1000 escudos 1967 — Portugal ( Pick: 172 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
This banknote is a 1000 escudos issued in Portugal in 1967. It is cataloged under Pick number 172, which identifies it within the issue. The front features the text "REPUBLIC Banco de Portugal 1967 Issue 19.5.1967" and displays Queen Maria II on the right, rendered in blue, dark brown, and violet against a multicolor underprint. The reverse showcases a medallion portrait of Queen Maria II on the left, alongside the Banco de Portugal building established in 1846 at the lower right. The watermark is of Queen Maria II, and the printer is JEZ without an imprint.
The banknote's color scheme includes gray-blue on a red-brown background. It is printed on paper and measures 163 x 82 mm. The note is signed by António Manuel Pinto Barbosa and António José de Carvalho Brandão, and it features 24 identifiable signature varieties.
The State Bank of Portugal was established in 1846, providing financial stability to the nation.
The banknote's color scheme includes gray-blue on a red-brown background. It is printed on paper and measures 163 x 82 mm. The note is signed by António Manuel Pinto Barbosa and António José de Carvalho Brandão, and it features 24 identifiable signature varieties.
The State Bank of Portugal was established in 1846, providing financial stability to the nation.
Specifications
- Signed by
- António Manuel Pinto Barbosa (Governor), António José de Carvalho Brandão (Administrator)
- Date of issue
- May 19, 1967
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Gray-blue on red-brown and multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 163 x 82 mm
- Pick catalog
- 172
About this banknote
The Banco de Portugal issued the 1000 escudos banknote on May 19, 1967. This series was introduced to replace earlier designs and featured updated security features and artistic elements.
The front of the banknote displays a portrait of Queen Maria II on the right side, with the Portuguese coat of arms at the upper left. The reverse side features a medallion portrait of Queen Maria II on the left and an image of the Banco de Portugal building from 1846 at the lower right. The watermark is a depiction of Queen Maria II. The banknote measures 163 x 82 mm and was printed by JEZ without an imprint. It was demonetized on January 30, 1987.
