Portugal 100 Escudos, 1987

Bartolomeu Dias; Platinum

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Portugal Portugal
Currency Escudo (1911 – 2001)
Coin type Non-circulating coin
Denomination 100 Escudos
Year 1987
Ruler Third Republic (1974–9999)
Composition Platinum (.999)
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 31.2
Diameter (mm) 34
Demonetized Yes

Description

100 Escudos from Portugal. Issued in 1987. Struck in Platinum (.999). Measures 34 mm and weighs 31.2 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)  907 BNC (Brilliant Non Circulated) - In sets only
ND (1987)  2K Proof

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