Portugal 100 Escudos, 1987
Bartolomeu Dias; Gold
Information
Country
Portugal
Portugal
Currency
Escudo
(1911 – 2001)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
100 Escudos
Year
1987
Ruler
Third Republic
(1974–9999)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
24
Diameter (mm)
34
Demonetized
Yes
Description
100 Escudos from Portugal. Issued in 1987. Struck in Gold (.917). Measures 34 mm and weighs 24 g.
- Obverse
- Shield within circle
- Reverse
- 500 year anniversary of the rounding of the Cape of Good Hope by Bartolomeu Dias. Map of Africa leaning south to the left and two inverted boats, caravels with lateen sails, surrounded by the names of the explorer and the Cape. Dates below.
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1987) incm | 5.5K | BNC (Brilliant Non Circulated) |
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