20 centavos 1914 — Mozambique ( Pick: 54 )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 20 centavos issued in Mozambique in 1914. It is cataloged under Pick number 54.
The banknote features a blue design on a multicolor underprint, with a purple back. Measuring 121 x 72 mm, it is printed on paper and produced by BWC.
The production of this banknote showcases the printing techniques employed in Mozambique during the early 20th century.
The banknote features a blue design on a multicolor underprint, with a purple back. Measuring 121 x 72 mm, it is printed on paper and produced by BWC.
The production of this banknote showcases the printing techniques employed in Mozambique during the early 20th century.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- 5 November 1914
- Printing office
- BWC
- Colour
- Blue on multicolor underprint; purple back
- Dimensions
- 121 x 72 mm
- Pick catalog
- 54
About this banknote
The Banco Nacional Ultramarino issued this 20 centavos banknote for Mozambique in 1914. This series was introduced to provide a uniform currency system within the Portuguese colonies. The banknote was printed by the British American Banknote Company (BWC), known for producing quality banknotes for various countries.
The front side of the note features ornate designs with the denomination "20 Centavos" prominently displayed and inscriptions indicating its legal tender status. The back side presents an intricate design with a central motif of a seated woman, indicative of traditional allegorical imagery. The Pick number for this note is 54.
