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Brazil P166a 5 cruzeiros AMAZON MAN｜GIANT WATER LILY｜ART DECO｜1961 "Índio" R5
Brazil P166a 5 cruzeiros AMAZON MAN｜GIANT WATER LILY｜ART DECO｜1961 "Índio" R5
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Crisp uncirculated from central-bank issued pack.
This banknote was issued in 1960 and 1961 and was the only one in its family, there were no other denominations in this design. It was nicknamed the "Índio" as the note featured an indigenous Amazon man. On the back there was a raftsman and the Amazon water lily, Victoria amazonica.
The word "cruzeiros" written in large letters can be regarded as 1940s late art deco in style.
There are two catalog variations,
- series 1 through 75, Pick # P-166a, Cédulas (Amato) # C111
- 76 through 111, Pick # P-166b, Cédulas # C112
This item is series 37, Pick #166a, Cédulas (Amato) C111