Up to R$900: what are the 5 most valuable Olympic coins?

O numismatic market It can be highly profitable for anyone interested in banknotes and coins. In Brazil, some of the most valuable coins were distributed during the Rio de Janeiro Olympics. Even though their minted value is R$1, these copies have a much greater value for collectors.

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To be considered rare, a coin must meet certain requirements. The first of these is the number of coins minted. In other words, the smaller the number of coins produced, the rarer and more valuable they will be. Another important point is minting errors. If the coin has any errors in its production, such as spelling, image or value, it will be extremely valuable.

In the case of Olympic coins, they fall into special editions. Because they are distributed over a short period of time, coins tend to have higher values ​​than regular coins. One point that can make commemorative coins and others even more valuable is their state of conservation. The newer they are, the higher their prices.

What are the 5 most valuable coins from the Olympics?

At five coins The most valuable commemoratives of the Olympics are:

• 1 real coin from the Rugby Olympics with inverted reverse: R$650;
• 1 real coin from the BOXING Olympics with inverted reverse: R$650;
• 1 real Olympic coin with displaced core: R$720;
• 1 real coin from the Olympics Mascot TOM with inverted reverse: R$800;
• Volleyball Olympics 1 real coin with inverted reverse: R$900.

Coins with a reversed reverse are those that, when turned up, have the image of the reverse side in the same direction as the previous side. When you find one of these copies in your wallet, there are several options that can make you a big profit with them.

Where to sell rare coins?

The first step in finding a rare coin is to carry out a prior assessment of the sales value it has. To do this, simply send photos and information about the specimen to experts. After receiving the evaluation, you can find several alternatives to sell your coins.

Some options are:

• Sites like eBay, Amazon and Mercado Livre;
• In-person meetings of collectors;
• Collector's House: (41) 99927-7034;
• Caravelas Collections: (19) 97129-2030;
• Antiques Black Market: (51) 99314-2007;
• Numismatic World: (51) 98225-0800;
• Eduarte Numismatics: (41) 99901-8688;
• Prado Numismática: (42) 99166-7700.