2 Cruzeiros

Brazil 2 Cruzeiros (Getúlio Vargas)

Brazil · 1945

A bronze-aluminum coin featuring the value on the reverse and a portrait of President Getúlio Vargas on the obverse.

Country: Brazil
Year: 1945
Denomination: 2 Cruzeiros
Metal: Bronze-Aluminum

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Overview

A bronze-aluminum coin featuring the value on the reverse and a portrait of President Getúlio Vargas on the obverse.

Historical significance

Issued during the initial years of the 'First Cruzeiro', a currency reform implemented in 1942 to stabilize the Brazilian economy. This specific coin features Getúlio Vargas, who was a pivotal figure in 20th-century Brazilian politics.

Obverse (front)

Features the head of President Getúlio Vargas facing left, surrounded by the legend 'GETULIO VARGAS' and 'BRASIL'.

Reverse (back)

Large numeral '2' over 'CRUZEIROS'. To the left is the date '1945' and a laurel branch. To the right is another laurel branch and two small stars.

Estimated value

$0.50 - $2.00 in circulated condition; $5.00 - $15.00 in Uncirculated (MS-60+) condition.

What drives this coin's value

Condition is the primary value factor. Higher grades with original luster command premiums. 1945 is a common date; the 1948 and 1949 dates are slightly more sought after.

Grade assessment

Fine/Very Fine. Shows moderate wear on the high points of the lettering and the numeral, and some surface spotting/oxidation (verdigris).

Mintage & rarity

3,485,000 (Common for this series)

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Authentic coins are non-magnetic. Check the sharpness of the peripheral lettering and the quality of the '2' which should have crisp edges. Weight should be exactly 8g.

Notable varieties & errors

No major recognized die varieties for the 1945 issue, though some collectors look for slight doubling on the date (Repunched Date).

Similar coins

1 Cruzeiro and 50 Centavos of the same era, which use the same bronze-aluminum alloy and similar design motifs but differ in size and denomination.

Care & preservation

Do not clean with chemicals or abrasives, as this removes the original patina and destroys numismatic value. Store in a PVC-free flip or capsule to prevent further oxidation.

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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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