20 francs 1912 — France ( Pick: 68 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 20 francs issued in France in 1912. It is cataloged under Pick number 68, which identifies it within the issue.
The front side features a design from 1906-1913, with blue ink on an ochre underprint. Mercury is depicted seated on the left, while a woman is seated on the right. The denomination is displayed in blue. The back side design shows a woman’s head on both the left and right, accompanied by the dates 2.1.1906-25.10.1906 and the signatures of J. Laferrière and E. Picard.
This banknote measures 150 x 100 mm and is colored blue and bistre. The note's signatures, recorded during its validity from 2.1.1912 to 12.2.1913, further confirm its specific attributes.
The front side features a design from 1906-1913, with blue ink on an ochre underprint. Mercury is depicted seated on the left, while a woman is seated on the right. The denomination is displayed in blue. The back side design shows a woman’s head on both the left and right, accompanied by the dates 2.1.1906-25.10.1906 and the signatures of J. Laferrière and E. Picard.
This banknote measures 150 x 100 mm and is colored blue and bistre. The note's signatures, recorded during its validity from 2.1.1912 to 12.2.1913, further confirm its specific attributes.
Specifications
- Signed by
- J. Laferrière and E. Picard
- Date of issue
- 30 July 1914
- Colour
- Blue and bistre
- Dimensions
- 150 x 100 mm
- Pick catalog
- 68
About this banknote
The Banque de France issued the 20 francs "Bleu" banknote between January 2, 1912, and February 12, 1913. This series, signed by J. Laferrière and E. Picard, was part of the bank's efforts to standardize currency designs in the early 20th century.
The front of the note features Mercury seated on the left and a woman seated on the right, with the denomination printed in blue. The reverse displays a woman's head on both the left and right sides. The note measures 150 x 100 mm and is printed in blue on an ochre underprint.
