20 franc 1927 — Belgium ( Pick: 98 )
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Europe
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Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 20 franc issued in Belgium in 1927. It is cataloged under Pick number 98. The front side design features a conjoined portrait of King Albert and Queen Elisabeth on the left, presented in brown on a light blue and yellow-green underprint.
This note has dimensions of 137 x 82 mm and is made of paper. It bears the signatures of Henry Stacquet and Fernand Hautain. The printing was conducted by the National Bank of Belgium Printing Works in Brussels.
The issuance period extended from April 14, 1926, to January 27, 1940. Three signature varieties have been recorded for this banknote.
This note has dimensions of 137 x 82 mm and is made of paper. It bears the signatures of Henry Stacquet and Fernand Hautain. The printing was conducted by the National Bank of Belgium Printing Works in Brussels.
The issuance period extended from April 14, 1926, to January 27, 1940. Three signature varieties have been recorded for this banknote.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Henry Stacquet & Fernand Hautain
- Date of issue
- 1926-1927
- Printing office
- National Bank of Belgium Printing Works, Brussels, Belgium
- Paper
- paper
- Colour
- brown
- Dimensions
- 137 x 82 mm
- Amount produced
- Not specified
- Pick catalog
- 98
About this banknote
The National Bank of Belgium issued the 20 franc banknote (Pick 98) between 1926 and 1940. This series was introduced on August 5, 1930, during the reign of King Albert I, to standardize the nation's currency.
The obverse features a conjoined portrait of King Albert I and Queen Elisabeth on the left side, with the date at the upper center. The reverse displays the Grand-Place in Brussels, along with various allegorical elements. The banknote measures 137 x 82 mm and was printed by the National Bank of Belgium Printing Works in Brussels.
