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20 Centavos
| Aluminium (99.5% Aluminium, 0.5% other metal) | 1.42 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Brazil |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic of the United States of Brazil (1889-1967) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1956-1961 |
| Value | 20 Centavos (0.20 BRZ) |
| Currency | Cruzeiro (1942-1967) |
| Composition | Aluminium (99.5% Aluminium, 0.5% other metal) |
| Weight | 1.42 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 2.04 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 December 1964 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#6060 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
Denomination above line, date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
20
CENTAVOS
1956
Edge
Plain
Comment
Varieties exist in the thickness of planchets for coins minted in 1956.Interesting fact
The 20 Centavos coin from Brazil, produced between 1956 and 1961, has a unique feature - it was made of aluminum, which is not a common material for coins. Aluminum is a lightweight metal, and the coin weighs only 1.42 grams, making it one of the lightest coins in circulation at that time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | 6716000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1957 | 27110000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1958 | 8552000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1959 | 4810000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1960 | 510000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1961 | 2332000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Centavos 1956-1961 coin.
