正面: Ring of 21 stars bordered by the inscription "REPUBLICA DOS ESTADOS UNIDOS DO BRAZIL" (Republic of the United States of Brazil) and was taking the center, five stars representing the Southern Cross
背面 : 面值 40 RÉIS within ring of pearls and fringed by the inscription "A ECONOMIA FAZ A PROSPERIDADE."(The Economy is Prosperity) Notes: The motto "A Economia Faz a Prosperidade" was intended to stimulate savings.
