20 pounds 1934 — United Kingdom ( Pick: 337a )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
This banknote from the United Kingdom, dated 1934, carries a denomination of 20 pounds. It features a color scheme of black on cream.
The note is cataloged under Pick number 337a. Its denomination and year are recorded for identification within the catalog.
The note is cataloged under Pick number 337a. Its denomination and year are recorded for identification within the catalog.
Specifications
- Colour
- Black on cream
- Pick catalog
- 337a
About this banknote
**About this banknote**
The Bank of England issued this 20-pound banknote in 1934. During this period, the banknotes were part of a series where notes were hand-signed by the Chief Cashier. These notes featured advanced security measures for their time, reflecting increasing technological advancements in banknote production.
The front side design features a detailed vignette of Britannia seated within an oval frame. The note is primarily black on cream, with ornate script detailing the denomination and issuing body. As Pick number 337a, this note was among those that exemplified the traditional and secure printing methods of early 20th-century British banknotes.