V67 BankNote Grayscale LoRA for Z Image Turbo and Flux 2

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Engraved Currency, Guilloche Precision

Premise

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Overview

Step into the world of security engraving. V67 BankNote Grayscale transforms any subject into a banknote‑style intaglio print – portraits, animals, architecture, even text‑based faces – all rendered in crisp black and white with intricate guilloche patterns, microtext borders, and the unmistakable texture of copperplate or steel engraving.

This LoRA captures the essence of classical currency and postage stamp design:

Fine line engraving (cross‑hatching, stippling)
Guilloche lathe‑work backgrounds (concentric rings, waves, rosettes)
Microprinting and serial‑number typography
Perforated edges (stamp style) and ornate cartouches
Pure grayscale – no color allowed

Base Model: Z Image Turbo
Trigger Words: see below

Why Z Image Turbo + BankNote Grayscale?

Z Image Turbo handles fine linework, micro‑details, and high‑frequency textures without blurring or artifacting – perfect for the demanding aesthetics of intaglio printing.

CapabilityWhy Z Image Turbo ExcelsLine engravingPreserves sharp, thin lines even at microtext scaleGuilloche patternsRenders concentric and wave patterns without moiréTexture separationDistinguishes paper grain from ink laydownGrayscale fidelityNo unwanted colour casts, clean black and whiteEdge sharpnessPerforations and borders stay crisp

Signature Style Elements

Intaglio printing texture – ink sits slightly raised on paper.
Guilloche backgrounds – engine‑turned rosettes, concentric circles, wavy lines.
Microtext – tiny repeated words or letters along borders.
Cross‑hatching & stippling – traditional engraving shading.
Ornate frames – medallions, cartouches, corner rosettes.
Perforated edges – like a postage stamp (optional).
Denomination numerals – empty spaces or “0000” serial style.
Pure grayscale – no color, no sepia.

Trigger Words & Usage

Primary trigger string (use exactly as below – no banknote/currency words):

text

engraved line art, intaglio printing texture, copperplate engraving style, cross-hatching linework, guilloche pattern, lathe-work rosettes, concentric guilloche rings, security pattern background, microtext, microprinting, grayscale, black and white, no color, perforated edges

You can shorten but for full style coherence use all triggers.

Sub‑trigger effects:

guilloche pattern → activates engine‑turned backgrounds
microtext / microprinting → adds tiny readable (or pseudo‑readable) lettering
perforated edges → adds stamp‑like die‑cut borders
cross-hatching linework → enhances engraved shading
intaglio printing texture → gives the raised ink feel

Recommendation: Place the full trigger string near the end of your prompt, before quality tags.

Optimised Settings for Z Image Turbo

ParameterRecommended ValueLoRA Weight0.7 – 1.0CFG Scale4.0 – 6.0Steps25 – 35SamplerDPM++ 2M Karras (or Z Image Turbo default)Resolution1024x1024 or 768x1024 (portrait works well for portraits)Negative Promptsee below

Starting point:

Subtle engraving: weight 0.7, CFG 4.5
Full banknote style: weight 0.85, CFG 5.5
Heavy intaglio + microtext: weight 1.0, CFG 6.0

Negative Prompt (Z Image Turbo compatible)

text

color, photograph, realistic skin, smooth shading, gradient, airbrush, watercolor, painting, 3D render, plastic, glossy, blurry, low quality, deformed, text watermark

What This LoRA Excels At

✅ Portraits (real or text‑based) – with cross‑hatched shading
✅ Animals, ships, architecture, allegorical figures
✅ Guilloche backgrounds – concentric, wave, floral, geometric
✅ Microtext borders and serial‑number styling
✅ Stamp perforations and ornate frames
✅ Pure grayscale line art – no colour contamination
✅ Text‑as‑portrait (calligram faces made of microtext)

Limitations

⚠️ Does not generate colour – use grayscale prompts only
⚠️ Very large text (headline size) may look out of place – microtext works best
⚠️ Avoid smooth gradients – they break the engraved look
⚠️ The LoRA may produce fake microtext (not real words) – that’s fine for style

Prompting Tips

Formula:
[subject description] + [engraving details] + [full trigger string]

Good example (portrait):
engraved portrait of Leonardo da Vinci, guilloche background with concentric circles, microtext borders, fine cross-hatching on face, engraved line art, intaglio printing texture, copperplate engraving style, cross-hatching linework, guilloche pattern, lathe-work rosettes, concentric guilloche rings, security pattern background, microtext, microprinting, grayscale, black and white, no color, perforated edges

Avoid: colour words (blue, red), smooth shading, photography terms, realistic skin texture.

10 Examples – 2D Style (flat engraving, no simulated depth)

These prompts produce classic flat banknote engravings – like a printed currency note without embossing or relief.

