20 franc 1945 — Belgium ( Pick: 111 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 20 franc issued in Belgium in 1945. It is cataloged under Pick number 111.
The note features a front design that includes a portrait of King Albert and Queen Elisabeth at the left, presented in brown on a light blue underprint. The date "27.1.1940-13.6.1947" is displayed at the top center, accompanied by elements linked to four signature varieties. The back design showcases Bruxelles square at center right, indicating the 1941 Issue.
This banknote is printed on paper and measures 135 x 80 mm. It was produced by the National Bank of Belgium, with the specific amount produced remaining unknown.
The note features a front design that includes a portrait of King Albert and Queen Elisabeth at the left, presented in brown on a light blue underprint. The date "27.1.1940-13.6.1947" is displayed at the top center, accompanied by elements linked to four signature varieties. The back design showcases Bruxelles square at center right, indicating the 1941 Issue.
This banknote is printed on paper and measures 135 x 80 mm. It was produced by the National Bank of Belgium, with the specific amount produced remaining unknown.
Specifications
- Signed by
- H. Sontag & M. Frère
- Date of issue
- March 21, 1945
- Printing office
- National Bank of Belgium
- Paper
- paper
- Colour
- brown
- Dimensions
- 135 x 80 mm
- Amount produced
- unknown
- Pick catalog
- 111
About this banknote
The National Bank of Belgium issued this series of 20 franc banknotes in 1945. This series was introduced during the post-World War II economic restructuring. Specific release and withdrawal timings were coordinated to stabilize monetary circulation in Belgium following the war's disruptions.
The front side of this brown banknote, Pick number 111, features portraits of King Albert and Queen Elisabeth, with the date range "27.1.1940-13.6.1947" at the top center. The back side includes an illustration of the Bruxelles square at the center right. The note was printed by the National Bank of Belgium and signed by H. Sontag and M. Frère.
