Information:
| Reference | P#158 |
| Country | Portugal |
| Period | Escudo (1911-2001) |
| Currency | Escudos |
| Denomination | 500 Escudos |
| Type | Circulation banknotes |
| Issuing bank | Bank of Portugal |
| Year | 1944-1952 |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Composition | Paper |
| Demonetized | Yes on 30.06.1979 |
| Size (WxH) | 156x97 mm |
Obverse:
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Obverse text500 Banco de Portugal 500
Quinhentos
escudos
Ouro
Lisboa, 11 de Março de 1952
Obverse symbolDark-red and black on multicolor underprint.
Portrait of D. João IV at right; Coat of Arms at upper center.
Chapa 8.
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Reverse:
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Reverse text500 Banco de Portugal 500
Quinhentos Escudos
Reverse symbolDark-red and purple.
Scene of D. João IV acclaim as King of Portugal, after the Restoration of Independence in 1640.
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