A unique specimen that is the highlight of this specialized collection of Free City of Gdańsk banknotes.
A color proof of the 1932 20-gulden note , unseen on the market, in excellent condition.
Not listed in Czesław Miłczak’s catalog, which described as many as 13 different design variations of the 1932 20-gulden note. It stands out for its unique, distinct color scheme— blue —whereas all the pieces illustrated in the aforementioned catalog share the characteristic of having red-violet-colored margins on the sides of the banknote.
Zero serial number, double perforation, marked with the letter D.
An impressive PMG 67 EPQ specimen. No listings in the archives of Polish firms.
Aunique item, to be featured in a video soon.
Proofs bear witness to the complex process of banknote production. Most often, these are extremely rare, one-of-a-kind specimens documenting successive stages of production. They allow us to see what these banknotes might have looked like and to consider whether the right decision was indeed made.
