Brazil 500 Cruzeiros, 1991
Ibero-American Series
Information
Country
Brazil
Brazil
Currency
Cruzeiro
(1990 – 1993)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
500 Cruzeiros
Year
1991
Ruler
Federative Republic of Brazil
(1967–9999)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
27
Diameter (mm)
40
Thickness (mm)
2.5
Demonetized
15 September 1994
Description
500 Cruzeiros from Brazil. Issued in 1991. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 40 mm and weighs 27 g.
- Obverse
- The arms of Brazil in the center, the denomination below, and the 13 sets of arms surrounding of the other emitting countries (Brazil 1991 Federative Republic of Brazil November 15, 1889 500 Cruzeiros)
- Reverse
- Wind-flower in the center, sailing ship to the left, map of the world to the right and two dates at the bottom (Encounter of Two Worlds 1492 - 1992)
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 40K | € 39,00 | € 39,00 | Proof (5,264 pieces were melted) |
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