10 escudos 1925 — Portugal ( Pick: 134 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 10 escudos issued in Portugal in 1925. It is cataloged under Pick number 134. The banknote features a design from the 1924-1925 Issues, specifically Chapa 3 and 4 from January 13, 1925. The front design includes a black on pink underprint, depicting the Monastery in Lisbon on the left and a portrait of Eça de Queiroz on the right. The back design presents the arms on the left side.
This note measures 149 x 87 mm and is produced in black and pale red. It is signed by Eça de Queiroz, and the printing office is Banco de Portugal. The watermark includes the bank name repeated, and the printer is W&S, although no imprint is provided.
The 10 escudos note is a representation of Portugal's currency issues during the early 20th century. The Bank of Portugal produced various banknotes in this era to meet the economic needs of the country.
This note measures 149 x 87 mm and is produced in black and pale red. It is signed by Eça de Queiroz, and the printing office is Banco de Portugal. The watermark includes the bank name repeated, and the printer is W&S, although no imprint is provided.
The 10 escudos note is a representation of Portugal's currency issues during the early 20th century. The Bank of Portugal produced various banknotes in this era to meet the economic needs of the country.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Eça de Queiroz
- Date of issue
- 13 January 1925
- Printing office
- Banco de Portugal
- Colour
- black and pale red
- Dimensions
- 149 x 87 mm
- Pick catalog
- 134
About this banknote
The issuing authority for this banknote was the Banco de Portugal. This series was issued in 1925. The series was specifically introduced during this period to circulate new monetary designs featuring prominent national figures and landmarks.
The front of the 10 escudos banknote displays black on a pink underprint with a portrait of Eça de Queiroz to the right and a Lisbon monastery to the left. The back features the national arms to the left. The note was printed by W&S without an imprint, and it bears the signature of Eça de Queiroz.
