5 escudos 1925 — Portugal ( Pick: 120 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 escudos issued in Portugal in 1925. It is cataloged under Pick number 120. The note has dimensions of 146 x 96 mm and is printed on paper.
The front side features a portrait of João das Regras on the left in violet-brown and green, associated with the 1920 Issues, Chapa A, 1, 2, and 3, dated from July 10, 1920, to January 13, 1925. The back side displays an image of a convent to the right, with a blue background color. The watermark presents an allegorical head. The printing office for this note is Waterlow & Sons Limited, London.
A total of 11,999,999 notes were produced during this issue. The bank was known to issue multiple denominations categorized during the early 20th century.
The front side features a portrait of João das Regras on the left in violet-brown and green, associated with the 1920 Issues, Chapa A, 1, 2, and 3, dated from July 10, 1920, to January 13, 1925. The back side displays an image of a convent to the right, with a blue background color. The watermark presents an allegorical head. The printing office for this note is Waterlow & Sons Limited, London.
A total of 11,999,999 notes were produced during this issue. The bank was known to issue multiple denominations categorized during the early 20th century.
Specifications
- Signed by
- João das Regras
- Date of issue
- 13.01.1925
- Printing office
- Waterlow & Sons Limited, London
- Paper
- paper
- Colour
- violet-brown and green
- Dimensions
- 146 x 96 mm
- Amount produced
- 11,999,999
- Pick catalog
- 120
About this banknote
The Banco de Portugal issued the 5 escudos banknote in 1925, during the time when João das Regras' signature appeared on the notes. This series was part of the bank's efforts to standardize the currency in the post-World War I period. The notes were printed by Waterlow & Sons Limited in London.
The front side of the 5 escudos note features a portrait of João das Regras on the left, and it is characterized by its violet-brown and green color scheme. The back side shows a depiction of a convent on the right. The note includes a watermark of an allegorical head. A total of 11,999,999 pieces were produced for this pick number.
