20 francs 1940 — France ( Pick: 92 )
Region:
Europe
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Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 20 francs issued in France in 1940. It is cataloged under Pick number 92. The banknote has dimensions of 160 x 95 mm and features blue and brown colors.
The front side design, produced between 1939 and 1942, showcases a blue print on a multicolor underprint. Allegorical figures are depicted alongside a bridge on the left side. The design corresponds to specific print dates: a from December 7, 1939, to October 3, 1940; b from October 17, 1940, to December 4, 1941; and c from January 8, 1942.
Produced by the Banque de France, a total of 25,000,000 pieces were printed. The banknote is signed by Inspecteur Général Berino and Caissier Principal Sebald.
The front side design, produced between 1939 and 1942, showcases a blue print on a multicolor underprint. Allegorical figures are depicted alongside a bridge on the left side. The design corresponds to specific print dates: a from December 7, 1939, to October 3, 1940; b from October 17, 1940, to December 4, 1941; and c from January 8, 1942.
Produced by the Banque de France, a total of 25,000,000 pieces were printed. The banknote is signed by Inspecteur Général Berino and Caissier Principal Sebald.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Inspecteur Général Berino, Caissier Principal Sebald
- Date of issue
- 1939-1942
- Printing office
- Banque de France
- Colour
- Blue and brown
- Dimensions
- 160 x 95 mm
- Amount produced
- 25,000,000
- Pick catalog
- 92
About this banknote
The Banque de France issued the 20 francs "Travail et Science" banknote on December 7, 1939, with production continuing until 1942. This note was introduced to address the hoarding of silver coins, which had led to a shortage of 10 and 20 franc denominations in circulation.
The front of the banknote features allegorical figures representing Labor and Science, with a scientist and a cityscape including a bridge on the left. The note measures 160 x 95 mm and was printed by the Banque de France. A total of 25,000,000 notes were produced.
