1 Real Rio 2016 Olympics Commemorative (Basketball)
Country of Origin: Brazil, Central Bank of Brazil
Year of Issue: 2015
Denomination: 1 Real
Composition: Bimetallic: Stainless steel center in a bronze-plated steel ring
Brief Description
A bimetallic Brazilian coin commemorating the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, specifically depicting the sport of Basketball.
Historical Significance
Part of a series of 16 commemorative circulating coins released between 2014 and 2016 to celebrate Brazil hosting the first Olympic Games in South America.
Estimated Value
$1 - $3 USD circulated; $5 - $10 USD in Mint State (UNC)
Care Instructions
Handle by the edges only. Avoid cleaning or polishing as it destroys numismatic value. Store in a PVC-free flip or coin holder to prevent bronze rot or oxidation.
Mint Mark
None (Produced at the Casa da Moeda do Brasil in Rio de Janeiro)
Mintage & Rarity
20,000,000; relatively common but widely hoarded by collectors.
Weight & Diameter
7.0 grams, 27.0 mm
Edge
Interrupted reeded (alternating smooth and reeded sections)
Apparent Grade
Extremely Fine (XF) / About Uncirculated (AU) based on minor surface marks and visible luster.
Obverse (Front)
The stainless steel center features a basketball entering a hoop with the Rio 2016 logo and the Olympic rings below. The bronze-plated ring features the word 'BRASIL'.
Reverse (Back)
Standard 1 Real design: The Southern Cross constellation, the face value '1 REAL', the year '2015', and artistic marajoara patterns.
What Drives This Coin's Value
Condition is paramount; specimens with high luster and no scratches on the stainless steel center command higher prices. Scarcity of complete 16-coin sets also influences demand.
Similar Coins
Other Rio 2016 commemoratives (e.g., Swimming, Athletics, Volleyball). They share the same ring but have different center designs.
Authenticity & Counterfeit Red Flags
Check for magnetic properties (the coin should be magnetic). Look for crisp details in the basketball netting. Counterfeits may have duller details or poor plating transition.
Notable Varieties & Errors
Rotation errors (inverted reverse) or 'nucleus' shifts where the inner disc is off-center.
Created At: 2026-04-20T13:48:29.386635