20 mark 1939 — Belgium ( Pick: 98 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 20 mark issued in Belgium in 1939. It is cataloged under Pick number 98. The front side design features the dates 14.4.1926-27.1.1940, with a brown color scheme on a light blue and yellow-green underprint. This design includes a conjoined portrait of King Albert and Queen Elisabeth positioned at the left. There are three signature varieties present on this banknote.
The dimensions of the note are 227 x 125 mm, and it is printed on paper, predominantly in green on a multicolor underprint.
Belgium faced significant political and economic challenges during this time, particularly as it approached the onset of World War II.
The dimensions of the note are 227 x 125 mm, and it is printed on paper, predominantly in green on a multicolor underprint.
Belgium faced significant political and economic challenges during this time, particularly as it approached the onset of World War II.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- 27 March 1939
- Paper
- paper
- Colour
- green on multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 227 x 125 mm
- Pick catalog
- 98
About this banknote
The Banque Nationale de Belgique issued the 20 Francs banknote (Pick 98) in 1939. This series, first introduced on April 14, 1926, featured conjoined portraits of King Albert I and Queen Elisabeth on the front. The banknote was part of Belgium's efforts to modernize its currency during the interwar period.
The front design includes the conjoined portraits of King Albert I and Queen Elisabeth on the left side. The banknote measures 227 x 125 mm and is printed in green on a multicolor underprint. There are three signature varieties associated with this note.
