Portugal 200 Escudos, 1998

200 Escudos from Portugal. Issued in 1998. Struck in Gold (.9167). Measures 36 mm and weighs 27.2 g.

Obverse

Portuguese coat of arms at the top, to the right a map of the South African coast with a palm tree. At sea, a line represents the trip. Below, a ship under sail to the right, towards the east. Legend around.

Reverse

Map of South Africa, Natal, "Christmas" in Portuguese because Vasco da Gama landed there 25 December 1497. A " pradao " stone column with a cross, on the coast was built in Mossel Bay. A line along the coast marks the path and a boat sailed to the northeast. Legend around.

Edge

Reeded