Type details
| Country | Sweden |
| Currency | SEK |
| Denomination | 20 Kronor |
| Series | Sixth series |
| Series range | 1997-2013 |
| Issuer | Sveriges Riksbank |
| Printer | Tumba Bruk |
| Front portrait | Astrid Lindgren |
| Reverse subject | Pippi Longstocking |
| Themes | writer,indigenous_culture |
| Watermark | Portrait of Astrid Lindgren |
| Security features | thread, hologram, microprint, see_through_register, latent_image |
| Colour palette | #d4a574,#8b7ba8,#f5e6d3 |
| Material | paper |
| Dimensions (mm) | 120x67 |
| Language / script | Latin |
| Languages | sv |
| Pick # | 63 |
| Rarity | common |
| Legal status | withdrawn |
| Legal status date | 2016-06-30 |
| Successor currency | Swedish Krona (new series 2015-2016) |
| Era | 1990_present |
| Default value (low) | 25.0 |
| Default value (high) | 40.0 |
| Value currency | SEK |
Front
Astrid Lindgren (1907-2002), Swedish author of children's literature and creator of Pippi Longstocking. She is one of the world's most translated authors, having written over 100 books including the beloved Pippi Longstocking series, Emil of Lönneberga, and Karlsson-on-the-Roof. The front features a blank portrait space (intended for watermark visibility) surrounded by vignettes representing Swedish childhood, nature and rural life, including a hornbill bird, flora, children at play, and agricultural workers. The denomination 250 appears prominently, though this is a 20 kronor note (the large numerals are decorative design elements; the actual denomination is clearly stated as 'TJUGO KRONOR' meaning 'twenty kronor').
Back
Portrait of Astrid Lindgren and a depiction of her most famous character, Pippi Longstocking, shown as a young girl carrying a suitcase and a small horse, representing scenes from the beloved children's books. Pippi is shown in her characteristic style with braided hair standing out, embodying the independent, strong-willed character that has captivated generations of children worldwide. The text 'TJUGO KRONOR' (twenty kronor) appears prominently, along with 'ASTRID LINDGREN' identifying the subject.
History
This note belongs to the sixth series of Swedish banknotes issued by Sveriges Riksbank from 1997 to 2013, featuring prominent Swedish cultural figures. The series was designed by Cecilia Lindgren and Oscar Reutersvärd. This 20 kronor note honors Astrid Lindgren, selected to represent Swedish children's literature and culture. The series was gradually withdrawn starting in 2016 and demonetized on June 30, 2017, replaced by a new series featuring landscapes and cultural motifs. The confusing '250' numerals on the front are decorative design elements incorporating indigenous patterns and geometric motifs; the actual denomination is 20 kronor as clearly stated in text. These notes remain popular with collectors due to Lindgren's international fame.
