Depicts Joaquim José da Silva Xavier, martyr of an early independence movement known as the Minas Conspiracy. The country name above, lines (1998-2007: 12 lines, 2007 - now: 13 lines) underneath the portrait. In the background, a triangle, symbol of the movement, and a dove, symbol of peace and freedom.

Joaquim José da Silva Xavier (1746–1792), known as Tiradentes, was a leading member of the Brazilian revolutionary movement known as the Inconfidência Mineira whose aim was full independence from the Portuguese colonial power and to create a Brazilian republic. When the plan was discovered, Tiradentes was arrested, tried and publicly hanged. Since the 19th century, he has been considered a national hero of Brazil and patron of the Military Police.

Numerical denomination and date surrounded by geometric patterns, 3/4 globe and Southern Cross.