20 sucres 1988 — Ecuador ( Pick: 121 )
Region:
South America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 20 sucres issued in Ecuador in 1988. It is cataloged under Pick number 121. The dimensions of the note are 156 x 67 mm. The front features black printing on a multicolor underprint, while the reverse is predominantly blue. The note is printed on paper and bears the signatures of Carlos Julio Emanuel, Alfonsto Trujillo Bustamante, and Alberto Dahik.
The note is produced by TDLR, although no specific imprint is noted for the printing office.
Ecuador adopted the sucre as its currency in 1884 and continued using it until the introduction of the US dollar in 2000.
The note is produced by TDLR, although no specific imprint is noted for the printing office.
Ecuador adopted the sucre as its currency in 1884 and continued using it until the introduction of the US dollar in 2000.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Carlos Julio Emanuel, Alfonsto Trujillo Bustamante, Alberto Dahik
- Date of issue
- 1986-1988
- Printing office
- TDLR without imprint
- Colour
- Black on multicolor underprint; blue on reverse
- Dimensions
- 156 x 67 mm
- Pick catalog
- 121
About this banknote
The "Banco Central del Ecuador" issued the 20 sucres banknote in 1988 as part of a series to streamline and modernize Ecuador's currency system. This note, printed by Thomas De La Rue (TDLR) without an imprint, signaled efforts to enhance the security and design features of Ecuadorian banknotes during the late 20th century.
The front side of the banknote features the intricate facade of the Church of the Society of Jesus in Quito. The reverse displays the national emblem of Ecuador, highlighting an eagle and mountaintop scene. The note is printed with signatures from Carlos Julio Emanuel, Alfonsto Trujillo Bustamante, and Alberto Dahik. Its dimensions are 156 x 67 mm with black on multicolor underprint and a blue reverse.
