20 franc 1964 — Belgium ( Pick: 138 )
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Europe
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Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 20 franc issued in Belgium in 1964. It is cataloged under Pick number 138.
The front side features a design with black on blue, orange, and a multicolor underprint, depicting King Baudouin I on the left and the arms at the lower right. The back displays the Atomium complex in Brussels on the right. A watermark of King Baudouin I is present on the banknote.
The dimensions of the note are 118 x 59 mm. It was signed by Maurice Esselen, the Director-General of the Treasury from 1964 to 1966, and printed on paper by the Treasury in Belgium. In the early 1960s, Belgium experienced significant economic developments that influenced its currency.
The front side features a design with black on blue, orange, and a multicolor underprint, depicting King Baudouin I on the left and the arms at the lower right. The back displays the Atomium complex in Brussels on the right. A watermark of King Baudouin I is present on the banknote.
The dimensions of the note are 118 x 59 mm. It was signed by Maurice Esselen, the Director-General of the Treasury from 1964 to 1966, and printed on paper by the Treasury in Belgium. In the early 1960s, Belgium experienced significant economic developments that influenced its currency.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Maurice Esselen, Director-General of the Treasury (1964-1966)
- Date of issue
- June 15, 1964
- Printing office
- Treasury (Belgium)
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Black on blue, orange and multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 118 x 59 mm
- Amount produced
- Not specified
- Pick catalog
- 138
About this banknote
The National Bank of Belgium issued the 20 franc banknote in 1964. This series was introduced to update currency designs and security features. It featured the signature of Maurice Esselen, who served as the Director-General of the Treasury from 1964 to 1966, and was printed by the Treasury in Belgium.
The front side of the banknote showcases a portrait of King Baudouin I to the left, with the Belgian coat of arms positioned at the lower right. It exhibits a black on blue color scheme with orange and multicolor underprint. The back side design features the Atomium complex in Brussels on the right. The watermark displays an image of King Baudouin I.
