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10 000 Réis

 
Gold (.917) 8.9645 g 22.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Brazil
Period
Republic of the United States of Brazil (1889-1967)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1889-1922
Value
10 000 Réis (10 000)
Currency
Real (1799-1942)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
8.9645 g
Diameter
22.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#36129
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Star with wreath in background.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ORDEM E PROGRESSO
ESTADOS UNIDOS DO BRAZIL
15 DE NOVEMBRO DE 1889
10.000 REIS

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 10,000 Réis coin from Brazil is that it was the first gold coin to be issued in the country. It was introduced in 1889 and was used as a standard circulation coin until 1922. The coin was made of 91.7% gold and weighed 8.9645 grams. This coin was a significant step in Brazil's monetary history and is now considered a rare and valuable collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1889  - - - - - -
1892  2289 - - - - - -
1895  306 - - - - - -
1896  383 - - - - - -
1897  421 - - - - - -
1898  216 - - - - - -
1899  238 - - - - - -
1901  - - - - - -
1903  391 - - - - - -
1904  541 - - - - - -
1906  572 - - - - - -
1907  878 - - - - - -
1908  689 - - - - - -
1909  1069 - - - - - -
1911  137 - - - - - -
1914  969 - - - - - -
1915  4314 - - - - - -
1916  4720 - - - - - -
1919  526 - - - - - -
1921  2435 - - - - - -
1922  6 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 000 Réis 1889-1922 coin.