250 escudos 1944 — Mozambique ( Pick: 93 )

Region: Africa

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Banknote description

The banknote is a 250 escudos issued in Mozambique in 1944. It is cataloged under Pick number 93.

This note features a color scheme of black on olive with a multicolor underprint. The dimensions of the banknote are 120 x 65 mm. It is printed on paper and is signed by António José Enes. The printing office for this note is Bradbury Wilkinson and Company, United Kingdom.

The specific details of the series and period are not specified. Mozambique was under Portuguese colonial rule during the time this banknote was issued.

Specifications

Signed by: António José Enes
Date of issue: 23 de May de 1944
Printing office: Bradbury Wilkinson and Company, United Kingdom (1856-1990)
Colour: Black on olive and multicolor underprint
Dimensions: 120 x 65 mm
Pick catalog: 93

About this banknote

The Banco Nacional Ultramarino issued the 250 escudos note for Mozambique in 1944. This series was introduced following Decreto No. 17,154, dated May 23, 1944. Its release aimed to accommodate the financial needs of Mozambique as a Portuguese colony during that period.

The front of the note features a portrait of António José Enes, a prominent figure in Mozambique's colonial history, along with a depiction of a steamship and an inscription citing its value. The back showcases the coat of arms with geometric patterns. This note was printed by Bradbury Wilkinson and Company in the United Kingdom and carries the Pick number 93.