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500 Mil Reis

Issuer Banco da República dos Estados Unidos do Brazil
Year 1890
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Shape Rectangular
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Obverse description Intaglio-printed in green and black, the obverse centres on an oval vignette of a seated allegorical female figure surrounded by elaborate guilloche work. A vignette of a tall-masted sailing vessel on open water occupies the left panel, while a standing allegorical female figure appears to the right; the denomination '500' is set into each upper corner. The issuer's name arches across the top register, with 'QUINHENTOS MIL REIS' in bold letterpress along the lower margin, and a red 'SPECIMEN' overprint appears twice at the foot with all serial number positions replaced by zeros.
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Reverse description Printed in green and black by intaglio, the reverse presents a panoramic vignette of Rio de Janeiro harbour with mountainous terrain rising in the background, enclosed within an ornate rectangular border of intricate lathe-work and guilloche rosettes at each corner. The denomination '500' is repeated in all four corners, and a panel to the left carries the relevant decree reference text. The American Bank Note Company imprint appears in small letterpress along the lower margin.
Reverse lettering QUINHENTOS
MIL REIS
DECRETO Nº 1154
DE 7 DE DEZEMBRO
DE 1890
AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY NEW YORK
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