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1 Cruzeiro
| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 10.25 g | 29 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 | 1974-1978 |
| Value | 1 Cruzeiro (1 BRB) |
| Currency | Cruzeiro novo (1967-1986) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 10.25 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 27 February 1986 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#8852 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
Branch of Coffee (Coffea Robusta) with fruits / Denomination and year on the right
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1
CRUZEIRO
1975
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1 Cruzeiro coin from Brazil, issued between 1974 and 1978, has an interesting feature. It has a unique "ringed" design on its edge, which was created by the mint to help distinguish it from other coins in circulation. This feature was particularly useful for visually impaired individuals, as it allowed them to easily identify the coin by touch.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 24135256 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1975 | 21613000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1976 | 26146000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1977 | 98000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1978 | 77000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Cruzeiro 1974-1978 coin.
