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Luxembourg August 1965 20 Francs back photographic proof showing transitional reverse design with river valley and early refinement of final composition, mounted on cardstock

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

Despite the adoption of the final design concept, refinement remains ongoing. The tonal balance, structural integration of the vignette, and relationship between central imagery and surrounding ornamental framework have not yet reached the precision observed in later proofs. The composition appears less tightly resolved, with a softer integration of guilloche elements and slightly less defined hierarchy between foreground and background components. Read more →

LuxembourgPhotographic Proof (Back)196520 FrancsPCGS 63 Apparent Choice New (Mounted on Cardstock) Photographic ProofBack Proof20 FrancsMounted on CardstockFinal reverse conceptPost-concept redesignRiver valley designWater control structureDeveloping compositionTransitional design stageReverse stabilized earlyPre-final refinementBanknote design developmentHistoryLuxembourg1965Pick UnlistedPCGS 63Choice NewMuseum Grade
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Luxembourg 29 July 1965 20 Francs back photographic proof showing early abandoned reverse design with river boat and tree-lined bank, mounted on cardstock

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

Back-side photographic proof of the twenty francs issue of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, dated 29 July 1965, representing an early reverse design concept later replaced during the development of the series. Produced for internal evaluation, this monochrome proof is mounted on archival cardstock and preserves a composition that differs fundamentally from the finalized reverse adopted for the 1970 issue.

Luxembourg 24 November 1965 20 Francs back photographic proof showing finalized Pick 54 reverse design with river valley and water control structures, mounted on cardstock

Luxembourg 24 November 1965 - 20 Francs Back Photographic Proof Final Layout Stage (Pick 54)

Back-side photographic proof of the twenty francs issue of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, dated 24 November 1965, representing the finalized reverse layout aligned with the design later adopted for the issued note (Pick 54). Printed in monochrome and mounted on archival cardstock, this example captures the reverse composition at the point of final structural approval.

Luxembourg 1971 50 Francs Back Photographic Proof showing industrial manufacturing scene with handwritten annotation 18 May 1972 in lower margin, Signature A, Pick Unlisted

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

Back-side photographic proof of the fifty francs note of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, dated March 20, 1971 as indicated on the grading holder, representing the finalized reverse layout prior to production. Printed in monochrome and mounted on archival cardstock, this example preserves the reverse composition at the stage where all structural and visual elements had been resolved.

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