Collection PL

Luxembourg 1982 - 1000 Francs Proof Grand Duchess Charlotte (Pick 52bp)

Graded PMG 55 EPQ About Uncirculated, this example is Top Population 1 of 1, with no other graded examples recorded. As the sole certified proof of the highest denomination in an unissued national series, it represents a unique reference point within Luxembourg’s modern monetary history. Read more →

Luxembourg 1982 - 500 Francs Specimen Grand Duchess Charlotte (Pick 52as)

The note remains in Gem Uncirculated condition with exceptional paper quality, preserving strong embossing, sharp print detail, and full clarity of all specimen control elements. Read more →

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)

At the upper margin, a handwritten printer’s annotation is present, consisting of a date and internal control reference. These markings document the note’s movement through a specific stage of production review, connecting the physical sheet to a defined moment within the printing workflow. Read more →

Luxembourg 1970 - 100 Francs Specimen (Pick 56s)

The design presents Grand Duke Jean in formal portrait at left, combined with layered guilloche structures and offset color fields engineered for clarity, durability, and machine readability. The integration of intaglio portrait engraving with multicolor offset underprint reflects the mature production standard of the 1970 issue. Read more →

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

Surviving color trial specimens are limited, as they were not intended for distribution and were typically retained only within printing archives. This example, combining alternative palette, specimen serial format, overprint, and punch cancellation, represents a complete and well-preserved record of the color testing stage within the 1970 Luxembourg issue. Read more →

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

In Gem Uncirculated condition with exceptional paper quality, this example retains full original sharpness of engraving, color integrity, and structural precision. As the issued counterpart to the proofs, trials, and specimens within the collection, it serves as the definitive reference point for the 1970 Luxembourg series and the standard against which all developmental stages are measured. Read more →

Mauritius 1940 - Government of Mauritius 1 Rupee Uncut Pair Remainder (Pick 26r1)

Grading and census context: PMG 55 EPQ About Uncirculated, recorded as a Top Pop example for this remainder listing. The EPQ designation records original paper quality, while the connected format preserves considerably more production information than the grade alone can express. As an intact Pick 26r1 uncut remainder pair, the piece combines the complete 1 Rupee design, Mauritian heraldry, King George VI portraiture, multilingual denomination inscriptions, four production punch cancellations, original sheet margins, and two adjoining impressions preserved in their original relationship before final separation. Read more →

El Salvador 1997 - 25 Colones Specimen (Pick 149as)

Specimens like this were distributed to issuing authorities, printers, and security archives for reference. They showcase complete design elements and security devices such as microtext, latent imagery, and watermark alignment. The piece is graded PMG 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated, reflecting perfect color density and full original embossing. Read more →

El Salvador 1998 - 25 Colones Issued Note (Pick 149b)

Graded PMG 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated, this example represents top quality for the type and is an excellent pairing with the 1997 Pick 149a issue and its corresponding specimen 149as. Read more →

El Salvador 1999 - 25 Colones Issued Note (Pick 155)

Catalogued as Pick 155 and graded PMG 65 EPQ Gem Uncirculated, this issue represents the terminal stage in the 1996–1999 series that began with the Pick 149a introduction. Read more →

El Salvador 1999 - 25 Colones Specimen (Pick 155s)

Graded PMG 64 Choice Uncirculated, this example concludes the 1996–1999 De La Rue sequence, connecting the proof (Pick 149p) through issued and specimen forms (149a–155s). Read more →