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

100 Escudos Reis / Escudo (Issued 1965)

The 100 Escudos banknote issued by Banco de Portugal in 1965 features a distinguished male portrait dominating the right side of the obverse, rendered in deep purple and brown tones. The subject displays a formal nineteenth-century appearance with a prominent moustache and period dress, accompanied by decorative floral motifs. This denomination represents a significant piece of Portuguese monetary history from the mid-twentieth century, issued during a pivotal era for the Portuguese escudo currency system.

On the front, the banknote displays the text “BANCO DE PORTUGAL” in capital letters across the top in a deep purple shade. The denomination appears in two locations: “100” in large numerals at both the upper right and lower left corners, rendered in decorative sans-serif typeface with distinctive geometric styling. The denomination text also reads “Cem Escudos” and “ouro” (gold) beneath the portrait, indicating the note’s value and currency association. A date line reads “LISBOA, 30 DE NOVEMBRO DE 1965” in centred text. The banknote includes a serial number format with letters and numerals (visible as “BVS 27275” and “EVS 27275”), along with signature lines for authorising officials marked as “O VICE-GOVERNADOR” and “O ADMINISTRADOR”. The background features delicate geometric guillochés and fine line engraving patterns in beige and cream tones, creating depth and security through intricate cross-hatching. The overall colour palette transitions from cream and pale gold backgrounds to deep purple and brown tones in the denomination numerals and text areas.

The reverse presents an architectural scene rendered in deep blue and purple ink, depicting a Lisbon cityscape with period buildings, street activity, and figures in the foreground. The composition shows a townscape with Classical and Renaissance architectural elements, multi-storied buildings with detailed fenestration, and pedestrians occupying the street level. The number “100” appears in large decorative numerals at both the upper left and lower right positions, maintaining the same geometric sans-serif styling as the obverse. “BANCO DE PORTUGAL” text is positioned across the top of the reverse. The background features an extensive blank area with subtle watermark and paper texture visible, characteristic of the security printing methods of the period. Fine line engraving and guilloché patterns frame the architectural vignette, with elaborate decorative borders and flowing linework creating the cartouche effect around the central scene.

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