Obverse

Reverse

1 Cruzeiro

Brazil · 1979

A small circular stainless steel coin featuring a large numeral 1 and denomination on one side, and abstract design elements with the country name on the other.

Country: Brazil
Year: 1979
Denomination: 1 Cruzeiro
Metal: Stainless Steel
Grade: Fine to Very Fine

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Overview

A small circular stainless steel coin featuring a large numeral 1 and denomination on one side, and abstract design elements with the country name on the other.

Historical significance

Issued during a period of high inflation in Brazil under the second cruzeiro currency, reflecting the economic conditions and monetary system of the late 1970s military dictatorship era.

Obverse (front)

Features abstract geometric or stylized structural elements with the country name BRASIL along the lower right rim.

Reverse (back)

Features a large numeral 1 at the top, the denomination CRUZEIRO below it, and the year of issue 1979 at the bottom flanked by small dots.

Estimated value

$0.25 - $1.00

What drives this coin's value

Condition and presence of original mint luster; due to high mintage, most circulated examples carry primarily nominal collector value.

Grade assessment

Fine to Very Fine

Mintage & rarity

Very high mintage, extremely common in circulated condition

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Counterfeiting is virtually non-existent for this low-denomination modern circulating coin due to its low face and market value.

Notable varieties & errors

No major significant rare errors or varieties command high premiums for this specific date.

Similar coins

Other denominations of the same 1979 Brazilian cruzeiro series (e.g., 10 or 20 centavos)

Care & preservation

Store in a dry environment in a standard coin flip or album. Avoid abrasive cleaning to preserve the original surface.

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