Banknote Brazil 500 Reais on 500000 Cruzeiros , Mário Raul de Morais Andrade - 1993

This commemorative banknote, with a value of 500 Reais on 500,000 Cruzeiros, was issued in 1993 by Brazil. It pays homage to Mário Raul de Morais Andrade, an emblematic figure of Brazilian literature and culture.

On the front of the banknote, there is a portrait of Mário de Andrade, accompanied by a drawing inspired by one of his photographs, entitled "Sombra Minha". You can also read the last verse of his famous poem "Eu sou trezentos...". The rounded stamp indicates the value of "500 Cruzeiros Reais". The inscriptions "BANCO CENTRAL DO BRASIL", "CASA DA MOEDA DO BRASIL", "500 CRUZEIROS REAIS", "E ENTÃO MINHA ALMA SERVIRÁ DE ABRIGO", "MINISTRO DA FAZENDA", "PRESIDENTE DO BANCO CENTRAL DO BRASIL", "DEUS SEJA LOUVADO", "MÁRIO DE ANDRADE" and "500 000 QUINHENTOS MIL CRUZEIROS" are present, testifying to the issuing institution, the value, and the tribute paid.

The back of the banknote features a scene depicting Mário de Andrade addressing children, with the Martinelli Building and other buildings symbolizing the growth of São Paulo in the writer's time in the background. The inscription "500 000 QUINHENTOS MIL CRUZEIROS" reiterates the face value of the banknote.

The watermark represents an effigy of the Republic. The banknote was printed by the Casa da Moeda do Brasil. Its dimensions are 140 mm in length and 65 mm in width.