20 reais 2010 — Brazil ( Pick: 255 )
Region:
South America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
This banknote from Brazil, dated 2010, carries a denomination of 20 reais. It is colored in red and cream.
It is cataloged under Pick number 255. The available facts classify this banknote within a defined group, supporting its entry in the catalog of banknotes.
It is cataloged under Pick number 255. The available facts classify this banknote within a defined group, supporting its entry in the catalog of banknotes.
Specifications
- Colour
- Red and cream
- Pick catalog
- 255
About this banknote
The Banco Central do Brasil issued the 20 reais banknote (Pick 255) in 2010 as part of the second series of the real currency, introduced to enhance security features and accommodate the country's economic growth. This series began entering circulation in December 2010, coexisting with the first series.
The front of the banknote features the head of the Republic, a common motif in Brazilian currency. The reverse showcases the golden lion tamarin (Leontopithecus rosalia), a primate native to Brazil. The note measures 142 x 65 mm and includes a solid security thread and a watermark depicting the golden lion tamarin alongside an electrotype 20.
