KOGUJA Banknotes Catalog

5000 cruzados 1989 — Brazil ( Pick: 214 )

Region: South America
Front side
5000 cruzados Brazil 1989 — Front side
Back side
5000 cruzados Brazil 1989 — Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 5000 cruzados issued in Brazil in 1989. It is cataloged under Pick number 214, classifying it among documented banknotes of this issue.

The front side design features a blue color on a multicolor underprint, depicting a portion of a mural on the left alongside the serial number. The signatures of Maí­lson Ferreira da Nóbrega and Elmo de Araújo Camões are present. The back side displays a Portinari painting at the center, with a watermark of C. Portinari. The dimensions of the note are 154 x 74 mm.

A total of 175,700,000 units were produced, and the printing was handled by Casa da Moeda do Brasil. The issuance of cruzados occurred during Brazil's efforts to stabilize its economy following hyperinflation in the late 1980s.

Specifications

Signed by
Maí­lson Ferreira da Nóbrega, Elmo de Araújo Camões
Date of issue
1988
Printing office
Casa da Moeda do Brasil
Paper
Paper
Colour
Blue and brown
Dimensions
154 x 74 mm
Amount produced
175,700,000
Pick catalog
214

About this banknote

The issuing authority for the 5000 cruzados banknote was the Central Bank of Brazil. This series was issued in 1989. It was introduced during a period of economic reforms and currency changes under the presidency of José Sarney, as part of Brazil's efforts to control hyperinflation.

The front side of the banknote features a portion of a mural from a 1987 regular issue, with a blue design on a multicolor underprint. The back side showcases a painting by Cândido Portinari at the center. The watermark also features C. Portinari. This note, with Pick number 214, was printed by the Casa da Moeda do Brasil, with a production quantity of 175,700,000 units.

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