To the coins They are part of the daily lives of many Brazilians, especially those who work in commerce. Even with its use decreasing due to the popularization of more digital payment methods, such as Pix and approach, it is still possible to find some copies inside your wallet or even in savings safes.
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In some cases, there are coins that may be worth more than the value at which they were manufactured, either due to their rarity or some errors in their printing. The Real was created in 1994 and is the current Brazilian currency used in commerce. For negotiations, the Real was developed into both banknotes and coins, made exclusively by Casa da Moeda.
Some specimens may be worth more than their stated value due to their rarity. And this doesn't just happen with old coins that have gone out of circulation, as in the case of the Cruzado and Cruzeiro. The appreciation also occurs in the case of
There are several models of coins that are desired by collectors in Brazil. One of them is the R$1 coin produced for the 2016 Olympics. To celebrate the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, the Casa da Moeda produced some examples in limited editions. However, the rare examples in this collection are those known as “proof coins”.
Proof coins are those examples that undergo an improved minting process. The aim of these coins is to highlight the details of the edition and ensure superior quality in other models. It is through them that it is possible to check the quality of the other copies that are being produced.
Therefore, to be able to identify a proof coin, it must have “PROVA” or the letter “P” written on one of its sides. In the case of R$1 coins that have this symbol, their sales value can reach R$30,000.
In total, there are 17 types of coins developed for the Olympics. These coins can be sold on websites such as Mercado Livre, Shopee, OLX and to collectors groups on Facebook or other social networks.
