In the fascinating world of numismatics, there are true treasures. These are banknotes and coins so rare that they are eagerly fought for by collectors.
Among these treasures, some types of 5 cent coins that have unique characteristics.
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In this article, we will instruct you to identify these coins, get an assessment of their monetary potential and, of course, make good money with them if you own any rare coins. The time has come to search your pockets, safes and wallets!
To find out if a coin of 5 cents has some trace of rarity, you need to identify it correctly first. The characteristics of this type of currency are:
Manufactured since 1998.
22 mm diameter.
4.1 g in weight.
Smooth is made of copper-coated steel.
Obverse with bust of Joaquim José da Silva Xavier.
Reverse with diagonal lines, face value, date and representation of Cruzeiro do Sul.
Factors That Make a 5-Cent Coin Rare
Some of the things that most increase the value of a coin, regardless of its face value, are:
Year of issue (generally, older ones are worth more).
Minting errors.
Limited edition;
Condition is an important factor in determining the value of a coin. The better preserved, the more valuable it will be.
Special or unique characteristics.
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As mentioned in the previous list, the condition of coins is a key point in determining their rarity and special value. Currently, the classifications are as follows:
Flor de Cunho (FC): impeccable coins, in perfect condition.
Superb (S): pieces with 90% or more of the details of the original mintage preserved.
Very Well Preserved (MBC): coins that still have at least 70% of their details intact.
“Well Preserved (BC): when it is possible to verify 50% of the original details of a coin.”
Regular (R) coins are those that retain around 25% of their original mintage. To check, you may need to use a magnifying glass.
The price of a rare coin can vary greatly depending on several factors. This is especially true if it has low denominations, as is the case with the 5-cent coin.
However, nowadays, 5-cent coins that have at least some special characteristic and/or minting error and are in SC or S condition can be worth between R$300.00 and R$350.00. I think it's worth taking a look at your wallet!
Found a 5-cent coin that meets rarity standards? You can trade it at these places:
Website of the Brazilian Numismatic Society.
Stores specializing in numismatics.
Coin auctions.
E-commerce, such as eBay, Amazon and Mercado Livre;
Among others.
If you want to buy one of these coins to collect, you can take advantage of these same locations.
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