Issued by the Bank of Guyana in 2016, this 20 Dollars banknote is part of the modern Guyanese dollar series featuring enhanced security features and updated design elements.
The obverse displays a portrait of President Forbes Burnham, accompanied by guilloche patterns, denomination numerals, and microtext for security.
The reverse illustrates iconic Guyanese landscapes and native flora and fauna, emphasizing the country’s natural heritage and environmental wealth.
Obverse
On the right, Kaieteur Falls
Script: Latin
Lettering:
$20
BANK OG GUYANA
TWENTY DOLLARS
THESE NOTES ARE LEGAL TENDER FOR THE PAYMENT OF ANY AMOUNT
Reverse
On the left, a shipyard dedicated to ship builind. On the right, Ferry Vessel Malali (Guyana)
Script: Latin
Printer
De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date)
Features
| Issuer | Guyana |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Bank of Guyana |
| Period | Republic (1970-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation banknotes |
| Years | 1966-1989 |
| Value | 20 Dollars 20 GYD = GBP 0.07 |
| Currency | Dollar (decimalized, 1965-date) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 156 × 65 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
