20 dollars 1983 — Guyana ( Pick: 27 )
Region:
South America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 20 dollars issued in Guyana in 1983. It is cataloged under Pick number 27. The note features a brown and purple color scheme on a multicolor underprint and measures 154 x 64 mm.
The front side is signed by Patrick Elliott Matthews, the Governor, and Carl Barrington Greenidge, the Minister of Finance. It was printed by De La Rue in London, United Kingdom.
This note is made of paper. In 1983, Guyana was undergoing various economic changes, influencing its monetary policies and practices.
The front side is signed by Patrick Elliott Matthews, the Governor, and Carl Barrington Greenidge, the Minister of Finance. It was printed by De La Rue in London, United Kingdom.
This note is made of paper. In 1983, Guyana was undergoing various economic changes, influencing its monetary policies and practices.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Patrick Elliott Matthews (Governor), Carl Barrington Greenidge (Minister of Finance)
- Date of issue
- 1988-1992
- Printing office
- De La Rue, London, United Kingdom
- Colour
- Brown and purple on multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 154 x 64 mm
- Pick catalog
- 27
About this banknote
The Bank of Guyana issued the 20-dollar banknote in 1983. This series was part of efforts to modernize Guyana’s currency designs during the early 1980s, aimed at highlighting national heritage while ensuring security features were robust.
The front of the note features the coat of arms of Guyana along with a depiction of Kaieteur Falls. The reverse showcases a shipbuilding scene and the Ferry Vessel Malali. Printed by De La Rue in London, this note is signed by Patrick Elliott Matthews, the Governor, and Carl Barrington Greenidge, the Minister of Finance. The note measures 154 x 64 mm.
