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Portugal banknote 100 Escudos 1988 60AED

AED 60

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Item Details

Age

Brand New

Condition

Almost no noticeable problems or flaws

Usage

Still in original packaging

Posted on: 13th January 2026

Description

Currency Identification
• Country: Portugal
• Issuing Authority: Banco de Portugal
• Denomination: 100 Escudos
• Date of Issue: 24 November 1988

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📘 Catalog & Reference
• Pick Number: P-179e.6
• Serial Number: DDH 030290

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🏷️ Grading & Condition
• Grading Company: DIM Currency
• Grade: 25
• Condition: Very Fine (VF)
• Clearly circulated
• Noticeable folds and handling
• Paper still intact and solid
• No major tears visible

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🎨 Design Details (Front Side Shown)
• Portrait: Fernando Pessoa (Portuguese poet)
• Name printed: FERNANDO PESSOA 1888–1935
• Text:
• BANCO DE PORTUGAL
• CEM ESCUDOS
• Primary Colors: Green, blue, yellow tones
• Art Style: Modern geometric background with security patterns
• Signatures: Governor and administrator signatures at bottom
• Place & Date Printed: Lisboa, 24 de Novembro de 1988

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🧪 Physical Condition
• Stored in a protective plastic sleeve
• Visible creases consistent with VF grade
• Edges intact, no holes or tape seen
• Print details still readable and clear

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💰 Collector Value (Estimated)

Because it is:
• A late Escudo issue (pre-euro)
• Common date
• Very Fine condition

➡️ Estimated collector value:
USD 5 – 15

(Higher grades such as UNC or Gem are worth significantly more)

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📌 Important Notes
• This currency is obsolete (Portugal now uses the Euro)
• Value is mainly collectible, not for circulation
• Preserving it flat and sealed helps prevent further wear