1 Cruzado Novo Pattern - Christ's Cross
| Stainless steel | 3.6 g | 20.5 mm |
| Issuer | Brazil |
|---|---|
| Period | Federative Republic of Brazil (1967-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 1989-1990 |
| Value | 1 Cruzado Novo (1 BRN) |
| Currency | Cruzado novo (1989-1990) |
| Composition | Stainless steel |
| Weight | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 15 March 1990 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#234401 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Christ's Cross, inside the map of Brazil. Date below
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1990
Engraver: Aldo Cascardo
Designer: Luciano Dias Araújo
Edge
Plain
Comment
Unknown mintage. Reportedly, 41 are with the Central Bank of Brazil (40 of which are from 1990, and a single coin from 1989) and an estimated 15 are with private collectors.
https://misteriosnumismaticos.blogspot.com/2018/11/moeda-1-cruzado-novo-1990-cruz-de-cristo.html (Sep 2019)
https://collectprime.com/blog/1-cruzado-novo-com-a-cruz-de-cristo-novas-informacoes/ (Feb 2020)
Banco Central do Brasil's report on 1989 coin:
- On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CSJ22CyLtph/
- On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bancocentraldobrasil/posts/1423884247995173/
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Cruzado Novo coin from Brazil features a unique design, with a stylized cross on one side and the Brazilian coat of arms on the other. This coin was minted in 1989-1990 and made of stainless steel, weighing 3.6 grams. It's interesting to note that the cross on the coin is designed to resemble the cross of the Order of Christ, which was a medieval military order founded in the 12th century. This coin is a great example of how numismatics can provide a window into history, culture, and art.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1990 | 55 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Cruzado Novo (Pattern - Christ's Cross) 1989-1990 coin.
