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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “The 200-Real Banknote” is a common card of the Brazilian Memes pack, number 137 of the collection, and the 1st best-known meme of its 300 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “The 200-Real Banknote” meme mean?
The meme pokes fun at the announcement of a real banknote by proposing, as a joke, unexpected replacements, from stray dogs to celebrities, blending humor with social commentary.
Where does the “The 200-Real Banknote” meme come from?
In late July 2020, Brazil's National Monetary Council approved the new 200-real note, choosing the maned wolf to illustrate it. The announcement became one of the most-discussed topics on Twitter, with users jokingly proposing replacements such as the caramelo stray dog, the Brasília cobra, the Planalto emu (which had pecked then-president Jair Bolsonaro), and even names like Pabllo Vittar and Neymar. A petition asking for the caramelo dog on the note, started by congressman Fred Costa, gathered more than 50,000 signatures and pushed the Central Bank to respond with a joke of its own. Cachaça brand Pitú joined the joke by proposing its shrimp mascot, and the topic also inspired Facebook quizzes.
- 2020Brazil's National Monetary Council approves the new 200-real note featuring the maned wolf, and the internet jokingly proposes replacements.
How to use the “The 200-Real Banknote” meme
- Did you see the new bill? I would've voted for the caramelo dog.
- That animal had better odds than the Planalto emu.
- Starting a petition to get my cat on the 200-real note.
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The “The 200-Real Banknote” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 137 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Brazilian Memes pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #1 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “The 200-Real Banknote” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; The 200-Real Banknote comes out of the Brazilian Memes pack as a common card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.
Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 5 MemeCoins.
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5 meme cards, one of them at least Rare. One free pack per person.
Free · no account needed
Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details
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Frequently asked questions
Why did the 200-real note become a meme?
Because the 2020 announcement of the maned wolf on the bill pushed users to jokingly propose other animals, like the caramelo stray dog.
Which animal did users want on the note?
The caramelo stray dog, requested in a petition by congressman Fred Costa that gathered more than 50,000 signatures.
Which animal is actually on the 200-real note?
The maned wolf, chosen by Brazil's National Monetary Council in 2020.
How do I get the The 200-Real Banknote meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “The 200-Real Banknote” is a common card of the Brazilian Memes pack. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the The 200-Real Banknote card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Petição para vira-lata caramelo estampar nota de R$ 200 já tem mais de 50 mil assinaturas - Rolling Stone Brasil · Vira-lata caramelo anuncia chegada da nota de R$ 200, com o lobo-guará - Exame · checked on November 6, 2026.
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