20 marek 1919 — Poland ( Pick: 26 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 20 marek issued in Poland in 1919. It is cataloged under Pick number 26. This note features a front side design from the 1919 Third Issue, displaying a portrait of a woman on the right in red on a brown underprint, and includes two serial number varieties. The reverse side showcases a crowned eagle, symbolizing Poland.
The dimensions of the note are 153 x 98 mm. It is printed on paper by the Banque de France, incorporating a colour scheme of red and brown underprint.
In 1919, Poland was in the process of restoring its independence after over a century of partitions. The establishment of a national currency was a significant step in securing the country’s economic sovereignty.
The dimensions of the note are 153 x 98 mm. It is printed on paper by the Banque de France, incorporating a colour scheme of red and brown underprint.
In 1919, Poland was in the process of restoring its independence after over a century of partitions. The establishment of a national currency was a significant step in securing the country’s economic sovereignty.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- 23.8.1919
- Printing office
- Banque de France
- Paper
- paper
- Colour
- red and brown underprint
- Dimensions
- 153 x 98 mm
- Pick catalog
- 26
About this banknote
The Polish National Loan Bank (Polska Krajowa Kasa Pożyczkowa) issued the 20 marek banknote on August 23, 1919. This note was part of the Third Issue series, introduced to stabilize the national currency following Poland's regaining of independence in 1918.
The obverse features a portrait of a woman on the right side, with the denomination "20" in each corner. The reverse displays a crowned eagle, the national emblem of Poland, at the center. The banknote measures 153 x 98 mm and was printed by the Banque de France. Two serial number varieties exist for this issue.
