50 reis 1891 — Portugal ( Pick: 87 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 50 reis issued in Portugal in 1891. It is cataloged under Pick number 87, which identifies it within the issue. Its denomination and year place it among documented banknotes of this category.
The front side design features the arms at the upper center and carries a blue color scheme. This note is from the Casa da Moeda 1903-1906 Issue, specifically marked as Chapa 3, 6, and 8, with a 3-line diagonal overprint for the Funchal district, as noted in Madeira #11.
The dimensions of the banknote are 98 x 63 mm. It is printed on paper and signed by O DIRECTOR. The printing office responsible for its production is Casa da Moeda de Portugal. The Casa da Moeda de Portugal has been responsible for issuing banknotes since its establishment in 1868.
The front side design features the arms at the upper center and carries a blue color scheme. This note is from the Casa da Moeda 1903-1906 Issue, specifically marked as Chapa 3, 6, and 8, with a 3-line diagonal overprint for the Funchal district, as noted in Madeira #11.
The dimensions of the banknote are 98 x 63 mm. It is printed on paper and signed by O DIRECTOR. The printing office responsible for its production is Casa da Moeda de Portugal. The Casa da Moeda de Portugal has been responsible for issuing banknotes since its establishment in 1868.
Specifications
- Signed by
- O DIRECTOR
- Date of issue
- 6 de agosto de 1891
- Printing office
- Casa da Moeda de Portugal
- Paper
- paper
- Colour
- blue and brown
- Dimensions
- 98 x 63 mm
- Pick catalog
- 87
About this banknote
The issuing authority for the 50 reis banknote was the Casa da Moeda de Portugal. The series was introduced in 1891. This specific note was part of a measure to standardize currency across Portugal, occurring during a period of monetary reform.
The front side features the arms of Portugal at the upper center, in blue. It includes a three-line diagonal overprint specific to the Funchal district, noted as Madeira #11. This note, listed as Pick 87, was printed by Casa da Moeda de Portugal and measures 98 x 63 mm.
