Some old coins can be worth THOUSANDS of reais; see examples

Numismatics studies coins and banknotes from historical, cultural and artistic perspectives. Old and rare coins arouse a growing interest among scholars and collectors.

Several of them, considered very rare, may be worth much more than their express engraving. For example, in Brazil, a penny coin can be worth up to R$ 2 thousand. As it has been out of circulation for a long time, its copies have become very rare.

A specific edition of it, dated 1994, became especially valuable because of its scarcity. This makes life difficult for connoisseurs, making a specimen in good condition rare.

Understand numismatics better

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As previously mentioned, numismatics is the science responsible for the study of coins, banknotes, medals and other objects related to money. The field delves deeper into knowledge about the history, production, distribution and context of each numismatic item.

Such thorough analysis allows determining the value of coins, classifying them according to periods, origin, composition and other relevant characteristics.

In addition to gathering rare items, the numismatic market seeks to preserve economic and cultural history, providing information about governments and events that marked specific eras.

This hobby has gained momentum around the world, providing many people with the opportunity to earn extra income through the sale of rare coins and banknotes.

If you have old coins at home and want to go deeper into the subject, it's good to look for a collector or numismatist to help you understand the value of your coins.

Valuable coins in Brazil

Among the most valued versions currently, the aforementioned one-cent version stands out, which has the potential to reach the impressive value of R$ 2 thousand, in direct sale to collectors. If, by chance, you have one of these rarities at home, know that you could be very lucky!

This little treasure can be worth a significant sum to connoisseurs and collectors of coins. However, there are other examples, such as:

• 50 cent coins printed without the 0 (zero) — can reach up to R$ 1,600;
• Coins with an inverted obverse — can reach up to R$ 4,000.

So, how about breaking the piggy bank to see if you have any of these rarities at home?