100 cruzeiros 1949 — Brazil ( Pick: 146 )

Region: South America

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Banknote description

The banknote is a 100 cruzeiros issued in Brazil in 1949. It is cataloged under Pick number 146. The note features a front side design classified as Estampa 2A from the 1949-1950 issuance.

The front displays red on a multicolor underprint, while the reverse is decorated in red-brown. This banknote is printed on paper and measures 157 x 67 mm. It includes a hand signature, indicating its uniqueness. The printing was conducted by Thomas de la Rue in London.

A total of 115 pieces were produced in this series. The 100 cruzeiros note is part of Brazil's monetary evolution in the post-war period.

Specifications

Signed by: Hand-signed
Date of issue: 1949
Printing office: Thomas de la Rue, London
Paper: Paper
Colour: Red on multicolor underprint; red-brown on reverse
Dimensions: 157 x 67 mm
Amount produced: Series 1-115
Pick catalog: 146

About this banknote

The Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury) of Brazil issued the 100 cruzeiros banknote in 1949 as part of the second print series. This series, known as "Estampa 2," was produced by Thomas de la Rue & Company, Limited, London, and featured hand-signed signatures.

The obverse of the banknote displays a red design on a multicolor underprint, with a central portrait of Dom Pedro II, the second and last Emperor of Brazil, encased in an ornate frame and flanked by the numerals "100." The reverse features a red-brown design depicting the painting "A Conquista do Amazonas" by Antônio Parreiras. The note measures 157 x 67 mm and was demonetized on 12 February 1967.