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5 Reais
(Discovery of Brazil) – Brazil
Non-circulating coins
Commemoration:
500 Years - Discovery of Brazil
Brazil
Context
Year:
2000
Issuer:
Brazil
Period:
Federative Republic of Brazil
(since 1967)
Currency:
Real
(since 1994)
Total mintage:
13,902
Material
Diameter:
40 mm
Weight:
28 g
Silver weight:
27.97 g
Shape:
Round
Composition:
99.9%
Silver
Magnetic:
No
Technique:
Milled
References
KM:
#
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654
Numista:
#41503
Value
Exchange value:
5 BRL = $0.98
Bullion value:
$80.06
Inflation-adjusted value:
22.74 BRL
Obverse
Description:
A stylized blend of Brazilian indigenous feathers and a Portuguese navigator's compass.
Inscription:
BRASIL
500
ANOS
1500
2000
Translation:
Brazil
500
Years
1500
2000
Script:
Latin
Language:
Portuguese
Reverse
Description:
Discovery observed from the new land. It combines two scenes: an Indigenous figure and Cabral's ship arriving. They are linked by a feather headdress and a compass rose.
Inscription:
5
REAIS
Script:
Latin
Edge
Mints
Name
Mark
Casa da Moeda do Brasil
—
Mintings
Year
Mint Mark
Mintage
Quality
Collection
2000
—
—
+
2000
—
13,902
Proof
+
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