In 2026, the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) celebrates 90 years as Brazil's main official institution responsible for producing statistical and geoscientific information. To commemorate this important anniversary, the IBGE and the Brazilian Mint developed a commemorative medal that combines history, symbolism, and contemporary design in a single piece.
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A medal to celebrate 90 years of information and knowledge
Since its creation in 1936, the IBGE has played a fundamental role in the collection and analysis of information on the population, territory, economy and various aspects of Brazilian society.
To mark its ninetieth anniversary, the institution unveiled a commemorative medal designed to represent the legacy built over nine decades of statistical and geoscientific production. The medal features an aged bronze finish, evoking the historical significance and enduring nature of the work carried out by the organization over time.
Medal design
Obverse
The obverse of the medal features the official emblem of the IBGE's 90th anniversary in relief, located in the center of the design. Around the edge, in bas-relief, appear the Institute's full name, the year of its founding (1936), and the year in which it celebrates its 90th anniversary (2026). The small dots distributed around the design symbolize the vast amount of data collected through the numerous research projects carried out by the IBGE. The medal has a patinated finish that reinforces its commemorative character and highlights the details of the relief.
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Reverso
The reverse side features a world map with Brazil at its center, depicted in high relief. The continents appear in low relief, while the ocean is engraved with an even more subtle relief, adding depth to the overall design. The composition is complemented by various symbols and graphics in low relief representing the fields of statistics and geosciences, fundamental disciplines for the work of the IBGE. It also incorporates the motto “90 years portraying Brazil”This is a direct reference to the mission the institution has carried out since its creation. Like the obverse, the reverse features a patinated finish that enhances its details and commemorative character.
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Technical characteristics of the medal
The medal was minted in bronze with a composition of:
- 95% copper (Cu)
- 5% zinc (Zn)
Among its specifications, the following stand out:
- Weight: 24 ± 0,72 grams
- Diameter: 40 ± 0,2 millimeters
- Release year: 2026
The artistic concept is by IBGE itself, while the modeling of the obverse was done by Monique Porto and the one on the reverse by Fernanda Costa.
In addition to commemorating a significant institutional anniversary for Brazil, this medal stands out for the strong symbolic content present in each of its elements. The combination of national identity, modern cartography, statistics, digital transformation, and history makes the piece a visual representation of the role that the IBGE has played for nine decades.
Its elaborate design, patinated finish, and careful artistic composition make this medal a particularly attractive addition to collections dedicated to institutions, contemporary history, or Brazilian commemorative medals.
The IBGE 90th anniversary medal represents much more than an institutional commemoration. Its design combines history, innovation, and symbolism to reflect the evolution of one of Brazil's most important institutions. Thanks to its meticulous craftsmanship and rich details, this issue is a piece of great interest to both medal collectors and those who appreciate Brazilian numismatic history and heritage.
To learn all the details about this commemorative medal, visit the official website of the Brazilian Mint:
https://clubedamedalha.com.br/90-anos-ibge
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