Violet on ochre, in chalcography and lithography. On the left, Allegory of Liberty. On the right, bust of Marianne (Allegory of the Republic). No stamp and serial numbers. Order number in red color.
Reverse description
Blue, in chalcography. Coat of Arms of Republic in center on mosaic panel.
Signature(s)
Protection type
Protection description
Obverse lettering
500 500
REPÚBLICA DOS ESTADOS
UNIDOS DO
BRAZIL
NO THESOURO NACIONAL
SE PAGARÁ AO PORTADOR DESTA
A QUANTIA DE
QUINHENTOS MIL RÉIS
VALOR RECEBIDO
500
SPECIMEN
500 500 500 (Translation: Republic of the United States of Brazil At the National Treasury the holder will be paid the amount of Five Hundred Thousand Reis Amount received SPECIMEN)
Reverse lettering
500 500
ESTADOS UNIDOS DO BRASIL - 15 DE NOVEMBRO DE 1889
QUINHENTOS MIL RÉIS
BRADBURY, WILKINSON & CO. GRAVADORES, LONDRES (Translation: United States of Brazil - November 15, 1889 Five Hundred Thousand Reis Bradcury, Wilkinson & Co. Engravers, London)