20 franc 1947 — Switzerland ( Pick: 39 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 20 franc issued in Switzerland in 1947. It is cataloged under Pick number 39. The note's dimensions are 143 x 86 mm, and it is printed on paper. The full denomination features a dark blue design on a red underprint.
The front side design details are not specified. Signed by Müller, Hirs, and Blumer, this banknote includes unique recorded attributes that distinguish it within the catalog reference.
This banknote's characteristics align with the post-war issues that aimed to stabilize the Swiss currency. The combination of dark blue and red underprint is a specific design choice reflective of the era.
The front side design details are not specified. Signed by Müller, Hirs, and Blumer, this banknote includes unique recorded attributes that distinguish it within the catalog reference.
This banknote's characteristics align with the post-war issues that aimed to stabilize the Swiss currency. The combination of dark blue and red underprint is a specific design choice reflective of the era.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Müller, Hirs, Blumer
- Date of issue
- 16 October 1947
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Dark blue on red underprint
- Dimensions
- 143 x 86 mm
- Pick catalog
- 39
About this banknote
The Swiss National Bank issued this 20 franc banknote in 1947, part of Switzerland's post-war currency series. This series was introduced to modernize the currency and to address post-war economic conditions, ensuring stability and trust in the Swiss financial system.
The front side of the note features a portrait of an older man in a formal attire, within an ornate frame. The banknote includes inscriptions in multiple languages: French, German, and Italian. The back side prominently displays the Swiss cross within an elaborate border design. The note's dimensions are 143 x 86 mm, and it is printed in dark blue on a red underprint, signed by Müller, Hirs, and Blumer.
