To the coins are becoming increasingly difficult to find in Brazilians' wallets. Whether due to the increase in Pix or the use of credit cards, the use of currencies in commerce has decreased considerably in recent years.
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In combination with this factor, some errors in the manufacture of coins make them more valuable than the determined values. There are 10-cent versions that can be worth up to 1,600 times more than their common value. We are talking about the coin with a design on the face and back, which displays the Southern Cross, inverted in relation to the model pattern.
This way, the coins are reversed due to manufacturing error. These coins are extremely valuable to collectors, who are willing to shell out surprising amounts of money to add them to their collections. This model can be sold for more than R$160, depending on the condition.
If you found a model like this in your wallet, know that it is possible to sell your rare coin and get good money! To do this, it is possible to advertise the 10 cent coin on platforms such as Free market, Enjoei or OLX. Furthermore, it is also possible to sell coins at auction houses, such as Brasil Moedas Leilões.
The Brazilian Numismatic Society website provides contact information for various buyers, including auction houses, individuals and stores that buy these rare models. On the internet, it is possible to find catalogs with specialized numismatic dealers, who will be able to assess the value of the model in question.
Finally, the website Numismatics provides a calendar of coin collector meetings. Here, Internet users can participate in coin buying and selling events. If you're interested, take a look at your wallet, savings piggy banks and look for this valuable model!