20 franga 1939 — Albania ( Pick: 7 )
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Europe
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Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 20 franga issued in Albania in 1939. It is cataloged under Pick number 7. The denomination and year place this note among documented banknotes from this issue.
The front side features an olive-green underprint, depicting a seated Roma at the bottom along with a wolf representing Romulus and Remus. The back displays a double-headed eagle, and it includes a watermark of Victor Emanuel III and Skanderbeg.
Produced in a total of 5,600,000 copies, the note measures 189 x 105 mm. It is signed by Antonio Mosconi, the President, and Amedeo Gambino, the Counselor Delegate. The printing office responsible for its production was the Bank of Italy located in Rome, Italy.
The front side features an olive-green underprint, depicting a seated Roma at the bottom along with a wolf representing Romulus and Remus. The back displays a double-headed eagle, and it includes a watermark of Victor Emanuel III and Skanderbeg.
Produced in a total of 5,600,000 copies, the note measures 189 x 105 mm. It is signed by Antonio Mosconi, the President, and Amedeo Gambino, the Counselor Delegate. The printing office responsible for its production was the Bank of Italy located in Rome, Italy.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Antonio Mosconi (President), Amedeo Gambino (Counselor Delegate)
- Date of issue
- 1939
- Printing office
- Bank of Italy (Banca d'Italia), Rome, Italy
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Green
- Dimensions
- 189 x 105 mm
- Amount produced
- 5,600,000
- Pick catalog
- 7
About this banknote
The Bank of Albania issued the 20 franga banknote in 1939, printed by the Bank of Italy in Rome. This series was introduced following Albania's occupation by Italy in April 1939. The note was part of the monetary unification efforts led by Antonio Mosconi and Amedeo Gambino.
The banknote features a green color scheme with dimensions of 189 x 105 mm. The front displays a seated Roma and the iconic wolf with Romulus and Remus on an olive-green underprint. The back presents a double-headed eagle, with watermarks of Victor Emanuel III and Skanderbeg. A total of 5,600,000 notes were produced.
