p196Ar: 500 Cruzeiros from 1979

1979. 150th Anniversary of Brazilian Independence. Dark olive-green and brown on violet and multicolored underprint. Portrait of five men of differing racial groups. Watermark: dates 1822 1972 in clear area at left. Five different historical maps of Brazil on back. Printer: CdM-B. Vertical lines printed in watermark area on front and back. Series prefix B. Series 1-2763.

• Country & Pick Number:Brazil p196Ar
• Denomination & Currency:500 Cruzeiros
• First Year of Issue:1979
• Issue Type: Replacement Note
• Series:1972 Commemorative Issue
• Issuer:Banco Central do Brazil
• Signature(s):18, 19, or 20