1.000 Escudos POR Banknote (Mid-20th Century Escudo Notes) 1967

1.000 Escudos Reis / Escudo (Issued 1967)

The 1.000 Escudos banknote was withdrawn from circulation in Portugal during the transition to the Euro on 1 January 2002, when the Portuguese Escudo ceased to be legal tender. This mid-twentieth-century note represents the final decades of Portugal’s independent currency system before European monetary integration. The 1967 issue date places this denomination within the later Escudo period, reflecting Portugal’s economic state during the final years of the Estado Novo regime. Today, these banknotes remain tangible records of Portugal’s pre-Euro financial history.

On the front, the design features a classical female portrait positioned in profile toward the right side of the note, rendered in fine engraving with detailed cross-hatching creating depth and dimension. The denomination 1000 appears twice in large numerals, positioned in the upper right and lower left corners in dark brown. The inscription “Banco de Portugal” is displayed prominently at the top in elegant serif typography. To the left of the central portrait sits an ornamental purple floral motif, executed with flowing curved lines that complement the classical theme. The note bears the date “LISBOA, 19 DE MAIO DE 1967” printed across the lower centre section. A serial number “BQZ 03971” appears in both the upper left and lower left areas. The text “MIL ESCUDOS OURO” is visible on the left side in a vertical arrangement. Security features include fine guilloché patterning in pale tones across the background, with geometric circular patterns visible behind the main portrait. The overall colour palette consists of soft browns, purples, and greens creating a sophisticated aesthetic typical of mid-twentieth-century European banknote design.

The reverse presents a formal circular portrait facing left, framed within a double circular border containing text. The denomination 1000 appears in white numerals in both upper corners. The inscription “Banco de Portugal” crowns the design at the top in serif lettering. To the right of the central circular portrait sits an architectural illustration depicting a multi-storied neoclassical building with a symmetrical facade, rendered in pale green and grey tones. Above this building, purple flowers are illustrated with botanical precision, matching the floral theme from the obverse. The text “MIL ESCUDOS” appears in the upper right in purple lettering. A landscape scene occupies the lower portion showing figures and architectural elements in muted earth tones. Fine background patterning creates subtle colour variations across the note surface, with guillochéwork providing additional security measures. The paper exhibits excellent preservation with consistent tone throughout.

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