First released in 1981 by the Central Bank of Brazil, this 100 Cruzeiros note belongs to the second Cruzeiro series. The obverse displays two mirrored portraits of Luís Alves de Lima e Silva, Duke of Caxias—the 19th‑century marshal celebrated as Brazil’s “Patron of the Army.” Delicate red‑violet guilloché patterns frame the images and the denomination.
The reverse presents a nineteenth‑century battle scene inspired by the engraving Villa de Queluz, echoing the Duke’s military career; soldiers on horseback and foot charge across the field beneath the legend “Cem Cruzeiros.”
Printed on cotton paper, the note incorporates a watermark of the Duke of Caxias and fine micro‑printed text. It contains no security thread. Dimensions are 154 × 74 mm. The issue circulated until the Cruzeiro was replaced by the Cruzado on 27 February 1986.
Obverse
Two similar and inverted images on the vertical axis (north – south).
In the center, the portrait of Luís Alves de Lima e Silva (Duque de Caxias, 1803 – 1880).
Script: Latin
Lettering:
100 BANCO CENTRAL DO BRASIL 100
DUQUE
DE CAXIAS
CASA DA MOEDA DO BRASIL
100 BANCO CENTRAL DO BRASIL 100
DUQUE
DE CAXIAS
CASA DA MOEDA DO BRASIL
Translation:
100
Central Bank of Brasil
Duque de Caxias
Brazilian Mint
Engraver: Álvaro Lucas
Designer: Aloísio Sérgio Barbosa de Magalhães
Reverse
Two similar and inverted images on the vertical axis (north – south).
At the center is the pictorial representation of a pitched battle regarding Internal Pacification.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
100 CEM CRUZEIROS
PRESIDENTE DO
CONSELHO MONETÁRIO NACIONAL
100 CEM CRUZEIROS
PRESIDENTE DO
BANCO CENTRAL DO BRASIL
Translation:
100 Hundred Cruzeiros
President of the National Monetary Council
100 Hundred Cruzeiros
President of the Central Bank of Brazil
Engraver: Dauro Alves de Sá
Designer: Aloísio Sérgio Barbosa de Magalhães
Watermark
Portrait of the Duque de Caxias.
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Signatures
| Ernane Galvêas (EG₁) | President of the Central Bank of Brazil |  |
| Carlos Geraldo Langoni (CGL) | President of the Central Bank of Brazil |  |
| Ernane Galvêas (EG₂) | President of the National Monetary Council | |
| Affonso Celso Pastore (ACP) | President of the Central Bank of Brazil |  |
Printer
Casa da Moeda do Brasil, Brazil
Features
| Issuer | Brazil |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Central Bank of Brazil (Banco Central do Brasil) |
| Ruling authority | Federative Republic of Brazil (1967-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation banknotes |
| Years | 1981-1984 |
| Value | 100 Cruzeiros (100 BRB) |
| Currency | Cruzeiro novo (1967-1986) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 154 × 74 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Technique | Offset |
| Demonetized | 27 February 1986 |
