1984 Brazil 100 Cruzeiros – Duque de Caxias & National Unity

Pick# 198b | Printed by Casa da Moeda do Brasil

Issued during Brazil’s turbulent economic period of the early 1980s, the 1984 100 Cruzeiros banknote reflects themes of national strength and historical pride. Printed by Casa da Moeda do Brasil, this note features a commanding portrait of Luís Alves de Lima e Silva, better known as Duque de Caxias, a military hero and symbol of internal pacification.

This note belongs to the second type of the Cruzeiro series (1981–1985), a transitional era before Brazil’s currency reforms. With its mirrored layout and battle-themed reverse, it offers collectors a glimpse into Brazil’s efforts to unify its identity through historical symbolism.

Design Highlights

Obverse:

Portrait of Duque de Caxias at center
Mirrored layout with vertical symmetry
Text: Banco Central do Brasil
Printed in green and brown tones with offset technique

Reverse:

Pictorial representation of a battle scene symbolizing internal pacification
Symmetrical design with denomination and institutional titles
Text: Cem Cruzeiros

Watermark:
Full-face portrait of Duque de Caxias

Specifications

Attribute Details
Country Brazil
Year 1984
Denomination 100 Cruzeiros
Issuer Banco Central do Brasil
Printer Casa da Moeda do Brasil
Size 154 × 74 mm
Material Paper
Pick Number P# 198b
Watermark Duque de Caxias
Status Demonetized (1986)



Why Add This Note to Your Collection?

This 1984 Brazil 100 Cruzeiros note is ideal for:

Collectors of Latin American historical currency
Enthusiasts of military-themed banknotes
Curators of demonetized Brazilian issues
Fans of symmetrical and battle-inspired designs

Whether you're building a Brazil-specific collection or exploring the visual language of national unity, this note offers historical depth, artistic symmetry, and cultural resonance.