Reverse In the central part, a two-line inscription in Portuguese '10 CENTAVOS'. On either side of the number are laurel branches, overlaid with diagonal lines. The mint year '1996' is along the lower edge.
Obverse On the left, diagonal hatching, behind it a laurel branch; on the right, the Republic personified as a Woman facing left. Below, the country name in Portuguese 'BRASIL' (Brazil).