5000 escudos 1998 — Portugal ( Pick: 190 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5000 escudos issued in Portugal in 1998. It is cataloged under Pick number 190, which identifies it within the issue. The absence of specified series and period does not affect its classification within the documented group of banknotes.
The front side design features deep olive-green and brown-violet on the underprint. The note has six signature varieties, indicating different authorized signatories associated with this note. It is produced on paper, with dimensions measuring 146 x 75 mm.
The Banco de Portugal was responsible for the printing of this banknote. This detail contributes to the catalog's representation of contemporary Portuguese banknotes from the time.
The front side design features deep olive-green and brown-violet on the underprint. The note has six signature varieties, indicating different authorized signatories associated with this note. It is produced on paper, with dimensions measuring 146 x 75 mm.
The Banco de Portugal was responsible for the printing of this banknote. This detail contributes to the catalog's representation of contemporary Portuguese banknotes from the time.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Six signature varieties
- Date of issue
- July 2, 1998
- Printing office
- Banco de Portugal
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Deep olive-green and brown-violet on underprint
- Dimensions
- 146 x 75 mm
- Amount produced
- Not specified
- Pick catalog
- 190
About this banknote
The 5000 escudos banknote was issued by Banco de Portugal in 1998. This series was released during a period when Portugal was preparing to transition to the euro. The banknotes were part of an effort to update the currency before adopting the new European standard.
The front side of the note features a portrait of Vasco da Gama, a prominent historical figure in Portuguese exploration. The back depicts Vasco da Gama presenting to a ruler, accompanied by a sailing ship motif. This specific banknote, Pick 190, was produced using deep olive-green and brown-violet colors on a paper substrate, printed by Banco de Portugal.
