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An Olympic tradition since the ancient Games, the commemorative coins have been formally organised as collectors’ items since the Helsinki 1952 Games. The Rio 2016 Games edition, the first coin collection package in Brazilian history.
The Brazilian Central Bank created 36 commemorative coins in order to celebrate the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The package includes sixteen R$1 coins for regular circulation, and a further four gold and 16 silver coins.
Obverse
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The Rio 2016 Paralympic mascot is called Tom, named after the musician Tom Jobim. He represents the plants of Brazilian forests and can pull any object from his head of leaves and is always growing and overcoming obstacles. In addition to practising Paralympic sports, he is constantly on the move. He believes there is no obstacle too hard to overcome. He can pull anything from his big head of leaves to solve even the hairiest of problems. BRASIL |
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Reverse
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Numerical denomination and date surrounded by geometric patterns and Southern Cross. 1 |
Edge |
1 Real
Rio 2016 Summer Olympics
Paralympic Mascot
Subscribe series
Schön# 232
Rio 2016 Summer Olympics
Paralympic Mascot
Characteristics
Type | Commemorative Issue (Circulating) |
Material | Bi-Metallic |
Ring | Bronze Plated Steel |
Center | Stainless Steel |
Weight | 7 g |
Diameter | 27 mm |
Thickness | 1.95 mm |
Shape | round |
Alignment | Coin |
Mint |
Casa da Moeda do Brasil (CMB)
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