Danske Bank £20 note facts for kids
| (United Kingdom) | |
|---|---|
| Value | £20 sterling |
| Security features | Raised print, watermark, security thread, see-through window, microprinting, UV feature |
| Paper type | Cotton |
| Years of printing | 2013–present (current design) |
| Obverse | |
| Design | Harry Ferguson |
| Design date | 2013 |
| Reverse | |
| Design | Pediment of Belfast City Hall |
| Design date | 2013 |
The Danske Bank £20 note is a special kind of money, like a paper bill, used in Northern Ireland. It is a sterling banknote. This £20 note is the second smallest amount of money printed by Danske Bank in Northern Ireland.
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What is the history of the Danske Bank £20 note?
The bank that prints these notes started a long time ago. It was first called the Northern Bank Partnership. It began in Belfast in 1809. Later, in 1924, it became simply the Northern Bank.
In 2005, a bigger bank called Danske Bank Group bought the Northern Bank. By 2012, the Northern Bank started using the Danske Bank name.
How did early banknotes look?
In the 1800s, many banks in Ireland printed their own money. The Northern Bank also printed its own banknotes. These early notes were different because they were always printed on both sides. Most other banks only printed on one side.
At first, you could only use these notes at the specific bank branch that printed them. So, the name of the branch had to be on the note. Later, in the 1860s, new notes were made. These notes showed the names of many different bank branches.
Are these notes safe to use?
Yes, banknotes from Northern Ireland are very safe. They are fully "backed." This means they have the same level of protection as notes from the Bank of England. So, you can trust them just like you trust money from the Bank of England.
When was the current £20 note introduced?
The current £20 note was first used in 2013. It features a picture of a famous engineer and inventor named Harry Ferguson. The design of this note is almost the same as the one before it. The main difference is that it now says "Danske Bank" instead of "Northern Bank."
What does the Danske Bank £20 note look like?
The £20 note is mostly blue. It measures about 149 millimeters wide and 80 millimeters tall.
What is on the front of the note?
The front of the note shows a picture of Harry Ferguson. He was a very important inventor from Northern Ireland. He invented many things, including a special tractor system.
What is on the back of the note?
The back of the note features a part of Belfast City Hall. Specifically, it shows the pediment. This is the triangular part above the main entrance of the building.
