The Brazil 500 Cruzeiros is part of the family of notes issued in 1987 to commemorate the 100th birthday of Brazilian composer Heito Villa-Lobos. This particular banknote is in uncirculated condition and is TAP authenticated. On its obverse side is a portrait of the composer. It also depicts a baton, a piano keyboard, a musical score, and water lilies. The reverse of the banknote features Heito Villa-Lobos conducting with a baton. In the background are trees, a river, and people on a boat. The 154 x 74 mm paper bill has a solid security thread with printed BANCO CENTRAL DO BRASIL. It has a watermark that reflects Heitor Villa-Lobos.