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10 Cruzeiros

Brazil 10 Cruzeiros (Steel Food Series)

Brazil - Central Bank of Brazil · 1990

A small stainless steel coin featuring a garimpeiro (gold prospector) on the obverse and stylized Southern Cross stars on the reverse.

Country: Brazil - Central Bank of Brazil
Year: 1990
Denomination: 10 Cruzeiros
Metal: Stainless Steel

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Overview

A small stainless steel coin featuring a garimpeiro (gold prospector) on the obverse and stylized Southern Cross stars on the reverse.

Historical significance

Issued during a period of high inflation in Brazil (the 'Lost Decade'), this coin was part of the reform replacing the Cruzado Novo with the third Cruzeiro. It depicts local economic activities, in this case, a 'Garimpeiro' panning for gold.

Obverse (front)

Features a 'Garimpeiro' (prospector) panning for gold in a river, symbolizing the country's mineral wealth. The date '1990' is at the bottom.

Reverse (back)

Large number '10' next to the word 'CRUZEIROS' and 'BRASIL'. The background features a curved stripe representing the Brazilian flag and stars of the Southern Cross.

Estimated value

$0.25 - $1.00 in circulated condition; $2.00 - $5.00 in Uncirculated (UNC) condition.

What drives this coin's value

Condition is the primary factor. Because of high mintage figures, only coins in high-grade Mint State fetch a premium from type collectors.

Grade assessment

Extremely Fine (XF) to About Uncirculated (AU). Metal retains luster but shows minor surface abrasions and bag marks.

Mintage & rarity

Common; mintage of approximately 600,000,000.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Authentic coins are magnetic (due to steel composition) and have sharp, clear relief. Counterfeits are rare for this low-value denomination.

Notable varieties & errors

No major rare varieties are recognized for this specific year, though collectors look for doubling in the legends ('CRUZEIROS').

Similar coins

Often confused with the smaller 1989/1990 Cruzado Novo coins or other denominations in the 1990-1994 Cruzeiro series such as the 1 or 5 Cruzeiro coins which have similar steel finishes.

Care & preservation

Stainless steel is resistant to corrosion, but the coin should still be handled by the edges. Store in a cool, dry place in an archival-safe holder to prevent scratches.

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Overview

Historical significance

Obverse (front)

Reverse (back)

Estimated value

What drives this coin's value

Grade assessment

Mintage & rarity

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Notable varieties & errors

Similar coins

Care & preservation

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