Brazil Banknotes 2 Mil Reis banknote 1919 Tesouro Nacional, 12ª Estampa, Autografada Séries: 1ª-20ª
Obverse: Portrait of Pedro de Araújo Lima, Marquis of Olinda (1793-1870) at center.
Reverse: text - REPUBLICA DOS ESTADOS UNIDOS DO BRAZIL (REPUBLIC OF THE UNITED STATES OF BRAZIL) and face value in ornate guilloche left and right.
Printed: American Bank Note Company, New York.
Pedro de Araújo Lima, Marquis of Olinda (22 December 1793 – 7 June 1870) was a politician and monarchist of the Empire of Brazil. His long political career expanded through the reigns of João VI, Pedro I and Pedro II. He was also one of the founders of the Brazilian Conservative Party.
He served as Regent of the Empire of Brazil from 1837 until 1840, during the minority of Emperor Pedro II. Later, during the personal reign of Pedro II, Olinda on four different periods served as President of the Council of Ministers.
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