1000 escudos 1961 — Portugal ( Pick: 166 )
Region:
Europe
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Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 1000 escudos issued in Portugal in 1961. It is cataloged under Pick number 166, which identifies it within the issue. Its denomination and year place it among documented banknotes, although specific series and period details are not provided.
The front side of the note features the inscription "REPUBLIC Banco de Portugal 1960; 1961 Issue 30.5.1961," with a purple multicolor underprint. Queen Filipa de Lancastre is depicted on the right. The reverse side is predominantly blue, featuring a watermark of Queen Filipa de Lancastre. It is printed on cotton paper by Bradbury Wilkinson and Company and includes multiple signature varieties.
The dimensions of the banknote are 164 x 103 mm. The amount produced is not specified. On May 30, 1961, the Portuguese Central Bank announced the issuance of this note, expanding the currency offerings at that time.
The front side of the note features the inscription "REPUBLIC Banco de Portugal 1960; 1961 Issue 30.5.1961," with a purple multicolor underprint. Queen Filipa de Lancastre is depicted on the right. The reverse side is predominantly blue, featuring a watermark of Queen Filipa de Lancastre. It is printed on cotton paper by Bradbury Wilkinson and Company and includes multiple signature varieties.
The dimensions of the banknote are 164 x 103 mm. The amount produced is not specified. On May 30, 1961, the Portuguese Central Bank announced the issuance of this note, expanding the currency offerings at that time.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Rafael da Silva Neves Duque; Fernando Emygdio da Silva
- Date of issue
- 30 May 1961
- Printing office
- Bradbury Wilkinson and Company
- Paper
- Cotton paper
- Colour
- Purple on multicolor underprint; blue on reverse
- Dimensions
- 164 x 103 mm
- Amount produced
- Not specified
- Pick catalog
- 166
About this banknote
The Banco de Portugal issued the 1000 escudos banknote in 1961. This series was introduced under the authority of the Banco de Portugal and was part of a broader currency update to enhance security features. It was signed by Rafael da Silva Neves Duque and Fernando Emygdio da Silva, with printing handled by Bradbury Wilkinson and Company.
The front side of the note features Queen Filipa de Lancastre, depicted in a purple design on a multicolor underprint. The back of the note is blue and includes a watermark of Queen Filipa de Lancastre. The note is cataloged as Pick number 166 and printed on cotton paper with dimensions of 164 x 103 mm.
