100 reis 1891 — Portugal ( Pick: 90 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 100 reis issued in Portugal in 1891. It is cataloged under Pick number 90, which identifies it within the issue. Its denomination and year place it among documented banknotes.
The front side design features elements from the Casa da Moeda 1903-1906 Issue, specifically with Chapa 3, 6, and 8. The note presents a color scheme of brown on a light green underprint and gray on a gray underprint.
This banknote measures 92 x 64 mm and was printed by Casa da Moeda de Portugal. The paper used for this note is standard paper. The Casa da Moeda began operations in 1864, producing various currency forms in Portugal.
The front side design features elements from the Casa da Moeda 1903-1906 Issue, specifically with Chapa 3, 6, and 8. The note presents a color scheme of brown on a light green underprint and gray on a gray underprint.
This banknote measures 92 x 64 mm and was printed by Casa da Moeda de Portugal. The paper used for this note is standard paper. The Casa da Moeda began operations in 1864, producing various currency forms in Portugal.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- August 6, 1891
- Printing office
- Casa da Moeda de Portugal
- Paper
- paper
- Colour
- brown on light green underprint; gray on gray underprint
- Dimensions
- 92 x 64 mm
- Pick catalog
- 90
About this banknote
The Casa da Moeda de Portugal issued the 100 réis banknote in 1891, following the decree of August 6, 1891. This issuance was prompted by the financial crisis resulting from the bankruptcy of Banco do Povo and Banco Lusitano, which led to a scarcity of bronze coins and necessitated the introduction of paper currency for small denominations.
The obverse of the note features a brown design with a curtain, a man seated on an anvil to the left, and cherubs to the right. The reverse displays a gray design with the Portuguese coat of arms centered within a circle. The note measures 92 x 64 mm and was demonetized in 1931.
