20 krona 2001 — Sweden ( Pick: 63a )
Region:
Europe
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Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 20 krona issued in Sweden in 2001. It is cataloged under Pick number 63a. The denomination and year classify it within documented banknotes of this issue.
The front side features a purple design on a multicolor underprint, displaying a horse-drawn carriage at the lower center and an image of Selma Lagerlöf on the right. The back side depicts a story scene related to Selma Lagerlöf. This note measures 120x67mm and is identified as Variant a, signed by Urban Bäckström.
The banknote's primary colors are purple and brown. It is signed by Sven Hulterström and Urban Bäckström. The Swedish Riksbank introduced a new series of banknotes in 2001, which included various notable figures from Swedish literature and culture.
The front side features a purple design on a multicolor underprint, displaying a horse-drawn carriage at the lower center and an image of Selma Lagerlöf on the right. The back side depicts a story scene related to Selma Lagerlöf. This note measures 120x67mm and is identified as Variant a, signed by Urban Bäckström.
The banknote's primary colors are purple and brown. It is signed by Sven Hulterström and Urban Bäckström. The Swedish Riksbank introduced a new series of banknotes in 2001, which included various notable figures from Swedish literature and culture.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Sven Hulterström & Urban Bäckström
- Colour
- Purple and brown
- Pick catalog
- 63a
About this banknote
The Sveriges Riksbank issued the 20-krona banknote in 2001 as part of a series introduced in 1997. This series featured updated security elements and designs to enhance the banknotes' durability and resistance to counterfeiting.
The front of the banknote displays a portrait of Selma Lagerlöf, the first female Nobel laureate in literature, alongside a depiction of her driving a horse-drawn carriage. The reverse illustrates a scene from her book "The Wonderful Adventures of Nils," showing Nils Holgersson flying over the province of Scania. The note measures 120 x 67 mm and includes a watermark of Lagerlöf's portrait.
