20 franc 1941 — Belgium ( Pick: 111 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 20 franc issued in Belgium in 1941. It is cataloged under Pick number 111. The front design features a portrait of King Albert and Queen Elisabeth at the left, set against a brown on light blue and brown underprint. An overprint distinguishes it from note #94, with the date appearing at the top center. It includes four signature varieties.
On the back, Brussels Square is depicted at the center right, confirming its status as part of the 1941 issue. The dimensions of this banknote are 136 x 81 mm.
This note is signed by Sontag and Goffin and was printed by the Banque Nationale de Belgique. The period of this banknote's design extends from January 27, 1940, to June 13, 1947.
On the back, Brussels Square is depicted at the center right, confirming its status as part of the 1941 issue. The dimensions of this banknote are 136 x 81 mm.
This note is signed by Sontag and Goffin and was printed by the Banque Nationale de Belgique. The period of this banknote's design extends from January 27, 1940, to June 13, 1947.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Sontag/Goffin
- Date of issue
- 29 October 1941
- Printing office
- Banque Nationale de Belgique
- Colour
- brown on light blue and brown underprint
- Dimensions
- 136 x 81 mm
- Pick catalog
- 111
About this banknote
The Banque Nationale de Belgique issued the 20 franc banknote in 1941. This series was introduced amidst World War II, a period that necessitated new currency issues due to economic pressures. The banknote was signed by Sontag and Goffin, highlighting its unique variant within the series.
The front side of the banknote features a portrait of King Albert and Queen Elisabeth on the left, with the date range "27.1.1940-13.6.1947" at the top center. The back side shows a depiction of a square in Brussels, located at the center right. This note is cataloged as Pick 111 and was printed by the Banque Nationale de Belgique.
