20 francs 1946 — Guadeloupe ( Pick: 33 )
Region:
North America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 20 francs issued in Guadeloupe in 1946. It is cataloged under Pick number 33. The note features a multicoloured design and is printed on paper. The dimensions of the banknote are 136 x 75 mm, and it is signed by Emile Gentil.
The printing office for this note is the Banque de France, located in Paris, France.
Guadeloupe, a French overseas region, utilized various denominations of French currency in 1946.
The printing office for this note is the Banque de France, located in Paris, France.
Guadeloupe, a French overseas region, utilized various denominations of French currency in 1946.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Emile Gentil
- Date of issue
- 1947-1949
- Printing office
- Banque de France, Paris, France
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Multicolour
- Dimensions
- 136 x 75 mm
- Pick catalog
- 33
About this banknote
The Caisse Centrale de la France d'Outre-Mer issued the 20 francs banknote for Guadeloupe in 1946. This series was introduced to replace older series as part of post-war currency restructurings aimed at stabilizing the economy and reintegrating the overseas territories into the metropolitan framework.
The front of the banknote features Emile Gentil, with indigenous figures and traditional huts illustrating local life. On the reverse, there is a depiction of an indigenous man with a stick. The banknote is printed on paper and is multicolored, measuring 136 x 75 mm. It was produced by the Banque de France in Paris, France.
