5 reis 1923 — Brazil ( Pick: 28 )
Region:
South America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 reis issued in Brazil in 1923. It is cataloged under Pick number 28. Its denomination and year place it among documented banknotes of this issue.
The front side design is from the 1891-1931 Issue, identified as E. 18A. The note features a color scheme of sepia and dark red.
The dimensions of the banknote are 153 x 73 mm. It was printed by Casa da Moeda in Brazil. The Central Bank of Brazil was established on October 31, 1964.
The front side design is from the 1891-1931 Issue, identified as E. 18A. The note features a color scheme of sepia and dark red.
The dimensions of the banknote are 153 x 73 mm. It was printed by Casa da Moeda in Brazil. The Central Bank of Brazil was established on October 31, 1964.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- 1923
- Printing office
- Casa da Moeda, Brazil
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Sepia and Dark Red
- Dimensions
- 153 x 73 mm
- Pick catalog
- 28
About this banknote
The Thesouro Nacional issued the 5 Mil Réis banknote in 1923. This note was part of the 18th print series, known as Estampa 18A. It was produced by the Casa da Moeda in Rio de Janeiro.
The obverse features an oval medallion with a portrait of Francisco de Paula Rodrigues Alves, Brazil's fifth president, serving from 1902 to 1906. The reverse displays the denomination in Hindu-Arabic numerals. The note measures 153 x 73 mm and was printed using woodcut techniques, resulting in lower print quality. It was demonetized in 1932.
