KOGUJA Banknotes Catalog

1 reis 1921 — Brazil ( Pick: 8 )

Region: South America
Front side
1 reis Brazil 1921 — Front side
Back side
1 reis Brazil 1921 — Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 1 reis issued in Brazil in 1921. It is cataloged under Pick number 8. The note's dimensions are 144 x 70 mm and it is composed of paper. The color scheme features blue on a yellow underprint, indicative of its visual design.

The design belongs to the 1891-1931 Issue and is classified as E. 12A. This classification places the banknote within a structured catalog entry, outlining its design and recognizable attributes. The printing office for this note was CdM, and the total amount produced reached 5,000,000.

The chervonets series in Brazil saw various iterations as economic conditions evolved in the early 20th century. The total amount produced for this denomination reflects the significant production associated with the era.

Specifications

Date of issue
1921
Printing office
CdM
Paper
Paper
Colour
Blue on yellow underprint
Dimensions
144 x 70 mm
Amount produced
5000000
Pick catalog
8

About this banknote

The Thesouro Nacional of Brazil issued the 1 Mil Réis banknote (Pick 8) in 1921. This note was part of a series introduced to meet the country's monetary needs during that period. A total of 5,000,000 notes were produced by the Casa da Moeda do Brasil, the national mint.

The obverse features a central portrait of David Morethson Campista (1863–1911), a Brazilian lawyer, economist, politician, and diplomat. The reverse displays the inscription "REPUBLICA DOS ESTADOS UNIDOS DO BRASIL" flanked by the numeral "1" on both sides. The note measures 144 x 70 mm and was printed on paper with a blue design over a yellow underprint.

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