The Banco de Portugal issued Portuguese Escudo banknotes in 9 different denominations, including this 500 Portuguese Escudos banknote (Francisco de Almeida). They are part of the demonetized Portuguese Escudo banknotes series. The Banco de Portugal started issuing these 500 Portuguese Escudo banknotes in 1958. They were withdrawn from circulation in 1966.

The banknote of 500 Escudos Ouro has the portrait of Portuguese explorer Francisco d’Almeida on the front side. The back side of the old Quinhentos Escudos Ouro contains the Coat of Arms of the Banco de Portugal. Elements on the coat of arms include a seated woman, a sailing ship and a cornucopia (horn of plenty).

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