€20 · Europa series

2015-11-25 · Eurosystem

The blue €20 Europa-series note uses gothic architectural motifs. Its 133 × 72 mm format identifies the denomination alongside its colour and printed value. The watermark and hologram contain Europa’s portrait. This common euro-area design circulates in Malta.

€20 · Europa series · front · official SPECIMEN image
© European Central Bank. Official 72 dpi SPECIMEN image; downloaded unchanged.
Official SPECIMEN illustration of the shared Eurosystem design. The supplied example has Christine Lagarde’s signature. This is not a Malta-only issue or a dated circulating specimen.
These ECB illustrations are for on-screen viewing and are omitted from the printed page.
European Central Bank · ECB authorised digital reproduction — SPECIMEN, 72 dpi · Sources
€20 · Europa series · back · official SPECIMEN image
© European Central Bank. Official 72 dpi SPECIMEN image; downloaded unchanged.
Official SPECIMEN illustration of the shared Eurosystem design. The supplied example has Christine Lagarde’s signature. This is not a Malta-only issue or a dated circulating specimen.
These ECB illustrations are for on-screen viewing and are omitted from the printed page.
European Central Bank · ECB authorised digital reproduction — SPECIMEN, 72 dpi · Sources

Technical specifications

Dimensions
133 × 72 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Material
Cotton-fibre paper
Colour
Blue
Front
Windows and gateways; gothic architectural theme
Back
Bridge and map of Europe; gothic architectural theme
Security features
Europa portrait watermark and hologram; security thread; emerald number
Printer
Unknown / not verified
Signatures
Unknown / not verified
Serial format
Horizontal: two letters and ten digits; first letter identifies the printing works
First issue date
2015-11-25
Withdrawal date
Unknown / not verified

Dating and classification

The year is the denomination’s first circulation year, not the printing year of an individual note. Signatures and printer codes are grouped within this design type.

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