5000 Réis, Brazil, 1913 (Pick 24)

This 5000 Réis note was issued in Brazil, dated 1913. It belongs to the Real (1799-1942) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Republic of the United States of Brazil (1889-1967). It measures 160 × 74 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 24.

Obverse: Black on polychrome, in calcography and lithography. In the center, an oval medallion with portrait of José Maria da Silva Paranhos Júnior, Barão do Rio Branco (1819-1880), flanked by the nominal value 5. Diagonally crossing the body of the note, anonymous autograph of the official responsible for the conference. Its lettering reads “5 5 / REPUPLICA DOS ESTADOS UNIDOS DO BRAZIL / NO THESOURO NACIONAL SE PAGARÁ AO PORTADOR DESTA A QUANTIA DE / 5 5 / 5 CINCO CINCO 5 / CINCO MIL REIS / VALOR RECEBIDO / AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY, NEW YORK.”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Republic of the United States of Brazil In the National Treasury will be paid to the holder of this amount of 5 Five Five 5 Five Thousand Réis Received Amount American Bank Note Company, New York.”.

Reverse: Green, in calcography. In the center, a panel with the figure of a child between two seated women (allegory of Industry and Commerce). Its lettering reads “5 5 / REPUBLICA / DOS ESTADOS UNIDOS DO / BRASIL / AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY, NEW YORK.”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Republic of the United States of Brazil American Bank Note Company, New York.”. The note was printed by American Banknote Corporation (American Bank Note Company), United States (1795-date). Engraving is credited to Robert Savage. Technique: Lithography. Demonetized: 30 October 1942.

Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.