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5 Cruzeiros
| Aluminium bronze (Cu 90%, Al 8%, Zn 2%) | 9 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Brazil |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic of the United States of Brazil (1889-1967) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1942-1943 |
| Value | 5 Cruzeiros (5 BRZ) |
| Currency | Cruzeiro (1942-1967) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze (Cu 90%, Al 8%, Zn 2%) |
| Weight | 9 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 2.30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#14498 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 17% |
Reverse
Denomination, date at left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1942 5
CRUZEIROS
WT
Engraver: Walter Toledo
Edge
Reeded
Comment
On Krause catalog it shows mintage 115,000 for 1942 and 222,000 for 1943; obviously really small mintage for a circulating coin in a so populated country. Corrected using figures showing at moedasdobrasil.com.brInteresting fact
The 5 Cruzeiros coin from Brazil, minted between 1942 and 1943, has an interesting feature. Despite being made of aluminum bronze, which is a copper-based alloy, the coin has a unique property where it can be easily mistaken for a silver coin due to its shiny appearance. This is because the aluminum content in the alloy gives the coin a distinctive brightness, leading some people to believe it contains silver. However, it's important to note that the coin has no actual silver content.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | 1150000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1943 | 2220000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Cruzeiros 1942-1943 coin.
