20 franc 1939 — Switzerland ( Pick: 39 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 20 franc issued in Switzerland in 1939. It is cataloged under Pick number 39. Its dimensions are 143 x 86 mm, and the paper used is standard paper.
The design features dark blue ink on a red underprint. The note is signed by the President of the Bank Council, the Chief Cashier, and a Member of the Directorate. It was printed by Orell Füssli in Zürich.
The banknote was printed in 1939, a time marked by significant political changes in Europe.
The design features dark blue ink on a red underprint. The note is signed by the President of the Bank Council, the Chief Cashier, and a Member of the Directorate. It was printed by Orell Füssli in Zürich.
The banknote was printed in 1939, a time marked by significant political changes in Europe.
Specifications
- Signed by
- President of the Bank Council, Chief Cashier, Member of the Directorate
- Date of issue
- 26 August 1939
- Printing office
- Orell Füssli, Zürich
- Paper
- paper
- Colour
- dark blue on red underprint
- Dimensions
- 143 x 86 mm
- Pick catalog
- 39
About this banknote
The **Swiss National Bank** issued this 20 franc banknote series in 1939. The introduction was part of efforts to modernize the national currency designs for improved security and trust during a period of global financial uncertainty.
The front of the note features a portrait of a significant historical figure. It includes inscriptions in three languages: French, German, and Italian. The reverse side displays an intricate pattern with the Swiss cross at the center. Printed by Orell Füssli in Zürich, this note is cataloged as Pick 39, measures 143 x 86 mm, and is signed by key bank officials.
