20 francs 1942 — France ( Pick: 92 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 20 francs issued in France in 1942. It is cataloged under Pick number 92. The dimensions of the note are 160 x 95 mm, and it is printed on paper.
The front side design features a blue color on a multicolor underprint, depicting allegories with a bridge on the left. The designs are associated with the periods of December 7, 1939, to October 3, 1940, October 17, 1940, to December 4, 1941, and January 8, 1942. This banknote is signed by P. Rousseau and R. Favre-Gilly and was printed by the Banque de France.
The banknote prominently features blue on its multicolor underprint. The Banque de France produced this note during a challenging period in France's history, with notable changes in governance and economic structure occurring in the early 1940s.
The front side design features a blue color on a multicolor underprint, depicting allegories with a bridge on the left. The designs are associated with the periods of December 7, 1939, to October 3, 1940, October 17, 1940, to December 4, 1941, and January 8, 1942. This banknote is signed by P. Rousseau and R. Favre-Gilly and was printed by the Banque de France.
The banknote prominently features blue on its multicolor underprint. The Banque de France produced this note during a challenging period in France's history, with notable changes in governance and economic structure occurring in the early 1940s.
Specifications
- Signed by
- P. Rousseau and R. Favre-Gilly
- Date of issue
- February 20, 1941
- Printing office
- Banque de France
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Blue on multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 160 x 95 mm
- Pick catalog
- 92
About this banknote
The Banque de France issued this series of 20 francs notes in 1942. This issuance took place during World War II, a period marked by economic and military challenges for France, prompting adjustments in currency design and production.
The front side of the banknote features blue on a multicolor underprint, depicting allegories with a bridge on the left, and was signed by P. Rousseau and R. Favre-Gilly. Measuring 160 x 95 mm, this note is identified as Pick number 92 in numismatic catalogs.
