Violet, in calcography and lithography. On the left, oval medallion with portrait of Joaquim Xavier da Silveira (1840-1874), containing the caption below with the name `XAVIER DA SILVEIRA`. In the center, the nominal value `50`, topping the inscription `CINCOENTA MIL RÉIS / VALOR RECEBIDO` (Fifty Thousand Réis / Amount Received). Numbering, pattern and series in red. On the upper margin, the sign `REPUBLICA DOS ESTADOS UNIDOS DO BRASIL` (Republic of the United States of Brazil), topping the inscription `NO THESOURO NACIONAL SE PAGARÁ AO PORTADOR DESTA A QUANTIA DE` (in the National Treasury wil be paid to the holder of this amount of). At the bottom foot, the name of the manufacturer Waterlow & Sons Limited, London. In the lower left and upper right angles, the value `50` in Roman numerals (`L`). Diagonally crossing the body of the note, anonymous autograph of the official responsible for the conference. In the upper left and lower right corners, the overlapping impressions were applied in blue in the form of rose, with the inscription `CASA DA MOEDA / 50 / CRUZEIROS` (Mint / 50 / Cruzeiros)
Reverse description
Violet, in calcography. In the center, reproduction of the Monumento do Ipiranga (Ipiranga monument), in São Paulo, flanked on the upper left and lower right by the nominal value `50`. In the frame the label `REPUBLICA DOS ESTADOS UNIDOS DO BRASIL` (Republic of the United States of Brazil). On the bottom margin, the sign `CINCOENTA MIL REIS` (Fifty Thousand Réis), topping the name of the manufacturer Waterlow & Sons Limited, London. In the lower left and upper right angles, the value `50` in Roman numerals (L).
Signature(s)
Protection type
Protection description
Obverse lettering
REPUBLICA DOS ESTADOS UNIDOS DO
BRASIL
NO THESOURO NACIONAL
50
SE PAGARÁ AO PORTADOR DESTA A QUANTIDADE DE
L
CASA DA MOEDA
50
CRUZEIROS
50 50 50
CASA DA MOEDA
50
CRUZEIROS
CINCOENTA MIL REIS
VALOR RECEBIDO
XAVIER DA SILVEIRA
L 50
WATERLOW & SONS LIMITED, LONDRES. (Translation: Republic of the United States of Brazil in the National Treasury wil be paid to the holder of this amount of Mint 50 Cruzeiros Fifty Thousand Réis Amount Received Xavier da Silveira Waterlow & Sons Limited, Londres.)
Reverse lettering
REPUBLICA DOS ESTADOS UNIDOS DO
BRASIL
50 L
CINCOENTA MIL REIS
L 50
WATERLOW & SONS LIMITED, LONDRES. (Translation: Republic of the United States of Brazil Fifty Thousand Réis Waterlow & Sons Limited, Londres.)