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What type of coins were issued by Brazil?

Pedro Álvares Cabral, the discoverer of Brazil, is featured on the one-centavo coin, made from copper – plated steel. The five – centavo coin, also made from copper – plated steel bears the face of Joaquim José da Silva Xavier, famously known as “ Tiradentes.

What is the origin of Brazilian coins?

The Real was the first official currency of Brazil, arriving with the Portuguese and the Dutch around the mid – 17 th century. The name real, means “royal” in Portuguese and it was also the name of the currency in circulation in Portugal from the 1400´s until 1911.

What is the value of Brazilian coins?

An interesting fact is that the modern real is equal to 2.75 × 10 18 (2.75 quintillion!) of Brazil´s original réis. At the time of writing (July 2019), the US Dollar is equivalent to 3.76 reais. The Real is divided into 100 equal “centavos.” The current series of Real coins was released in 1998.

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