What is the Brazilian Currency? Brazil’s official currency is the Real , or Brazilian Real in its full name. The Real’s symbol is R$, a mesmerizing blend of an “R” with a “$”, not only signifies the currency but also reflects Brazil’s rich heritage and its aspirations on the global stage. Since 1942, Brazil had eight different currencies, starting with the Cruzeiro. In July 1994, the present-day currency , the Real, replaced the Cruzeiro Real, which circulated for only 10 months. The Real draws its name from the pre-1942 currency . Get information about the BRL currency . The Brazilian Real (BRL) is the official currency of Brazil . The symbol of the Brazilian real is R$. Currency converter to convert from Brazilian Real (BRL) to Indian Rupee (INR) including the latest exchange rates, a chart showing the exchange rate history for the last 120-days and information about the currencies.
