2000 escudos 1995 — Portugal ( Pick: 189 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 2000 escudos issued in Portugal in 1995. It is cataloged under Pick number 189, which identifies it within the issue. Its denomination and year provide its place among documented banknotes from this issue.
The banknote features a blue-violet and deep blue-green color scheme on a multicolor underprint. It is made of cotton and measures 150 x 70 mm. The note is signed by António José Fernandes de Sousa and Abel Moreira Mateus, representing the Governor and Administrator respectively. It was printed by the Banco de Portugal.
A total of 30,000,000 pieces were produced for this issue. The monetary authorities at this time worked on modernizing banknotes, including the 2000 escudos denomination.
The banknote features a blue-violet and deep blue-green color scheme on a multicolor underprint. It is made of cotton and measures 150 x 70 mm. The note is signed by António José Fernandes de Sousa and Abel Moreira Mateus, representing the Governor and Administrator respectively. It was printed by the Banco de Portugal.
A total of 30,000,000 pieces were produced for this issue. The monetary authorities at this time worked on modernizing banknotes, including the 2000 escudos denomination.
Specifications
- Signed by
- António José Fernandes de Sousa (Governor), Abel Moreira Mateus (Administrator)
- Date of issue
- September 21, 1995
- Printing office
- Banco de Portugal
- Paper
- Cotton
- Colour
- Blue-violet and deep blue-green on multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 150 x 70 mm
- Amount produced
- 30,000,000
- Pick catalog
- 189
About this banknote
The Banco de Portugal issued the 2000 escudos banknote in 1995. This series was introduced to update Portugal's currency designs and enhance security features. The signatures of António José Fernandes de Sousa as Governor and Abel Moreira Mateus as Administrator appear on these notes.
The front of the banknote features a portrait of an unidentified navigator alongside nautical instruments and a compass rose. The reverse showcases a ship navigating stormy seas and a Portuguese coat of arms. Printed in blue-violet and deep blue-green on multicolor underprint, this note has a Pick number of 189 and was produced in a quantity of 30,000,000 by Banco de Portugal.
