20 escudos 1949 — Portugal ( Pick: 153 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 20 escudos issued in Portugal in 1949. It is cataloged under Pick number 153, identifying it within the issue. This catalog reference places it among documented banknotes of that period.
The front side design features a portrait of D. Antonio Luiz de Meneses on the right, presented in green and purple against a multicolor underprint. The back side includes the bank arms at the center, also in green on a multicolor underprint. The note displays a watermark of a man's head.
Produced by Bradbury Wilkinson and Company in the United Kingdom, this note incorporates a distinct color palette of green and purple. Bradbury Wilkinson and Company operated from 1856 to 1990, contributing to various currency designs during that timeframe.
The front side design features a portrait of D. Antonio Luiz de Meneses on the right, presented in green and purple against a multicolor underprint. The back side includes the bank arms at the center, also in green on a multicolor underprint. The note displays a watermark of a man's head.
Produced by Bradbury Wilkinson and Company in the United Kingdom, this note incorporates a distinct color palette of green and purple. Bradbury Wilkinson and Company operated from 1856 to 1990, contributing to various currency designs during that timeframe.
Specifications
- Printing office
- Bradbury Wilkinson and Company, United Kingdom (1856-1990)
- Colour
- Green and purple
- Pick catalog
- 153
About this banknote
The "Banco de Portugal" issued this 20 escudos banknote in 1949. This series was introduced during the period when Portugal stabilized its currency post-World War II, reflecting efforts to maintain economic stability. The banknote was printed by the reputable Bradbury Wilkinson and Company in the United Kingdom.
The front side features a portrait of D. Antonio Luiz de Meneses on a green and purple background with a multicolor underprint. The reverse side displays the bank's coat of arms centrally. These notes include a watermark of a man's head for added security. The note is cataloged as Pick number 153.
