© Soler y Llach
© Soler y Llach
1 Escudo Independence; Gold
1985 year| Gold (.750) | 6 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | Cape Verde |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1975-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1985 |
| Value | 1 Escudo (1 CVE) |
| Currency | Escudo (1975-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.750) |
| Weight | 6 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1995 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#90957 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Inscription below building
Script: Latin
Lettering:
X.ANIVERSARIO DA INDEPENDENCIA
PALACIO
DA
ASSEMBLEIA NACIONAL
POPULAR
Interesting fact
The 1 Escudo coin was minted to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Cape Verde's independence from Portugal, which was achieved on July 5, 1975. The coin's design features the national emblem of Cape Verde on one side and the image of a sailing ship on the other, symbolizing the country's maritime history and its connection to the rest of the world.
