20 francs 1917 — France ( Pick: 74 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 20 francs issued in France in 1917. It is cataloged under Pick number 74, which identifies it within the issue. The denomination and year place it among the documented banknotes of this classification.
The front side features a portrait of Bayard on the left, with a date range displayed from 1.7.1916 to 21.2.1919 in blue. The back design depicts a farmer holding a scythe. This note has dimensions of 160 x 95 mm and is printed on paper.
The printing office for this banknote is IMP. B ARNAUD located in Lyon and Paris. Details such as the amount produced and signatures are not specified.
The front side features a portrait of Bayard on the left, with a date range displayed from 1.7.1916 to 21.2.1919 in blue. The back design depicts a farmer holding a scythe. This note has dimensions of 160 x 95 mm and is printed on paper.
The printing office for this banknote is IMP. B ARNAUD located in Lyon and Paris. Details such as the amount produced and signatures are not specified.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Not specified
- Date of issue
- 1 October 1917
- Printing office
- IMP. B ARNAUD _ LYON _ PARIS
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Light brown
- Dimensions
- 160 x 95 mm
- Amount produced
- Not specified
- Pick catalog
- 74
About this banknote
The Banque de France issued the 20 francs "Bayard" banknote series from 1916 to 1919. This series was introduced on January 1, 1917, during World War I, to replace the previous 20 francs "bleu-bistre" note. The design was created by Georges Duval and Romagnol.
The front of the note features a portrait of Pierre Terrail, Chevalier de Bayard, with his chivalrous motto "Sans peur et sans reproche" ("Without fear and without reproach"). The back depicts a farmer holding a scythe. The note measures 160 x 95 mm and is printed in light brown on paper. The printing was executed by the firm Imprimerie B. Arnaud in Lyon and Paris.
