1.000 Pesetas ESP Banknote (Banco de España (Madrid Issue)) 1940

1.000 Pesetas Peseta (Issued 1940)

The typography on this 1940 banknote reflects the formal conventions of early twentieth-century Spanish currency design, with the issuing authority “EL BANCO DE ESPAÑA” presented in elegant capital letters across the top in a serif typeface characteristic of the period. The denomination “MIL PESETAS” appears prominently in the lower portion, with additional text reading “PAGARA AL PORTADOR” on the left side, indicating this was a bearer note payable on demand. The printing date “MADRID, 9 DE ENERO DE 1940” is clearly visible, establishing the precise issue date and location. The overall lettering style communicates the official authority and financial stability that Spanish banknotes of this era were designed to convey.

On the front, the dominant feature is a portrait bust occupying the central circular medallion, depicting a figure from Spanish history rendered in sepia and brown tones against a cream background. The portrait is surrounded by an ornate guilloché border with radiating lines that create a protective security pattern typical of interwar banknote design. To the left of the portrait, text reading “BARTOLOMÉ MURILLO” identifies the historical subject. The denomination “1000” appears in both upper corners in brown and green shades, whilst the serial number “A1.471778” is repeated at the base in contrasting colours. Elaborate decorative vignettes featuring baroque scrollwork and flourishes frame the composition on either side. The base of the note displays “MIL PESETAS” with ornamental flourishes on both sides, and signature lines are visible marked “EL INTERVENTOR” and “EL CAJERO,” indicating the roles of authorising officials.

The reverse displays a narrative engraved scene rendered in rust and tan tones depicting multiple figures in what appears to be an interior or architectural setting. The central rectangular vignette is framed by ornate cartouches featuring baroque scrollwork in the upper corners. Text reading “NIÑOS CONTANDO DINERO” identifies the subject of the central scene. The word “BANCO DE ESPAÑA” appears across the top in formal capitals, whilst decorative panels flanking the central image contain geometric hatching and vertical line patterns. The lower portion shows “MIL PESETAS” again with symmetrical ornamental flourishes. The overall composition is rendered in carefully controlled line engraving, creating subtle tonal variations across the paper surface typical of the period’s security printing techniques.

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