Brazil Set of 5 Coins 5, 10, 25, 50 Centavos & 1 Real 2019–2025 KM 648–652a UNC

The Brazil Set of 5 Coins 2019–2025 brings together five denominations of the Brazilian Real, offering collectors an overview of the country’s modern circulation coinage.

The collection includes 5, 10, 25 and 50 Centavos, together with 1 Real, covering the principal denominations of Brazil’s contemporary coinage.

Each denomination features designs connected with Brazilian history, including portraits of important national personalities and symbols associated with the country’s cultural heritage.

Dating from 2019 to 2025, the coins belong to the second family of Brazilian Real coins, originally introduced in 1998.

Preserved in uncirculated condition, this five-piece set is an appealing addition to collections of modern world coins and Latin American currencies.

Coins Included in the Set

Total: 5 coins

The 2019–2025 date range applies to the set as a whole. Individual dates may vary by denomination.

Historical Background

Brazil declared independence from Portugal on 7 September 1822, becoming an independent empire under Dom Pedro I.

During the nineteenth century, the country experienced significant political and social transformations, including the abolition of slavery in 1888 and the proclamation of the republic in 1889.

Brazil’s modern circulation coins commemorate several personalities associated with these important historical developments.

The second family of Real coins, introduced in 1998, incorporated portraits of national heroes and historical figures into the designs of different denominations.

The coins in this collection continue that tradition, connecting everyday currency with Brazil’s political and cultural history.

Coin Specifications

Obverse

The obverse designs feature important personalities and symbols 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.

Tiradentes later became a national symbol of Brazil’s struggle for independence.

10 Centavos – Emperor Pedro I

The 10 Centavos coin features Dom Pedro I (1798–1834), Brazil’s first emperor.

He proclaimed the country’s independence from Portugal on 7 September 1822 and ruled until 1831.

His portrait commemorates his central role in the establishment of independent Brazil.

25 Centavos – Deodoro da Fonseca

The 25 Centavos coin depicts Manuel Deodoro da Fonseca (1827–1892).

He led the proclamation of the Brazilian Republic on 15 November 1889 and became the country’s first president.

His portrait represents Brazil’s transition from empire to republic.

50 Centavos – Baron of Rio Branco

The 50 Centavos coin features José Maria da Silva Paranhos Júnior (1845–1912), better known as the Baron of Rio Branco.

He was a prominent Brazilian diplomat who played an important role in defining Brazil’s international borders through diplomatic negotiations.

He served as Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1902 until his death in 1912.

1 Real – Effigy of the Republic

The 1 Real coin features the Effigy of the Republic, an allegorical female figure representing the Brazilian Republic.

The design symbolises the country’s republican identity and appears on Brazil’s modern coinage.

The denomination is particularly recognisable for its distinctive bimetallic construction.

Reverse

The reverse of each coin displays its respective denomination:

• 5 Centavos

• 10 Centavos

• 25 Centavos

• 50 Centavos

• 1 Real

The designs incorporate the year of issue and stylised graphic elements inspired by Brazil’s national identity.

The different sizes, finishes and compositions make the denominations easy to distinguish.

The 1 Real coin stands out through its contrasting central disc and outer ring.

The Brazilian Real

The Brazilian Real (BRL) was introduced on 1 July 1994 as part of the Plano Real, a major economic stabilisation programme.

The reform aimed to combat the severe inflation experienced in Brazil during the preceding decades.

The Real replaced the Cruzeiro Real at a conversion rate of 1 Real = 2,750 Cruzeiros Reais.

One Real is divided into 100 Centavos.

The currency has remained in use since 1994, making it one of the most important developments in Brazil’s modern monetary history.

Brazil’s Second Family of Real Coins

In 1998, Brazil introduced its second family of circulation coins, replacing the original designs issued in 1994.

The new family incorporated portraits of historical personalities and a more distinctive visual identity.

Each denomination features a different design associated with Brazil’s history or national symbols.

The series includes:

The 1 Centavo coin is not included in this five-piece collection.

Bimetallic 1 Real Coin

One of the most distinctive pieces in the collection is the 1 Real bimetallic coin.

Unlike the smaller denominations, it is manufactured using a central disc surrounded by an outer ring.

This construction creates a recognisable two-tone appearance.

The 1 Real denomination has also been used for several Brazilian commemorative issues, including coins celebrating the Central Bank of Brazil and the anniversary of the Real currency.

Its inclusion adds variety to this modern circulation coin set.

Why Add This Coin Set to Your Collection?

The Brazil Set of 5 Coins 2019–2025 KM 648–652a UNC offers several attractive collecting features:

• Five denominations: from 5 Centavos to 1 Real.

• Historical designs: portraits of important Brazilian personalities and the Effigy of the Republic.

• Modern circulation coinage: examples from Brazil’s contemporary monetary system.

• Bimetallic 1 Real: a distinctive two-tone coin included in the collection.

• Uncirculated condition: coins preserved without normal circulation wear.

• South American numismatics: an attractive addition to Brazilian and Latin American collections.