Vila Real, District of 5 Centavos,

Vila Real, District of 5 Centavos,  obverse
Vila Real, District of 5 Centavos,  reverse

Information:

Country Vila Real, District of
Period Chaves, Municipality of Escudo (1911-2001)
Currency Centavos
Denomination 5 Centavos
Type Local banknotes
Year
Shape Rectangular
Composition Paper
Demonetized Yes on 07.12.1922
Size (WxH) 93x63 mm

Obverse:

Vila Real, District of 5 Centavos,

Obverse text

5 5 CENTAVOS CENTAVOS O Presidente da Camara (assinatura) 3.ª SERIE

Obverse symbol

We can see a caravel and an anchor, the Portuguese coat of arms and, framing it, a rope with buoys.

Reverse:

Image 1

Reverse text

CAMARA MUNICIPAL DE CHAVES CENT 5 CENT

Reverse symbol

On the left we see a woman holding a sheaf of wheat, in her other hand a hammer resting on a cogwheel and, behind the woman, the Cross of the Order of Christ, framed with a knotted rope. On the right is Mercury, holding the boat, and behind him, the armillary sphere, thus representing Mercury as the protector of travelers and merchants.

Varieties

Date Variety Iss. Value
VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND 3rd series + - - - - - -