© Rafael Augusto de Mattos Ferreira
© Rafael Augusto de Mattos Ferreira
10 Centavos Pattern Strike
1966 year| Copper-nickel | 5.3 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Brazil |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic of the United States of Brazil (1889-1967) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1966 |
| Value | 10 Centavos (0.10 BRZ) |
| Currency | Cruzeiro (1942-1967) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 5.3 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1.55 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#364661 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Steel industry, denomination and date at right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
10
CENTAVOS
1966
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Pattern 10 Centavos coin from Brazil, made of Copper-nickel and weighing 5.3g, is a rare and unique coin. It was minted in 1966 as a pattern strike, meaning it was not intended for circulation but rather as a trial or sample coin. This coin features a distinctive design, with the obverse side bearing the image of a woman representing Brazil, surrounded by the inscription "REPÚBLICA FEDERATIVA DO BRASIL" (Federative Republic of Brazil). The reverse side features a stylized image of a coffee plant, which was a major crop in Brazil at the time. The coin's rarity and historical significance make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
