Brazil 1 Real (2nd Edition)
Country of Origin: Brazil
Year of Issue: 2015
Denomination: 1 Real
Composition: Bimetallic: Stainless steel center in a Bronze-plated steel ring
Brief Description
A bimetallic coin with a silver-colored center and a gold-colored outer ring, featuring the value and traditional South American patterns.
Historical Significance
The Second Edition of the Real coins was introduced in 1998 to improve security and help the visually impaired distinguish between denominations. It belongs to the current stable currency of Brazil established in 1994.
Estimated Value
$0.20 - $0.50 (Circulated), $2.00 - $5.00 (Uncirculated/Mint State)
Care Instructions
Do not clean with chemicals or abrasives as this destroys numismatic value. Handle by the edges and store in a PVC-free flip or capsule to prevent oxidation of the bronze plating.
Mint Mark
None (Casa da Moeda do Brasil, Rio de Janeiro)
Mintage & Rarity
Common; approximately 115,456,000 minted in 2015.
Weight & Diameter
7.0g, 27.0mm
Edge
Interrupted reeded (alternating smooth and reeded sections)
Apparent Grade
Extremely Fine (XF) to About Uncirculated (AU) - The coin shows minor circulation marks but retains sharp details and much of its original luster.
Obverse (Front)
Effigy of the Republic (a young woman wearing a laurel crown and a Phrygian cap) in the center, with 'BRASIL' on the ring alongside Marajoara tapetry patterns.
Reverse (Back)
Large number '1' and 'REAL' over a background of diagonal lines representing the Southern Cross constellation. The ring features Marajoara indigenous art patterns.
What Drives This Coin's Value
Condition/Grade is the primary factor. Circulated examples of this year are common, but high-grade specimens or error varieties carry premiums.
Similar Coins
The 1994 and 1998 1 Real coins. 1994 coins are monometallic (stainless steel), while 1998+ are bimetallic. It also resembles the 2 Euro coin or 1 British Pound (new) due to its bimetallic nature.
Authenticity & Counterfeit Red Flags
Check for the interrupted reeding on the edge. Counterfeits often have poor transitions between the ring and center or crude lettering. Genuine coins are magnetic (steel core).
Notable Varieties & Errors
Look for 'Bifacial' errors (same design on both sides) or shifted centers (off-center ring alignment), which are highly sought after by collectors in Brazil.
Created At: 2026-04-20T13:47:49.816681