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5 Centavos
| Stainless steel | 3.27 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Brazil |
|---|---|
| Period | Federative Republic of Brazil (1967-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1994-1997 |
| Value | 5 Centavos 0.05 BRL = USD 0.0092 |
| Currency | Real (1994-date) |
| Composition | Stainless steel |
| Weight | 3.27 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#1104 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 4% |
Reverse
Denomination flanked by laurel leaves behind diagonal stripes, and year of issue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5
CENTAVOS
1994
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 5 Centavos coin from Brazil, minted between 1994 and 1997, was made of stainless steel and weighed 3.27 grams. This coin was unique in that it was the first coin in Brazil's history to feature a portrait of a real person, namely, the country's first president, Deodoro da Fonseca. This coin was also the first to have a standardized design across all denominations, featuring the Brazilian flag on one side and the national emblem on the other.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 732980000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1995 | 240000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1996 | 111600000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1997 | 235000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Centavos 1994-1997 coin.
