20 lei 1920 — Romania ( Pick: 20 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
This banknote from Romania, dated 1920, carries a denomination of 20 lei. The design features elements from the 1881 Issue, showcasing a girl with fruit on the left and a boy with an oar on the right. The front is in grey and cream, enhanced with blue-violet tones and includes 12 signature varieties. The reverse displays a flying eagle and the figure of Trajan.
The banknote is cataloged under Pick number 20. Its design elements and details place it within a documented group of banknotes from this issue.
The banknote is cataloged under Pick number 20. Its design elements and details place it within a documented group of banknotes from this issue.
Specifications
- Colour
- Grey and cream
- Pick catalog
- 20
About this banknote
The National Bank of Romania issued the 20 lei banknote (Pick 20) between 1909 and 1929. This series was introduced on February 6, 1909, during the reign of King Carol I, to standardize the national currency.
The obverse features a girl with fruit on the left and a boy with an oar on the right. The reverse displays a flying eagle with a cross and arms, soaring over a river. The banknote measures 162 x 100 mm and includes a watermark depicting Minerva and Trajan.
