Banknote Billet Brazil 5 reais 2010

The 5 reais banknote issued by Brazil in 2010 is part of the current circulation series of the Brazilian real, the national currency introduced in 1994. This banknote features the great egret as its central motif, known in Brazil as "garça branca", an iconic bird of Brazilian wetlands and ecosystems, reflecting the tradition of the Banco Central do Brasil of illustrating its banknotes with local wildlife.

The obverse of the banknote features the portrait of the Republic, represented as an allegorical female effigy, accompanied by the legal and institutional inscriptions typical of Brazilian banknotes, as well as the clearly indicated face value. The reverse depicts the great egret in its natural environment, illustrated with ornithological precision, against a background in the characteristic hues of this denomination.

The dominant colour of this banknote is purple, a distinctive shade allowing for quick identification of this denomination within the range of Brazilian banknotes in circulation. This chromatic choice is a constant in the real series for this face value, thus facilitating the distinction between the different denominations in everyday use.

The banknote incorporates several security features in line with the standards of the Banco Central do Brasil, including watermarks, inks with special properties and microprinting. These devices are designed to guarantee the authenticity of the banknote and prevent counterfeiting. The weight of the banknote is 1 gram, corresponding to the standard dimensions and paper weight of the banknotes in the series in use in Brazil at that time.

This 5 reais banknote dated 2010 represents an interesting documentary piece for any collector interested in South American paper currency numismatics and the productions of the Casa da Moeda do Brasil.