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| Issuer | Banco de España |
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| Year | 1856 |
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| Shape | Rectangular |
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| Obverse description | Printed in black on white paper, the note bears a central allegorical vignette of a seated female figure holding a spear, with a sailing vessel visible behind her. Elaborate geometric guilloche ornaments frame the composition, and the serial number is printed in black. The text block carries the full payment obligation legend with date and authorising signatures. |
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| Obverse lettering | BANCO DE ESPAÑA CUATRO MIL Reales Rv ON 4000. El Banco pagará al portador CUATRO MIL Reales vellón en efectivo Madrid 1º de Mayo de 1856. El Gobernador El Cajero (Translation: Bank of Spain Four Thousand Reales Reales Vellon 4000 The Bank will pay the bearer Four Thousand Reales vellon in cash Madrid, May 1, 1856. The Governor The Cashier) |
| Reverse description | NOTE: The banknote shown in the pictures is a contemporary period forgery. |
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