100 escudos 1961 — Portugal ( Pick: 165 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 100 escudos issued in Portugal in 1961. It is cataloged under Pick number 165, which identifies it within the issue. Its denomination and catalog reference place it among documented banknotes.
The front side features the text "REPUBLIC Banco de Portugal 1960; 1961 Issue 19.12.1961" in deep violet and purple on an orange, green, and multicolor underprint, depicting Pedro Nunes at the right and the arms at the upper center. The back side displays a fountain and arches at the left, with the bank seal at the center. The note includes a watermark of Pedro Nunes and was printed by BWC (without imprint).
This banknote measures 149 x 90 mm. It is signed by Rafael da Silva Neves Duque and António Luís Gomes. The State Bank of Portugal introduced the escudo as the national currency in 1911, replacing the real.
The front side features the text "REPUBLIC Banco de Portugal 1960; 1961 Issue 19.12.1961" in deep violet and purple on an orange, green, and multicolor underprint, depicting Pedro Nunes at the right and the arms at the upper center. The back side displays a fountain and arches at the left, with the bank seal at the center. The note includes a watermark of Pedro Nunes and was printed by BWC (without imprint).
This banknote measures 149 x 90 mm. It is signed by Rafael da Silva Neves Duque and António Luís Gomes. The State Bank of Portugal introduced the escudo as the national currency in 1911, replacing the real.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Rafael da Silva Neves Duque (Governor), António Luís Gomes (Administrator)
- Date of issue
- December 19, 1961
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Deep violet and purple on orange, green and multicolor underprint; black and purple on multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 149 x 90 mm
- Pick catalog
- 165
About this banknote
The Banco de Portugal issued the 100 escudos banknote in 1961, under the authority of the Portuguese government. This series was introduced on December 19, 1961, as part of ongoing updates to the national currency. It was signed by Rafael da Silva Neves Duque as Governor and António Luís Gomes as Administrator.
The front of the banknote features a portrait of Pedro Nunes on the right, with the national arms displayed at the upper center. It has a deep violet and purple color scheme on an orange, green, and multicolor underprint. The reverse side showcases a fountain and arches to the left, with the bank's seal at the center. The notes were printed on paper by BWC without an imprint, and they include a watermark of Pedro Nunes.
