Black, yellow and ochre on polychrome, in calcography and lithography. On the left, oval medallion with a figure of man and woman; at right, figure of seated woman (Allegory of Industry). Print and series number in black. Order number in red
Reverse description
Sepia, in calcography. At center, family of lions.
Signature(s)
Protection type
Protection description
Obverse lettering
BANCO NACIONAL DO BRAZIL,
RIO DE JANEIRO.
Na Thesouraria do Banco se pagará ao portador
em moeda de ouro e à vista a quantia de
VINTE MIL REIS
Nos termos do Decreto nº 253 de 8 de Março de 1890.
20
American Bank Note Co., New York (Translation: National Bank of Brazil, Rio de Janeiro The Bank`s Treasury will pay to the bearer in gold coin and at sight the amount of Twenty Thousand Reis Under the terms of Decree No. 253 of March 8, 1890. American Bank Note Co., New York)
Reverse lettering
LEI 3.403 DE 24 DE NOVEMBRO DE
1888
20
VINTE MIL RÉIS
American Bank Note Co., New York (Translation: Law No. 3,403 November 24, 1888 Twenty Thousand Reis American Bank Note Co., New York)