KOGUJA Banknotes Catalog

20000 reis 1826 — Portugal ( Pick: 28 )

Region: Europe
Front side
20000 reis Portugal 1826 — Front side
Back side
20000 reis Portugal 1826 — Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 20000 reis issued in Portugal in 1826. It is cataloged under Pick number 28. The denomination and year place it among documented banknotes of this catalog entry.

The front side features the design of the Imperial Treasury 1826 Revalidation Issues, incorporating a brown color palette. It depicts a winged cherub approaching a stylized beehive at the upper left, a pastoral scene with a castle behind, and another cherub with a dog at the upper right. An overprint is also present on the note.

This banknote measures 146 x 92 mm and is printed on paper. It was signed by João José de Souza Ignácio António Ribeiro. The amount produced remains unknown. In October 1826, Portugal faced political changes that led to a new constitutional monarchy.

Specifications

Signed by
João José de Souza Ignácio António Ribeiro
Date of issue
1826
Printing office
Imperial Treasury
Paper
paper
Colour
brown
Dimensions
146 x 92 mm
Amount produced
unknown
Pick catalog
28

About this banknote

The Imperial Treasury of Portugal issued the 20,000 reis banknote in 1826. This series was introduced following financial adjustments during the reign of King John VI. The specific Pick number for this note is 28, and it was printed by the Imperial Treasury.

The front side of the banknote features a winged cherub approaching a stylized beehive at the upper left, and a pastoral scene with a castle in the background. Another cherub is depicted with a dog at the upper right. The banknote is printed in brown on paper, with dimensions of 146 x 92 mm. It was signed by João José de Souza Ignácio António Ribeiro.

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