KOGUJA Banknotes Catalog

20 mark 1909 — Germany ( Pick: 37 )

Region: Europe
Front side
20 mark Germany 1909 — Front side
Back side
20 mark Germany 1909 — Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 20 mark issued in Germany in 1909. It is cataloged under Pick number 37. The banknote measures 135 x 90 mm and is composed of paper.

The front side design features the year "1909" and the date "10.9.1909," along with a blue eagle positioned at the upper right. It includes a seven-digit serial number. The color scheme comprises green, pink, and blue, contributing to the note's visual composition.

This banknote is signed by Rudolf Havenstein, Otto von Glasenapp, Oskar Schmiedicke, and several others. It was printed by the Reichsdruckerei. The denomination of 20 marks was significant in relation to economic activities in Germany during the early 20th century.

Specifications

Signed by
Rudolf Havenstein, Otto von Glasenapp, Oskar Schmiedicke, Korn, Erich Maron, Karl von Lumm, Karl von Grimm, Carl Kauffmann, Paul Schneider
Date of issue
1909-09-10
Printing office
Reichsdruckerei
Paper
paper
Colour
green, pink, and blue
Dimensions
135 x 90 mm
Pick catalog
37

About this banknote

The Reichsbank of Germany issued the 20 mark note in 1909. This series was introduced to facilitate economic transactions in the expanding industrial economy of early 20th-century Germany. The note was part of a broader series released on September 10, 1909, designed to standardize currency across the German Empire.

The front side of the banknote features a blue design with a prominent eagle at the upper right corner and a seven-digit serial number. The note measures 135 x 90 mm and was printed by Reichsdruckerei. It was signed by notable figures including Rudolf Havenstein and Otto von Glasenapp. The vibrant colors of green, pink, and blue enhance its visual distinction.

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