Brazil 20 Cruzeiros Banknote (1940s-1950s Series)

This is a 20 Cruzeiros banknote from the 'República dos Estados Unidos do Brasil', featuring the portrait of Marechal Deodoro da Fonseca, the first President of Brazil, in a central medallion. The banknote is predominantly blue and grey with intricate security engraving and micro-printing characteristic of American Bank Note Company (ABNC) production. Physical features include red serial numbers '084518' printed on both the left and right sides, and red stamps indicating the 'ESTAMPA 1ª' and 'SERIE 777A'. The note displays clear signs of circulation, including horizontal and vertical fold lines, minor creasing throughout the paper body, and slightly softened corners. There is visible yellowing of the paper consistent with natural aging. Notably, the note bears the facsimile signatures of the Director of the CX. DE AMORTIZAÇÃO and the Minister of Fazenda at the bottom. The reverse side (not fully visible) typically features the Escola Militar do Realengo. The craftsmanship reflect high-quality mid-20th-century intaglio printing techniques intended for fraud prevention. Given the specific series and signatures, this note likely dates to the late 1940s or early 1950s.