Reverse In the central part, the numeral: 1. Below it, the inscription in Portuguese: 'CENTAVO' - centavo. To the left and right of it are olive branches against a background of a relief pattern of lines. Along the arc of the lower edge is the year of minting: 1996.
Obverse In the central part is depicted the head of Liberty against a background of relief executed in the form of lines. Below it is the name of the country in Portuguese: 'BRASIL' - Brazil.