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100 Escudos Madeira and Porto Santo
1989 year| Copper-nickel | 16.5 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1989 |
| Value | 100 Escudos (100 PTE) |
| Currency | Escudo (1911-2001) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 16.5 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Thickness | 2.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#7168 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
Square rigged caravel on a map of the archipelago showing Madeira below and Porto Santo above. Dates of the Portuguese discoveries around (the islands were already known of the Greeks and Phenicians), date of the coin below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1420 MADEIRA PORTO SANTO 1419
AVE MARIA
INCM
ISABEL C ✠ 1989 ✠ F.BRANCO
Engravers: Isabel Carriço, Fernando Branco
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 100 Escudos coin from Portugal, issued in 1989 to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the discovery of Madeira and Porto Santo, features a unique design that showcases the islands' rich history and culture. On one side, the coin depicts a map of the islands, along with a portrait of the explorer João Gonçalves Zarco, who is credited with the discovery of Madeira. On the other side, the coin features an image of a traditional Madeiran boat, known as a "latinha," which was used by the island's fishermen for centuries. This design not only highlights the islands' maritime history but also serves as a symbol of the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the people of Madeira and Porto Santo.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 INCM | 2000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Escudos (Madeira and Porto Santo) 1989 coin.
