Brazil Banco de Credito Popular 100 Mil Reis 3.8.1890 Pick S553p Front and Back Uniface Proofs PMG Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ. This stunning denomination is part of a series that was never issued, which leaves prototypes such as this as the only means to acquire designs from this bank. Interestingly, lions were never indigenous to South America, but the motif is nonetheless beautiful. Two hole punched cancellations are seen on the face side of this handsome 19th century design.

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