1. Historical Context

The 1 Real coin is part of the second series of the Brazilian Real, introduced as part of the Real Plan, which stabilized Brazil’s economy in the mid-1990s.

In 2007, the Brazilian Mint (Casa da Moeda do Brasil) produced this coin in large quantities for everyday circulation. The recorded mintage for this year was 275,712,000 units.

2. Technical Characteristics

2.1 Material and Composition

• Bimetallic coin: inner core of stainless steel, outer ring of bronze-plated steel.
• This composition ensures durability while keeping production costs reasonable.

2.2 Dimensions

• Diameter: 27.00 mm
• Weight: approximately 7.00 grams
• Thickness: ~1.95 mm
• Edge: segmented reeded edge (“intermittent serration”)
• Orientation: coin alignment (internal core and outer ring aligned vertically)

2.3 Design

• Obverse (front): features the effigy of the Republic, a female figure inspired by classical imagery, partly on the silver core and extending onto the golden ring. The outer ring includes designs inspired by Marajoara indigenous ceramics, along with the word “BRASIL.”
• Reverse (back): the silver core shows a globe with a band resembling the one on the Brazilian flag, along with the Southern Cross constellation, the denomination “1 REAL,” and the year “2007.” The outer ring repeats the indigenous-inspired motifs.

2.4 Mint

• Produced by the Casa da Moeda do Brasil in Rio de Janeiro.

3. Mintage and Circulation

With a mintage of 275,712,000 coins, this coin was intended for regular circulation rather than solely for collectors. Many of these coins are still in collections, and there is numismatic interest, particularly for well-preserved specimens.

4. Numismatic Value

4.1 Collector Market Value

• Collector values range from US$1.09 to US$1.46, depending on the coin’s condition (circulated to uncirculated).
• In European markets, prices range from €0.94 to €1.26.
• Catalog reference: KM# 652a.

4.2 Variations and Exceptions

• Coins with minting errors (e.g., inverted reverse) can be significantly more valuable.
• “Uncirculated” (SOB) coins can fetch higher prices if in excellent condition.
• Most regular-circulation 2007 1 Real coins have only modest value above face value, often sold for a few Brazilian Reais (e.g., R$5–6) depending on condition.

4.3 Market Perception and Popularity

• Rarity is considered medium, due to the high mintage.
• Regular circulated coins are mostly worth face value unless they feature errors or exceptional preservation.
• Claims of very high value (e.g., R$150) usually refer to coins with errors rather than standard circulation coins.

5. Conclusion and Numismatic Significance

• The 1 Real coin of 2007 is a common example of modern Brazilian currency, with a very high mintage.
• Its features—bimetallic structure, indigenous-inspired motifs, effigy of the Republic—represent the typical design of circulating Real coins.
• Collector value depends heavily on condition: uncirculated coins or error coins are more valuable, while most coins in circulation have limited numismatic appeal.
• It remains of interest for collectors completing a series of 1 Real coins by year of issue.