2500 reis 1909 — Portugal ( Pick: 107 )
Region:
Europe
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Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 2500 reis issued in Portugal in 1909. It is cataloged under Pick number 107. This note is classified within a defined group of banknotes and is part of the Banco de Portugal 1912-1917 ND Provisional Issue.
The front side features a portrait of A. de Albuquerque on the right, with a black and green color scheme on an orange underprint. The back design displays an image of Mercury on the left and a crowned arms at the center. An overprint marked "REPUBLICA" is present in black on the back.
This banknote measures 125 x 80 mm and is printed on paper. It is signed by José Adolfo de Mello e Sousa and Augusto José da Cunha. The Banco de Portugal served as the printing office for this issue.
The front side features a portrait of A. de Albuquerque on the right, with a black and green color scheme on an orange underprint. The back design displays an image of Mercury on the left and a crowned arms at the center. An overprint marked "REPUBLICA" is present in black on the back.
This banknote measures 125 x 80 mm and is printed on paper. It is signed by José Adolfo de Mello e Sousa and Augusto José da Cunha. The Banco de Portugal served as the printing office for this issue.
Specifications
- Signed by
- José Adolfo de Mello e Sousa (Governor), Augusto José da Cunha (Director)
- Date of issue
- June 30, 1909
- Printing office
- Banco de Portugal
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Black and green on orange underprint
- Dimensions
- 125 x 80 mm
- Pick catalog
- 107
About this banknote
The Banco de Portugal issued the 2,500 réis banknote on June 30, 1909. This note was part of a series introduced during the reign of King Manuel II, Portugal's last monarch, who ascended the throne in 1908. Following the establishment of the Portuguese Republic in 1910, existing banknotes were overprinted with "REPÚBLICA" to signify the change in government.
The front of the banknote features a portrait of Afonso de Albuquerque on the right side. The reverse displays an image of Mercury on the left and the crowned coat of arms at the center, with the "REPÚBLICA" overprint applied to the back. This note measures 125 x 80 mm and was printed by the Banco de Portugal.
