimental color application prior to approval for full issuance. The note carries serial number A000000 in dual placement and is overprinted SPECIMEN in red across the face. ... Read more →

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

Specimen of the fifty francs note of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, dated 1972 and representing the Signature B configuration, officially cataloged as Pick 55bs. This example reflects the finalized production design prepared for institutional reference, distribution control, and archival purposes. The note carries serial number D000000 in dual placement and is overprinted SPECIMEN in red across the face. ... Read more →

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

Issued fifty francs note of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg dated 1972, representing the Signature A configuration as cataloged under Pick 55a. This note belongs to the finalized circulating series featuring Grand Duke Jean and reflects the fully executed design following earlier proof and specimen stages. 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. ... Read more →