Saturday, November 19, 2011

50 Escudos - Queen Santa Isabel - 1964

 
The uncirculated portuguese Banknote depicted in the image is illustrated with the portrait of Santa Isabel (Queen of Portugal and the Algarves during 1777-1816), in reddish-brown colors. In the reverse, an old engraving representing the city of Coimbra, with one large ornate circular arms.

Issuing number: 130.383.000
First issue: 1964, February, 28 
Second issue: 1965, June, 21
Third and last issue: 1979, May, 11
Recalled: 1987

Banknote with Palindrome serial number.

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

20 Escudos - Santo António - 1964

 
The front of this uncirculated Banknote is illustrated with the portrait of the Portuguese saint, Saint Anthony of Lisbon. On the back, the church of St. Anthony of Lisbon. It was printed in England, by the house Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. and there has been manufactured over 229 million units to date of May 26, 1964. The first issue occurred in January 19, 1965 and lasted until 31 October 1977. The notes were signed by the deputy governor, Manuel Nunes Jacinto.
Banknote with Palindrome serial number.