The Currency Directory

Brazilian Real (BRL)

The Brazilian Real is issued by the Central Bank of Brazil.

Alphabetic code
BRL
Numeric code
986
Symbol
R$
Minor units
2
Example
R$1,234.50
Used in
Brazil

History

  1. 1993 The cruzeiro real replaces the cruzeiro at 1,000 to 1 in August.
  2. 1994 The Plano Real introduces the real on 1 July, replacing the cruzeiro real at 2,750 cruzeiros reais to 1 real.
  3. 1999 The real is allowed to float freely in January.

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