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5 Reais Discovery of Brazil
| Issuer | Casa da Moeda do Brasil |
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| Year | 2000 |
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| Value | 5 Reais |
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| Obverse description | Stylized allegorical composition commemorating the 500th anniversary of the discovery of Brazil, juxtaposing elements of indigenous and European cultures. The design features an elaborate Tupi-style feather headdress symbolizing Brazil's indigenous heritage alongside a navigational compass, representing the Portuguese maritime exploration that led to the discovery. The dual motifs are rendered in a modern, artistic style that bridges the two civilizations. The legend arcs around the design within the field. |
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| Mintage | ND (2000) - Case with 2 Coins (5 Reais KM# 654; 20 Reais KM# 655) - ND (2000) - Proof - 13,902 |
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Issued to mark the 500th anniversary of Pedro Álvares Cabral's 1500 landfall, this coin was part of a broader commemorative program coordinated between Brazil and Portugal that produced parallel issues from both mints. Brazil's output included multiple themes — indigenous peoples, the Portuguese fleet, the Franciscan missionaries — making KM#654 one piece within a thematically dense series rather than a standalone issue.
The .999 fineness was a deliberate step above the .925 standard common to Brazilian commemoratives of the preceding decade.