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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)

Typography and denomination structure are fully stabilized, with "VINGT FRANCS" integrated harmoniously within the surrounding guilloche architecture. The spatial organization reflects a completed design system, optimized for both visual clarity and mechanical processing requirements. Read more →

LuxembourgPhotographic Proof (Face)196520 FrancsPCGS 64 Apparent Choice New (Mounted on Cardstock) Photographic ProofFace Proof20 FrancsA000000Dual Serial FormatMounted on CardstockHandwritten Date 24 November 1965Grand Duke JeanFinal portrait proportionsResolved layoutFinalized typographyBalanced compositionFinal layout stagePre-production validationPre-issuance configurationBanknote design developmentHistoryLuxembourg1965Pick UnlistedPCGS 64Choice NewMuseum Grade

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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)

A handwritten production date "24.11.65" appears in the lower margin, linking this proof directly to the corresponding face photographic proof from the same review session. Together, these pieces document the complete design at the moment of final approval prior to production. Read more →

LuxembourgPhotographic Proof (Back)196520 FrancsPCGS 64 Apparent Very Choice New (Mounted on Cardstock) Photographic ProofBack Proof20 FrancsMounted on CardstockHandwritten Date 24 November 1965Final reverse designRiver valley compositionWater control structuresResolved layoutIntegrated guillocheFinal layout stagePre-production validationPick 54 alignmentBanknote design developmentHistoryLuxembourg1965Pick 54PCGS 64Very Choice NewMuseum Grade

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Luxembourg 10 Francs face photographic proof dated July 3 1966 with serial A000000 and handwritten annotation 6-1-67 in lower margin, mounted on cardstock

Luxembourg July 3 1966 - 10 Francs Face Photographic Proof Final Layout Stage (Pick 53)

Within the broader Luxembourg collection, this proof represents the definitive obverse reference for the ten francs issue, capturing the completed design immediately before specimen preparation and issuance. Read more →

LuxembourgPhotographic Proof (Face)196610 FrancsPCGS 64 Apparent Very Choice New (Mounted on Cardstock) Photographic ProofFace Proof10 FrancsA000000Dual Serial FormatMounted on CardstockHandwritten Annotation 6-1-67Dated July 3 1966Grand Duke JeanFinal portrait proportionsResolved layoutFinalized typographyFinal layout stagePre-production validationPick 53HistoryLuxembourg1966PCGS 64Very Choice NewMuseum GradeAnnotationsHandwritten Annotations

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Luxembourg 10 Francs back photographic proof dated July 3 1966 with architectural bridge and urban landscape vignette and handwritten annotation 6-1-67 in lower margin, mounted on cardstock

Luxembourg July 3 1966 - 10 Francs Back Photographic Proof Final Layout Stage (Pick 53)

The note is preserved in Very Choice New condition, mounted on original cardstock, retaining strong photographic clarity and full integrity of the finalized layout. Read more →

LuxembourgPhotographic Proof (Back)196610 FrancsPCGS 64 Apparent Very Choice New (Mounted on Cardstock) Photographic ProofBack Proof10 FrancsMounted on CardstockHandwritten Annotation 6-1-67Dated July 3 1966Final reverse designArchitectural vignetteBridge structureUrban landscapeIntegrated guillocheFinal layout stagePre-production validationPick 53HistoryLuxembourg1966PCGS 64Very Choice NewMuseum GradeAnnotationsHandwritten Annotations

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Luxembourg 1967 10 Francs specimen with red SPECIMEN overprint, serial A000000 and two punch holes, Pick 53s, PMG 55 About Uncirculated

Luxembourg 1967 - 10 Francs Specimen (Pick 53s)

The obverse features the portrait of Grand Duke Jean in its finalized proportion and position, integrated within a precisely structured guilloche framework. Typography and denomination placement are fully resolved, with "DIX FRANCS" harmonized within the ornamental design and aligned with the border architecture. Read more →

LuxembourgSpecimen196710 FrancsPMG 55 About Uncirculated Specimen10 FrancsA000000Dual Serial FormatRed SPECIMEN OverprintHorizontal OverprintTwo Punch HolesGrand Duke JeanFinal obverse designFinal reverse designArchitectural vignetteBridge structureProduction control stagePre-circulationLuxembourg monetary historyHistoryLuxembourg1967Pick 53sPick 53PMG 55About UncirculatedMuseum Grade

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Luxembourg 1967 10 Francs issued banknote with serial A020076, Pick 53a, PMG 66 Exceptional Paper Quality Gem Uncirculated

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

The reverse presents the completed architectural and landscape composition, incorporating bridge structures and urban elements within a balanced and mechanically optimized layout. The spatial hierarchy and tonal execution reflect the final engraved and printed state prepared for circulation. Read more →

LuxembourgIssued Note196710 FrancsPMG 66 Exceptional Paper Quality Gem Uncirculated Issued Note10 FrancsA020076Dual Serial FormatGrand Duke JeanFinal obverse designFinal reverse designArchitectural vignetteBridge structureCirculation issueFinal production formLuxembourg monetary historyHistoryLuxembourg1967Pick 53aPMG 66Exceptional Paper QualityGem UncirculatedMuseum Grade

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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)

