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Currency of Brazil: Brazilian Real

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Brazilian Real · BRL · National

Brazilian Real
ISO BRL · BRAZIL
R$
R$
Brazilian Real
ISO codeBRL
SymbolR$
Monetary authorityCentral Bank of Brazil
BRL
ISO 4217 code
Currency identifier
1
Currencies with an official role
National
R$
Currency symbol
Use the ISO code when a symbol is ambiguous
Time-sensitive
Exchange-rate context
Check the rate date and source
CurrencyBrazilian Real
ISO codeBRL
Largest noteR$200
Largest coinR$1
Current note seriesSecond Family of the Real

Who Issues Brazilian Real in Brazil

The Brazilian Real (BRL) sits at the center of Brazil's domestic currency framework. Its notation is shown as R$, and the ISO 4217 standard pairs the alphabetic code with numeric identifier 986.

When reading a BRL conversion, Central Bank of Brazil manages the monetary framework for the Brazilian Real in Brazil. BRL is therefore a nationally administered currency rather than an externally issued unit. That gives the monetary framework distinct from the conversion quote.

Currency architectureNational
Primary currencyBrazilian Real (BRL)
Monetary authorityCentral Bank of Brazil

Exchange Rate for BRL

For readers comparing BRL, the useful benchmark is a dated BRL observation with its currency pair stated explicitly. A bank, card network or cash desk may apply its own spread or fee to that benchmark. That keeps the data layers easy to distinguish.

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For a dated BRL observation, compare observations for the same currency pair and a similar timestamp. Actual conversion costs depend on the provider's spread, fees and timing. This makes the data layers easy to distinguish.

Banknotes and Coins

Banknotes

The Second Family of the Real has R$2, R$5, R$10, R$20, R$50, R$100 and R$200 banknotes. Older First Family notes remain valid while they are gradually withdrawn.

R$2
R$5
R$10
R$20
R$50
R$100
R$200

Coins

Banco Central do Brasil lists real coin denominations of 1, 5, 10, 25 and 50 centavos, plus R$1.

R$0.01
R$0.05
R$0.10
R$0.25
R$0.50
R$1

Frequently Asked Questions

What currency is used in Brazil?

When interpreting Brazilian Real data for Brazil, the Brazilian Real (BRL) is the national currency, with Central Bank of Brazil responsible for the domestic monetary framework. It keeps the observation easy to date.

Who manages the currency system in Brazil?

Central Bank of Brazil is the main monetary authority identified for Brazil.

Are the exchange rates for Brazil real-time?

For the Brazilian Real (BRL), where the pair is supported, the displayed conversion comes from the latest available reference observation and is date-stamped. It is not a tick-by-tick dealing price or a promise of the rate a provider will offer. This approach leaves the comparison anchored to a dated observation.

Data note: Figures marked with * are sourced from external institutions or data providers and may change after publication. Exchange rates, payment statistics and other time-sensitive figures are provided for general reference and may not reflect current market, bank, card-network or transaction rates. DigifyWorld aims to use reliable sources and keep information current, but cannot guarantee that all data is complete, real-time or 100% accurate. Check the cited source or relevant monetary authority when making financial decisions.

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Sources & methodology

The institutional description for Brazil is grounded in Central Bank of Brazil and the relevant monetary arrangement. The BRL code follows ISO 4217. Structural exchange-regime facts are not mixed with a dated reference-rate observation. That keeps the institutional fact separate from market data.

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Exchange-rate note: the BRL converter for Brazil requests a supported reference-rate source and displays the observation date. If no supported observation is available, the converter shows that a reference rate is unavailable instead of estimating one.