Violet on ochre, in chalcography and lithography. In the center, above, bust of a woman (allegory of the Republic). In the four angles, diagonally mounting the nominal value in figures and in words.
Reverse description
Blue-green in chalcography. In the center, coat of arms with the arms of the Republic. Value `1` in the four angles. Note: Some color (hue) variations on reverse.
Signature(s)
Protection type
Protection description
Obverse lettering
REPÚBLICA
DOS ESTADOS UNIDOS DO BRASIL
SE PAGARÁ AO PORTADOR DESTA A QUANTIA DE
1 MIL RÉIS
NO THESOURO NACIONAL
BRADBURY, WILKINSON $ CO
GRAVADORES LONDRES (Translation: Republic of The United States of Brazil Pay to the Bearer the amount of One Thousand Reis in National Treasury Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co London Recorders)
Reverse lettering
1 MIL
ESTADOS UNIDOS DO BRAZIL 15 DE NOVEMBRO DE 1889
RÉIS
BRADBURY, WILKINSON $ CO. GRAVADORES LONDRES (Translation: One Thousand United States of Brazil - November 15, 1889 Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. London Recorders)