5 Reais (First Constitution of Brazil - Empire of Brazil) 2024 front 5 Reais (First Constitution of Brazil - Empire of Brazil) 2024 back
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5 Reais First Constitution of Brazil - Empire of Brazil

2024 year
Silver (.999) 28.0 g 40.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Brazil
Issuing bank
Central Bank of Brazil (Banco Central do Brasil)
Period
Federative Republic of Brazil (1967-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2024
Value
5 Reais 5 BRL = USD 0.92
Currency
Real (1994-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
28.0 g
Diameter
40.0 mm
Thickness
2.60 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Coloured, Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#411918
Rarity index
83%

Reverse

Open book of the first constitution, with a manuscript sepia-colored page and a pen. Lettering: “Primeira Constituição” [First Constitution], “Poder Legislativo” [Legislative Power], “200 ANOS” [200 YEARS] and “1824-2024”.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
Primeira Constituição
200 ANOS
1824-2024
Poder Legislativo

Translation:
First Constitution
200 Years
Legislative power

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Commemorate 200 years of the First Constitution of Brazil, adopted for the Empire of Brazil (1882-89) and creation of the Legislative Power in Brazil. Before the Independence of Brazil, there was no constitution or division of powers, and laws were created in the name of the king of United Kingdom of Portugal, Brasil and Algarves.

 

Circulation authorized by Banco Central do Brasil Act No. 41477 of 4/10/2024: 10,000 coins. 

 

Available sealed in original case with information card: