Serie 1A. AMOSTRA overprints, small cross punch cancels. Central Bank archival specimen. The highest denomination for nearly all issues of Brazilian paper money are these 500 Mil Reis notes and every one is scarce to rare. This early 19th century note certainly leans more to the rare side with this being the first we have seen or handled. A large format ABN design allows for exciting engraving work with heavy geometric lathe styling throughout. Just a small internal tear at left and notch in the left margin are observed past typical circulation for the grade.Extremely Fine.
