20 centavos 1895 — Argentina ( Pick: 229a )

Region: South America

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Back side

Banknote description

This banknote is a 20 centavos issued in Argentina in 1895. It features the 1895 Second Issue design with a black on green underprint. The front displays a portrait of Mitre at the left and the arms of Argentina at the right.

This note is cataloged under Pick number 229a. The back features a helmeted woman at the center, printed in green. The printer for this note is BWC. This variant is classified as an issued note within the documented issue group.

Specifications

Signed by: José A. Areco (Trustee), Plácido Marín (President, Currency Board)
Date of issue: July 19, 1895
Printing office: Bradbury Wilkinson and Company, United Kingdom
Paper: Paper
Colour: Green and black
Dimensions: 102 x 60 mm
Pick catalog: 229a

About this banknote

The Banco de la Nación Argentina issued this series of banknotes in 1895. The 20 centavos note was introduced on July 19, 1895, as part of the Second Issue, marked with Pick number 229a. It featured designs intended to enhance security and authenticity during a time of economic expansion.

The front of the note displays a portrait of Bartolomé Mitre to the left with the national arms on the right, printed in black on a green underprint. The back features a central image of a helmeted woman, printed in green. This note was printed by the British American Bank Note Company (BWC) and is cataloged as variant 229a as an issued note.