Black yellow and blue underprint. On the left, circular medallion with the figure of Minerva; palm tree on the right; coat of arms of Republic at center. Print and series number in black. Order number in red. Specimen only - not issued.
Reverse description
Blue, in calchography. In center-left, panel with a view of the building of the Northern Issuing Bank.
Signature(s)
Protection type
Protection description
Obverse lettering
REPÚBLICA DOS ESTADOS UNIDOS DO
BRAZIL
BANCO EMISSOR DO NORTE
NA THESOURARIA DO BANCO SE PAGARÁ AO PORTADOR
em moeda de ouro e à vista a quantia de
VINTE MIL RÉIS
20
NOS TERMOS DO DECRETO NÚMERO 253 DE 8 DE MARÇO DE 1890, ART 1º
& 2º
PARÁ
VINTE MIL RÉIS
American Bank Note Co., New York (Translation: Republic of United States of Brazil Northern Issuing Bank In the bank`s treasury the amount will be paid in gold and in sight Twenty Thousand Reis In accordance with the Decree number 253 of March 8, 1890, Art 1 and 2 Twenty Thousand Reis American Bank Note Co., New York)
Reverse lettering
DECRETO Nº 199
DE 19 DE JUNHO
DE 1890.
BANCO EMISSOR DO NORTE
AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY, NEW YORK (Translation: Decree no. 199 of June 19, 1890. Northern Issuing Bank American Bank Note Company, New York)