500 reis 1910 — Portugal ( Pick: 105 )
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Europe
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Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 500 reis issued in Portugal in 1910. It is cataloged under Pick number 105. Its denomination and year place it among documented banknotes from this issue.
The front side design features "Banco de Portugal 1912-1917 ND Provisional Issue ND" with old dates marked as 27.12.1904 and 30.9.1910. It displays a black design on a green underprint, with the term "Republica" positioned above crowned arms at the top center. The back side shows a woman's head on the left, presented in brown coloration.
The dimensions of the banknote are 119 x 73 mm. It is signed by José Félix da Costa, the Director, and Júlio Marques de Vilhena, the Governor. The printing was executed at Estamparía do Banco de Portugal in Lisbon. The banknote features a watermark of Mercury. The 500 reis note is part of the series of provisional issues issued between 1912 and 1917 by the Banco de Portugal.
The front side design features "Banco de Portugal 1912-1917 ND Provisional Issue ND" with old dates marked as 27.12.1904 and 30.9.1910. It displays a black design on a green underprint, with the term "Republica" positioned above crowned arms at the top center. The back side shows a woman's head on the left, presented in brown coloration.
The dimensions of the banknote are 119 x 73 mm. It is signed by José Félix da Costa, the Director, and Júlio Marques de Vilhena, the Governor. The printing was executed at Estamparía do Banco de Portugal in Lisbon. The banknote features a watermark of Mercury. The 500 reis note is part of the series of provisional issues issued between 1912 and 1917 by the Banco de Portugal.
Specifications
- Signed by
- José Félix da Costa (Director), Júlio Marques de Vilhena (Governor)
- Date of issue
- December 27, 1904
- Printing office
- Estamparía do Banco de Portugal, Lisbon, Portugal
- Colour
- green, black, brown
- Dimensions
- 119 x 73 mm
- Pick catalog
- 105
About this banknote
The Banco de Portugal issued this series of banknotes in 1910. The series was introduced following significant political changes in Portugal, including the establishment of the Portuguese Republic on October 5, 1910. This transition marked the end of the monarchy and necessitated updates to national currency designs.
The front side of the 500 reis banknote, Pick 105, features the Banco de Portugal's 1912-1917 provisional issue design. It has black print on a green underprint and includes "Republica" over the crowned arms at the top center. On the back, a woman's head appears at the left, alongside a Mercury watermark. The note was printed by Estamparía do Banco de Portugal in Lisbon.
