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10 Centavos
1971 year| Aluminium | 0.6 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|
| Period | Overseas province of Portugal (1951-1975) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1971 |
| Value | 10 Centavos (0.10) |
| Currency | Escudo (1914-1974) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 0.6 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Thickness | 1.45 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#16380 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 13% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPUBLICA PORTUGUESA
10 CENTAVOS
Edge
Plain
Comment
Coat of Arms of Portuguese São Tomé and Príncipe consists of all the elements Portugal Coat of Arms (like the Armillary Sphere, Portugal Shield or Cross and Castles) and the Provincial Coat of Arms consisting of a SprinklerInteresting fact
The 10 Centavos coin from 1971 is a rare and unique coin, as it was the first coin to feature the image of the country's national hero, Rei Amador. Rei Amador was a prominent figure in the country's struggle for independence from Portugal, and his image on the coin was a symbol of the country's fight for freedom and self-determination.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 1000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Centavos 1971 coin.
