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100 Escudos Papal visit; Gold
1990 year| Gold (.900) | 33.4 g | - |
| Issuer | Cape Verde |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1975-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1990 |
| Value | 100 Escudos 100 CVE = USD 1.00 |
| Currency | Escudo (1975-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 33.4 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#66508 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pope John Paul II
Script: Latin
Lettering:
JANEIRO 1990
VISITA DE S.S. O PAPA JOAO PAULO II
Interesting fact
The 100 Escudos coin from Cape Verde, issued in 1990 to commemorate the papal visit, has a unique feature. It has a holographic image of Pope John Paul II, which is visible when the coin is tilted at a certain angle. This hologram is a rare feature in coins and adds to the coin's collectibility.
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; Gold) 1990 coin.
