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2000 Réis 400th Anniversary of the Discovery
1900 year| Silver (.917) | 25.5 g | 37.0 mm |
| Issuer | Brazil |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic of the United States of Brazil (1889-1967) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1900 |
| Value | 2000 Réis |
| Currency | Real (1799-1942) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 25.5 g |
| Diameter | 37.0 mm |
| Thickness | 2.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#36138 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 70% |
Reverse
Denomination divides dates, sprigs flank.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
4° CENTENARIO DO DESCROBIMENTO DO BRASIL
1500
2000
REIS
1900
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1900 Brazilian 2000 Réis coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the discovery of Brazil, specifically the arrival of Portuguese explorer Pedro Álvares Cabral in 1500. The coin's design features an image of Cabral's ship, the "São Gabriel," on the obverse, and the Brazilian coat of arms on the reverse. The coin was minted in silver (.917) and weighs 25.5 grams.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 20079 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2000 Réis (400th Anniversary of the Discovery) 1900 coin.
