Brazil P223, 50 Cruzeiros, Poet Carlos and 38 similar items

BRAZIL Pick#.................... 223 Banknote Book # 845a Denomination .... 50 Cruzeiros Date..................... (1990) Condition?...?. XF+ Comments?.......Overprint of 50 Cruzados note (P219). Carlos Drummand de Andrade on front. Andrade writing poetry on reverse. Carlos Drummond de Andrade (October 31, 1902 - August 17, 1987) was perhaps the most influential Brazilian poet of the 20th century. He has become something of a national poet; his poem "Cancao Amiga" ("Friendly Song") was printed on this 50 cruzados note. Printer: Casa da Moeda do Brasil Cruzeiros = from the Portuguese verb "Cruzar: to bear a cross" - early Portuguese gold or silver coins that bore a cross on reverse. See my other notes from this country. Image is not exact note in lot. NEVER A RESERVE !! CURRENCY DEN I combine shipping - all lots after first mailed FREE!