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100 Escudos Papal visit
1990 year| Copper-nickel | 20 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Cape Verde |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1975-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1990 |
| Value | 100 Escudos (100 CVE) |
| Currency | Escudo (1975-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 20 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1995 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#9637 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 27% |
Reverse
Pope John Paul II
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VISITA DE S.S. O PAPA JOÃO PAULO II
JANEIRO 1990
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 100 Escudos coin commemorating the Papal visit in 1990 from Cape Verde features an image of Pope John Paul II on one side and the coat of arms of Cape Verde on the other. It's interesting to note that this coin was issued during a time when Cape Verde was still a Portuguese colony, and the Pope's visit was seen as a significant event for the local Catholic community.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Escudos (Papal visit) 1990 coin.
