20 leva 1916 — Bulgaria ( Pick: 18a )
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Europe
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Banknote description
The banknote is a 20 leva issued in Bulgaria in 1916. It is cataloged under Pick number 18a. Its dimensions are 155 x 100 mm, and it is printed on paper. The note features a variety of colors including green, brown, black, red, blue, orange, purple, yellow, gray, and white.
The front side design includes "VVXHG QRWH.." as part of its printed features. The note was produced by the Bundesdruckerei (Reichsdruckerei) in Berlin, Germany. A total of 3,010,000 pieces were printed.
Bulgaria issued this denomination during World War I, a time marked by significant national changes and monetary adjustments.
The front side design includes "VVXHG QRWH.." as part of its printed features. The note was produced by the Bundesdruckerei (Reichsdruckerei) in Berlin, Germany. A total of 3,010,000 pieces were printed.
Bulgaria issued this denomination during World War I, a time marked by significant national changes and monetary adjustments.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- 1916
- Printing office
- Bundesdruckerei (Reichsdruckerei), Berlin, Germany
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Green, brown, black, red, blue, orange, purple, yellow, gray, white
- Dimensions
- 155 x 100 mm
- Amount produced
- 3,010,000
- Pick catalog
- 18a
About this banknote
The Bulgarian National Bank issued the 20 Leva Zlato banknote in 1916. This series was introduced during the reign of King Ferdinand I, who ruled from 1887 to 1918. The banknote was printed by the Reichsdruckerei in Berlin, Germany, with a total production of 3,010,000 notes.
The obverse features the Bulgarian coat of arms at the upper center, with the denomination "Двадесетъ Лева Злато" (Twenty Leva Gold) below. The reverse displays the numeral "20" within guilloches on both sides. The banknote measures 155 x 100 mm and was demonetized on May 5, 1924.
