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20 Centavos (Rui Barbosa)

🇧🇷 Brazil · 20 Centavos · 1942–1994
Regular
Weight4 g
Diameter19.26 mm
Mintage 179,223,568
Alignment↑↓ Coin
CompositionAluminium bronze (90% Copper, 8% Aluminium, 2% Zinc)
DesignerLeopoldo Campos
ReferenceKM# 562
Collector's Key World IDCKW-BRA-433

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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1948 Brazil 20 Centavos coins were minted?
179,223,568 were struck.
What is a 1948 Brazil 20 Centavos made of?
Aluminium bronze (90% Copper, 8% Aluminium, 2% Zinc), weighing 4 g.
What is the melt value of a 1948 Brazil 20 Centavos?
Its melt value is its metal content multiplied by the current spot price. See our melt calculator on the metals pages for a live figure.
Is the 1948 Brazil 20 Centavos a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.