2D Example 1 – Eagle

engraved bald eagle with spread wings, guilloche sunburst background, fine line shading on feathers, ornate frame, engraved line art, intaglio printing texture, copperplate engraving style, cross-hatching linework, guilloche pattern, lathe-work rosettes, concentric guilloche rings, security pattern background, microtext, microprinting, grayscale, black and white, no color, perforated edges

2D Example 2 – Female Profile (Classical)

classical female profile facing left, laurel wreath in hair, guilloche wave background, microtext along neckline, engraved line art, intaglio printing texture, copperplate engraving style, cross-hatching linework, guilloche pattern, lathe-work rosettes, concentric guilloche rings, security pattern background, microtext, microprinting, grayscale, black and white, no color, perforated edges

2D Example 3 – Sailing Ship

engraved galleon ship under full sail, guilloche rosettes at corners, denomination oval “100” at bottom, engraved line art, intaglio printing texture, copperplate engraving style, cross-hatching linework, guilloche pattern, lathe-work rosettes, concentric guilloche rings, security pattern background, microtext, microprinting, grayscale, black and white, no color

2D Example 4 – Wolf

engraved wolf howling at moon, guilloche concentric rings behind, fine cross-hatching on fur, microtext border, engraved line art, intaglio printing texture, copperplate engraving style, cross-hatching linework, guilloche pattern, lathe-work rosettes, concentric guilloche rings, security pattern background, microtext, microprinting, grayscale, black and white, no color, perforated edges

2D Example 5 – Colosseum

engraved Roman Colosseum, guilloche floral patterns on sides, microtext on arches, engraved line art, intaglio printing texture, copperplate engraving style, cross-hatching linework, guilloche pattern, lathe-work rosettes, concentric guilloche rings, security pattern background, microtext, microprinting, grayscale, black and white, no color

2D Example 6 – Still Life with Wheat

engraved wheat sheaf and sickle, guilloche medallion behind, ornate guilloche borders, engraved line art, intaglio printing texture, copperplate engraving style, cross-hatching linework, guilloche pattern, lathe-work rosettes, concentric guilloche rings, security pattern background, microtext, microprinting, grayscale, black and white, no color, perforated edges

2D Example 7 – Compass Rose

engraved compass rose, guilloche latitude lines background, cartouche frame, microtext around cardinal points, engraved line art, intaglio printing texture, copperplate engraving style, cross-hatching linework, guilloche pattern, lathe-work rosettes, concentric guilloche rings, security pattern background, microtext, microprinting, grayscale, black and white, no color

2D Example 8 – Owl

engraved owl perched on branch, guilloche moon behind, fine stippling on feathers, microtext on branch, engraved line art, intaglio printing texture, copperplate engraving style, cross-hatching linework, guilloche pattern, lathe-work rosettes, concentric guilloche rings, security pattern background, microtext, microprinting, grayscale, black and white, no color, perforated edges

2D Example 9 – Steam Locomotive

engraved steam locomotive crossing a bridge, guilloche gear motifs in background, microtext along rails, engraved line art, intaglio printing texture, copperplate engraving style, cross-hatching linework, guilloche pattern, lathe-work rosettes, concentric guilloche rings, security pattern background, microtext, microprinting, grayscale, black and white, no color

2D Example 10 – Text‑based Face (Calligram)

face of a woman made entirely of tiny newspaper words “news” “daily” “times”, microtext forming eyes and lips, guilloche concentric circles behind, no realistic shading, engraved line art, intaglio printing texture, copperplate engraving style, cross-hatching linework, guilloche pattern, lathe-work rosettes, concentric guilloche rings, security pattern background, microtext, microprinting, grayscale, black and white, no color, perforated edges

10 Examples – 3D Style (simulated relief / embossed intaglio)

These prompts add dimensional depth – as if the engraving is embossed or the ink has heavy physical relief, with cast shadows and raised linework.

3D Example 1 – Embossed Lion

deep relief engraved lion head, raised lines with cast shadow, guilloche background slightly recessed, strong side lighting emphasising texture, engraved line art, intaglio printing texture, copperplate engraving style, cross-hatching linework, guilloche pattern, lathe-work rosettes, concentric guilloche rings, security pattern background, microtext, microprinting, grayscale, black and white, no color, perforated edges

3D Example 2 – Dimensional Eagle

high relief bald eagle, feathers appear sculpted, deep intaglio shadows, guilloche sunburst pushed to background, 3D embossed effect, engraved line art, intaglio printing texture, copperplate engraving style, cross-hatching linework, guilloche pattern, lathe-work rosettes, concentric guilloche rings, security pattern background, microtext, microprinting, grayscale, black and white, no color

