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| Issuer | Banco de España |
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| Year | 1886 |
| Type | Standard circulation banknote |
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| Reverse description | Central intaglio vignette in blue tones with two allegorical figures flanking the denomination: at left, a seated female allegory of Industry beside a spinning wheel; at right, a male allegorical figure of Labour seated on stone steps and holding a staff, with carpenter's tools at his feet. The bank title and denomination inscriptions are set against a fine geometric diaper-pattern underprint. |
| Reverse lettering | BANCO DE ESPAÑA QUINIENTAS 500 PESETAS (Translation: Bank of Spain Five Hundred 500 Pesetas) |
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| Protection description | "Banco de España" text watermark at top; a profile head facing right in the central watermark area; the numeral "500" corresponding to the note's denomination |
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