1.000 Escudos POR Banknote (Mid-20th Century Escudo Notes) 1965

1.000 Escudos Reis / Escudo (Issued 1965)

The 1.000 Escudos note issued by Banco de Portugal in 1965 represents a significant denomination within the mid-twentieth century Portuguese escudo series, occupying the upper range of circulating denominations during this period. This note demonstrates the design consistency characteristic of the era’s Portuguese banknote programme, featuring refined engraving techniques and classical Portuguese iconography. The denomination distinguished itself through its prominent portraiture and expansive architectural narratives across both surfaces, establishing visual hierarchy through scale and complexity. As a withdrawn currency, this banknote embodies a specific moment in Portugal’s monetary history before the transition to the Euro.

On the front, a striking portrait of a bearded male figure wearing a ornate crown dominates the right side of the note, rendered in fine purple-brown intaglio engraving against a cream coloured background. The denomination “MIL ESCUDOS” appears prominently in the centre in serif capitals, with “1000” repeated in circular medallions positioned at all four corners of the note. The issuing authority “Banco de Portugal” is inscribed across the top in elaborate serif lettering, whilst the serial number “CD 15200” appears twice on the obverse. An ornate architectural element resembling a classical column capital features on the left margin, rendered with intricate cross-hatching and guilloché patterning. The date “LISBOA, 25 de Abril de 1988” is printed in the lower centre section, accompanied by signature lines for authorising officials. The entire note exhibits the characteristic purple-brown colour palette typical of this series, with subtle variations in tone creating depth within the engraved design elements.

The reverse depicts an elaborate narrative scene rendered entirely in the same purple-brown intaglio technique, showing multiple figures arranged within classical architectural settings. A large ornate column capital anchors the left side, whilst the composition contains detailed interior scenes with numerous standing and seated figures engaged in various activities across different architectural spaces. The denomination “1000” appears again in circular medallions at all four corners, maintaining visual consistency with the obverse design. The text “Banco de Portugal” reappears at the top of the reverse in the same serif capitals as the front. The background exhibits fine guilloché patterning and cross-hatching throughout the unprinted areas, creating subtle watermark effects visible through the note’s paper. The overall composition demonstrates sophisticated engraving craftsmanship, with fine line work and tonal graduation throughout the architectural and figural elements.

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