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2 Cruzeiros

🇧🇷 Brazil · 2 Cruzeiros · 1942–1994
Regular
Weight5 g
Diameter21 mm
Mintage 254,956
Alignment↑↓ Coin
CompositionAluminium bronze (90% Copper, 8% Aluminium, 2% Zinc)
ReferenceKM# 568
Collector's Key World IDCKW-BRA-438

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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1956 Brazil 2 Cruzeiros coins were minted?
254,956 were struck.
What is a 1956 Brazil 2 Cruzeiros made of?
Aluminium bronze (90% Copper, 8% Aluminium, 2% Zinc), weighing 5 g.
What is the melt value of a 1956 Brazil 2 Cruzeiros?
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 1956 Brazil 2 Cruzeiros a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.