Black and burgundy red on white paper, in chalcography. On the left, Arms of the Empire; on the right, bust of D. Pedro I (P.II); in the upper center, allegory of Justice and Commerce; caption EMPIRE OF BRAZIL. Printed serial number and stamped banknote number.
Reverse description
Blank, without printing. Uniface banknote.
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Obverse lettering
5 CINCO 5 CINCO 5
IMPERIO DO BRASIL
NO THESOURO NACIONAL SE PAGARÁ
AO PORTADOR DESTA A QUANTIA DE
CINCO MIL RÉIS
VALOR RECEBIDO
5 CINCO 5 CINCO 5 CINCO 5 (Translation: 5 Five Empire of Brazil At the National Treasury you will pay bearer of this the amount of Five Thousand Réis, amount received. 5 Five)