20 franc 1929 — Switzerland ( Pick: 39 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 20 franc issued in Switzerland in 1929. It is cataloged under Pick number 39.
This note features a blue and cream color scheme and measures 143 x 86 mm. It is made of paper.
The State Bank of Switzerland issued various denominations during this period, reflective of economic conditions in the late 1920s.
This note features a blue and cream color scheme and measures 143 x 86 mm. It is made of paper.
The State Bank of Switzerland issued various denominations during this period, reflective of economic conditions in the late 1920s.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- 21 June 1929
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Blue and cream
- Dimensions
- 143 x 86 mm
- Pick catalog
- 39
About this banknote
The Swiss National Bank issued this 20 franc banknote in 1929. This series was introduced as part of efforts to modernize the currency system in Switzerland, replacing older designs with more secure and distinct artwork to prevent counterfeiting.
The front side features a portrait of Leonhard Euler, a renowned mathematician, alongside inscriptions in multiple languages denoting the denomination. The back showcases the Swiss cross, surrounded by intricate patterns. This note is cataloged as Pick 39, reflecting its classification in numismatic collections.
