Brazil Set of 3 Coins 5, 10 & 25 Centavos 2024–2025 KM 648–650 UNC
The Brazil Set of 3 Coins 2024–2025 brings together three denominations of modern Brazilian circulation coinage, featuring historical personalities who played important roles in the country’s development.
The collection includes 5, 10 and 25 Centavos, representing three fractional denominations of the Brazilian Real.
Each coin honours a significant figure from Brazilian history, connecting the country’s modern monetary system with its struggle for independence and the establishment of the republic.
Dated between 2024 and 2025, these coins offer a contemporary example of Brazil’s second family of Real coinage.
Preserved in uncirculated condition, this three-piece set is an attractive addition to collections of Latin American coins and modern world currencies.
Coins Included in the Set
| Denomination | Date range | Featured personality |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Centavos | 2024–2025 | Tiradentes |
| 10 Centavos | 2024–2025 | Emperor Pedro I |
| 25 Centavos | 2024–2025 | Marshal Deodoro da Fonseca |
Total: 3 coins
The date range applies to the set as a whole. Individual dates should be confirmed against the actual coins.
Historical Background
Brazil declared independence from Portugal on 7 September 1822, becoming an independent empire under Dom Pedro I.
Throughout the nineteenth century, the country experienced major political transformations, including the abolition of slavery in 1888 and the proclamation of the republic in 1889.
Brazil’s modern coinage commemorates several important personalities associated with these historical developments.
The three coins in this set feature figures connected with different stages of the country’s political evolution:
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Tiradentes: an early symbol of resistance to Portuguese colonial rule.
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Dom Pedro I: the first emperor of independent Brazil.
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Deodoro da Fonseca: the military leader who became Brazil’s first president.
Together, these portraits provide a concise overview of important chapters in Brazilian history.
Coin Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | Brazil |
| Issuing authority | Central Bank of Brazil |
| Number of coins | 3 |
| Denominations | 5, 10 and 25 Centavos |
| Date range | 2024–2025 |
| Catalogue references supplied | KM 648, 649 and 650 |
| Currency | Brazilian Real (BRL) |
| Condition | Uncirculated (UNC) |
| Composition | Copper-plated steel for 5 and 10 Centavos; bronze-plated steel for 25 Centavos |
| Series | Second Family of Real Coins |
| Type | Circulation coins |
| Region | South America |
Obverse
Each coin features a portrait of an important personality from Brazilian history.
5 Centavos – Tiradentes
The 5 Centavos coin depicts Joaquim José da Silva Xavier (1746–1792), commonly known as Tiradentes.
He participated in the Inconfidência Mineira, an unsuccessful movement against Portuguese colonial rule in 1789.
Following his execution in 1792, Tiradentes eventually became a national symbol of Brazil’s independence movement.
10 Centavos – Emperor Pedro I
The 10 Centavos coin features Dom Pedro I (1798–1834), Brazil’s first emperor.
He proclaimed Brazil’s independence from Portugal in 1822 and ruled the country until his abdication in 1831.
His portrait commemorates a central figure in the establishment of the independent Brazilian state.
25 Centavos – Deodoro da Fonseca
The 25 Centavos coin depicts Manuel Deodoro da Fonseca (1827–1892), the military leader who proclaimed the Brazilian Republic on 15 November 1889.
He became Brazil’s first president, serving from 1889 to 1891.
His portrait represents the transition from the Brazilian Empire to the republican system of government.
Reverse
The reverse of each coin displays its respective denomination:
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5 Centavos
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10 Centavos
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25 Centavos
The designs incorporate the year of issue and stylised graphic elements characteristic of Brazil’s second family of Real coins.
Although the coins share a common design language, their different sizes and finishes help distinguish the denominations.
The Brazilian Real
The Brazilian Real (BRL) was introduced on 1 July 1994 as part of the Plano Real, an economic stabilisation programme designed to address Brazil’s prolonged inflation crisis.
The new currency replaced the Cruzeiro Real and became a major milestone in the country’s monetary history.
One Real is divided into 100 Centavos.
In 1998, Brazil introduced its second family of circulation coins, featuring redesigned denominations and portraits of important historical figures.
The coins in this set belong to that modern currency family.
Historical Personalities on Brazilian Coins
Brazil’s second family of Real coins provides an interesting overview of the country’s political and cultural history.
Different denominations feature individuals associated with major national developments, including independence, republicanism and cultural achievement.
The 5, 10 and 25 Centavos coins are particularly interesting because their portraits represent three different stages of Brazilian history.
Tiradentes symbolises the early independence movement, Dom Pedro I represents the creation of independent Brazil, and Deodoro da Fonseca represents the establishment of the republic.
For collectors, these designs transform everyday circulation coins into miniature historical commemorations.
Why Add This Coin Set to Your Collection?
The Brazil Set of 3 Coins 5, 10 & 25 Centavos 2024–2025 UNC offers several attractive collecting features:
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Three denominations: 5, 10 and 25 Centavos.
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Historical portraits: Tiradentes, Emperor Pedro I and Deodoro da Fonseca.
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Recent dates: coins dated within the 2024–2025 period.
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Uncirculated condition: preserved without normal circulation wear.
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Brazilian monetary history: an accessible introduction to the country’s modern coinage.
This set is especially suitable for collectors of South American currencies, national circulation coin sets and historical personalities depicted on coins.