3D Example 3 – Raised Portrait of Beethoven

embossed portrait of Beethoven, heavy ink build‑up on nose and brow, cast shadows from raised lines, guilloche rings in deep background, engraved line art, intaglio printing texture, copperplate engraving style, cross-hatching linework, guilloche pattern, lathe-work rosettes, concentric guilloche rings, security pattern background, microtext, microprinting, grayscale, black and white, no color, perforated edges

3D Example 4 – Sculptural Ship

3D relief galleon, hull and sails appear carved from metal, strong raking light, deep shadows under rigging, guilloche waves below, engraved line art, intaglio printing texture, copperplate engraving style, cross-hatching linework, guilloche pattern, lathe-work rosettes, concentric guilloche rings, security pattern background, microtext, microprinting, grayscale, black and white, no color

3D Example 5 – Embossed Dragon

high relief engraved dragon, scales raised with individual shadows, guilloche flame pattern behind, dramatic side lighting, embossed currency style, engraved line art, intaglio printing texture, copperplate engraving style, cross-hatching linework, guilloche pattern, lathe-work rosettes, concentric guilloche rings, security pattern background, microtext, microprinting, grayscale, black and white, no color

3D Example 6 – Dimensional Architecture (Colosseum)

relief engraving of Colosseum, arches have depth, pillars cast shadows onto background, guilloche medallion behind, 3D embossed look, engraved line art, intaglio printing texture, copperplate engraving style, cross-hatching linework, guilloche pattern, lathe-work rosettes, concentric guilloche rings, security pattern background, microtext, microprinting, grayscale, black and white, no color, perforated edges

3D Example 7 – Raised Text Portrait (Beard made of letters)

embossed face of an old man, beard formed by raised microtext letters “wisdom” “time” “age”, letters cast small shadows, guilloche background, deep relief, engraved line art, intaglio printing texture, copperplate engraving style, cross-hatching linework, guilloche pattern, lathe-work rosettes, concentric guilloche rings, security pattern background, microtext, microprinting, grayscale, black and white, no color

3D Example 8 – Sculptural Wolf

high relief wolf howling, fur lines raised and shadowed, moon in background embossed, guilloche concentric rings recessed, 3D intaglio, engraved line art, intaglio printing texture, copperplate engraving style, cross-hatching linework, guilloche pattern, lathe-work rosettes, concentric guilloche rings, security pattern background, microtext, microprinting, grayscale, black and white, no color, perforated edges

3D Example 9 – Embossed Compass Rose

raised compass rose with metal‑like relief, each point casts a shadow onto guilloche background, deep dimensionality, engraved line art, intaglio printing texture, copperplate engraving style, cross-hatching linework, guilloche pattern, lathe-work rosettes, concentric guilloche rings, security pattern background, microtext, microprinting, grayscale, black and white, no color

3D Example 10 – Dimensional Text Face (Marilyn)

embossed calligram portrait of a woman’s face, features made of raised tiny words “diamonds” “glamour” “star”, each letter casts tiny shadow, guilloche wave background recessed, strong side light, engraved line art, intaglio printing texture, copperplate engraving style, cross-hatching linework, guilloche pattern, lathe-work rosettes, concentric guilloche rings, security pattern background, microtext, microprinting, grayscale, black and white, no color, perforated edges

Quick Start Guide

Load Z Image Turbo
Load V67 BankNote Grayscale LoRA (weight 0.8–0.9)
Set CFG to 5.0, Steps 30, Sampler DPM++ 2M Karras
Write prompt: [subject] + [engraving details] + [full trigger string]
Never use colour words – keep prompt grayscale
Generate and enjoy the intaglio texture

Troubleshooting

IssueSolutionColours appearAdd no color or grayscale to prompt; increase negative prompt “color”Lines too softIncrease LoRA weight to 0.95; add sharp lines, fine engravingNo guilloche backgroundEnsure guilloche pattern is in trigger string; try concentric guilloche ringsMicrotext not visibleAdd microtext, microprinting; render at higher resolution (1024+)Looks like a photoStrengthen negative prompt with photograph, realistic; add cross-hatching lineworkPerforations missingAdd perforated edges to trigger string

Philosophy Behind BankNote Grayscale

Banknote engraving is the pinnacle of graphic precision – every line is a defence against forgery, every microtext a secret handshake between the printer and the observer. This LoRA celebrates:

Craftsmanship – the lost art of steel engraving
Security – the beauty of anti‑counterfeiting design
Monochrome – the power of black and white
Detail – the joy of discovering microtext with a magnifying glass

“A banknote is a poem written in lines thinner than a hair.”

Credits & Final Note

Inspired by the engravers of the American Bank Note Company, Thomas De La Rue, and the Italian school of calcografia.

This LoRA is a tribute to the unsung artists who turned currency into art.

Generate your own currency‑style engravings and share them with #V67BankNoteGrayscale on Civitai.

May your lines be sharp and your microtext legible (even when it isn’t). ✒️💵

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