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© Greg Laws (CC BY-NC)
5 Cruzeiros 1980 Trial
| Stainless steel | 4.5 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Brazil |
|---|---|
| Period | Federative Republic of Brazil (1967-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 1979-1980 |
| Value | 5 Cruzeiros (5 BRB) |
| Currency | Cruzeiro novo (1967-1986) |
| Composition | Stainless steel |
| Weight | 4.5 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#236586 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
Date flanked by coffee beans, and the value in front of a background of wavy lines
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5
PROVA
CRUZEIROS
1980
Edge
Plain
Comment
Pattern coin minted in 1979 & 1980Interesting fact
The Pattern 5 Cruzeiros 1980 (Trial) coin was designed by the Brazilian sculptor and engraver, Victor Brecheret. He was known for his work in creating sculptures and monuments throughout Brazil, and his design for this coin features a stylized image of a Brazilian indigenous person, which was a departure from the traditional imagery used on Brazilian coins at the time. This design choice was seen as a way to honor and recognize the cultural heritage of Brazil's indigenous people.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Cruzeiros 1980 (Trial) 1979-1980 coin.
