2 reis 1921 — Brazil ( Pick: 16a )
Region:
South America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 2 reis issued in Brazil in 1921. It is cataloged under Pick number 16a, which identifies it within the issue. This note has dimensions of 144 x 70 mm and features a design in blue on a yellow underprint.
The banknote was produced by the printing office CdM, with a total of 5,000,000 notes printed. Its classification is supported by its catalog reference and production details.
The chervonets series was demonetized on December 29, 1947.
The banknote was produced by the printing office CdM, with a total of 5,000,000 notes printed. Its classification is supported by its catalog reference and production details.
The chervonets series was demonetized on December 29, 1947.
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
- 16a
About this banknote
The issuing authority of this banknote was the "Tesouro Nacional" of Brazil. This series of banknotes was issued in 1921 as part of a monetary update to increase the efficiency and uniformity of circulating currency in the country at that time.
The front side of the 2 reis note features a central portrait of a noted Brazilian figure, surrounded by ornate decorative elements. The denomination is prominently displayed, along with intricate patterns and security features in blue on a yellow underprint. This particular note, cataloged as Pick 16a, was printed by the CdM with a total production of 5,000,000 notes.
