Chile Mint Hernandez y Bumiller Brazil Arms Rulau aluminum token 1903 - 1914

This rare Brazil Arms aluminum token, produced by the Chile Mint Hernandez y Bumiller between 1903 and 1914, represents an intriguing chapter of early 20th-century South American numismatic history. Issued not as official currency but as a commercial or accounting token, it reflects the period’s dynamic trade connections and the growing role of private mints in regional commerce. The piece carries a minimalist yet symbolic design that immediately draws attention.

On the obverse, a bold eight-pointed star dominates the field, with a raised circular medallion at its center bearing the numeral “1.” Around the perimeter runs the inscription “HERNANDEZ Y BUMILLER,” while a beaded border frames the composition, emphasizing the industrial precision of the strike. The reverse features the Brazilian coat of arms crowned at the top, with a central globe and Southern Cross stars, surrounded by a wreath of agricultural branches tied with a ribbon. Below, the clear inscription “BRASIL” anchors the design, reinforcing the token’s geographic and commercial association. Fine lines, heraldic details, crown elements, leaves, berries, stars, and decorative borders are all distinctly visible.

Struck in aluminum, this token showcases a light industrial metal typical of private mint issues of the era. Pieces from Hernandez y Bumiller are scarce and highly collectible, especially those linked to Brazil and early Latin American trade networks. A fascinating addition for collectors of tokens, mint history, or South American numismatics, this item offers both visual character and historical depth.

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