Black on polychrome, in chalcography and lithography. On the right, mythological figure of Peace. On the left, Mars - mythological figure of war. Print and serial numbers in black; order number in red.
Reverse description
Brique, in calcography. In the centre, an oval medallion with a portrait of a woman in profile (Allegory of the Republic).
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
500
QUINHENTOS MIL RÉIS
VALOR RECEBIDO
SPECIMEN
AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY, NEW YORK (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 American Bank Note Company, New York)
Reverse lettering
500 500 500 500 500 500
REPÚBLICA
DOS ESTADOS UNIDOS DO BRASIL
500 500
AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY, NEW YORK (Translation: Republic of United States of Brazil American Bank Note Company, New York)