5 Reais Discovery of Brazil

Issuer Brazil
Year 2000
Type Non-circulating coin
Value 5 Reais
Currency Real (1994-date)
Composition Silver (.999)
Weight 28 g
Diameter 40 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#654
Obverse description A stylized composition that portrays the encounter of indigenous and European cultures through adornment of feathers characteristic of Brazilian Indians and a compass, a navigational tool used by the Portuguese during the discovery.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering BRASIL 500 ANOS 1500 2000
(Translation: Brazil 500 Years 1500 2000)
Reverse description Moment of discovery, observed from the newly discovered land. The composition of two plans presented in the first, the figure of an Indian, and the second ship of the expedition of Pedro Álvares Cabral heading into the new land. Linking the elements of the scene, an Indian feather adornment and a compass rose.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering 5 REAIS
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (2000) - Case with 2 Coins (5 Reais KM# 654; 20 Reais KM# 655) -
ND (2000) - Proof - 13 902
Numisquare ID 3178857720
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