Brazil 5000 Cruzeiros (Tiradentes Bicentenary)
Country of Origin: Brazil (Banco Central do Brasil)
Year of Issue: 1992
Denomination: 5000 Cruzeiros
Composition: Stainless Steel
Brief Description
A silver-colored stainless steel coin featuring the portrait of Tiradentes with a noose around his neck, commemorating the bicentenary of his death.
Historical Significance
This coin commemorates the 200th anniversary of the death of Joaquim José da Silva Xavier (Tiradentes), a national hero of Brazil and leader of the Inconfidência Mineira, who was executed for his role in the independence movement against Portuguese rule.
Estimated Value
$1.00 - $3.00 USD in circulated condition; $5.00 - $10.00 USD in Uncirculated (MS) condition. These coins have largely sentimental or commemorative value due to the high inflation period they come from.
Care Instructions
Store in a dry environment to avoid spotting on the stainless steel surface. As a non-precious metal coin, avoid cleaning with chemicals or abrasives which will ruin the original mint luster.
Mint Mark
None (typically struck at the Casa da Moeda do Brasil in Rio de Janeiro)
Mintage & Rarity
Common; mintage of approximately 40,000,000
Weight & Diameter
9.95g | 28.5mm
Edge
Plain
Apparent Grade
Extremely Fine (XF) / About Uncirculated (AU) - some light surface bag marks visible but retains sharp detail on the beard and hair.
Obverse (Front)
Portrait of Tiradentes with a rope/noose around his neck, symbolic of his martyrdom. Inscriptions: 'LIBERDADE' (Freedom), 'CIDADANIA' (Citizenship), and 'TIRADENTES 1792-1992'.
Reverse (Back)
The denomination '5000 CRUZEIROS' with the name of the country 'BRASIL'. Also includes a map of Brazil containing a stylized Brazilian flag and the date 1992.
What Drives This Coin's Value
Condition is the primary factor. Because they were produced in large numbers during a period of hyperinflation, they are common; only specimens in flawless 'Mint State' carry significant interest for type collectors.
Similar Coins
The 1992 1000 Cruzeiros (Cândido Rondon) and 1992 500 Cruzeiros, which belong to the same 'Third Cruzeiro' series.
Authenticity & Counterfeit Red Flags
Check for magnetic properties (stainless steel is typically magnetic/ferritic). Counterfeits are rare for this specific denomination because the market value is low.
Notable Varieties & Errors
No major die varieties are widely recognized for this specific commemorative issue.
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