20 latu 1935 — Latvia ( Pick: 30 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 20 latu issued in Latvia in 1935. It falls under Pick number 30, which identifies it within the issue. Its denomination and year categorize it among documented banknotes of this series.
This note is characterized by its brown color and has dimensions of 164 x 79 mm. The printing office responsible for this issue was the State Printing House and Mint in Riga, Latvia, operating from 1919 to 1940.
The State Bank issued various denominations of latu notes during the 1930s, establishing a basis for Latvia's monetary system.
This note is characterized by its brown color and has dimensions of 164 x 79 mm. The printing office responsible for this issue was the State Printing House and Mint in Riga, Latvia, operating from 1919 to 1940.
The State Bank issued various denominations of latu notes during the 1930s, establishing a basis for Latvia's monetary system.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- 1935
- Printing office
- State printing house and mint (Valsts papīru spiestuve un naudas kaltuve), Riga, Latvia (1919-1940)
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Brown
- Dimensions
- 164 x 79 mm
- Pick catalog
- 30
About this banknote
The Latvijas Valsts Kases Zīme issued the 20 latu banknote in 1935. This series was introduced by the Latvian government amidst efforts to solidify national currency systems before World War II. The note was produced during a period when Latvia sought to stabilize its economy and national identity through monetary reforms.
The front of the banknote features a central motif of sailing ships, symbolizing Latvia’s maritime connections, with an architectural view of Riga. The reverse displays a farmer and woman in traditional attire flanking the Latvian coat of arms. Printed by the State Printing House and Mint in Riga, this note is cataloged as Pick 30.
