Brazil 2012 10 centavos

from the Stonecat Collection

This type was introduced in 1998 and is still in production as of 2024, although the 2019 was struck only for collector sets. A slight modification occurred in 2003 when the stripes on the reverse were moved relative to the "T" in "CENTAVOS". Pedro I, the first emperor of independent Brazil, is featured on the obverse. Currently (December 2024), US$1 = 6.08 reais, in December 2014, US$1 = 2.65 reais. We wonder how this specimen got so worn without breaking thru the plating.

Recorded mintage: 444,288,000.

Specification: 4.8 g, copper plated steel, 20 mm diameter, reeded edge.

Catalog reference: KM 649.3.

Sources:

• Amato, Claudio, and Irlei S. Neves, Livro das Moedas do Brasil, 14a ed. Sao Paulo, 2015.
• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 2001-Date, 13th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2018.

Link to:

• 2007 10 centavos, Pedro I
• 2012 real
• 2014 10 reais, Rio Olympics, runner
• Coins and currency dated 2012