20 sucres 1920 — Ecuador ( Pick: S253r1 )
Region:
South America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 20 sucres issued in Ecuador in 1920. It is cataloged under Pick number S253r1. The note has dimensions of 148 x 66 mm and features a color scheme of black on an orange underprint, along with brown and blue.
The design of the banknote includes an intricate front and back, although specific imagery is not provided. The catalog reference identifies it within the documented group of banknotes.
The issuance of paper currency in Ecuador during this time was significant for the standardization of the nation's financial instruments.
The design of the banknote includes an intricate front and back, although specific imagery is not provided. The catalog reference identifies it within the documented group of banknotes.
The issuance of paper currency in Ecuador during this time was significant for the standardization of the nation's financial instruments.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- January 2, 1920
- Colour
- Black on orange underprint; brown; blue
- Dimensions
- 148 x 66 mm
- Pick catalog
- S253r1
About this banknote
The banknote was issued by El Banco Sur Americano in Ecuador in the year 1920. This series was circulated following economic developments in Ecuador requiring a stable currency system. The bank operated during a time of financial expansion in the region.
The front side design features a figure seated next to a globe and a scroll, indicative of exploration. The back side of the note displays a detailed scene of a boat filled with explorers approaching a shoreline. The note is cataloged as Pick S253r1 and measures 148 x 66 mm.
