Brazil's
currency unit is the real (plural = reais) and is made up of 100 centavos
and written using the symbol R$. The currency exchange symbol for the real is BRL. The real is issued
in denominations of 1 real (coin), 2 reais, 5 reais, 10 reais, 20 reais, 50 reais and 100 reais notes. Centavos are issued in
denominations of 1 centavo, 5 centavos, 10 centavos, 25 centavos and 50 centavos. (coins)