Belgium 20 Francs, 1914 P-76

Belgium 20 Francs, 1914 P-76 obverse
Belgium 20 Francs, 1914 P-76 reverse

Information:

Reference P#76
Country Belgium
Period Franc (1832-2001)
Currency Francs
Denomination 20 Francs
Type Circulation banknotes
Ruler Albert I (1909-1934)
Year 1914
Shape Rectangular
Composition Paper
Demonetized Yes
Size (WxH) 137x88 mm

Obverse:

Belgium 20 Francs, 1914 P-76
Latin

Obverse text

LA LOI PUNIT LE CONTREFACTEUR DES TRAVAUX FORCES BRUXELLES BANQUE NATIONALE 20 FRANCS PAYABLES A VUE 1er. SEPT. 14 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 red. 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.

Varieties:

Date Variety Iss. Value
VG F VF XF AU UNC
1914-Sep-01 1914-Sep-01 + - - - - - -