20 Francs

Issuer Belgian Congo, Rwanda and Urundi
Year 1952
Type Standard circulation banknote
Value 20 Francs
Currency Franc (1960-1967)
Composition Paper
Size 138 × 87 mm
Shape Rectangular
Printer Thomas De La Rue, London, United Kingdom
Designer(s)
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) P#23
Obverse description Seven oarsmen in dugout canoe on lake with jungle in background, flanked by palm trees. Stars in corners. Date at bottom. French text.
Obverse lettering Banque Centrale du Congo Belge et du Ruanda-Urundi Vingt Francs Payable a Vue Le Premier Directeur Le Gouverneur 20 Francs Le Contrefacteur est puni de servitude penale
Reverse description 2 elephants with handlers dragging a log from forest at centre. Two more elephants in background at right. Palm trees left and right. Blue. Flemish text
Reverse lettering Centrale Bank van Belgisch- Congo en Ruanda- Urundi Twintig Frank Betaalbaar op Zicht De Eerste Directeur De Gouverneur 20 Frank De Namaker Wordt met Strafoienst Gestraft
Signature(s)
Protection type Watermark
Protection description Elephant Head
Variants
Numisquare ID 1292328020
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