500 escudos 1952 — Portugal ( Pick: 158 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
This banknote from Portugal, dated 1952, carries a denomination of 500 escudos. The note features a design from the 1944 issue, with a color scheme of purple and brown. The front includes arms at the upper center and a depiction of D. João IV on the right, rendered in dark red and black on a multicolor underprint. The back design illustrates a king and a crowd.
This banknote is cataloged under Pick number 158. It incorporates a watermark of an allegorical head and was printed by BWC (without imprint). The details of the front and back designs, along with its catalog reference, place it within a defined group of banknotes from this issue.
This banknote is cataloged under Pick number 158. It incorporates a watermark of an allegorical head and was printed by BWC (without imprint). The details of the front and back designs, along with its catalog reference, place it within a defined group of banknotes from this issue.
Specifications
- Colour
- Purple and brown
- Pick catalog
- 158
About this banknote
The Banco de Portugal issued this 500 escudos banknote in 1952. This series was introduced following the earlier 1944 issue. The banknote was released during a post-war period when Portugal was stabilizing its currency and national finances, facilitating trade with international partners.
The front side features a portrait of D. João IV on the right, with the national arms at the upper center. The back side displays a scene with a king and crowd. The note is printed in dark red and black on a multicolor underprint. The watermark features an allegorical head, and the note was printed by BWC without an imprint.
