50 Francs

€430,923.00
IssuerLuxembourg
Year1944
TypeStandard banknote
Value50 Francs (50 LUF)
CurrencyFranc (1854-2001)
CompositionPaper
Size144 × 87 mm
ShapeRectangular
PrinterBradbury Wilkinson and Company, United Kingdom (1856-1990)
No. printed
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In circulation to
Reference(s) P#45
Obverse descriptionPortrait of Grand Duchess Charlotte at left, set against an ornate background with intricate patterns. The central section includes a coat of arms above the denomination, surrounded by decorative elements. The right side has a blank oval space for the watermark . Below the coat of arms is the signature of the Minister of Finance. The design is bordered by detailed frames with floral motifs, with the denomination appearing in the corners.
Reverse descriptionLandscape view with Vianden Castle at lower center, overlooking a river valley. The scene is framed by ornate borders that include the denomination in all four corners. Serial numbers are printed in red on the top left, top right, and bottom right areas. The left side features a blank oval area, intended for watermarking. The denomination is also presented in the center below the landscape, accompanied by intricate decorative elements. , guilloche overprint covering German wording below
Signature(s)
Protection typeWatermark
Protection descriptionPortrait Grand Duchess Charlotte
Obverse letteringLETZEBURG FOFZEG FRANC LE MINISTRE DES FINANCES CEUX QUI AURONT CONTREFAIT OU FALSIFIÉ DES BILLETS DE BANQUE SERONT PUNIS DES TRAVAUX FORCÉS À PERPÉTUITÉ.
(Translation: LUXEMBOURG FIFTY FRANCS THE MINISTER OF FINANCE THOSE WHO HAVE COUNTERFEITED OR FALSIFIED BANKNOTES WILL BE PUNISHED WITH LIFE IMPRISONMENT AT HARD LABOR.)
Reverse letteringFOFZEC FRANC 50 BRADBURY, WILKINSON & CO LD, NEW MALDEN, SURREY, ENGLAND
(Translation: FIFTY FRANCS BRADBURY, WILKINSON & CO LD, NEW MALDEN, SURREY, ENGLAND)
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Catalog ID9386976920
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