20 Escudos - Gago Coutinho - 1978, October

 

The front of this portuguese Banknote is illustrated with the image of Admiral Carlos Viegas Gago Coutinho (17 February 1869 - 18 February 1959), portuguese aviator who together with Sacadura Cabral were the first to cross south atlantic ocean by air, from Lisbon to Rio de Janeiro. Image of a sextant in the centre background and national emblem to the centre top.
In the reverse the Seaplane (Fairey FIII -D MKII) dubbed Lusitania, in which Sacadura Cabral and Gago Coutinho left Lisbon on 30th of March 1922, and also one ship, map outline of the route of the flight, Belém Tower at the entrance of Tejo river leading to Lisbon and two compasses.

Issuing number:  109.527.000

First issue: 1978, September, 13 - 29.645.000

Second issue: 1978, October, 4 - 79.882.000                                                            

Recalled: 1986, 30 May

20 Escudos - Santo António - 1964

 

The front of this uncirculated Banknote is illustrated with the portrait of the Portuguese saint, Saint Anthony of Lisbon. On the back, the church of St. Anthony of Lisbon. It was printed in England, by the house Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. and there has been manufactured over 229 million units to date of May 26, 1964. The first issue occurred in January 19, 1965 and lasted until 31 October 1977. The notes were signed by the deputy governor, Manuel Nunes Jacinto.
Banknote with Palindrome serial number.