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This blue 100 escudos notes are dated 1981 and 1987 and feature Manuel Maria Barbosa du Bocage, an important 18th century poet. On the back, we find a 19th century view of O Rossio, otherwise known as the King Pedro IV Square in the heart of Lisbon. (P178b) Uncirculated.

The subject of this 100 escudos note is Fernando Pessoa, considered one of the greatest poets in the Portuguese language.(P179) Born in 1888 he died at the age of 47 in 1935. He was a prolific writer and has been described as one of the most significant literary figures of the 20th century. His portrait, wearing his trademark hat, appears on the front and rosebuds feature on the back. 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