Banknote Brazil 1000 Cruzeiros - Candido Rondon - Childs - 1991 - Série A-A

The 1000 Brazilian Cruzeiros banknote, issued in 1991, pays tribute to Cândido Mariano da Silva Rondon, a prominent figure in Brazilian history. This banknote belongs to Series A-A.

The obverse of the banknote features a portrait of Cândido Rondon, Marshal of his state, born in 1865 and deceased in 1958. To the left of the portrait, an engraving illustrates a pioneering telegraph station, attesting to Rondon's role in the development of communications in Brazil. The background of the obverse is completed by a representation of a lush forest and a map highlighting the outlines of Brazil and South America. The inscriptions "BANCO CENTRAL DO BRASIL" and "1000 MIL CRUZEIROS" indicate the issuing institution and the face value. It also features "CASA DA MOEDA DO BRASIL", "CÂNDIDO RONDON", as well as the titles of the government and bank officials of the time: "MINISTRA DA ECONOMIA, FAZENDA E PLANEJAMENTO" and "PRESIDENTE DO BANCO CENTRAL DO BRASIL".

The reverse of the banknote depicts a couple of Carajas Indians, reflecting the cultural diversity of Brazil. Representations of food and a Nhambiquara dwelling frame the couple, highlighting aspects of the daily life of these indigenous communities. The banknote's watermark displays the effigy of the Republic, a national symbol of Brazil.

The banknote measures 140 mm in length and 65 mm in width.