Portugal 200 Escudos, 1995
Australia, Gold
Information
Country
Portugal
Portugal
Currency
Escudo
(1911 – 2001)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
200 Escudos
Year
1995
Ruler
Third Republic
(1974–9999)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
27.2
Diameter (mm)
36
Demonetized
28 February 2002
Description
200 Escudos from Portugal. Issued in 1995. Struck in Gold (.917). Measures 36 mm and weighs 27.2 g.
- Obverse
- Shield of Portugal & globe, or armillary spere, date, value and name of the country below.
- Reverse
- 3 ships, caravelles, sailing left over a map and a silhouette of Australia. The date refer to the controversial discovery and reconnaissance of Australia by a Portuguese sailor Cristóvão de Mendonça long before the Dutsch Janszoon in 1606.
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 incm | 2.5K | Proof |
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