Portugal 50 Escudos 24.6.1960 (Sig: RdSN-Duque; AL-Gomes) (DR 14900) (lightly circulated) XF-AU

50 Escudos 24.6.1960 (Obverse: Fontes Pereira de Mello (1819–1887), Portuguese statesman and engineer. He was a leading parliamentarian and political figure of his time. Coat of arms of the Portuguese republic. Reverse: "O Pensador" (The Thinker, by Leopoldo de Almeida). Bank of Portugal emblem in a cameo depicting seated Queen, sailing ship, anchor, shield, cornucopia, and a caduceus. Watermark: Portrait of Fontes Pereira de Mello in profile. Predominant colours: Blue and green. Signatures: (as depicted) Rafael da Silva Neves Duque (O Governador – Governor); António Luís Gomes (O Administrador – Administrator). Date of Issue: 24 June 1960. Legal tender: No. Material: Cotton fiber paper. Issuer: Bank of Portugal. Printer: Thomas De La Rue and Co. Ltd., London, United Kingdom (TDLR)) (Serial # DR 14900) (lightly circulated) XF-AU

Dimensions: 143 x 83 mm

Catalogue Number: P-164

Grade/condition: Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated (XF-AU) (lightly- circulated, used)

Texts: Banco de Portugal. Lisboa, 24 de Junho de 1960. Cinquenta Escudos Ouro. Fifty Golden Escudos. Ch.7A. O Pensador, de Leopoldo de Almeida.