50 escudos 1980 — Portugal ( Pick: 174b )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 50 escudos issued in Portugal in 1980. It is cataloged under Pick number 174b. The note's recorded details place it among documented banknotes, although specific series and period information are not provided.
The front side design features a dark brown depiction against a multicolor underprint, showcasing the arms at the left and Infante Dona Maria on the right. The back side displays Sintra as it appeared in 1507, with a watermark of Infante Dona Maria.
This banknote is printed on cotton paper and measures 142 x 70 mm. It was signed by José de Almeida e Silva, and the printing office responsible for its production was Imprensa Nacional - Casa da Moeda in Lisbon, Portugal.
The front side design features a dark brown depiction against a multicolor underprint, showcasing the arms at the left and Infante Dona Maria on the right. The back side displays Sintra as it appeared in 1507, with a watermark of Infante Dona Maria.
This banknote is printed on cotton paper and measures 142 x 70 mm. It was signed by José de Almeida e Silva, and the printing office responsible for its production was Imprensa Nacional - Casa da Moeda in Lisbon, Portugal.
Specifications
- Signed by
- José de Almeida e Silva, José de Almeida e Silva
- Date of issue
- February 1, 1980
- Printing office
- Imprensa Nacional - Casa da Moeda, Lisbon, Portugal
- Paper
- Cotton paper
- Colour
- Green, brown, and blue
- Dimensions
- 142 x 70 mm
- Pick catalog
- 174b
About this banknote
The Banco de Portugal issued the 50 escudos banknote on February 1, 1980. This release was part of a series that began on May 28, 1968, with the first issue dated March 16, 1979, and the last on July 16, 1984. A total of 49,934,000 banknotes were produced for the 1980 issue.
The front of the banknote features a portrait of Infanta Dona Maria on the right and the national coat of arms on the left. The reverse depicts a view of Sintra, including the Palácio da Vila, as it appeared in 1507. The watermark also portrays Infanta Dona Maria. This note, cataloged as Pick 174b, measures 142 x 70 mm and was printed by Imprensa Nacional - Casa da Moeda in Lisbon.
