Violet on ochre-yellow, in chalcography and lithography. On the left, figure of a woman next to a cherub (Allegory of Commerce). On the right, bust of Mariane (Allegory of the Republic). No stamp or serial number. Order number in red.
Reverse description
Blue on grey, in chalcography. In the center, Arms of the Republic.
Signature(s)
Protection type
Protection description
Obverse lettering
20 20
REPUBLICA DOS ESTADOS UNIDOS
DO BRAZIL
NO THESOURO NACIONAL
SE PAGARÁ AO PORTADOR DESTA A QUANTIA DE
VINTE MIL RÉIS
VALOR RECEBIDO
VINTE MIL RÉIS
20 20 (Translation: Republic of the United States of Brazil At the National Treasury the holder will be paid the amount of Twenty Thousand Reis Amount received Twenty Thousand Reis)
Reverse lettering
20 20
VINTE MIL RÉIS
ESTADOS UNIDOS DO BRAZIL - 15 DE NOVEMBRO(E) DE 1889
BRADBURY, WILKINSON & CO. UNITED KINGDOM
20 20 (Translation: Twenty Thousand Reis United States of Brazil - November, 15 1889 BRADBURY, WILKINSON & CO. UNITED KINGDOM)