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1 Centavo
| Stainless steel | 1.58 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Brazil |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Central Bank of Brazil (Banco Central do Brasil) |
| Period | Federative Republic of Brazil (1967-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1979-1983 |
| Value | 1 Centavo (0.01 BRB) |
| Currency | Cruzeiro novo (1967-1986) |
| Composition | Stainless steel |
| Weight | 1.58 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 15 August 1984 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#14495 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 16% |
Reverse
Face value on plain field, date and microcharacters: BC logo and zimbo (shell)
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1
CENTAVO
1982
Engraver: benedicto de araújo
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Centavo coin from Brazil, made of stainless steel and weighing 1.58g, was designed by the Brazilian artist and sculptor, Marcello do Campo. The coin features the image of a coffee plant on one side and the Brazilian coat of arms on the other. This coin was part of a series of coins issued by the Central Bank of Brazil in the 1970s and 1980s to commemorate the country's agricultural products and natural resources.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1980 | 60000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1981 | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1982 | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1983 | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Centavo 1979-1983 coin.
