20 reis 1931 — Brazil ( Pick: 48a )
Region:
South America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 20 reis issued in Brazil in 1931. It is cataloged under Pick number 48a. The note features the 1891-1931 Issue design, identified as E. 16A, Variant a, depicting the term "BRAZIL."
The front side showcases a blue color scheme with a multicolor underprint, while the reverse is rendered in orange. It is printed on paper by the American Bank Note Company.
Dimensions of the banknote are 177 x 82 mm. A handwritten signature is present. The American Bank Note Company was a noted printing office in the early 20th century, responsible for various currency notes.
The front side showcases a blue color scheme with a multicolor underprint, while the reverse is rendered in orange. It is printed on paper by the American Bank Note Company.
Dimensions of the banknote are 177 x 82 mm. A handwritten signature is present. The American Bank Note Company was a noted printing office in the early 20th century, responsible for various currency notes.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Handwritten signature
- Date of issue
- 1931
- Printing office
- American Bank Note Company
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Blue on multicolor underprint; orange reverse
- Dimensions
- 177 x 82 mm
- Amount produced
- Not specified
- Pick catalog
- 48a
About this banknote
The National Treasury of Brazil issued the 20 Mil Reis banknote in 1931 as part of the 1891-1931 series. This series was produced by the American Bank Note Company.
The front of the banknote features a portrait of Manuel Deodoro da Fonseca, Brazil's first president, at the center. The reverse displays an allegorical figure of Athena (Minerva), the goddess associated with wisdom and warfare. The note measures 177 x 82 mm and is printed in blue on a multicolor underprint, with an orange reverse.
