20 escudos 1935 — Portugal ( Pick: 135 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 20 escudos issued in Portugal in 1935. It is cataloged under Pick number 135, which identifies it within the issue. Its denomination and year place it among documented banknotes.
The front side design features a portrait of the Marquês de Pombal at the top center, with Comercio Square depicted below. It includes a red on yellow underprint and is classified as Chapa 3 and 4 from the 1924-1925 issues. The back side design displays the arms at the center with a red color scheme. The watermark includes the bank name repeated, and the note was printed by W&S without an imprint.
Additional color variations on this banknote include blue-green, brown-violet, and dark blue on multicolor underprint. Specific dimensions are not provided. The 20 escudos note is part of a historical series that reflects Portugal's monetary practices during the early 20th century.
The front side design features a portrait of the Marquês de Pombal at the top center, with Comercio Square depicted below. It includes a red on yellow underprint and is classified as Chapa 3 and 4 from the 1924-1925 issues. The back side design displays the arms at the center with a red color scheme. The watermark includes the bank name repeated, and the note was printed by W&S without an imprint.
Additional color variations on this banknote include blue-green, brown-violet, and dark blue on multicolor underprint. Specific dimensions are not provided. The 20 escudos note is part of a historical series that reflects Portugal's monetary practices during the early 20th century.
Specifications
- Colour
- Red on yellow underprint; red on multicolor underprint; blue-green and brown; brown-violet and dark blue on multicolor underprint; blue-green
- Dimensions
- 000 x 000 mm
- Pick catalog
- 135
About this banknote
The Banco de Portugal issued this 20 escudos banknote in 1935 as part of their currency series. This banknote series was introduced following economic adjustments in Portugal during the early 20th century, ensuring stable currency circulation.
The front design features a portrait of Marquês de Pombal at the top center, with Comércio Square depicted below. The reverse side of the note displays the nation's arms at the center. The note was printed by W&S without an imprint, and it includes a watermark of the bank's name repeated.
