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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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Paralympic swimming is an adaptation of the sport of swimming for athletes with disabilities. Paralympic swimming is contested not only at the Summer Paralympic Games, but at disabled sports competitions throughout the world. 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 Swimming
Subscribe series
Schön# 230
Rio 2016 Summer Olympics
Paralympic Swimming
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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