20 Centavos (1956 - 1961)
Country
Government
Currency
Features
| Denomination | 20 Centavos |
| Catalog Number | KM# 565 |
| Weight (g) | 1.4 |
| Diameter (mm) | 19.15 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Aluminum |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Demonetized |
Obverse
Engraved by Orlando Moutinho Maia
Lettering:
REPUBLICA DOS ESTADOS UNIDOS DO BRASIL
Description:
Name of the country, national Coat of Arms.
REPUBLICA DOS ESTADOS UNIDOS DO BRASIL
Description:
Name of the country, national Coat of Arms.
Reverse
Engraved by Orlando Moutinho Maia
Lettering:
20
CENTAVOS
1959
Description:
Denomination in digits above line, date below.
20
CENTAVOS
1959
Description:
Denomination in digits above line, date below.
Edge
Description:
Smooth
Smooth
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Very Common | ||
| 1957 | 27,110,000 | Very Common | |
| 1958 | 8,552,000 | Very Common | |
| 1959 | 4,810,000 | Very Common | |
| 1960 | 510,000 | Very Common | |
| 1961 | 2,332,000 | Very Common |