© Rafael Pinheiro Aquino (CC BY-SA)
© Rafael Pinheiro Aquino (CC BY-SA)
20 Centavos Rui Barbosa
| Aluminium bronze (90% Copper, 8% Aluminium, 2% Zinc) | 4.0 g | 19.26 mm |
| Issuer | Brazil |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic of the United States of Brazil (1889-1967) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1948-1956 |
| Value | 20 Centavos (0.20 BRZ) |
| Currency | Cruzeiro (1942-1967) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze (90% Copper, 8% Aluminium, 2% Zinc) |
| Weight | 4.0 g |
| Diameter | 19.26 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 13 February 1967 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#5379 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Denomination above line, date below, star above line
Script: Latin
Lettering:
20
CENTAVOS
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1955
Engraver: Leopoldo Campos
Edge
Plain
Comment
Ruy Barbosa was born in Salvador, Bahia, on November 5 of 1849.Ruy Barbosa was a politician, diplomat, lawyer, and jurist. He was endowed with vast erudition and was an excellent speaker. He supported the republican movement and had great participation in the Republic Proclamation process, which took place on 15 November 1889. He also became the first finance minister in the history of the Brazilian Republic.
Although the coin brings RUI with an I, his name starts with Y.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Centavos (Rui Barbosa) coin from Brazil is that it was designed by renowned Brazilian artist and sculptor, Rui Barbosa. The coin features an image of Barbosa's famous statue, "O Laçador," which depicts a cowboy lassoing a bull, on the reverse side. This design was chosen to represent Brazil's rich cultural heritage and its strong agricultural traditions.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 39450000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1949 | 24805000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1950 | 15145000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1951 | 14964000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1952 | 10942000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1953 | 25585000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1954 | 16477000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1955 | 25122000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1956 | 6716000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Centavos (Rui Barbosa) 1948-1956 coin.
