This Brazilian banknote represent the 3rd denomination of the Cruzado Novo (Series 1989). The Cruzado Novo was a short-lived currency, which circulated from 15 January 1989 and 15 March 1990. It replaced the previous Cruzado, at a rate of 1,000 Cruzados to 1 Cruzado Novo. As the earlier Cruzado underwent rapid inflation, during its short 1986-1989 circulation.
Notably the last 3 denominations of the Cruzado served, as overprinted provisional Cruzado Novo notes. Such as this particular denomination, based on the 10,000 Cruzado (1988). The overprinted stamp revalues the note to 10 Cruzado Novo. Although it should noted due to raising inflation (of the Cruzado Novo) a non-stamped variant was never issued.
In 1990, the Cruzado Novo was replaced at par (1:1) by the Third Cruzeiro.
Observe
The observe features a portrait of bacteriologist Carlos Chagas (1879-1934), discover of Chagas disease. He discovered the disease in 1909, while working at the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation. Chagas disease is caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi, which is transmitted by Triatominae (also known as "kissing bugs". To the left, is an illustration depicting the parasite's life cycle.
The note's header is off-set to the upper-left. It reads, the (trans.) "Central Bank of Brazil". Notably a faint security thread aligns between the words "Central" and Do". Below the header is one of the note's dual-serial numbers (A 4344004918 A). The second number can be seen at the lower-right.
At the lower-left is a large number "10 000". Its (trans.) "Ten Thousand Cruzado" text value is listed to the left. A second number "10" can be seen at the upper-right. Below is a pair of signatures, representing the Minister of Finance (top) and Central Bank President (bottom).
Beneath the signatures is are "native art" registration element. Backlighting the note with bright light, will complete the light puzzle effect. Doing so will also expose a mirrored "Carlos Chagas" watermark. The center overprinted stamp revalues the note to 10 Cruzado Novo.
Reverse
The reverse depicts Carlos Chagas working in his laboratory. Chagas made his discoveries with limited resources, in conditions regarded as primitive. Which is considerably different from the modern Oswaldo Cruz Foundation. Which is considered one of the best public health institutions in the world. To the left, is the second half of the "native art" registration element.
Similar to the observe, the reverse has number "10 000"s at its upper-right and lower-left corners. Although the lower text now features a "guilloche" backing. It extend from the lower center, to the watermark area, at the right. The beforementioned security thread also aligns, with the letter "L". At the lower-left is a security stamp, with a latent image.
Additionally UV sensitive fibers can be seen on the note's unprinted sections.
Cruzado Novo Overprint Gallery
(Gallery features all provisional Cruzado Novo banknotes.)
Additional Notes
This note's dimensions are 154 x 74 mm or 6.06 x 2.91 in, larger than a US Dollar.
The preferable method to preserve this note are large sized protective sleeves.
The Cruzado ISO code was BRN, it used NCz$ as its official symbol.
The Cruzado was subdivided into 100 Centavos, circulated coins were in Centavos.