20 centavos 1897 — Cuba ( Pick: 53 )
Region:
North America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 20 centavos issued in Cuba in 1897. It is listed under Pick number 53, providing its catalog reference within the issue. The note is associated with a specific issue of the Banco Español de la Isla de Cuba.
The front side displays the text "Banco Español de la Isla de Cuba," along with the dates "1896 Issue" and "1897 Issue." At the center, there is a depiction of sugar cane, designed by the American Banknote Corporation. The banknote showcases a black and gray color scheme.
This note measures 85 x 42 mm and was printed by the American Banknote Corporation. The American Banknote Corporation printed banknotes for various regions, contributing to currency production throughout its operational history.
The front side displays the text "Banco Español de la Isla de Cuba," along with the dates "1896 Issue" and "1897 Issue." At the center, there is a depiction of sugar cane, designed by the American Banknote Corporation. The banknote showcases a black and gray color scheme.
This note measures 85 x 42 mm and was printed by the American Banknote Corporation. The American Banknote Corporation printed banknotes for various regions, contributing to currency production throughout its operational history.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- 1897
- Printing office
- American Banknote Corporation
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Black and gray
- Dimensions
- 85 x 42 mm
- Pick catalog
- 53
About this banknote
The Banco Español de la Isla de Cuba issued this 20 centavos banknote on February 15, 1897. Printed by the American Bank Note Company, it was part of the 1897 series.
The obverse features the national coat of arms at the center, with the bank's name and denomination. The reverse depicts a scene of sugar cane harvesting. The note measures 85 x 42 mm and is printed in black and gray. It has been demonetized.
