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📄 Basic Information
Country: Austria 🇦🇹
Denomination: 20 Schilling
Year / Date: 1 October 1986
Issuer: Austrian National Bank (Österreichische Nationalbank)
Catalog Number: Pick #148
Serial Number: M 699166 G
Currency System: Austrian Schilling (used before the Euro)
👤 Portrait on the Note
The portrait is of Moritz Michael Daffinger (1790–1849).
He was a famous Austrian miniature portrait painter in the 19th century.
🎨 Design Features
Front:
Portrait of Moritz Daffinger
Complex guilloche security patterns (multicolored circular design)
Austrian coat of arms
Denomination “ZWANZIG SCHILLING”
Security Elements:
Watermark
Fine engraving lines
Multicolor guilloche anti-counterfeiting design
Serial numbering
🏦 Grading (on the holder)
Grade: Very Fine (VF) 30
This means:
Moderate circulation
Visible folds
Slight stains or wear
Still collectible condition
💰 Approximate Collector Value
Typical market prices depend on condition:
VF 30: about $3 – $8 USD
UNC (uncirculated): up to $15 – $25 USD
Because yours has stains and folds, the value is usually on the lower VF range.
📆 Historical Note
Austria stopped using the Schilling when it adopted the Euro in 2002.
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