5 escudos 1914 — Portugal ( Pick: 114 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 escudos issued in Portugal in 1914. It is cataloged under Pick number 114 and measures 146 x 95 mm.
The front side features the inscription "Banco de Portugal 1913-1918 Regular Issue 29.7.1913-1.2.1923" in purple on a light blue underprint. A seated woman is depicted on the left, offering a wreath, with a portrait of A. Herculano at the top center. The back side displays a fortress at the center with a brown background. The watermark is a Minerva head, and the note was printed by BWC, without an imprint.
This banknote was signed by José P. Castanheira das Neves and Inocêncio Camacho Rodrigues. A total of 100,000 notes were produced by Casa da Moeda, which operated in Portugal from 1852 to 1972.
The front side features the inscription "Banco de Portugal 1913-1918 Regular Issue 29.7.1913-1.2.1923" in purple on a light blue underprint. A seated woman is depicted on the left, offering a wreath, with a portrait of A. Herculano at the top center. The back side displays a fortress at the center with a brown background. The watermark is a Minerva head, and the note was printed by BWC, without an imprint.
This banknote was signed by José P. Castanheira das Neves and Inocêncio Camacho Rodrigues. A total of 100,000 notes were produced by Casa da Moeda, which operated in Portugal from 1852 to 1972.
Specifications
- Signed by
- José P. Castanheira das Neves, Inocêncio Camacho Rodrigues
- Date of issue
- 29/07/1913
- Printing office
- Casa da Moeda - Portugal (1852-1972)
- Colour
- Blue, Black
- Dimensions
- 146 x 95 mm
- Amount produced
- 100,000
- Pick catalog
- 114
About this banknote
The Banco de Portugal issued the 5 escudos note in 1914. This series was part of the Banco de Portugal's efforts to modernize its currency during the early 20th century. Issued at a time when Portugal was adjusting its monetary system, the note reflects administrative and economic developments of the era.
The front side of the note features a woman seated at the left offering a wreath, with a portrait of A. Herculano at the top center, set against a purple on light blue underprint. The back side displays a fortress at the center. This banknote, printed by Casa da Moeda with a watermark of Minerva's head, had a production run of 100,000 units.
