20 000 Réis

Features

Issuer Brazil
Period Republic of the United States of Brazil (1889-1967)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1889-1922
Value 20 000 Réis (20 000)
Currency Real (1799-1942)
Composition Gold (.917)
Weight 17.929 g
Diameter 30 mm
Thickness 1.5 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized 10 April 1942
Number
N#
36131
References KM# 497
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.

Obverse

Edge decorated with dashed ring.
In the center is the effigy of the allegory of the Republic looking to the left, outlined by the caption: REPUBLICA DOS ESTADOS UNIDOS DO BRAZIL, followed by the date flanked by five-pointed stars, that is, * 1910 *.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
REPUBLICA DOS ESTADOS UNIDOS DO BRAZIL
* 1910 *

Translation:
REPUBLIC OF THE UNITED STATES OF BRAZIL
* 1910 *

Engraver: Francisco José Pinto Carneiro

Reverse

Border decorated with dashed ring, outlined by the captions: ORDEM E PROGRESSO (above); * 15 DE NOVEMBRO DE 1889 * (below).
In the center is the constellation of the Southern Cross in a continuous circle, rounded by another circle containing 21 five-pointed stars.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ORDEM E PROGRESSO
* 15 DE NOVEMBRO DE 1889 *

Translation:
ORDER AND PROGRESS
* NOVEMBER 15, 1889 *

Engraver: Francisco José Pinto Carneiro

Edge

Reeded

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1889  Photo 73 494 $ 1100 $ 1500
1892  Photo 7 738 $ 4500
1893  Photo 4 303 $ 1900
1894  Photo 4 266 $ 2100
1895  Photo 4 811 $ 1100 $ 1300
1896  Photo 7 043 $ 1100
1897  Photo 10 600 $ 1100 $ 1600
1898  Photo 14 300 $ 1100
1899  Photo 9 558 $ 4200
1900  Photo 7 551 $ 1300
1901  Photo 784 $ 2900
1902  Photo 884 $ 1700
1903  Photo 675 $ 2800
1904  Photo 444 $ 2500
1906  396
1907  Photo 3 310 $ 1200 $ 2900
1908  Photo 6 001 $ 2600
1909  Photo 4 427 $ 2000
1910  Photo 5 119 $ 1000 $ 1000
1911  Photo 8 467 $ 2000
1912  Photo 4 878 $ 2600
1913  Photo 5 182
1914  Photo 1 980
1917  Photo 2 269 $ 3400
1918  Photo 1 216 $ 4200
1921  Photo 5 934 $ 3100
1922  Photo 2 681 $ 2300

Values in the table above are expressed in USD. They are based on evaluations by Numista users and sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only; they are not intended to be relied upon for buying, selling or exchanging. Numista does not buy or sell coins or banknotes.

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 20 000 RéisPicture 1 of a sold 20 000 RéisPicture 1 of a sold 20 000 RéisPicture 1 of a sold 20 000 RéisPicture 1 of a sold 20 000 Réis
Heritage Auctions
2023 January 9 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction - New York 3105
Lot 30140
Internet Archive
9 Jan 2023 1889 UNC
(NGC MS61)
USD 1860.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 20 000 RéisPicture 1 of a sold 20 000 Réis
Heritage Auctions
2022 May 15 A Special Presentation of Brazilian and Portuguese Coins and Bank Notes Showcase Auction 61270
Lot 98192
Internet Archive
15 May 2022 1889 UNC
(NGC MS63)
USD 1440.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 20 000 RéisPicture 1 of a sold 20 000 RéisPicture 1 of a sold 20 000 RéisPicture 1 of a sold 20 000 Réis
Heritage Auctions
2022 May 5 - 7 Central States World Coins & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3099
Lot 31531
Internet Archive
5 May 2022 1889 UNC
(NGC MS64)
USD 1500.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 20 000 RéisPicture 1 of a sold 20 000 Réis
Heritage Auctions
Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 231949
Lot 61207
Internet Archive
5 Dec 2019 1889 UNC
(NGC UNC Details (Cleaned))
USD 723.60
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 20 000 RéisPicture 1 of a sold 20 000 RéisPicture 1 of a sold 20 000 RéisPicture 1 of a sold 20 000 Réis
Heritage Auctions
2023 November 12 - 13 Spotlight: Latin America World Coins Showcase Auction 61343
Lot 23221
Internet Archive
12 Nov 2023 1889 AU
(NGC AU Details (Cleaned))
USD 1110.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232312
Lot 64300
Internet Archive
16 Mar 2023 1889 AU
(NGC AU55)
USD 1380.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 20 000 RéisPicture 1 of a sold 20 000 RéisPicture 1 of a sold 20 000 RéisPicture 1 of a sold 20 000 Réis
Heritage Auctions
2021 May 6 - 7 World and Ancient Coins Platinum Night Auction - Dallas 3091
Lot 30432
Internet Archive
6 May 2021 1889 AU
(NGC AU58)
USD 1080.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 20 000 RéisPicture 1 of a sold 20 000 RéisPicture 1 of a sold 20 000 RéisPicture 1 of a sold 20 000 Réis
Heritage Auctions
2021 May 6 - 7 World and Ancient Coins Platinum Night Auction - Dallas 3091
Lot 30434
Internet Archive
6 May 2021 1889 AU
(NGC AU58)
USD 1320.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 20 000 RéisPicture 1 of a sold 20 000 RéisPicture 1 of a sold 20 000 RéisPicture 1 of a sold 20 000 Réis
Heritage Auctions
2020 December 6 A Special Collection of Brazilian Coins, Part II Special Monthly Online Auction 61181
Lot 97105
Internet Archive
6 Dec 2020 1889 AU
(NGC AU58)
USD 1440.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 20 000 RéisPicture 1 of a sold 20 000 Réis
Heritage Auctions
2020 July 26 A Special Selection of Brazilian Coins World Coins Special Monthly Online Auction 61162
Lot 99122
Internet Archive
26 Jul 2020 1889 AU
(NGC AU Details (Surface Hairlines))
USD 1050.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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