Tag: Brazil
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1993 Brazil 5 Cruzeiros Reais
Some beautiful birds from a period of financial transition in Brazil. Brazil Last time we looked at history in Brazil, for a coin from 1835, was four years after Pedro abdicated. His son, Pedro II was king (after being instilled as such at the age of 5). Pedro II remained as king until a military…
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1970 Brazil 50 Centavos
A nice industrial scene from a country with a large shipping industry 200th Coin! We interrupt this coin post to thank you for reading through TWO-HUNDRED posts about coins! I hope you’ve learnt as much reading them as I learnt writing them, and enjoyed it too. Today’s 200th coin is actually a special one, as…
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1920 Brazil 400 Réis
An interesting denomination and female personification of Liberty This is my entry for Day 2 “B” of the Blogging from A-Z April Challenge!B = Brazil. Obverse We’ve previously looked at the 1835 Brazil 40 Réis (which was countermarked on an 80 Réis). At the time that coin was issued, Brazil had only recently achieved independence…
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1835 Brazil 40 Réis countermarked on 80 Réis
A look at countermarked coins during a tumultuous period Brazil Brazil is the largest country in South America and the fifth largest nation in the world. Brazil has a 7,400km (4,500 mile) coastline along the Atlantic Ocean. It has borders with every South American country except Chile and Ecuador. It is known for its dense…