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20 Francs
| Issuer | Banque du Congo Belge |
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| Year | 1940 |
| Type | Standard circulation banknote |
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| Obverse description | Central vignette shows a large dugout canoe with seven paddlers on a wide Congo river, framed by dense tropical forest on the horizon. The denomination "20" appears in the lower left in large numerals, with the date printed below the central scene. Ornate guilloche borders with star corners frame the note, and an oval watermark window occupies the lower right. |
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| Reverse description | Central vignette presents two mahouts riding work elephants through a lush jungle clearing, with additional elephants visible in the background among tropical palms and dense vegetation. The denomination "20" appears in large numerals at the lower right, with an oval watermark window positioned at the lower left. Ornate guilloche borders with star corners surround the entire design. |
| Reverse lettering | BANK VAN BELGISCH CONGO TWINTIG FRANK BETAALBAAR OP ZICHT De Afg Beheerder De Voorzitter 20 FRANK DE NAMAKER WORDT DOOR DE WET MET DWANGARBEID GESTRAFT THOMAS DE LA RUE & COMPANY LIMITED, LONDON (Translation: BANK OF BELGIAN CONGO TWENTY FRANK PAYABLE AT SIGHT The Afg Administrator The President 20 FRANK THE COUNTERFEITER IS PUNISHED BY LAW WITH FORCED LABOUR THOMAS DE LA RUE & COMPANY LIMITED, LONDON) |
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