200 Brazilian Cruzeiros Banknote (Dom Pedro I Green Type)

200 Cruzeiros Mil Reis (Issued 1949)

Among the higher denominations circulated under the República dos Estados Unidos do Brasil series, the 200 Cruzeiros note of 1949 sits alongside other large-value issues of the mid-twentieth century that shared a common design language rooted in patriotic portraiture and engraved historical scenes. This denomination is distinguished by its imposing central oval portrait and its bold denomination numerals, setting it apart from the lower-value notes in the same family. The note was printed by Thomas de la Rue and Company Limited, London, lending it the fine intaglio quality associated with that esteemed British security printer. It belongs to Estampa 2ª, Série 23ª, and carries the serial number Nº 027484, printed in red on both the lower left and upper right of the face.

On the front, the central design is dominated by a finely engraved oval vignette containing a portrait of Dom Pedro I, the first Emperor of Brazil and the figure who proclaimed Brazilian independence in 1822, depicted in military uniform with epaulettes and a high collar, rendered in a detailed intaglio style that captures the texture of his clothing and the precise contours of his face. Flanking the portrait on either side, the bold numeral “200” appears in large figures against the olive-green and brown tonal background, with additional smaller “200” denomination markers positioned in the lower corners. The overall colour scheme of the front is a warm olive-green and golden-brown, overlaid with an intricate guilloché pattern of pale blue and red fine-line rosettes and scrollwork that fills the margins and background, providing both visual complexity and an anti-counterfeiting function. Across the top of the note, the issuing authority is stated in bold capital letters: “REPÚBLICA DOS ESTADOS UNIDOS DO BRASIL,” and beneath this, the text reads “SE PAGARÁ AO PORTADOR” and “DESTA A QUANTIA DE,” with “NO TESOURO NACIONAL” appearing in a central banner. The denomination is stated in full along the lower edge as “DUZENTOS CRUZEIROS” in prominent lettering, with “VALOR RECEBIDO” printed directly beneath. The plate and series designations “ESTAMPA 2ª SÉRIE 23ª” appear in red twice on the face, and the printer’s imprint “THOMAS DE LA RUE & COMPANY, LIMITED, LONDON” is visible in small text along the very bottom margin.

The reverse is printed in a uniform olive-green and khaki tone throughout, presenting a sweeping historical engraving that occupies the majority of the central field. The scene depicts a large mounted cavalcade of soldiers and figures on horseback in a dramatic landscape, with trees, a building visible in the background to the right, and a wide open sky above. The composition conveys movement and energy, with numerous horses and riders filling the scene in what appears to be a representation of the “Grito do Ipiranga” — the proclamation of Brazilian independence — a caption that is visible in small lettering beneath the central vignette. To either side of the central scene, vertical panels of dense guilloché engraving frame the composition, each containing an oval shield-like cartouche bearing the numeral “200.” The denomination “200” also appears in each of the four corners of the reverse, reinforcing the value at a glance. Along the top, the partial title “REPÚBLICA DOS” is inscribed, while along the bottom the full name “ESTADOS UNIDOS DO BRASIL” is engraved in capital letters. The printer’s credit “THOMAS DE LA RUE & COMPANY, LIMITED, LONDON” appears once more in small text at the very foot of the reverse, confirming the consistent high-quality intaglio production throughout both sides of the note.

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