Banknote Portugal 100 Cem Escudos - Fernando Pessoa - 16-10-1986 - Various serial

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The 100 Escudos banknote from Portugal honors Fernando Pessoa, one of the country’s greatest poets. His portrait appears on the front, immortalizing the writer’s iconic image with his hat and glasses. The reverse is adorned with motifs related to poetry and literature, reflecting the importance of his work. This 100 Escudos note, issued before the Euro, symbolizes Portugal’s literary heritage through the figure of Pessoa.