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1 Real
1 Real

1 Real

Brazil · 1998-present

The reverse features the number 1 and the word REAL over a backdrop of diagonal lines and a representation of the Southern Cross constellation. The outer gold-colored ring is decorated with Marajoara indigenous patterns.

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

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Overview

The reverse features the number 1 and the word REAL over a backdrop of diagonal lines and a representation of the Southern Cross constellation. The outer gold-colored ring is decorated with Marajoara indigenous patterns.

Historical significance

This coin is part of the second series of the Plano Real, introduced to stabilize the Brazilian economy after periods of extreme hyperinflation in the early 1990s. It is the standard circulating unit of the Brazilian currency.

Estimated value

$0.20 - $1.00 USD (Face value is approximately $0.18 USD)

Care & preservation

Avoid cleaning with abrasive chemicals which can strip the brass plating. Store in a dry, cool place to prevent oxidation and maintain the bimetallic luster.