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At the centre is a \u003cstrong\u003eflying fish\u003c\/strong\u003e, a regional maritime emblem, while a \u003cstrong\u003emap of the Eastern Caribbean\u003c\/strong\u003e appears at left, highlighting the geographic unity of the issuing states.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLettering includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eEAST CARIBBEAN CURRENCY AUTHORITY\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eTHESE NOTES ARE LEGAL TENDER FOR THE PAYMENT OF ANY AMOUNT\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eTWENTY DOLLARS\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReverse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse depicts a \u003cstrong\u003ecoastal landscape\u003c\/strong\u003e with rocky shoreline and trees — a scene characteristic of the region’s natural beauty. The design is framed by decorative guilloche patterns and formal lettering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLettering:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eEAST CARIBBEAN CURRENCY AUTHORITY\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eFIVE DOLLARS\u003c\/em\u003e (\u003cem\u003eNote: The “Five Dollars” text is a known design quirk on this series.\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecurity Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatermark of Queen Elizabeth II\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine guilloche patterns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistinctive serial numbering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh‑quality De La Rue engraving\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector Appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEarly ECCA Issue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs one of the first notes issued under the East Caribbean Currency Authority, this series marks the beginning of a unified regional currency.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommonwealth Portraiture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe youthful portrait of Queen Elizabeth II is a classic feature of mid‑century Commonwealth banknotes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaritime \u0026amp; Regional Symbolism\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe flying fish and Caribbean map highlight the shared cultural and economic identity of the Eastern Caribbean islands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh‑Denomination Rarity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigher denominations from this period were printed in smaller quantities and saw heavier circulation, making well‑preserved examples more collectible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDe La Rue Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced by one of the world’s most respected banknote printers, giving the note strong aesthetic and technical appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e1965 Eastern Caribbean 20 Dollars (P#15)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a beautifully designed and historically significant early issue of the East Caribbean Currency Authority. 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