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50 Escudos (Christopher Columbus) – Cape Verde

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 500th anniversary of the death of Christopher Columbus

Cape Verde

Context

Year: 2006

Issuer: Cape Verde

Period:

Republic

(since 1975)

Currency:

Escudo

(since 1914)

Material

Diameter: 38.8 mm

Weight: 25 g

Silver weight: 23.12 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 92.5% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

References

KM: #48

Numista: #90945

Value

Exchange value: 50 CVE

Bullion value: $65.72

Obverse

Description:

Cape Verde's coat of arms.

Inscription:

CABO VERDE

REPÚBLICA DE CABO VERDE

50 ESCUDOS

Translation:

Republic of Cape Verde
50 Escudos

Script: Latin

Language: Portuguese

Reverse

Description:

Santa Maria sailing ship.

Inscription:

A SANTA MARIA DE CRISTÓVÃO COLOMBO (1451-1506)

2006

Translation:

To Saint Mary of Christopher Columbus (1451-1506)

2006

Script: Latin

Languages: Portuguese, Spanish

Edge

Reeded

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2006	—	—	Proof

Navigation: Non-circulating coins from Cape Verde

50 Escudos

2006