50000 Pesos (Alvise da Cadamosto) – Guinea-Bissau
Non-circulating coins
Commemoration: 540th Anniversary of the Alvise da Cadamosto
Guinea-Bissau
Context
Year: 1996
Issuer: Guinea-Bissau 
Ruler: Republic
Currency:
(1975—1997)
Demonetization: May 1997
Total mintage: 10,000
Material
Diameter: 38.73 mm
Weight: 31.47 g
Silver weight: 29.11 g
Thickness: 3.1 mm
Shape: Round
Composition: 92.5% Silver
Standard: Silver ounce
Magnetic: No
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Medal alignment
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References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard37
Numista: #38677
Value
Exchange value: 50000 GWP
Bullion value: $83.04
Obverse
Description:
Cadamosto's ship, sailing for Prince Henry the Navigator.
Inscription:
REPÚBLICA DA GUINÉ-BISSAU
UNIDADE LUTA PROGRESSO
1996
UNIDADE LUTA PROGRESSO
1996
Translation:
REPUBLIC OF GUINEA-BISSAU
UNITY STRUGGLE PROGRESS
1996
UNITY STRUGGLE PROGRESS
1996
Script: Latin
Language: Portuguese
Reverse
Description:
Unity, Struggle, Progress
Inscription:
ALVISE DA CADAMOSTO 1456
50000 PESOS
50000 PESOS
Script: Latin
Edge
Reeded
Categories
| Transportation> Watercraft |
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | — | 10,000 | Proof |
💎 Very Rare