20 francs 1944 — France ( Pick: 99 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 20 francs issued in France in 1944. It is cataloged under Pick number 99, which serves as its catalog reference within the documented banknotes.
The front design features miners positioned on both the left and right in brown and multicolor. The back design depicts cows on the left side and a farm woman with a child on the right.
The banknote measures 130 x 80 mm and is printed on paper. It is signed by Pierre Rousseau and René Favre-Gilly. The State Bank issued banknotes under such designs during the 1940s.
The front design features miners positioned on both the left and right in brown and multicolor. The back design depicts cows on the left side and a farm woman with a child on the right.
The banknote measures 130 x 80 mm and is printed on paper. It is signed by Pierre Rousseau and René Favre-Gilly. The State Bank issued banknotes under such designs during the 1940s.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Pierre Rousseau, René Favre-Gilly
- Date of issue
- 1944-02-10
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Red and multicolor
- Dimensions
- 130 x 80 mm
- Pick catalog
- 99
About this banknote
The Banque de France issued the 20 francs "Pêcheur" banknote in 1944, featuring the signatures of Pierre Rousseau and René Favre-Gilly. This series was part of the 1941-1949 issues, with specific dates of issuance including 10 February 1944 and 17 May 1944.
The front of the banknote depicts a Breton fisherman on the right, with two women at the left center and a Breton calvary statuary at the right. The reverse features cows on the left and a farm woman with a child on the right. The banknote measures 130 x 80 mm and is printed in red and multicolor on paper.
