20 francs 1947 — Guadeloupe ( Pick: 33 )
Region:
North America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 20 francs issued in Guadeloupe in 1947. It falls under Pick number 33, identifying it within the documented banknotes of this issue. The note features a multicolor design and measures 136 x 73 mm.
The catalog reference corresponds with its attributes, and the characteristics are documented for this specific issue.
Guadeloupe, as an overseas department of France, utilized the French franc as the primary currency in the region in 1947.
The catalog reference corresponds with its attributes, and the characteristics are documented for this specific issue.
Guadeloupe, as an overseas department of France, utilized the French franc as the primary currency in the region in 1947.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- 1947
- Colour
- Multicolor
- Dimensions
- 136 x 73 mm
- Pick catalog
- 33
About this banknote
The Caisse Centrale de la France d'Outre-Mer issued the 20 francs banknote in 1947 for Guadeloupe. This series was introduced as part of the post-World War II efforts to standardize currency across French overseas territories, providing a unified financial framework under French control.
The front of the note features a portrait of Émile Gentil, a French colonial administrator, alongside scenes depicting local life in Guadeloupe. The reverse shows two figures with native attire and plants in the background. This banknote, cataloged as Pick 33, measures 136 x 73 mm and presents a vibrant multicolor design.
