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2500 Escudos (Independence) – Cape Verde

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 1st Anniversary of Independence

Cape Verde

Context

Year: 1976

Issuer: Cape Verde

Period:

Republic

(since 1975)

Currency:

Escudo

(since 1914)

Total mintage: 3,409

Material

Diameter: 22 mm

Weight: 8 g

Gold weight: 7.20 g

Shape: Round

Composition: Gold (90% Gold, 10% Silver)

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

References

KM: #14

Numista: #44547

Value

Exchange value: 2500 CVE

Bullion value: $1200.95

Obverse

Description:

Cape Verde's coat of arms.

Inscription:

REPUBLICA DE CABOVERDE

2500

ESCUDOS

Translation:

REPUBLIC OF CAPE VERDE

2500

ESCUDOS

Script: Latin

Language: Portuguese

Reverse

Description:

Left profile, dated below.

Inscription:

INDEPENDENCIA NACIONAL

5

JULHO

1975

Translation:

National Independence

5

July

1975

Script: Latin

Language: Portuguese

Edge

Mints

Name	Mark
Imprensa Nacional - Casa da Moeda	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1976	—	3,409	Proof

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