1 Real Rio 2016 Olympic Games Commemorative Coin (Swimming)

Brazil · 2016

A bimetallic commemorative coin issued for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, featuring a swimmer in action on the reverse and standard Brazilian 1 Real design elements on the obverse.

Country: Brazil
Year: 2016
Denomination: 1 Real
Metal: Bimetallic: Core in stainless steel, ring in brass-plated carbon steel
Grade: About Uncirculated (AU) to Mint State (MS) with minimal wear visible.

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Overview

A bimetallic commemorative coin issued for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, featuring a swimmer in action on the reverse and standard Brazilian 1 Real design elements on the obverse.

Historical significance

Issued by the Central Bank of Brazil to commemorate the 2016 Summer Olympics held in Rio de Janeiro, representing the first Olympic Games hosted in South America.

Obverse (front)

Standard Brazilian 1 Real design featuring the denomination '1 REAL', year '2016', and indigenous-inspired geometric patterns across the center and outer ring.

Reverse (back)

Depicts a swimmer performing a stroke with the Rio 2016 Olympic Games logo and the text 'BRASIL' along the outer ring.

Estimated value

$1 - $5 USD in circulated condition, up to $10 - $15 USD in uncirculated condition

What drives this coin's value

Overall grade and surface preservation, eye appeal, and collector demand for specific Olympic sports themes.

Grade assessment

About Uncirculated (AU) to Mint State (MS) with minimal wear visible.

Mintage & rarity

Common commemorative issue with a mintage of roughly 20 million pieces.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Check weight, diameter, and magnetic properties (the stainless steel core is magnetic, while the brass ring is weakly magnetic or non-magnetic depending on the specific alloy, though bimetallic transitions should look clean). Counterfeits are rare due to low face value.

Notable varieties & errors

Look for die crack errors or rotational errors, though standard circulation strikes are the most common.

Similar coins

Other Brazilian 1 Real Olympic commemorative coins featuring different sports like athletics, basketball, or volleyball.

Care & preservation

Handle by the edges with clean hands or cotton gloves. Store in a cool, dry place in a PVC-free coin flip, holder, or album. Avoid harsh cleaning or polishing.

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