Belgium 20 Francs, 1896-1909 P-62

LA LOI PUNIT LE CONTREFACTEUR DES TRAVAUX FORCES BRUXELLES BANQUE NATIONALE 29-JUIN-09 20 FRANCS PAYABLES A VUE LOUIS TITZ. INV. E. BIET. SC.

Frame and background in green and red composed of floral motifs of “Art Nouveau” inspiration. All texts are in French. The text of the Law is printed on two lines at the top of the frame. Below, the wording of the issuing institute is printed in red. In the center, the numerical value is printed in white in a red circle. The date and signatures are printed in black and the ticket number is printed in black. On the left, the Belgian lion lies at the feet of a goddess Minerva holding a caduceus in her hand. Minerva leans on a large number of tools on which we can read the words: “Work - Economy”. On the right side, a bouquet of laurels and a pennant comprising the lion of the Belgian coat of arms is hung on a pole. Below, a sword and a banner with the words: “unity is strength”.

TWINTIG FRANKEN 20 BETAALBAAR OP ZICHT Nationale BANK BRUSSEL LOUIS TITZ. INV. E. BIET. SC.

Printing in red monochrome. The texts are in Dutch. The value in words is regulated by the 39 Belgian municipalities.