Brazil 500 Cruzeiros Banknote, 1987, P-212c, UNC

The Brazil 500 Cruzeiros is part of the family of banknotes issued in 1987 with a pick number P-212c to commemorate the 100th birthday of Brazilian composer Heitor Villa-Lobos. This particular banknote is in uncirculated condition. On its obverse is a portrait of the composer. It also displays a baton, a piano keyboard, a musical score, and water lilies. The banknotes reverse depicts Heitor Villa-Lobos conducting with a baton. Trees, a river, and people on a boat are also visible. The banknote is 154 x 74 mm in size and is made of paper. Its security features include a solid security thread with printed BANCO CENTRAL DO BRASIL and a watermark which reflects Heitor Villa-Lobos.