1 Real - 25 Years of the Real Commemorative

Brazil · 2019

A commemorative bimetallic Brazilian coin featuring the numeral 1, the word REAL and a design celebrating 25 years of the currency with a motif of a hand releasing a bird.

Country: Brazil
Year: 2019
Denomination: 1 Real
Metal: Bimetallic: Ring is bronze-plated stainless steel, core is cupro-nickel
Grade: About Uncirculated / Mint State (AU/MS) with minor handling marks

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Overview

A commemorative bimetallic Brazilian coin featuring the numeral 1, the word REAL and a design celebrating 25 years of the currency with a motif of a hand releasing a bird.

Historical significance

Issued to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the introduction of the Real currency in 1994, which successfully stabilized the Brazilian economy after a period of hyperinflation.

Obverse (front)

Features the denomination '1 REAL', the year '2019', and graphic background lines matching the standard 1 Real coin design.

Reverse (back)

Commemorative design featuring a hand releasing a bird (representing freedom and the stabilization of the economy), surrounded by the text '25 ANOS DO REAL', 'BRASIL', and the date '1994'.

Estimated value

$1 - $5 USD in circulated condition, up to $10 in uncirculated condition

What drives this coin's value

Condition, presence of mint errors, and collector demand for commemorative modern circulation issues

Grade assessment

About Uncirculated / Mint State (AU/MS) with minor handling marks

Mintage & rarity

Common commemorative, with tens of millions minted for circulation

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Check for correct bimetallic alignment, proper weight, and magnetic properties (outer ring is magnetic, inner core is non-magnetic)

Notable varieties & errors

Occasional minor die cracks or striking errors, though no major widespread errors are heavily sought after

Similar coins

Standard Brazilian 1 Real circulation coins from various years

Care & preservation

Store in a cool, dry place in a protective coin flip or capsule to prevent tarnishing and scratching.

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