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The portrait on this 100 zlotych note dated 1934, is of Jozef Poniatowski, an early 19th century Polish leader, general and Minister of War who later became a Marshall of France. He was a nephew of the last King of Poland and fought on the side of Napoleon. He was an inspiration for Polish freedom fighters and even had a World War Two bomber named after him. On the back we find a pleasant pastoral scene in pastel shades. Crisp Uncirculated 1930's Polish note with beautiful design.

Blue and multicoloured, Copernicus at right, Solar system on back. Uncirculated

These 20 escudos notes from Portugal dated 1978 feature a portrait of Admiral Gago Coutinho. He was famous for being the first to cross the South Atlantic Ocean by air from March to June 1922 from Lisbon to Rio de Janeiro in Brazil An illustration of his seaplane Lusitania is illustrated on the back.(P176) Crisp Uncirculated.

Portuguese Guinea 100 escudos 1971 P45 Blue on white Nuno Tristao at r/Allegorical collage with ships and woman. Unc

Portuguese Guinea 50 escudos 1971 P44 Green. Nuno Tristao at r/ Allegorical woman looking out to ships and sea. Unc