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| 20 Belgian francs banknote |
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| 20 Franken |
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Obverse: On the left, Minerva accompanied by symbols of the economy and labour with a lion symbolising Belgium at her feet. On the right, the heraldic lion with symbols of war.
Reverse: Ornate design and depictions of Coats of arms of the 39 Belgian cities. The banknote face value is printed in words and with the numerical indication of the denomination - 20 Franken.
The 1894 series of the 20 franc note was the first Belgian banknote printed in four colours.
Watermark: Head of Ceres.
Prevailing colour - Vermilion and green on a background of yellow and red; Format 88 x 137 mm
Graphic artist - Louis Titz; Engravers - Edouard Biet (Obverse) and A. Doms (Reverse).
Signatures: Governor - Leon Van Der Rest (signed notes 30/12/1918 - 19/12/1923), Treasurer - Henry Stacquet (signed notes 01/03/1918 - 28/10/1936).