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500 Cruzeiros
| Stainless steel | 2.66 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Brazil |
|---|---|
| Period | Federative Republic of Brazil (1967-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1992-1993 |
| Value | 500 Cruzeiros (500 BRE) |
| Currency | Cruzeiro (1990-1993) |
| Composition | Stainless steel |
| Weight | 2.66 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1993 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#2300 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Loggerhead sea turtle (caretta caretta).
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TARTARUGA
MARINHA
Translation:
Turtle
Marine
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 500 Cruzeiros coin was the highest denomination coin in circulation in Brazil at the time of its introduction in 1992. It was designed to reduce the need for large banknotes, which were often cumbersome and difficult to use in everyday transactions. The coin's unique design and high denomination made it a popular collector's item, and it remains a sought-after piece among numismatists today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 250000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1993 | 105000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Cruzeiros 1992-1993 coin.
