Crusader (1986-1989) Coin List
The Brazilian Cruzado was a currency that circulated in Brazil from 1986 to 1989, as part of an ambitious economic plan to combat hyperinflation. This period marked an important chapter in the country's economic history, characterized by drastic changes in monetary and fiscal policy.
Implementation and characteristics of the Cruzado
The Cruzado was introduced on February 28, 1986 as part of the Cruzado Plan, replacing the Cruzeiro at a rate of 1000:1. The new coins and banknotes featured modern and colorful designs, reflecting the hope for a new economic beginning. Coins were minted in denominations of 1, 5, 10, 10, 20 and 50 cents, as well as 1, 5 and 10 cruzeiros. Banknotes were issued in denominations of 10, 50, 100, 500 and 1000 cruzados. A notable feature was the reintroduction of the centavo subdivision, which had disappeared due to previous inflation.
Challenges and the end of the Crusader
Despite initial optimism, the Crusader Plan and its currency faced serious challenges. The price and wage freeze, along with other economic measures, proved unsustainable in the long run. Inflation reemerged strongly in 1987, leading to the introduction of the Cruzado Novo in 1989, which eliminated three zeros from the original Cruzado. This period of monetary instability was reflected in the coins, with frequent changes in the designs and materials used for their minting. The Cruzado and its later variants are now collector's items that bear witness to a turbulent economic period in Brazil's history.
The most valuable and popular coins
The most valuable Crusader (1986-1989) coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins list has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.
Old coins of Brazil
To facilitate their classification, we have decided to organise the coins according to their historical period, you can consult the coins by historical numismatic categories of Brazil.
King John VI 1802-1822 Emperor Peter I 1823-1831 Emperor Peter II 1831-1889 Antiguo Real (Republic) 1889-1942 First Crossing 1942-1967 Cruceiro New 1967-1970 Segundo Cruceiro 1970-1986 Crusader 1986-1989 Crusader New 1989-1990 Third Crossing 1990-1993 Royal Crossing 1993-1994 Real 1994-?Coin Catalog
Brasil | 1 centavo
Brasil | 5 centavos
Brasil | 10 centavos
Brasil | 20 centavos
Brasil | 50 centavos
Brasil | 1 cruzado
Brasil | 5 cruzados
Brasil | 10 cruzados
Brasil | 100 cruzados (Centenary of the Abolition of Man-Slavery)
Brasil | 100 cruzados (100th Anniversary of the Abolition of Slavery-Women)
Brasil | 100 cruzados (100th Anniversary of the Abolition of Slavery-Child Slavery)
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