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Brazil Banknote 500 Cruzados 1987 DIM 60 AED

Name: Brazil Banknote 500 Cruzados 1987 DIM 60 AED
Price: 60 AED
Availability: InStock

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Item Details

Age

10+ years

Condition

Almost no noticeable problems or flaws

Usage

Used an average amount, as frequently as would be expected

Posted on: 18th March 2026

Description

📌 General Information

Country: Brazil

Issuer: Banco Central do Brasil

Denomination: 500 Cruzados

Year: 1987

Catalog Number: Pick #212c

Currency System: Cruzado (1986–1989, during hyperinflation period)

👤 Person Featured

Heitor Villa-Lobos (1887–1959)

Famous Brazilian composer and conductor

One of the most important figures in Latin American classical music

🎨 Design Details

Front (Obverse):

Portrait of Heitor Villa-Lobos (right side)

Musical and artistic themes in the background

Denomination “500” prominently displayed

Serial number (example: AA)

Signatures of Brazilian monetary authorities

Back (Reverse):

Typically features cultural/artistic motifs related to Brazilian music and heritage

Intricate geometric and ornamental patterns

🔐 Security Features

Watermark (visible when held to light)

Fine line engraving and microprinting

Security thread (depending on issue variation)

Complex background patterns to prevent counterfeiting

📊 Condition (Your Note)

Grade: 67 EPQ (Exceptional Paper Quality)

Grading Company: DIM Currency

Condition Meaning:

67 = Superb Gem Uncirculated

Almost perfect note with sharp corners and no folds

EPQ indicates original, untouched paper quality

💰 Value (Approximate)

Ungraded: $5 – $15 USD

High-grade (like yours, 67 EPQ): $25 – $60+ USD
(value depends on demand and collector interest)

📚 Historical Context

Issued during Brazil’s hyperinflation crisis in the 1980s

The Cruzado replaced the Cruzeiro in 1986

Rapid inflation caused frequent currency changes