2 cruzeiros 1944 — Brazil ( Pick: 133 )
Region:
South America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 2 cruzeiros issued in Brazil in 1944. It is cataloged under Pick number 133.
The front side design is noted as 1943-1944, W/o Estampa (1A). The color scheme features blue on multicolored guilloches, with gold elements. The banknote bears a hand signature and was printed by the American Bank Note Company in New York.
The dimensions of the banknote are 157 x 67 mm. The American Bank Note Company was a prominent printing firm recognized for producing a variety of banknotes during the mid-20th century.
The front side design is noted as 1943-1944, W/o Estampa (1A). The color scheme features blue on multicolored guilloches, with gold elements. The banknote bears a hand signature and was printed by the American Bank Note Company in New York.
The dimensions of the banknote are 157 x 67 mm. The American Bank Note Company was a prominent printing firm recognized for producing a variety of banknotes during the mid-20th century.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Hand-signed
- Date of issue
- 1944
- Printing office
- American Bank Note Company, New York
- Colour
- Blue on multicolored guilloches, gold
- Dimensions
- 157 x 67 mm
- Pick catalog
- 133
About this banknote
The National Treasury (Thesouro Nacional) of Brazil issued the 2 Cruzeiros banknote in 1944. This series was introduced as part of the country's transition to the cruzeiro currency, which replaced the mil réis in 1942. The banknotes were printed by the American Bank Note Company in New York.
The front of the note features a portrait of Duque de Caxias at the center, with blue coloring on multicolored guilloches. The back depicts the Military School of Resende, now known as the Military Academy of the Agulhas Negras, with a gold-colored design. This banknote was hand-signed and was demonetized on February 12, 1967.
