20 Dollars / 4 Pounds 3 Shillings 4 Pence Royal Bank of Canada

Features

Issuer British Guiana (Guyana)
Issuing bank Royal Bank of Canada (The Royal Bank of Canada)
King George VI (1936-1952)
Type Standard banknote
Year 1938
Value 20 Dollars
Currency British Guiana Dollar (1837-1965)
Composition Paper
Shape Rectangular
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
295695
References P# S142
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Paper Money. Modern issues 1961-present (25th edition). Krause Publications, Iola, Wisconsin, United States.
And 2 more volumes.

Obverse

Sugar cane harvesting scene at centre

Script: Latin

Lettering:
THE ROYAL BANK OF CANADA
WILL PAY TO THE BEARER ON DEMAND
AT GEORGETOWN BRITISH GUIANA
THE SUM OF TWENTY DOLLARS
IN BRITISH GUIANA CURRENCY
REDEMABLE ONLY IN BRITISH GUIANA
GEORGETOWN BRITISH GUIANA
TWENTY BRITISH GUIANA DOLLARS THE EQUIVALENT OF £4-3-4

Reverse

Supported royal arms at centre

Script: Latin

Lettering:
TWENTY BRITISH GUIANA DOLLARS THE EQUIVALENT OF £4-3-4
TWENTY BRITISH GUIANA DOLLARS THE EQUIVALENT OF £4-3-4
THE ROYAL BANK OF CANADA

Printer

Canadian Bank Note Company, Canada (1897-date)

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
1938-Jan-03 

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