{"product_id":"1967-grand-duche-de-luxembourg-10-francs-grand-duke-jean-adolphe-bridge-serial-b513241-foreign-vintage-banknote","title":"1967 Grand-Duché de Luxembourg 10 Francs | Grand Duke Jean | Adolphe Bridge | Serial B513241 | Foreign Vintage Banknote (PSV 20)","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eStep back into the heart of mid-century Europe with this authentic 1967 Grand-Duché de Luxembourg 10 Francs banknote — a beautifully engraved piece of monetary history from one of the world's oldest and most storied sovereign states. Serial number B513241 makes this note entirely one-of-one, and it arrives in a premium acrylic currency slab, also displayed in a complementary wood-framed display case with black velvet backing for the collector who wants to show it in style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e(PSV 20)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eGenuine 1967 Luxembourg 10 Francs banknote issued by the Grand-Duché de Luxembourg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDated 20 Mars 1967 (March 20, 1967) — nearly six decades of history in hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eObverse features a regal portrait of Grand Duke Jean, Luxembourg's reigning monarch at the time of issue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eReverse showcases the iconic Adolphe Bridge soaring over a lush forested valley with Luxembourg City below\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eUnique serial number B513241 — no two notes are alike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDual-signature authorization: La Caisse Générale de l'État and Le Ministre du Trésor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLight circulation wear consistent with age; strong color and legible detail throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSealed in a magnetic-close acrylic currency slab for protection and display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eIncludes a wood-framed display case with black velvet inlay for premium presentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grand-Duché de Luxembourg (Luxembourg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 Francs (Dix Francs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 Mars 1967\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerial Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e B513241\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIssuing Authority:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grand-Duché de Luxembourg — La Caisse Générale de l'État\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Colors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green, teal, pink\/rose guilloche\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard European banknote format\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCatalog Reference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick #53a (1967 series)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCAT Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e CAT14\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe obverse of this note centers on a distinguished portrait of Grand Duke Jean — who reigned from 1964 to 2000 — rendered in the fine intaglio engraving style characteristic of high-security European currency of the era. His image is framed by delicate guilloche patterning in soft rose and green, with the serial number B513241 printed twice in bold red ink and the denomination \"10\" flanking the composition on both sides. The issuing authority \"Grand-Duché de Luxembourg\" and denomination \"Dix Francs\" are set prominently above and below the portrait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe reverse is a masterwork of scenic engraving. The composition is dominated by the Adolphe Bridge — Luxembourg's beloved symbol of engineering and national pride — rendered in dramatic perspective as it sweeps across the top of the note. Below the bridge arch, a dense evergreen forest descends into the Pétrusse valley, with the rooftops and steeples of Luxembourg City visible in the background. The entire scene is printed in deep forest green on a pale ground, giving the note an almost etching-like quality that rewards close examination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Significance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis note was issued during the reign of Grand Duke Jean, who ascended the throne in 1964 following the abdication of his mother, Grand Duchess Charlotte. The late 1960s were a period of rapid economic modernization for Luxembourg, which was transitioning from its steel-industry base toward the financial services sector that would define it in the decades to come. The Adolphe Bridge depicted on the reverse was built between 1900 and 1903 and remains one of Luxembourg's most recognized landmarks. The Luxembourg franc remained the nation's currency until it was replaced by the euro in 2002, making notes from this era the last generation of distinctly Luxembourgish paper money. The 1967 10 Francs is cataloged as Pick #53a and is a recognized collectible in the world of European vintage currency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis note arrives sealed in a protective magnetic-close acrylic currency slab, keeping it safe from handling, humidity, and environmental wear. A complementary wood-framed display case with black velvet backing is also included, perfect for desk or wall display. Whether you're building a European banknote collection, a world currency set, or simply acquiring a meaningful piece of history, this presentation is ready to impress from day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eOwn a piece of Luxembourg's monetary legacy. Serial number B513241 — there is only one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eQuestions? Contact us at \u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"mailto:hello@metalstacks.com\"\u003ehello@metalstacks.com\u003c\/a\u003e or visit metalstacks.com. Join the Community. Earn Silver. 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