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20 Mil Reis
| Issuer | Thesouro Nacional |
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| Year | 1869-1883 |
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| Value | 20 Mil Reis |
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| Obverse description | Dark green and black intaglio-printed note with the denomination numeral "20" in large figures at upper left and upper right corners, flanked by intricate guilloche rosettes. A portrait vignette of Emperor Dom Pedro II occupies the left panel. The central vignette shows a seated allegorical female figure beside a palm tree, resting her hand on a crowned imperial coat of arms, with a landscape in the background. A second allegorical female figure is positioned at the right margin. The inscription "IMPERIO DO BRASIL" arches across the top, with "VINTE MIL REIS" in large letterpress type along the lower register. |
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| Obverse lettering | IMPERIO DO BRASIL No Thesouro Nacional se pagará ao portador desta quantia VINTE MIL REIS valor recebido |
| Reverse description | Printed in warm brown tones, the reverse is dominated by a large central circular medallion bearing a globe vignette surrounded by the legend "IMPERIO DO BRASIL" and an elaborate radiating guilloche pattern. Flanking the central medallion are two symmetrical oval panels each carrying the denomination numeral "20" within dense geometric lathe-work. The entire composition is enclosed within a highly ornate border of interlocking rosettes and engine-turned guilloche work. |
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