20 escudos 1941 — Mozambique ( Pick: 85 )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 20 escudos issued in Mozambique in 1941. It is cataloged under Pick number 85.
The note features a color scheme of black on blue with a multicolor underprint. This banknote measures 138 x 81 mm, is printed on paper, and is signed by A. Ennes. It was produced by Bradbury, Wilkinson and Company in the United Kingdom.
The chervonets series was demonetized on December 29, 1947.
The note features a color scheme of black on blue with a multicolor underprint. This banknote measures 138 x 81 mm, is printed on paper, and is signed by A. Ennes. It was produced by Bradbury, Wilkinson and Company in the United Kingdom.
The chervonets series was demonetized on December 29, 1947.
Specifications
- Signed by
- A. Ennes
- Date of issue
- 1 November 1941
- Printing office
- Bradbury, Wilkinson and Company, United Kingdom
- Colour
- Black on blue and multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 138 x 81 mm
- Pick catalog
- 85
About this banknote
The Banco Nacional Ultramarino issued this 20 escudos banknote for Mozambique in 1941. The issuance of this series was part of the colonial currency adjustments to establish stable monetary policies in Portuguese colonies. Decree No. 17154 authorized the introduction of these notes to enhance financial consistency.
The front side of the banknote features a portrait of António Ennes, a prominent figure in Mozambique's colonial history. The design incorporates the denomination "VINTE ESCUDOS" and is signed by A. Ennes. On the reverse, the note depicts an allegorical figure with ships in the background. Printed by Bradbury, Wilkinson and Company in the United Kingdom, this note is cataloged as Pick 85.
