100 Escudos (Madeira's Regional Autonomy; Silver) 1981 front 100 Escudos (Madeira's Regional Autonomy; Silver) 1981 back
100 Escudos (Madeira's Regional Autonomy; Silver) 1981 photo

100 Escudos Madeira's Regional Autonomy; Silver

1981 year
Silver (.925) 16.5 g 34 mm
Description
Issuer
Portugal
Period
Third Republic (1974-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1981
Value
100 Escudos (100&nbspPTE)
Currency
Escudo (1911-2001)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
16.5 g
Diameter
34 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#38981
Rarity index
68%

Reverse

Madeira Autonomous Region.
Zarco image with name underneath.
Date.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
REGIÃO AUTÓNOMA DA MADEIRA
ZARCO
incm Manuela Aranha
1981

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Decree No. 21.189 of 02MAY1931:
Extinguish the island soft currency regime (-25% than the mainland currency). In the period 1910-1931, no coins were issued for the islands of the Azores and Madeira. Not later either.
The commemorative coins issued in 1980 and 1986, which the Krausse and Alberto Gomes catalogs identify as coins for these territories, are in reality continental commemorative coins circulated throughout the Portuguese territory (Mainland + Azores + Madeira). They only celebrate the governmental autonomy of these islands.
Issued in a set with the Esc 25 coin.

Interesting fact

The 100 Escudos coin from Madeira's Regional Autonomy, Portugal, 1981, is interesting because it features a unique design that showcases the island's rich history and culture. The obverse side of the coin depicts the coat of arms of Madeira, while the reverse side features a portrait of Christopher Columbus, who is believed to have visited the island in the 15th century. This coin is a great collector's item for anyone interested in numismatics or the history of Portugal and its regions.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1981 incm 20000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Escudos (Madeira's Regional Autonomy; Silver) 1981 coin.