20 kronor 2003 — Sweden ( Pick: 63b )

Region: Europe

Front side

Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 20 kronor issued in Sweden in 2003. It is cataloged under Pick number 63b, identifying it within the documented banknotes of this issue.

The front side features purple on a multicolor underprint, depicting a horse-drawn carriage at the lower center and Selma Lagerlöf on the right. The back side displays a story scene related to Selma Lagerlöf. This note has dimensions of 120 x 67 mm.

This variant is signed by Jan Bergqvist and Lars Heikensten. The printing office for this note is Tumba Bruk in Sweden.

Specifications

Signed by: Jan Bergqvist, Lars Heikensten
Date of issue: 2003
Printing office: Tumba Bruk (Sweden)
Paper: regular/other
Colour: purple on multicolour underprint
Dimensions: 120 x 67 mm
Pick catalog: 63b

About this banknote

The Sveriges Riksbank issued the 20 kronor banknote in 2003 as part of the 1997–2008 series. This series was introduced to modernize Sweden's currency and enhance security features.

The front of the banknote features a portrait of Selma Lagerlöf (1858–1940) at the right, with a horse-drawn carriage at the lower center. The back depicts a scene from "Nils Holgersson's Wonderful Journey through Sweden," showing Nils and Mårten the Goose flying over the flatlands of Skåne. The note measures 120 x 67 mm and includes a watermark of Selma Lagerlöf.