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20 Reichsmark Reichsbanknote
| Issuer | Reichsbank |
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| Year | 1929 |
| Type | Standard circulation banknote |
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| Obverse description | The right portion of the obverse is dominated by an intaglio-printed oval vignette of Werner von Siemens, the German industrialist and inventor, in three-quarter bust facing left, set within an ornate guilloche border with the name inscription below. The centre carries large Gothic-script lettering spelling 'Zwanzig' above 'Reichsmark', flanked by fine guilloche underprint in brown and red tones, with the issuing authority text, date, and a Reichsbank Directorate dry seal with eagle below. The denomination numeral '20' appears in large format at lower left, with a red serial number printed at upper left and lower right. |
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| Reverse description | At centre, a circular vignette contains the bust portrait of a male industrial worker facing right, holding a hammer, rendered in intaglio. Flanking the central medallion are two cornucopias overflowing with fruit and grain, while two putti draped in fabric and holding tools are positioned symmetrically on either side, all set against a finely guilloche-patterned background. The denomination numeral '20' appears in each corner. |
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| Variants | P#181a(2) - With underprint letter M serial # prefix letters B, C, D, E, F, G with serial # 41000001-47000000 for each all notes with serial # prefix H, J, K, L, M, N, O Without "Kreuz-Iris" printing P#181b - Without underprint letter without serial # on back P#181r - Without underprint letter Without serial # remainder |
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