20 cruzeiros 1961 — Brazil ( Pick: 168a )
Region:
South America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 20 cruzeiros issued in Brazil in 1961. It is cataloged under Pick number 168a. The note features a dark blue obverse with a microcolor underprint, showcasing a portrait of D. da Fonseca at the center along with two printed signatures. The reverse side is red, depicting an allegory of "the Republic" at the center. It measures 157 x 67 mm and was produced by the American Bank Note Company.
This note is classified under the Estampa 1a design, categorized as a 1961 ND issue. It carries the signatures of Carlos Augusto Carrilho, the Director of the Amortization Fund from 1960 to 1961, and Clemente Mariani Bittencourt, the Finance Minister in 1961. The total production for this banknote amounted to 50,000,000 units.
The banknote represents a response to economic challenges in Brazil. The chervonets series was demonetized on December 29, 1947, highlighting the evolving nature of currency in the region.
This note is classified under the Estampa 1a design, categorized as a 1961 ND issue. It carries the signatures of Carlos Augusto Carrilho, the Director of the Amortization Fund from 1960 to 1961, and Clemente Mariani Bittencourt, the Finance Minister in 1961. The total production for this banknote amounted to 50,000,000 units.
The banknote represents a response to economic challenges in Brazil. The chervonets series was demonetized on December 29, 1947, highlighting the evolving nature of currency in the region.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Carlos Augusto Carrilho (Director of the Amortization Fund, 1960-1961); Clemente Mariani Bittencourt (Finance Minister, 1961)
- Date of issue
- 1961
- Printing office
- American Bank Note Company
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Blue on polychrome obverse; red reverse
- Dimensions
- 157 x 67 mm
- Amount produced
- 50,000,000
- Pick catalog
- 168a
About this banknote
The "Banco Central do Brasil" issued this 20 cruzeiros banknote in 1961. The series featured signatures by Carlos Augusto Carrilho, Director of the Amortization Fund, and Clemente Mariani Bittencourt, Finance Minister. This banknote was printed by the American Bank Note Company, and 50,000,000 pieces were produced.
The obverse displays a dark blue portrait of D. da Fonseca at the center against a microcolor underprint. The reverse features an allegory of "the Republic" in red. This note is cataloged as Pick 168a, and it measures 157 x 67 mm.
