500 reis 1893 — Brazil ( Pick: 1b )
Region:
South America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 500 reis issued in Brazil in 1893. It is cataloged under Pick number 1b, which identifies it within the issue. Its denomination, year, and catalog reference place it among documented banknotes.
The note features a design in black on polychrome, with elements of black and pink. It was printed on paper by Giesecke & Devrient in Leipzig, Germany. The dimensions of this banknote are 215 x 110 mm.
This banknote was printed by Giesecke & Devrient, a prominent printing office known for producing various types of currency. The year 1893 marked a significant period for Brazil as it began to adopt more modern elements in its banknote designs.
The note features a design in black on polychrome, with elements of black and pink. It was printed on paper by Giesecke & Devrient in Leipzig, Germany. The dimensions of this banknote are 215 x 110 mm.
This banknote was printed by Giesecke & Devrient, a prominent printing office known for producing various types of currency. The year 1893 marked a significant period for Brazil as it began to adopt more modern elements in its banknote designs.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Giesecke & Devrient
- Date of issue
- 1893
- Printing office
- Giesecke & Devrient, Leipzig, Germany
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Black on polychrome, black and pink
- Dimensions
- 215 x 110 mm
- Pick catalog
- 1b
About this banknote
The "República dos Estados Unidos do Brazil" issued this 500 reis banknote in 1893. This series was introduced during the early years of the Brazilian Republic to standardize currency and strengthen the monetary system following the end of the Brazilian Empire. It reflects the economic reforms pursued at that time.
The front side of the banknote features allegorical figures with an intricate pattern, including the denomination prominently at the center. The banknote was printed by Giesecke & Devrient in Leipzig, Germany, and measures 215 x 110 mm. It showcases the design skills of the American Bank Note Company, marked as the printing office in New York.
