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20 Centavos
| Issuer | Banco da Beira |
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| Year | 1919 |
| Type | Standard circulation banknote |
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| Obverse description | The Portuguese royal arms vignette occupies the centre, flanked by the denomination numeral '20' in large format within ornate guilloche panels on both left and right margins. The issuer's name 'BANCO DA BEIRA' is printed in bold letterpress across the upper portion, with the promise-to-pay legend and denomination 'VINTE CENTAVOS' set within an elaborate oval guilloche underprint at centre. The place and date of issue, 'BEIRA, 15 de Setembro de 1919', appear at the lower left, accompanied by three manuscript signatures below the respective role designations. |
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| Obverse lettering | PRATA BANCO DA BEIRA PAGARÁ À VISTA AO PORTADOR VINTE CENTAVOS MOEDA CORRENTE BEIRA 15 DE SETEMBRO DE 1919 O GERENTE O ADMINISTRADOR |
| Reverse description | The reverse is dominated by a large central circular vignette containing the bold numeral '20' in Gothic-style type, set against a fine engine-turned lathe-work background. Two decorative ribbon banners radiate diagonally from the central medallion, carrying the denomination legend in script lettering, flanked by stylised palm frond or tropical leaf motifs in the upper corners. Ornamental rosette and cross devices occupy the lower corners, and the printer's imprint appears in small letterpress text at the foot of the design. |
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