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5 Centavos Fisherman
| Stainless steel | 2.26 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Brazil |
|---|---|
| Period | Federative Republic of Brazil (1967-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1989-1990 |
| Value | 5 Centavos (0.05 BRN) |
| Currency | Cruzado novo (1989-1990) |
| Composition | Stainless steel |
| Weight | 2.26 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1990 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#4980 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Fisher working fishing net, on front 2 fish silhouettes, issuing year below
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1989
Edge
Plain
Comment
The directive from the Central Bank of Brazil (BCB) which requested the creation of the coin stated the figure were to be stamped on the obverse of the coin. Numista, however, to keep order in its database prefers to show the figure as stamped on the reverse.Interesting fact
The 5 Centavos (Fisherman) coin from Brazil features a unique design that represents the country's rich marine life. The coin's obverse side features a stylized image of a fisherman, while the reverse side features a school of fish swimming around a coral reef. This design was created by the Brazilian artist, Marcello do Campo, and it symbolizes the importance of marine conservation and the livelihood of fishing communities in Brazil.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 270400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1990 | 934000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Centavos (Fisherman) 1989-1990 coin.
