Belgium 20 Francs 1905

Signatures: Tschaggeny & De Lantsheere

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Belgium 20 Francs, 1896-1909 P-62 obverse
Belgium 20 Francs, 1896-1909 P-62 reverse

Information:

Rarity B - Uncommon
Date Variety Iss. VG F VF XF AU UNC
1905 Signatures: Tschaggeny & De Lantsheere + - - - - - -
Reference P#62c
Country Belgium
Period Franc (1832-2001)
Ruler Leopold II (1865-1909)
Issuing bank National Bank of Belgium
Currency Francs
Denomination 20 Francs
Type Circulation banknotes
Year 1896-1909
Shape Rectangular (First 4-colour note in Belgium)
Composition Paper
Demonetized Yes on 01.01.1957
Size (WxH) 137x88 mm

Obverse:

Belgium 20 Francs, 1896-1909 P-62
Latin

Obverse text

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.

Obverse symbol

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”.

Reverse:

Image 1
Latin

Reverse text

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

Reverse symbol

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