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1000 Cruzeiros Reais BRL
P-239
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What's on the note
Front: Anísio Spínola Teixeira (1900–1971), Brazilian educator, writer, and intellectual who was one of the pioneers of public education reform in Brazil and a leading figure in the Brazilian progressive education movement. As Secretary of Education in Bahia and later in Rio de Janeiro, he championed universal, free, secular public education and founded the University of Brasília. Behind his portrait is a traditional indigenous maloca (communal house) with characteristic thatched roof architecture, representing Brazil's indigenous heritage and cultural diversity.
Back: Brazilian schoolchildren of diverse ethnic backgrounds engaged in learning activities, representing Anísio Teixeira's vision of universal, inclusive public education for all Brazilian children regardless of race or social class. The scene depicts students reading, studying, and collaborating, symbolizing the democratic education movement that Teixeira championed throughout his career and his belief in education as the foundation of social progress and equality.
How it was made
Signatures: Ministro da Fazenda; Presidente do Banco Central do Brasil
Security features: watermark,microprint,intaglio,see_through_register
Brazil in South America
Brazil in South America. Other countries on the same continent shown in muted grey.
Background & history
The Cruzeiro Real was Brazil's short-lived currency from August 1993 to June 1994, replacing the third Cruzeiro at 1,000:1 during a period of hyperinflation. This 1000 Cruzeiros Reais note was part of the highest denomination issued in this series. The currency was replaced by the Real (BRL) on July 1, 1994, as part of the Plano Real economic stabilization program, at a rate of 2,750 Cruzeiros Reais = 1 Real. The choice of Anísio Teixeira reflected Brazil's emphasis on education as a national priority. All Cruzeiro Real notes were demonetized shortly after the Real's introduction, making this one of Brazil's shortest-lived currency series.
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How it came to me
Note shows light circulation with minor handling marks and slight edge wear, but retains good color and detail. No tears or major defects visible.
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Valuation history (1)
| date | low | high | currency | source | note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-08 16:22:09 | 2.0 | 8.0 | USD | ai | from claude-sonnet-4-5 |
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