500 cruzeiros 1974 — Brazil ( Pick: 196b )
Region:
South America
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Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 500 cruzeiros issued in Brazil in 1974. It is cataloged under Pick number 196b. This note features a front design commemorating the year 1972, showcasing dark olive-green and brown tones against a violet background. The back displays five different maps of Brazil. The watermark includes the dates 1822 and 1972 in a clear area on the left.
Produced by Casa da Moeda do Brasil, this banknote is signed by Mário Henrique Simonsen and Paulo Hortênsio Pereira Lira. A total of 400,000 pieces of this denomination were made.
The note is printed in purple and green. In 1972, Brazil celebrated the 150th anniversary of its independence, which coincided with the issuance of this commemorative banknote.
Produced by Casa da Moeda do Brasil, this banknote is signed by Mário Henrique Simonsen and Paulo Hortênsio Pereira Lira. A total of 400,000 pieces of this denomination were made.
The note is printed in purple and green. In 1972, Brazil celebrated the 150th anniversary of its independence, which coincided with the issuance of this commemorative banknote.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Mário Henrique Simonsen, Paulo Hortênsio Pereira Lira
- Date of issue
- 1974
- Printing office
- Casa da Moeda do Brasil, Brazil
- Colour
- Purple and green
- Amount produced
- 400,000
- Pick catalog
- 196b
About this banknote
The issuing authority for this banknote is the Central Bank of Brazil. The 500 cruzeiros note was part of a series issued in 1974. This series was introduced to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Brazil's independence, marked by the year 1822.
The front side of this banknote features a design commemorating events from 1972, with dark olive-green and brown hues on a violet background. The reverse showcases five different maps of Brazil, and the watermark displays the dates 1822 and 1972 in a clear area on the left. It was printed by Casa da Moeda do Brasil, with a production total of 400,000 notes.
