2000 Cape Verde Escudo Banknote (Cesaria Evora)

2,000 Escudos Escudo (Issued 2014)

The 2,000 Escudos banknote entered circulation in Cabo Verde during a period when the nation’s economy relied heavily on tourism, fishing, and remittances from the diaspora. This denomination served as a practical medium for everyday transactions, retail purchases, and business dealings across the archipelago’s ten islands. For residents and visitors alike, the note represented substantial purchasing power in the local economy. The 2014 redesign modernised the currency with enhanced security features whilst maintaining cultural significance through its commemorative imagery.

On the front, the banknote features a portrait of a notable figure rendered in warm tones of amber, gold, and terracotta, positioned towards the right side of the composition. The portrait is executed with detailed engraving that captures refined facial features and dignified expression. To the left, the denomination “2000 ESCUDOS” appears in bold purple typography. The issuing institution “BANCO DE CABO VERDE” is printed in the upper left corner in matching purple lettering. A vertical security strip runs down the left margin, displaying intricate guilloché patterns in contrasting dark navy and lighter tones, incorporating repeating motifs and geometric designs. The serial number “GM871197” is positioned in the lower right in black text. A horizontal security stripe with coloured blocks in blue and green appears on the far right edge. The background employs a subtle gradient from pale cream through warm yellows and peachy tones, with delicate geometric patterning visible throughout the composition. Musical notation details and architectural elements are subtly integrated into the design field.

The reverse features a detailed engraving of a stringed musical instrument, specifically a violin or similar classical instrument, rendered in purple and lavender tones against a warm gradient background transitioning from golden amber to soft pink hues. The denomination “2000” appears prominently in the centre and lower portions of the design in dark text. “DOIS MIL ESCUDOS” is printed in red-brown typography on the right side. “BANCO DE CABO VERDE” and “2000” are repeated in matching red-brown lettering in the upper right corner. The left side of the reverse displays partial architectural or technological elements in blue-tinted engraving. The background incorporates a subtle watermarked pattern and layered security printing with fine guilloché elements visible across the surface. The overall colour palette blends warm peachy and golden tones with cooler blue highlights, creating a harmonious multi-tonal composition that demonstrates sophisticated modern banknote design techniques.

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• Indicate the quantity of 2,000 Escudos Escudo banknotes you want to exchange
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Other Cape Verde Escudos you can exchange: 200, 500, 1000, 5000.