20 Brazilian Cruzeiros Banknote (Marechal Deodoro Da Fonseca Brown Type)

20 Cruzeiros Mil Reis (Issued 1962)

Engraved and printed by the renowned security printing firm Thomas De La Rue & Company Limited, London, this 1962 Brazilian Tesouro Nacional issue carries the authentication standards typical of mid-twentieth-century South American currency production, including fine intaglio engraving that creates a tactile relief detectable to the touch. The paper itself carries a watermark embedded during manufacture, providing a primary anti-counterfeiting safeguard consistent with De La Rue’s exacting production standards of the period. The dense guilloché latticework surrounding the central vignette further complicated mechanical reproduction, serving as a sophisticated visual security device. These measures reflect the Brazilian treasury’s reliance on internationally trusted British craftsmanship to protect its circulating currency.

On the front, the note is dominated by a finely engraved central oval portrait of Marshal Deodoro da Fonseca, the first President of Brazil and the military leader who proclaimed the Brazilian Republic in 1889, depicted in formal military dress adorned with medals and decorations across his chest, his full beard rendered with exceptional engraving detail. The portrait is framed within an ornate oval cartouche, flanked symmetrically on both sides by bold numeral “20” denominators set against richly worked guilloché rosette patterns in a deep reddish-brown and maroon colour palette. The heading reads “REPÚBLICA DOS ESTADOS UNIDOS DO BRASIL” in bold serif capitals along the upper border, whilst the lower portion carries the denomination inscription “VINTE CRUZEIROS” alongside “VALOR LEGAL” in prominent block lettering. The text “THESOURO NACIONAL” appears centrally above the portrait area, with “ESTAMPA 2A SÉRIE 1990A” printed in red at both left and right panels, indicating the stamp and series designation. The serial number 007768 appears twice in red ink, positioned at lower left and upper right. Two manuscript signatures are visible beneath the portrait, attributed to the Caixa de Amortização and the Ministério da Fazenda respectively. The printer’s imprint “THOMAS DE LA RUE & COMPANY, LIMITED, LONDON” runs along the very bottom edge in small serif type.

The reverse is printed in the same rich reddish-brown monochromatic scheme and features a large allegorical central vignette depicting a seated female figure representing the Proclamação da República, rendered in classical robes and positioned on a stone plinth with rays of light emanating dramatically behind her against a clouded sky. She holds what appears to be a tablet or scroll, and her gaze is directed outward with a composed, authoritative expression. The legend “REPÚBLICA DOS” appears at the top of the reverse, with “ESTADOS UNIDOS DO BRASIL” in bold capitals along the lower border. The numeral “20” appears in each of the four corners, and further denomination numerals are set within the flanking guilloché side panels. The inscription “PROCLAMAÇÃO DA REPÚBLICA” is visible beneath the central figure. The printer’s credit “THOMAS DE LA RUE & COMPANY, LIMITED, LONDON” is repeated along the bottom edge, consistent with the obverse imprint.

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