Brazil 20 Cruzeiros, 1972

150th Anniversary of Independence

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Brazil Brazil
Currency Cruzeiro novo (1967 – 1986)
Coin type Non-circulating coin
Denomination 20 Cruzeiros
Year 1972
Ruler Federative Republic of Brazil (1967–9999)
Composition Silver (.900)
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 18.04
Diameter (mm) 34.1
Thickness (mm) 2.1
Demonetized Yes

Description

20 Cruzeiros from Brazil. Issued in 1972. Struck in Silver (.900). Measures 34.1 mm and weighs 18.04 g.

Obverse
The busts of Pedro I and General Emilio Garrastazu Medici facing left, dates below (Brazil
1822 1972)
Reverse
Radiating sun inside map of Brasil above denomination
Edge
Raised lettering (Sesquicentenary of Independence)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage vf xf au unc Comment Frequency
1972  Owl 502K € 14,00 € 14,00 € 14,00 € 14,00 48%
1972  Owl € 16,00 Case with 1 Coin (20 Cruzeiros KM# 583) 8%
1972  Owl € 18,00 € 18,00 € 18,00 Case with 2 Coins (1 Cruzeiro KM# 582; 20 Cruzeiros KM# 583) 47%
1972  Owl Case with 3 Coins (1 Cruzeiro KM# 582; 20 Cruzeiros KM# 583; 300 Cruzeiros KM# 584) 1.6%
1972  Owl Trial Strike 2%

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