20 dollars 1988 — Barbados ( Pick: 39 )
Region:
North America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 20 dollars issued in Barbados in 1988. It is cataloged under Pick number 39.
The note features a violet print with a multicolor underprint and black serial numbers. It measures 150 x 65 mm and is printed on paper. It is signed by Kurleigh Dennis King, who served as the Governor of the Central Bank of Barbados from 1987 to 1992. The printing office responsible for this note is De La Rue, located in London, United Kingdom.
The last series of banknotes issued by Barbados prior to this was the 1973 series, which underwent changes in later years for modernization efforts.
The note features a violet print with a multicolor underprint and black serial numbers. It measures 150 x 65 mm and is printed on paper. It is signed by Kurleigh Dennis King, who served as the Governor of the Central Bank of Barbados from 1987 to 1992. The printing office responsible for this note is De La Rue, located in London, United Kingdom.
The last series of banknotes issued by Barbados prior to this was the 1973 series, which underwent changes in later years for modernization efforts.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Kurleigh Dennis King (Governor, Central Bank of Barbados 1987-1992)
- Date of issue
- 1988
- Printing office
- De La Rue, London, United Kingdom
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Violet print; multicolor underprint; black serial numbers
- Dimensions
- 150 x 65 mm
- Pick catalog
- 39
About this banknote
The Central Bank of Barbados issued this 20-dollar banknote in 1988, as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance the security and design features of its currency. This series was introduced during the tenure of Kurleigh Dennis King, who served as Governor of the Central Bank of Barbados from 1987 to 1992. The notes were printed by De La Rue, London.
The front side of the banknote features a portrait of Samuel Jackman Prescod, a notable Barbadian figure. It also includes the Coat of Arms of Barbados. The back showcases an intricate depiction of the Parliament Buildings in Bridgetown, Barbados. The note is printed in violet with multicolor underprint and has black serial numbers. It measures 150 x 65 mm and is made of paper.
