Coin Identifier
1 Real (Second Series)
1 Real

1 Real (Second Series)

Brazil · 1998-present

A bimetallic coin featuring a silver-colored center and a gold-colored outer ring. The reverse shows the face value '1 REAL' over a background of diagonal lines and the Southern Cross constellation.

Country
Brazil
Year
1998-present
Denomination
1 Real
Metal
Bimetallic: Stainless steel center in a bronze-plated steel ring

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Overview

A bimetallic coin featuring a silver-colored center and a gold-colored outer ring. The reverse shows the face value '1 REAL' over a background of diagonal lines and the Southern Cross constellation.

Historical significance

This coin is part of the second series of the 'Plano Real' (Real Plan), which was a set of measures taken to stabilize the Brazilian economy and curb hyperinflation in the mid-1990s. The 1 Real coin replaced the 1 Real banknote in common circulation.

Estimated value

$0.20 - $1.00 USD (Circulated); significantly more for rare error versions or specific commemorative designs.

Care & preservation

Handle by the edges to avoid getting skin oils on the surfaces. Store in a PVC-free coin holder or album. Do not clean with abrasive chemicals as this can permanently damage the numismatic value.