100 Escudos POR Banknote (Mid-20th Century Escudo Notes) 1986-1988

100 Escudos Reis / Escudo (Issued 1986-1988)

A 100 Escudos note issued between 1986 and 1988 would have passed through countless hands across Portugal during a transformative period in the nation’s modern history. Shop owners in Lisbon would have handled it across their counters, factory workers would have received it as wages, and families would have tucked it away in their purses for everyday purchases. The note circulated through the final years before Portugal’s transition to the Euro, making every transaction a small part of the country’s economic story during this pivotal era.

On the front, the banknote displays a formal portrait of Fernando Pessõa occupying the right-hand side, rendered in fine intaglio engraving with precise cross-hatching that creates remarkable depth and dimension. The portrait is framed within a rectangular border and shows Pessõa wearing a fedora hat and formal attire with a bow tie, rendered predominantly in blue and purple tones that dominate the right portion of the note. To the left, the denomination “100” appears in large, bold typography in dark brown and gold, accompanied by text reading “BANCO DE PORTUGAL” and “CEM ESCUDOS” in uppercase serif lettering. The left side of the note features decorative guilloché patterning in soft beige and gold tones, with geometric wave and mesh designs that provide security and visual interest. A security strip runs vertically through the design, and the serial number “ADL 69244” is printed in the upper right corner in blue ink. Additional text reading “LISBOA, 18 DE OUTUBRO DE 1986” appears below the portrait, marking the date of issue. Signatures are visible in the lower portion of the note, and the numeral “100” is repeated in the bottom right corner. The overall colour palette transitions from gold and beige on the left to blue and purple on the right, creating a sophisticated and professional appearance.

The reverse features an ornate rose rendered in coral-orange and red tones at the centre of the composition, detailed with naturalistic petals and surrounded by a thorned stem rendered in dark grey and black ink. This floral centrepiece is enclosed within a decorative circular border, with additional guilloché patterning in pale green and beige radiating outward across the entire surface. The denomination “100” is printed in large numerals at both the upper left and lower left corners, and again in the upper right and lower right corners, ensuring visibility from multiple orientations. The text “BANCO DE PORTUGAL” appears in dark blue in the upper right section, with “CEM ESCUDOS” and “100” positioned in the lower right area. The background paper exhibits subtle watermark areas and fine line patterning throughout, with flowing decorative elements that echo traditional Portuguese artistic motifs. The overall colour scheme on the reverse is considerably lighter than the front, with pale greens, soft yellows, and cream tones dominating, punctuated only by the striking coral rose and dark text elements.

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