Portugal 200 Escudos, 1995
Australia, Platinum
Information
Country
Portugal
Portugal
Currency
Escudo
(1911 – 2001)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
200 Escudos
Year
1995
Ruler
Third Republic
(1974–9999)
Composition
Platinum (.999)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
31.12
Diameter (mm)
36
Demonetized
Yes
Description
200 Escudos from Portugal. Issued in 1995. Struck in Platinum (.999). Measures 36 mm and weighs 31.12 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 | 1K | Proof |
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