10 Cruzeiros 1980 (Trial) 1979-1980 front 10 Cruzeiros 1980 (Trial) 1979-1980 back
10 Cruzeiros 1980 (Trial) 1979-1980 photo
Obverse © Greg Laws (CC BY-NC) – Reverse © Pedro Branco (CC BY)

10 Cruzeiros 1980 Trial

 
Stainless steel 5.6 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Brazil
Period
Federative Republic of Brazil (1967-date)
Type
Pattern
Years
1979-1980
Value
10 Cruzeiros (10&nbspBRB)
Currency
Cruzeiro novo (1967-1986)
Composition
Stainless steel
Weight
5.6 g
Diameter
24 mm
Thickness
1.6 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#310661
Rarity index
85%

Reverse

Value flanked by coffee bean, ribbon behind value.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
10
CRUZEIROS
1979
Prova

Edge

Plain

Comment

Coin was minted in 1979 & 1980

Interesting fact

The Pattern 10 Cruzeiros 1980 (Trial) coin was designed by the Brazilian sculptor and engraver, Marcello de Mello. He was known for his work on various Brazilian coins and banknotes, and this particular coin features a unique design that sets it apart from other coins of its time. The obverse side of the coin features a stylized portrait of a woman, representing the Republic of Brazil, while the reverse side features a stylized image of a coffee plant, which was a major crop in Brazil at the time. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the country's rich agricultural heritage and its commitment to the principles of democracy and freedom.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1980  5000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Cruzeiros 1980 (Trial) 1979-1980 coin.