20 escudos 1959 — Portugal ( Pick: 153b )
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Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 20 escudos issued in Portugal in 1959. It is cataloged under Pick number 153b.
The front side design features a portrait of D. Antonio Luiz de Meneses at the right, utilizing green and purple on a multicolor underprint, classified as Chapa 6. The back side displays the bank arms at the center with a similar green hue and multicolor underprint. Additionally, it includes a watermark of a man's head and is noted as a variant b with the signature title “O GOVERNADOR” dated 27.1.1959.
This note measures 135 x 75 mm and is printed on paper by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. (England). The signatures on the note are from Rafael da Silva Neves Duque and José Caeiro da Mata.
The front side design features a portrait of D. Antonio Luiz de Meneses at the right, utilizing green and purple on a multicolor underprint, classified as Chapa 6. The back side displays the bank arms at the center with a similar green hue and multicolor underprint. Additionally, it includes a watermark of a man's head and is noted as a variant b with the signature title “O GOVERNADOR” dated 27.1.1959.
This note measures 135 x 75 mm and is printed on paper by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. (England). The signatures on the note are from Rafael da Silva Neves Duque and José Caeiro da Mata.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Rafael da Silva Neves Duque and José Caeiro da Mata
- Date of issue
- 27 January 1959
- Printing office
- Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. (England)
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Green and purple on multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 135 x 75 mm
- Pick catalog
- 153b
About this banknote
The Banco de Portugal issued this 20 escudos banknote in 1959. This series was part of a continuation from the 1941 issue, maintaining the consistency of design elements and signatories over many years. The note was printed by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. in England, known for its quality banknote production.
The front of the banknote features a portrait of D. Antonio Luiz de Meneses on the right, set against a green and purple multicolor underprint. The back design displays the bank arms at the center with a watermark of a man's head. This note is classified as Pick 153b, with signatures by Rafael da Silva Neves Duque and José Caeiro da Mata.
