20 escudos 1948 — Portugal ( Pick: 153 )

Region: Europe

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Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 20 escudos issued in Portugal in 1948. It is cataloged under Pick number 153. This note is part of a defined group of banknotes from this period.

The front side features a portrait of D. Antonio Luiz de Meneses at the right, with green and purple coloring on a multicolor underprint. The back side displays the bank arms at the center, also in green on a multicolor underprint. The watermark presents a man's head, and the note is printed on paper by BWC, without an imprint.

A total of 184,366,000 pieces were produced. The dimensions of this banknote are 135 x 75 mm.

Specifications

Date of issue: 28 June 1949
Paper: paper
Colour: green and purple on multicolor underprint
Dimensions: 135 x 75 mm
Amount produced: 184,366,000
Pick catalog: 153

About this banknote

The Banco de Portugal issued the 20 escudos banknote in 1948 as part of the 1941–1959 series. This series was introduced to standardize the nation's currency during a period of economic stabilization.

The front of the banknote features a portrait of D. António Luís de Meneses on the right side, with the bank's name and denomination inscribed centrally. The reverse displays the coat of arms of Portugal at the center. The note measures 135 x 75 mm and was printed by Bradbury Wilkinson and Company, though the printer's imprint is absent. It was demonetized on June 30, 1978.