The current series of Brazilian banknotes was introduced in 1994. The banknotes are made of polymer, which is a synthetic material that is more durable than paper. The banknotes come in denominations of 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, and 100 reais.
The 2 reais note is green and features the image of Dom Pedro I. The 5 reais note is blue and features the image of Dom Pedro II. The 10 reais note is red and features the image of Tiradentes. The 20 reais note is orange and features the image of Floriano Peixoto. The 50 reais note is purple and features the image of Getúlio Vargas. The 100 reais note is brown and features the image of Juscelino Kubitschek.
Coins
The current series of Brazilian coins was introduced in 1998. The coins are made of a variety of metals, including steel, copper, and nickel. The coins come in denominations of 1, 5, 10, 25, 50 centavos, and 1 real.
The 1 centavo coin is bronze and features the image of a coffee plant. The 5 centavos coin is bronze and features the image of a sugar cane plant. The 10 centavos coin is copper and features the image of a tobacco plant. The 25 centavos coin is nickel and features the image of a cotton plant. The 50 centavos coin is nickel and features the image of a maize plant. The 1 real coin is nickel and features the image of a manioc plant.