20 mark 1908 — Germany ( Pick: 31 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 20 mark issued in Germany in 1908. It is cataloged under Pick number 31, which identifies it within the issue. Its characteristics place it among documented banknotes of this year.
The front side design features a blue background with an eagle at the upper right, accompanied by a 7-digit serial number. The note measures 136 x 90 mm, while the back side is designed with red and blue elements.
This note is signed by multiple directors, including Rudolf Havenstein, Otto von Glasenapp, and Oskar Schmiedicke. It was produced by the Bundesdruckerei (Reichsdruckerei) in Berlin, Germany.
The front side design features a blue background with an eagle at the upper right, accompanied by a 7-digit serial number. The note measures 136 x 90 mm, while the back side is designed with red and blue elements.
This note is signed by multiple directors, including Rudolf Havenstein, Otto von Glasenapp, and Oskar Schmiedicke. It was produced by the Bundesdruckerei (Reichsdruckerei) in Berlin, Germany.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Rudolf Havenstein (President), Otto von Glasenapp (Director), Oskar Schmiedicke (Director), Korn (Director), Erich Maron (Director), Karl von Lumm (Director), Karl von Grimm (Director), Carl Kauffmann (Director)
- Date of issue
- February 7, 1908
- Printing office
- Bundesdruckerei (Reichsdruckerei), Berlin, Germany
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Blue (face), red and blue (back)
- Dimensions
- 136 x 90 mm
- Amount produced
- Not specified
- Pick catalog
- 31
About this banknote
The Reichsbank issued this 20 Mark banknote on February 7, 1908, during the reign of Emperor Wilhelm II. This issuance was part of the German Empire's standard currency series, which adhered to the gold standard established in 1871.
The obverse features the inscription "Reichsbanknote" with an ornate initial and the imperial eagle at the upper right. The reverse displays decorative elements surrounding the denomination numeral. The note measures 136 x 90 mm and lacks a watermark.
