KOGUJA Banknotes Catalog

20 zlotych 1947 — Poland ( Pick: 130 )

Region: Europe
Front side
20 zlotych Poland 1947 — Front side
Back side
20 zlotych Poland 1947 — Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 20 zlotych issued in Poland in 1947. It is cataloged under Pick number 130. The note features a smooth white paper with a light cream shade and dimensions of 158 x 84 mm. The front side displays a green design with an olive underprint, featuring an eagle at the lower center. The back side depicts tools, a globe, and a book.

This banknote was signed by Wacław Borowski and produced by Polska Wytwórnia Papierów Wartościowych S.A. in Warsaw, Poland. A total of 28,189,500 pieces were printed.

The 20 zlotych denomination was part of the currency design used in Poland during 1947.

Specifications

Signed by
Wacław Borowski
Date of issue
June 11, 1949
Printing office
Polska Wytwórnia Papierów Wartościowych S.A., Warsaw, Poland
Paper
smooth white with a light cream shade
Colour
green and light khaki
Dimensions
158 x 84 mm
Amount produced
28,189,500
Pick catalog
130

About this banknote

The "Narodowy Bank Polski" issued the 20 zlotych banknote in 1947. This series was introduced as part of Poland's post-war currency reforms on July 15, 1947. It aimed to stabilize the economy after World War II and replace the notes issued by the General Government during the occupation.

The front side of the banknote features an eagle at the lower center, with a design of green on olive underprint. The reverse side depicts tools, a globe, and a book. Printed by Polska Wytwórnia Papierów Wartościowych S.A. in Warsaw, 28,189,500 notes were produced. It measures 158 x 84 mm and is signed by Wacław Borowski.

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