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100 Réis
| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 9.8 g | 27.1 mm |
| Issuer | Brazil |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic of the United States of Brazil (1889-1967) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1889-1900 |
| Value | 100 Réis |
| Currency | Real (1799-1942) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 9.8 g |
| Diameter | 27.1 mm |
| Thickness | 2.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#15321 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
Denomination within circle.
Outer rim shows the national motto of the First Republic of Brazil, "Ordem e Progresso" (order and progress) and the date of the coup d'état, which took place on November 15th, 1889.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ORDEM E PROGRESSO
100 RÉIS
15 DE NOVEMBRO DE 1889
Translation:
ORDER AND PROGRESS
100 RÉIS
15 OF NOVEMBER 1889
Engraver: Francisco José Pinto Carneiro
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 100 Réis coin from Brazil, minted between 1889 and 1900, has an interesting feature. Despite being made of copper-nickel, a non-ferrous alloy, it was designed with a distinctive square hole in the center, which was intended to prevent the coin from being strung together with other coins using a piece of twine or cord. This unique design feature was implemented to discourage the practice of "sifting" coins, which was a common method used by traders and merchants to quickly count and sort coins by their denomination.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1889 | 7686000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1893 | 3589000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1894 | 1881000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1895 | 2308000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1896 | 3390000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1897 | 2875000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1898 | 3685000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1899 | 2990000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1900 | 539000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Réis 1889-1900 coin.
