Banknote Cape Verde 500 Escudos - Roberto Duarte Silva - Sugar cane press - 2007 - GD series

The Cape Verde 500 escudo banknote, issued in 2007, is part of the GD series. It measures 130 millimeters in length and 65 millimeters in width. The dominant colors of this banknote are green, yellow, and red, with multicolored touches that enhance its aesthetics.

The front of the banknote features a portrait of Roberto Duarte Silva, an emblematic figure whose image is positioned in the lower part of the banknote. The portrait is executed with a precision that allows to distinguish the distinctive features of the character.

The back of the banknote illustrates a sugar cane press. This representation is also located in the lower part of the banknote, highlighting an important aspect of Cape Verde's economic and industrial history. The engraving of the sugar cane press is detailed, showing the mechanisms and structure of the tool used for extracting sugar cane juice.

The entire banknote is designed with particular attention to detail, both in the choice of colors and in the representation of the motifs. The combination of graphic elements and historical figures gives this banknote both monetary and cultural value.