The euro (sign: €; code: EUR) is the official currency of the European Union (EU), and is currently in use in 16 of the 27 Member States. There are eight euro coins, ranging in value from one cent to two euros (each euro is divided into a hundred cents). The coins first came into use in 2002. T ... |
During the colonial period, Brazil did not have its own mint for the production of coins. Instead, Brazilian coins, including Silver Reis, were typically minted in Portugal or other European mints. These coins were then shipped to Brazil for circulation in the colony.The most significant mint f ... |