São Tomé and Príncipe 2.5 Escudos, 1962 – 1971

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country São Tomé and Príncipe São Tomé and Príncipe
Currency Escudo (1914 – 1974)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2.5 Escudos
Year 1962 – 1971
Ruler Colony of the Portuguese Empire (1910–1951)
Composition Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 3.5
Diameter (mm) 20
Thickness (mm) 1.3
Demonetized Yes

Description

2.5 Escudos from São Tomé and Príncipe. Issued from 1962 to 1971. Struck in Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel). Measures 20 mm and weighs 3.5 g.

Obverse
Shield within crowned globe
Reverse
Shield within globe on cross

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage f vf xf au unc Comment Frequency
1971  250K — € 2,20 € 3,30 € 3,70 € 5,40 47%
1962  140K € 3,20 € 3,20 € 6,50 € 6,50 € 6,50 72%

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