5 cruzeiros 1950 — Brazil ( Pick: 142 )
Region:
South America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 cruzeiros issued in Brazil in 1950. It is cataloged under Pick number 142, which identifies it within the issue. The banknote features a brown color on a multicolor underprint and has dimensions of 158 x 67 mm.
The front side design is identified as 1949-1950, Estampa 2A; it depicts Amazonia. This note is hand-signed and was printed by Thomas de la Rue & Company, Limited, London.
The State Bank of Brazil facilitated the issuance of cruzeiro banknotes in the early 20th century. The cruzeiro currency underwent several changes during this time, reflecting economic shifts in Brazil.
The front side design is identified as 1949-1950, Estampa 2A; it depicts Amazonia. This note is hand-signed and was printed by Thomas de la Rue & Company, Limited, London.
The State Bank of Brazil facilitated the issuance of cruzeiro banknotes in the early 20th century. The cruzeiro currency underwent several changes during this time, reflecting economic shifts in Brazil.
Specifications
- Signed by
- hand-signed
- Date of issue
- 1950
- Printing office
- Thomas de la Rue & Company, Limited, London
- Colour
- brown on multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 158 x 67 mm
- Pick catalog
- 142
About this banknote
The issuing authority for the 5 cruzeiros banknote was the Banco do Brasil. This banknote was part of a series issued in 1950. The series was introduced following economic adjustments post-World War II, necessitating updated currency to circulate within the Brazilian economy.
The front side design features an image of Amazonia, dating from 1949-1950 and classified as Estampa 2A. The banknote measures 158 x 67 mm and is printed in brown on a multicolor underprint. It was produced by Thomas de la Rue & Company, Limited, London, and features hand-signed signatures, adding a unique element to each note.
