Issued in 1962 by the Banco Central do Brasil, this 5 Cruzeiros banknote is part of the transitional series following Brazil’s adoption of the new Cruzeiro currency post-World War II. The obverse features a dignified portrait of Dom Pedro II, Brazil’s second and final emperor, set within intricate guilloché patterns in shades of gray-blue for a refined appearance.
The reverse displays an allegorical representation of Industry, with a female figure holding a gear and torch, symbolizing Brazil’s industrial growth during that era. The note is printed on cotton-based paper and includes a watermark of Dom Pedro II’s profile and microprinted repeating “Banco Central” text. This issue does not include a security thread.
The banknote measures 130 × 60 mm and was withdrawn from circulation during subsequent currency reform in the late 1960s.
Obverse
Sepia on polychrome, in calchography and offset.
In the center, wrapped in a decorated frame, the portrait of José Maria da Silva Paranhos (Barão do Rio Branco), flanked by the numerals 5.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPÚBLICA DOS ESTADOS ESTADOS UNIDOS DO BRASIL
5 TESOURO NACIONAL 5
BARÃO DO RIO BRANCO
DIRETOR
CAIXA DE AMORTIZAÇÃO
MINISTRO DA FAZENDA
CINCO CRUZEIROS
VALOR LEGAL
THOMAS DE LA RUE & COMPANY, LIMITED, LONDON.
Translation:
Republic of United States of Brazil
Five Cruzeiros
in the National Treasury
5 5
Baron of Rio Branco
Director of Amortization Box
Finance Minister
Legal Value
Thomas De La Rue & Company, Limited, London.
Reverse
Sepia in calchography.
In the center, the pictorial representation of the Conquista do Amazonas, painting by Antonio Parreiras.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5 REPÚBLICA DOS 5
CONQUISTA DO AMAZONAS
5 ESTADOS UNIDOS DO BRASIL 5
THOMAS DE LA RUE & COMPANY, LIMITED, LONDON.
Translation:
5 5
Republic of United States of Brazil
Conquest of the Amazons
5 5
Thomas De La Rue & Company, Limited, London.
Signatures
| Reginaldo Fernandes Nunes (RFN) | Director of the Amortization Fund |  |
| Walther Moreira Salles (WMS) | Finance Minister |  |
| Miguel Calmon du Pin e Almeida Sobrinho (MCPAS) | Finance Minister |  |
| Otávio Gouveia de Bulhões (OGB) | Finance Minister |  |
| Sérgio Augusto Ribeiro (SAR) | Director of the Amortization Fund |  |
Printer
De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date)
Features
| Issuer | Brazil |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | National Treasury (Thesouro Nacional) |
| Ruling authority | Republic of the United States of Brazil (1889-1967) |
| Type | Standard circulation banknotes |
| Years | 1962-1964 |
| Value | 5 Cruzeiros (5 BRZ) |
| Currency | Cruzeiro (1942-1967) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 157 × 67 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Technique | Offset |
| Demonetized | 12 February 1967 |
