10 Centavos (Trial Strike; Getúlio Vargas) 1941 front 10 Centavos (Trial Strike; Getúlio Vargas) 1941 back
10 Centavos (Trial Strike; Getúlio Vargas) 1941 photo
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10 Centavos Trial Strike; Getúlio Vargas

1941 year
Nickel brass 2.5 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Brazil
Period
Republic of the United States of Brazil (1889-1967)
Type
Pattern
Year
1941
Value
10 Centavos (0.10&nbspBRZ)
Currency
Cruzeiro (1942-1967)
Composition
Nickel brass
Weight
2.5 g
Diameter
17 mm
Thickness
1.3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#306867
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Denomination above line. Date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
10
CENTAVOS
1941

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The Pattern 10 Centavos (Trial Strike; Getúlio Vargas) 1941 from Brazil, made of Nickel brass and weighing 2.5g, is a rare and unique coin that was never officially released into circulation. It was created as a trial strike to test the design and production process, and only a small number of coins were produced. As a result, it is highly sought after by collectors and can fetch a high price at auction.