100 cruzeiros 1955 — Brazil ( Pick: 153 )
Region:
South America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 100 cruzeiros issued in Brazil in 1955. It is cataloged under Pick number 153. Its denomination and year classify it among documented banknotes of this issue.
The front side design is identified as 1953-1959 W/o Estampa 1A, featuring blue on multicolor guilloches. The back is red-brown. This note is printed on paper and measures 157 x 67 mm. It is signed by the Director of Amortization Fund, the Minister of Finance, and D. Pedro II. The printing office for this banknote is the American Bank Note Company.
The banknote was part of Brazil's currency during the mid-20th century. It is noted for its intricate designs produced by the American Bank Note Company, which was prominent in banknote printing at that time.
The front side design is identified as 1953-1959 W/o Estampa 1A, featuring blue on multicolor guilloches. The back is red-brown. This note is printed on paper and measures 157 x 67 mm. It is signed by the Director of Amortization Fund, the Minister of Finance, and D. Pedro II. The printing office for this banknote is the American Bank Note Company.
The banknote was part of Brazil's currency during the mid-20th century. It is noted for its intricate designs produced by the American Bank Note Company, which was prominent in banknote printing at that time.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Director of Amortization Fund; Minister of Finance; D. Pedro II
- Date of issue
- 1955-1959
- Printing office
- American Bank Note Company
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Blue on multicolor guilloches; red-brown on back
- Dimensions
- 157 x 67 mm
- Pick catalog
- 153
About this banknote
The Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury) of Brazil issued the 100 cruzeiros banknote (Pick 153) between 1955 and 1959. This series was introduced to replace the previous mil-réis currency, following the 1942 monetary reform that established the cruzeiro as the national currency.
The obverse features a central portrait of Dom Pedro II, Brazil's last emperor, encased in an ornate frame, with the denomination numerals "100" on either side. The reverse displays an allegorical representation of National Culture, based on a work by artist Cadmo Fausto de Souza. This note was printed by the American Bank Note Company and was demonetized on February 12, 1967.
