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20 Reais (Ary Barroso) – Brazil

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 100th Anniversary of Birth of Ary Barroso

Brazil

Context

Year: 2003

Issuer: Brazil

Period:

Federative Republic of Brazil

(since 1967)

Currency:

Real

(since 1994)

Total mintage: 2,500

Material

Diameter: 22 mm

Weight: 8 g

Gold weight: 7.20 g

Thickness: 1.6 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 90% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Coin alignment

OBVERSE ↑

⟳

flip

REVERSE ↓

References

KM: #664

Numista: #37681

Value

Exchange value: 20 BRL = $3.90

Bullion value: $1199.76

Inflation-adjusted value: 73.35 BRL

Obverse

Description:

A stylized fusion of a musical score and piano keyboard, reflecting the honoree's artistry, alongside the face value (20 REAIS) and "BRASIL."

Inscription:

20

REAIS

BRASIL

Translation:

20 Reais, Brazil

Script: Latin

Language: Portuguese

Reverse

Description:

A humorous caricature of Ary Barroso, highlighting the composer's popular, informal side. Captions mirroring the coin's obverse provide visual unity.

Inscription:

CENTENÁRIO

1903

ARY

BARROSO

2003

Translation:

Centenary

1903

Ary

Barroso

2003

Script: Latin

Languages: Portuguese, Latin

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Casa da Moeda do Brasil	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2003	—	2,500	Proof

Navigation: Non-circulating coins from Brazil

2 Reais

2003