10 cruzeiros 1979 — Brazil ( Pick: 193c )
Region:
South America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 10 cruzeiros issued in Brazil in 1979. It is cataloged under Pick number 193c. Its dimensions are 157 x 72 mm, and it is printed on paper. The front design features a grayish purple and dark brown color scheme on an orange-brown background, complemented by a blue-green and multicolor underprint depicting Portrait D. The back showcases a statue of the Prophet Daniel in green, violet, and brown. The watermark on this note is D. Pedro II.
This banknote is signed by Mario Henrique Simonssen and Paulo Hortensio Pereira Lira. It was produced by the Casa da Moeda do Brasil, with a recorded production amount ranging from 1 to 2394.
During the time of its issue, Brazil was transitioning from the cruzeiro to the cruzado, a change that took effect in 1986.
This banknote is signed by Mario Henrique Simonssen and Paulo Hortensio Pereira Lira. It was produced by the Casa da Moeda do Brasil, with a recorded production amount ranging from 1 to 2394.
During the time of its issue, Brazil was transitioning from the cruzeiro to the cruzado, a change that took effect in 1986.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Mario Henrique Simonssen, Paulo Hortensio Pereira Lira
- Date of issue
- 1979
- Printing office
- Casa da Moeda do Brasil
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Green, Purple, Orange and Pink
- Dimensions
- 157 x 72 mm
- Amount produced
- 1-2394
- Pick catalog
- 193c
About this banknote
The issuing authority for the 10 cruzeiros banknote was the Banco Central do Brasil. This series, including the 1979 issue, was part of a broader effort to update Brazil’s currency during a time of monetary reform. The series was introduced to improve the durability and security of the currency in circulation.
The front side of the 10 cruzeiros note features a grayish purple and dark brown portrait with a multicolor underprint. The back side displays an image of the Statue of the Prophet Daniel, accompanied by the watermark of D. Pedro II. This banknote, signed by Mario Henrique Simonssen and Paulo Hortensio Pereira Lira, was produced by Casa da Moeda do Brasil with an amount produced between series numbers 1 and 2394.
