Brazil 500 Cruzeiros Banknote, 1988, P-212d, UNC

The Brazil 500 Cruzeiros is part of the family of banknotes issued in 1988 to commemorate the 100th birthday of Brazilian composer Heitor Villa-Lobos. This banknote comes in uncirculated condition. The obverse bears the composers portrait, a baton, a piano keyboard, a musical score, and water lilies. On its reverse is Heitor Villa-Lobos conducting with a baton. In the background are trees, a river, and people on a boat. The Brazil 500 Cruzeiros which measures 154 x 74 mm is made of paper. It has a solid security thread with a printed BANCO CENTRAL DO BRASIL. It also has a watermark which reflects Heitor Villa-Lobos.