Mozambique 5 Escudos, 1971 – 1973

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Mozambique Mozambique
Currency Escudo (1911 – 1974)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 5 Escudos
Year 1971 – 1973
Ruler Overseas province of Portugual (1951–1975)
Composition Copper-nickel
Shape Round
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 7
Diameter (mm) 24.26
Thickness (mm) 1.9
Demonetized Yes

Description

5 Escudos from Mozambique. Issued from 1971 to 1973. Struck in Copper-nickel. Measures 24.26 mm and weighs 7 g.

Obverse
Portuguese Mozambique coat of arms within crowned globe, value at bottom. (Mozambique)
Reverse
Portuguese coat of arms within a globe on Order of Christ cross, date at bottom. (Republic of Portugal)
Edge
Milled

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage f vf xf au unc Comment Frequency
1973  3.4M € 1,20 € 1,20 € 1,20 € 1,20 € 2,20 74%
1971  8M € 0,65 € 1,30 € 1,30 € 1,30 € 1,60 45%

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