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100 Escudos Expo 98 -Sea Lion
1997 year| Bimetallic: brass centre in copper-nickel ring | 8.3 g | 25.5 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1997 |
| Value | 100 Escudos (100 PTE) |
| Currency | Escudo (1911-2001) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: brass centre in copper-nickel ring |
| Weight | 8.3 g |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 28 February 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#4729 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
Reverse
Monk Seal left
Script: Latin
Lettering: EXPOSIÇÃO MUNDIAL DE LISBOA EXPO'98
Translation: Lisbon World Exhibition Expo 1998
Engraver: Vítor Manuel Fernandes dos Santos
Edge
Segmented in smooth and milled parts
Interesting fact
The 100 Escudos coin featuring the Sea Lion, issued in 1997 to commemorate Expo '98 in Portugal, has a unique feature that sets it apart from other coins. The brass center of the coin is surrounded by a copper-nickel ring, which creates a distinctive "two-tone" effect. This bi-metallic design adds an extra layer of visual interest to the coin, making it stand out from other coins in circulation.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 incm | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Escudos (Expo 98 -Sea Lion) 1997 coin.
