20 Francs black order number
Features
| Issuer |
Belgium
 |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | National Bank of Belgium (Nationale Bank van België) |
| King |
Albert I (1909-1934)
|
| Type | Standard circulation banknotes |
| Years | 1910-1920 |
| Value | 20 Francs (20 BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 137 × 88 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Demonetized | 1 January 1957 |
| Number | N# 201650 |
| References | P# 67 Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (10 volumes). Laurens Aernout; 2017. Catalogus van Belgische Numismatische Uitgiften / Volume 2017: 1831-2017. Numismatica Zuidwest-Vlaanderen, Europees Genootschap voor Munt- en Penningkunde. |
Series: Brussels National Bank (1905-1926 Issue)
Obverse
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 black.
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”.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LA LOI PUNIT LE CONTREFACTEUR
DES TRAVAUX FORCES
BRUXELLES
BANQUE NATIONALE
21-MAI-14
20 FRANCS
PAYABLES A VUE
Louis Titz INV. E. BIET SC.
Translation:
The law punishes the counterfeiter forced labor
Brussels National Bank
May 21th., 1914
20 Francs
Payable at sight
Engraver: Édouard Biet
Designer: Louis Titz
Reverse
Printing in red monochrome. The texts are in Dutch.
The value in words is regulated by the 39 Belgian municipalities.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TWINTIG FRANKEN
20
BETAALBAAR OP ZICHT
Nationale BANK
BRUSSEL
Louis Titz INV. E. BIET SC.
Translation:
Twenty Francs
Payable at sight
Brussels National Bank
Engraver: Édouard Biet
Designer: Louis Titz
Watermark
National Bank of Belgium and head of Minerva.
Printer
National Bank of Belgium Printing Works, Brussels, Belgium (1851-2020)Comments
Similar to P#62.
Signatures varieties:
Tschaggeny & T. de Lanstsheere; Series: 1463-2261 (03-01-1910 to 03-08-1913).
A. Babau / T. de Lanstsheere; Series: 2241-2629 (01-09-1913 to 23-12-1914).
H. Stacquet / Van der Rest; Series: 2653-3725 (03-01-1919 to 19-07-1920).
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | Frequency | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| 1910 | Signatures: Tschaggeny & De Lantsheere. | 7% | |||||||||||||
| 1911 | Signatures: Tschaggeny & De Lantsheere. | 3% | |||||||||||||
| 1912 | Signatures: Tschaggeny & De Lantsheere. | 4% | |||||||||||||
| 1913 | Signatures: A. Babau & De Lantsheere. | 8% | |||||||||||||
| 1913 | Signatures: Tschaggeny & De Lantsheere. | 4% | |||||||||||||
| 1914 | 
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$ 28 | $ 51 | Signatures: A. Babau & De Lantsheere. | 38% | ||||||||||
| 1919 |
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$ 9.90 | $ 23 | $ 29 | Signatures: H. Stacquet & Van der Rest. | 52% | |||||||||
| 1920 | Signatures: H. Stacquet & Van der Rest. | 17% | |||||||||||||
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Version | Grade | Sold price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Katz Auction 71 Lot 2006 
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30 Nov 2022 | 1914 – Signatures: A. Babau & De Lantsheere. | F |
USD 30.19
(EUR 26.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 68 Lot 1907
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8 Oct 2022 | 1914 – Signatures: A. Babau & De Lantsheere. | F |
USD 11.61
(EUR 10.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 59 Lot 1967
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23 Apr 2022 | 1914 – Signatures: A. Babau & De Lantsheere. | F |
USD 29.02
(EUR 25.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 78 Lot 1253
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1 Mar 2023 | 1919 – Signatures: H. Stacquet & Van der Rest. | VF |
USD 81.27
(EUR 70.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 178 Lot 1778
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13 Dec 2025 | 1919 – Signatures: H. Stacquet & Van der Rest. | F | Unsold | |
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Katz Auction 178 Lot 1777
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13 Dec 2025 | 1919 – Signatures: H. Stacquet & Van der Rest. | F | Unsold | |
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Katz Auction 167 Lot 1314
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19 Aug 2025 | 1919 – Signatures: H. Stacquet & Van der Rest. | F |
USD 29.02
(EUR 25.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 167 Lot 1313
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19 Aug 2025 | 1919 – Signatures: H. Stacquet & Van der Rest. | F | Unsold | |
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Katz Auction 167 Lot 1312
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19 Aug 2025 | 1919 – Signatures: H. Stacquet & Van der Rest. | F | Unsold | |
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Katz Auction 137 Lot 39
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11 Sep 2024 | 1919 – Signatures: H. Stacquet & Van der Rest. | F | Unsold | |
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