KOGUJA Banknotes Catalog

20 lei 1947 — Romania ( Pick: 77 )

Region: Europe
Front side
20 lei Romania 1947 — Front side
Back side
20 lei Romania 1947 — Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 20 lei issued in Romania in 1947. It is cataloged under Pick number 77, identifying it within the documented banknotes.

The banknote features a dark brown color on a green underprint. The front side design includes images of Trajan and Decebal at the upper left, along with the inscription "DIRECTORUL GENERAL AL BUGETULUI" and two signature varieties. The back displays a woman sitting on a woodpile, and it includes a watermark marked "M. F."

This note is printed on paper by the Ministerul Finantelor. Specific dimensions and the amount produced are not available. Following World War II, 1947 marked a period of transformation in Romania, leading to significant political changes.

Specifications

Signed by
Al. Alexandrini, Panait Gheorghiu
Date of issue
1947
Printing office
Ministerul Finantelor
Paper
Paper
Colour
Dark brown on green underprint
Dimensions
000 x 000 mm
Amount produced
Not specified
Pick catalog
77

About this banknote

The "Ministerul Finanțelor" of Romania issued the 20 lei banknote in 1947. This series was introduced as part of the post-war adjustments in Romanian currency. The note is notable for its dual signature varieties, signed by Al. Alexandrini and Panait Gheorghiu, aligning with changes in fiscal management during that period.

The front side of the note features portraits of Trajan and Decebal at the upper left corner, with the denomination inscribed below. The back side depicts a woman sitting on a woodpile. The watermark reads "M. F," and the note is printed in dark brown on a green underprint. The signature title is "DIRECTORUL GENERAL AL BUGETULUI."

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