500 reis 1901 — Brazil ( Pick: 2 )

Region: South America

Front side

Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 500 reis issued in Brazil in 1901. It is cataloged under Pick number 2. Its denomination and year place it among documented banknotes of this issue. The front side design aligns with the 1891-1931 issue, noted by the detail "Without Estampa."

This note features a colour scheme of blue and cream, printed on paper, with dimensions of 145 x 65 mm. It was produced by Bradbury Wilkinson and Company, based in the United Kingdom. Details regarding the series and period are not provided.

In 1901, Brazil underwent significant political changes with the establishment of the Republic in 1889.

Specifications

Date of issue: 1901
Printing office: Bradbury Wilkinson and Company, United Kingdom (1856-1990)
Paper: Paper
Colour: Blue and cream
Dimensions: 145 x 65 mm
Pick catalog: 2

About this banknote

The Republica dos Estados Unidos do Brasil issued the 500 réis banknote in 1901 as part of the 1891-1931 series. This series was introduced to standardize the national currency following the proclamation of the republic in 1889.

The front of the note features Liberty at the left. The back displays the national coat of arms at the center. Printed by Bradbury Wilkinson and Company in the United Kingdom, the note measures 145 x 65 mm and was demonetized on January 1, 1910.