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5 Mil Réis Thesouro Nacional, Copper exchange note
| Issuer | Imperio do Brasil |
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| Year | 1833 |
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| Currency | Real (1799-1942) |
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| Obverse description | Lithographed in black on white paper, the note carries the Arms of the Empire of Brazil at the left, surmounting the statutory caption referencing Law no. 52 of October 3, 1833. The denomination 5$000 (Cinco mil Réis) is repeated multiple times in typeset lettering as both a border motif and within the body text, which declares the note receivable as currency at Public Stations of the named Province. The Province name and ballot number are left blank for manuscript completion. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse is unprinted, bearing only handwritten manuscript entries including a signature and numerals applied at the time of issue, consistent with the practice for this series of provincial copper-exchange notes. |
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| Protection description | A ladder-pattern filigree watermark (locally nicknamed 'escada', meaning ladder, due to its step-like appearance) is incorporated into the paper stock. |
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