Banknote Billet Portugal 1000 escudos Marie II du Portugal 1967

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This 1000 escudos banknote was issued by Portugal on 19 May 1967 and belongs to the CFP series. It is part of the Portuguese monetary issues of the second half of the 20th century, a period during which the Bank of Portugal produced banknotes of outstanding graphic quality.

The banknote features the portrait of Maria II of Portugal, also known as Maria II, Queen of Portugal who reigned from 1826 to 1853. Nicknamed "A Educadora" (the Educator) owing to her commitment to public education, she holds an important place in the history of 19th-century constitutional Portugal. Her depiction on this banknote reflects the Portuguese tradition of honouring major historical figures on its paper currency issues.

The CFP series precisely identifies this issue within the production of the Bank of Portugal, enabling rigorous classification in numismatic catalogues. The date 19-05-1967 printed on the banknote corresponds to the official issue date, a key element for the precise identification and dating of this specimen.

The face value of 1000 escudos represented at the time the highest denomination in circulation in Portugal, which gives this banknote particular significance within the Portuguese monetary system of the period. The escudo remained the official currency of Portugal until the introduction of the euro in 2002, and banknotes of this denomination are now sought after by collectors specialising in Lusitanian paper numismatics.