12 Dollars (Portugal) 2008 front 12 Dollars (Portugal) 2008 back
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12 Dollars Portugal

2008 year
Gold (.999) 0.62 g 11 mm
Description
Issuer
Liberia
Period
Republic (1847-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2008
Value
12 Dollars 12 LRD = USD 0.06
Currency
Dollar (1943-date)
Composition
Gold (.999)
Weight
0.62 g
Diameter
11 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#221380
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Ship right.

Script: Latin

Lettering: PORTUGAL

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued by the African country of Liberia, but it features the portrait of Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama, who is credited with discovering the sea route to India in the late 15th century. This coin was issued as part of a series commemorating the 500th anniversary of da Gama's voyage.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2008  10000 - - - - - -

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