Catalog
5000 Réis
| Issuer | Banco Nacional Ultramarino |
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| Year | 1909 |
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| Shape | Rectangular |
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| Obverse description | Central vignette of Vasco da Gama (c. 1460–1524), the Portuguese explorer credited as the first European to reach India by sea, set against a background with sailing ships. The design incorporates fine guilloche patterns and ornamental borders typical of Bradbury Wilkinson engraving work of the period. |
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| Obverse lettering | BANCO NACIONAL ULTRAMARINO O THESOUREIRO DA FILIAL EM LOANDA PAGARÁ Á VISTA AO PORTADOR CINCO MIL REIS EM MOEDA CORRENTE VALOR RECEBIDO (Translation: National Overseas Bank, The Branch Treasurer in Luanda, Will pay the holder on sight five thousand réis in current currency) |
| Reverse description | Central circular vignette enclosed within the bank name legend, showing a seated allegorical female figure in classical robes with a sailing ship visible to her right. The surrounding field is filled with intricate green guilloche lacework and symmetrical ornamental scrollwork, with the numeral "5" appearing on both flanks. The imprint "BRADBURY WILKINSON & Cª" and "GRAVADORES LONDRES" appear in the lower margin. |
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