1992 Portugal 500 Escudos Banknote – Banco de Portugal | Pick #180d | Mouzinho da Silveira Series

Add a piece of Portugal’s liberal legacy to your collection with this authentic 1992 500 Escudos banknote, issued by the Banco de Portugal. Catalogued as Pick #180d, this note honors one of the nation’s most influential reformers and is a standout for collectors of European and historical currency.

Key Features:

Pick Number: P# 180d

Year of Issue: 1992 (dated February 13, 1992)

Denomination: 500 Escudos

Dimensions: 156 × 74 mm

Material: Paper

Watermark: Portrait of Mouzinho da Silveira

Obverse Design: Features José Xavier Mouzinho da Silveira, a key figure in Portugal’s 19th-century liberal reforms, with the Portuguese coat of arms

Reverse Design: Agricultural motifs symbolizing economic reform and rural development

Printer: Imprensa Nacional – Casa da Moeda (INCM), Portugal

Demonetized: April 30, 1998

Historical Context: This note pays tribute to Mouzinho da Silveira (1780–1849), a jurist and statesman who played a pivotal role in Portugal’s Liberal Revolution of 1820. His reforms modernized the country’s legal and fiscal systems, laying the groundwork for a constitutional monarchy. The 500 Escudos note reflects this legacy through its dignified portrait and agrarian symbolism.

Why Add This Note to Your Collection? Whether you're a fan of European history, political reform, or discontinued currencies, this note offers a compelling blend of artistry and historical depth. It’s a must-have for collectors of Portuguese banknotes or 20th-century European paper money.