| Description |
Brazil � Banco Central do Brasil 10000 Cruzeiros ND (1991-93) P-233as. Specimen. PCGS Gem New 66PPQ. The inflation on this series is clear as the denominations grew and the spending power did not. Mainly brown with an interesting snake-eating-snake vignette on the back, relating to immunologist Vital Brazil's groundbreaking work on anti-venomous serotherapy. Not listed as a Specimen in the SCWPM. Four-character perforation only at the left end. Stamped MODELO in red, with all zeroes, and "Perforated Cancelled" as noted. An unusual type. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
From Newman X (Heritage Auctions, November 2018), lot 20317, realized $240. |
