20 francs 1945 — France ( Pick: 100 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 20 francs issued in France in 1945. It is cataloged under Pick number 100, which identifies it within the issue. Its denomination and year place it among documented banknotes of this category.
The front side design features inscriptions related to the issuance process, detailing signatures and dates from 1942 to 1950. The note is primarily in brown, red, and multicolor, printed on paper, and measures 130 x 85 mm. The printing was conducted by the Banque de France.
The signatures on the banknote include Pierre Rousseau and Paul Favre-Gilly. The amount produced is not specified. This banknote reflects the turbulent post-war era in France, a period marked by significant political and economic changes following World War II.
The front side design features inscriptions related to the issuance process, detailing signatures and dates from 1942 to 1950. The note is primarily in brown, red, and multicolor, printed on paper, and measures 130 x 85 mm. The printing was conducted by the Banque de France.
The signatures on the banknote include Pierre Rousseau and Paul Favre-Gilly. The amount produced is not specified. This banknote reflects the turbulent post-war era in France, a period marked by significant political and economic changes following World War II.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Pierre Rousseau and Paul Favre-Gilly
- Date of issue
- 1945-1954
- Printing office
- Banque de France
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Brown, red and multicolor
- Dimensions
- 130 x 85 mm
- Amount produced
- Not specified
- Pick catalog
- 100
About this banknote
The Banque de France issued the 20 francs "Pêcheur" banknote in 1945, as part of a series introduced during the period from 1942 to 1950. This series was initiated on December 12, 1942, with subsequent issues dated between May 17, 1944, and February 9, 1950.
The front of the banknote features a Breton fisherman on the right, with two women at the left center and a Breton calvary statuary at the right. The note measures 130 x 85 mm and is printed on paper. The 1945 issue bears the signatures of Pierre Rousseau and Paul Favre-Gilly.
