1 Real

Brazil 1 Real (2nd Edition)

Brazil · 2015

A bimetallic coin with a silver-colored center and a gold-colored outer ring, featuring the value and traditional South American patterns.

Country: Brazil
Year: 2015
Denomination: 1 Real
Metal: Bimetallic: Stainless steel center in a Bronze-plated steel ring

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Overview

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.

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.

Estimated value

$0.20 - $0.50 (Circulated), $2.00 - $5.00 (Uncirculated/Mint State)

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.

Grade assessment

Extremely Fine (XF) to About Uncirculated (AU) - The coin shows minor circulation marks but retains sharp details and much of its original luster.

Mintage & rarity

Common; approximately 115,456,000 minted in 2015.

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.

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.

Care & preservation

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.

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