One thousand escudos, Banco de Portugal, serial #1A4456580. Serial # side has face labeled "Pedro Alvares Cabral, Brasil, 1500" and a pair of circular designs. Other side has a sailing ship and heraldic shield. Several animals are also shown, plus a banner that says "TERRA BRASILiS.". Watermark is same portrait. Obverse: Portuguese Maritime Discoveries: Portuguese navigator and explorer Pedro Alvares Cabral who discovered Brazil on 22nd of April 1500; Reverse: Terra Brasilis - Brazilian jungle - different animals and birds depicted; Portuguese caravela sailing ship; Part of Pero Vaz de Caminha's letter: "..a estender os olhos n?podiamos ver sen?terra e arvoredos - Terra que nos parecia muito extensa"; Watermark: Reversed portrait of Pedro Alvares Cabral. Color: GD,PR,BR,WH