20 franc 1947 — Belgium ( Pick: 111 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 20 franc issued in Belgium in 1947. It is cataloged under Pick number 111.
The front features a portrait of King Albert and Queen Elisabeth on the left, with a date at the top center. The design includes brown on light blue with a brown underprint, similar to note #94 but with an overprint. The back displays Bruxelles square at center right, identified as being from the 1941 issue.
This note measures 135 x 80 mm. It has four signature varieties.
The front features a portrait of King Albert and Queen Elisabeth on the left, with a date at the top center. The design includes brown on light blue with a brown underprint, similar to note #94 but with an overprint. The back displays Bruxelles square at center right, identified as being from the 1941 issue.
This note measures 135 x 80 mm. It has four signature varieties.
Specifications
- Colour
- brown on light blue and brown underprint
- Dimensions
- 135 x 80 mm
- Pick catalog
- 111
About this banknote
The National Bank of Belgium issued the 20 franc banknote in 1947. This series was introduced following World War II to stabilize the Belgian currency amidst post-war economic recovery. The note bears the issuance dates 27 January 1940 to 13 June 1947, reflecting a complex period in Belgian history.
The front of the banknote features portraits of King Albert and Queen Elisabeth, printed in brown on a light blue and brown underprint. It also includes an overprint with the issue date prominently displayed at the top center. The reverse side portrays a scene of Bruxelles square at the center right. This banknote, cataloged as Pick 111, offers four signature variations.
