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20 Cruzeiros 150th Anniversary of Independence - Prova
| Issuer | Brazil |
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| Year | 1972 |
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| Currency | Cruzeiro novo (1967-1986) |
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| Reverse description | A map of Brazil occupies the upper central field, with radiating lines emanating from a central sunburst device overlaid upon it, symbolizing the nation's sovereignty and natural resources. Below the map, the denomination '20' appears in large numerals, with the legend 'CRUZEIROS' beneath in a clean, modern typeface. A small engraver's mark or mint initial appears at the lower rim. The composition is bold and graphic, consistent with the commemorative and pattern character of the issue. |
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| Mintage | 1972 |
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Brazil's 150th independence anniversary in 1972 fell squarely under the military dictatorship of Emílio Médici, making the celebratory coin program a calculated instrument of nationalist propaganda during one of the regime's most repressive periods. The Prova designation — the Brazilian equivalent of a proof or pattern strike intended for official review — means this piece was produced in extremely limited numbers before any authorized circulation issue.
KM#Pr6 is catalogued separately from the business strike precisely because provas were not released through normal channels.