Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
20 Avos
1945 year| Nickel brass | 8 g | 26.8 mm |
| Issuer | Timor-Leste › Portuguese Timor (1910-1975) |
|---|---|
| Period | Colony of the Portuguese Empire (1910-1951) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1945 |
| Value | 20 Avos (0.20) |
| Currency | Pataca (1894-1959) |
| Composition | Nickel brass |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 26.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#33589 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 56% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
20 AVOS
.COLONIA DE TIMOR.
Translation: Portuguese Republic
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Avos coin from Timor-Leste is that it features a unique design that reflects the country's history and culture. The obverse side of the coin depicts a traditional Timorese boat, while the reverse side features a portrait of a Timorese resistance leader, Nicolau dos Reis Lobato. This design was chosen to commemorate the country's struggle for independence from Portuguese colonial rule, which was achieved in 1975.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | 50000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Avos 1945 coin.
