500 reis 1891 — Portugal ( Pick: 65 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 500 reis issued in Portugal in 1891. This note is cataloged under Pick number 65, placing it among documented banknotes of this issue.
The front side design features a lilac color on a tan underprint with the arms positioned at the center. The back side also displays the arms at the center.
This note measures 115 x 72 mm. It is signed by Duarte Sérgio de Oliveira Duarte, Henrique de Barros Gomes, and Henrique de Mendia.
The front side design features a lilac color on a tan underprint with the arms positioned at the center. The back side also displays the arms at the center.
This note measures 115 x 72 mm. It is signed by Duarte Sérgio de Oliveira Duarte, Henrique de Barros Gomes, and Henrique de Mendia.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Duarte Sérgio de Oliveira Duarte, Henrique de Barros Gomes, Henrique de Mendia
- Date of issue
- July 1, 1891
- Colour
- Lilac on tan underprint
- Dimensions
- 115 x 72 mm
- Pick catalog
- 65
About this banknote
The Banco de Portugal issued the 500 réis banknote on July 1, 1891, as part of its 1890-1891 series. This issuance occurred during the reign of King Carlos I, who ascended to the throne in 1889.
The banknote measures 115 x 72 mm and features a lilac design on a tan underprint. Both the front and back sides prominently display the crowned Coat of Arms of Portugal at the center. The note was signed by Duarte Sérgio de Oliveira Duarte, Henrique de Barros Gomes, and Henrique de Mendia. It was demonetized on May 29, 1900.
