5000 cruzeiros 1981 — Brazil ( Pick: 202a )
Region:
South America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5000 cruzeiros issued in Brazil in 1981. It is cataloged under Pick number 202a, confirming its classification within the relevant catalog of banknotes.
The front side features a design in purple and brown on a multicolor underprint, including a double representation of the series number. The reverse displays a combination of brown, purple, and blue, featuring a double view of antennas. A watermark of C. Branco is present, and the printing was completed by Casa da Moeda do Brasil.
This banknote measures 154 x 74 mm and is signed by Ernane Galvêas and Carlos Geraldo Langoni. A total of 920,500,000 of these notes were produced. In 1985, the Brazilian government replaced the cruzeiro with the cruzado as part of a significant currency reform.
The front side features a design in purple and brown on a multicolor underprint, including a double representation of the series number. The reverse displays a combination of brown, purple, and blue, featuring a double view of antennas. A watermark of C. Branco is present, and the printing was completed by Casa da Moeda do Brasil.
This banknote measures 154 x 74 mm and is signed by Ernane Galvêas and Carlos Geraldo Langoni. A total of 920,500,000 of these notes were produced. In 1985, the Brazilian government replaced the cruzeiro with the cruzado as part of a significant currency reform.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Ernane Galvêas (President of the National Monetary Council, 1980-1985); Carlos Geraldo Langoni (President of the Central Bank of Brazil, 1980-1983)
- Date of issue
- 1981
- Printing office
- Casa da Moeda do Brasil
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Purple and brown on multicolor underprint; brown, purple, and blue on reverse
- Dimensions
- 154 x 74 mm
- Amount produced
- 920,500,000
- Pick catalog
- 202a
About this banknote
The Central Bank of Brazil issued the 5000 cruzeiros banknote in 1981. This series was introduced during a period of high inflation, necessitating larger denominations. Signed by Ernane Galvêas and Carlos Geraldo Langoni, this series was produced by the Casa da Moeda do Brasil, reflecting the economic measures of the early 1980s.
The front side design features purple and brown hues on a multicolor underprint, typical of the 1981-1985 ND issue. The reverse displays a double view of antennas in brown, purple, and blue. This variant, with signature 21, had a series range from 9206 to 9999 and a total production of 920,500,000 notes.