Within the broader Luxembourg collection, this proof represents the definitive obverse reference for the fifty francs denomination in its Signature A configuration, capturing the completed design immediately prior to color trials, specimen preparation, and final issuance. Read more →

LuxembourgPhotographic Proof (Face)197150 FrancsPCGS 62 Apparent New (Mounted on Cardstock) Photographic ProofFace Proof50 FrancsA000000Dual Serial FormatMounted on CardstockHandwritten Annotation 18 May 1972Dated March 20 1971Grand Duke JeanSignature AFinal portrait proportionsResolved layoutFinalized typographyFinal layout stagePre-production validationBanknote design developmentHistoryLuxembourg1971Pick UnlistedPick 55aPCGS 62NewMuseum GradeAnnotationsHandwritten Annotations

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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. Read more →

LuxembourgPhotographic Proof (Back)197150 FrancsPCGS 64 Apparent Very Choice New (Mounted on Cardstock) Photographic ProofBack Proof50 FrancsMounted on CardstockHandwritten Annotation 18 May 1972Dated March 20 1971Industrial vignetteManufacturing sceneWorkers and machineryFinal reverse designIntegrated compositionSignature AFinal layout stagePre-production validationBanknote design developmentHistoryLuxembourg1971Pick UnlistedPick 55aPCGS 64Very Choice NewMuseum GradeAnnotationsHandwritten Annotations

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Luxembourg 1972 50 Francs color trial specimen with red SPECIMEN overprint, serial A000000, two punch holes, and signatures of Marcel Schmit and Pierre Werner, Pick 55cts

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

The portrait of Grand Duke Jean is fully rendered in its final engraved form, integrated within a complex multicolor guilloche structure. The surrounding ornamental framework demonstrates the transition from monochrome photographic proofs to full chromatic execution, with layered color elements interacting across the background and denomination fields. Read more →

LuxembourgColor Trial Specimen197250 FrancsPMG 66 Exceptional Paper Quality Gem Uncirculated Color Trial Specimen50 FrancsA000000Specimen OverprintPunch CancelledDual Serial FormatGrand Duke JeanSignature AMarcel SchmitPierre WernerMulticolor guillocheFinal engraved portraitColor testing stagePre-issuance evaluationColor development phaseBanknote design developmentHistoryLuxembourg1972Pick 55ctsPick 55aPMG 66Exceptional Paper QualityGem UncirculatedMuseum Grade

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Luxembourg 1972 50 Francs specimen with red SPECIMEN overprint, serial D000000, punch holes, Signature B with Corneille Brück and Pierre Werner, Pick 55bs

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

The signature configuration corresponds to the Signature B system, with signatures of Corneille Brück (left) and Pierre Werner (right), later cataloged as Pick 55b. Read more →

LuxembourgSpecimen197250 FrancsPMG 66 Exceptional Paper Quality Gem Uncirculated Specimen50 FrancsD000000Dual Serial FormatSpecimen OverprintPunch CancelledGrand Duke JeanSignature BCorneille BrückPierre WernerMinistre d'ÉtatBanque Centrale du LuxembourgFinal specimen stagePre-circulation referenceBanknote design developmentHistoryLuxembourg1972Pick 55bsPick 55bPMG 66Exceptional Paper QualityGem UncirculatedMuseum Grade

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Luxembourg 1972 50 Francs issued banknote with serial C176655, portrait of Grand Duke Jean, Signature A with Marcel Schmit and Pierre Werner, Pick 55a

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

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. The denomination CINQUANTE FRANCS is centrally positioned, with the issuing authority LA CAISSE GÉNÉRALE DE L'ÉTAT clearly indicated beneath. Dual serial numbers C176655 appear in red at upper left and lower right, consistent with standard production format. Read more →

LuxembourgIssued Note197250 FrancsPMG 66 Exceptional Paper Quality Gem Uncirculated Issued Note50 FrancsC176655Dual Serial FormatGrand Duke JeanSignature AMarcel SchmitPierre WernerMulticolor guillocheEngraved portraitIndustrial vignetteCirculation issueFinal production stageBanknote design developmentHistoryLuxembourg1972Pick 55aPMG 66Exceptional Paper QualityGem UncirculatedMuseum Grade

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Luxembourg 1972 50 Francs issued banknote with serial D813992, portrait of Grand Duke Jean, Signature B with Corneille Brück and Pierre Werner, Pick 55b graded PMG 68 EPQ

Luxembourg 1972 - 50 Francs Signature B, Issued Note (Pick 55b)

This example is preserved in Superb Gem Uncirculated condition with Exceptional Paper Quality, retaining full original paper integrity, sharp embossing, and vivid color saturation. Read more →

LuxembourgIssued Note197250 FrancsPMG 68 Exceptional Paper Quality Superb Gem Uncirculated Issued Note50 FrancsD813992Dual Serial FormatGrand Duke JeanSignature BCorneille BrückPierre WernerMinistre d'ÉtatBanque Centrale du LuxembourgIndustrial vignetteMulticolor guillocheEngraved portraitCirculation issueFinal production stageBanknote design developmentHistoryLuxembourg1972Pick 55bPMG 68Exceptional Paper QualitySuperb Gem UncirculatedTop PopR7 Extremely RareMuseum Grade

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