Obverse © A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
Obverse © A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
20 Centavos
1933 year| Bronze | 5 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Guinea-Bissau › Portuguese Guinea (1910-1975) |
|---|---|
| Period | Colony of the Portuguese Empire (1910-1951) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1933 |
| Value | 20 Centavos (0.20) |
| Currency | Escudo (1914-1975) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#11941 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 22% |
Reverse
Denomination in the center, date below, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPUBLICA PORTUGUESA
20 CENTAVOS
*1933*
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1933 20 Centavos coin from Guinea-Bissau › Portuguese Guinea is that it features a unique design that reflects the country's history and culture. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of António Maria de Alarcón, a Portuguese governor who played a significant role in the colonization of Guinea-Bissau. The reverse side features an image of a traditional African hut, surrounded by palm trees and a river, symbolizing the country's rich natural resources and cultural heritage. This design was created by the Portuguese artist, António dos Reis, and it sets the coin apart from other coins issued during the same period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1933 | 350000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Centavos 1933 coin.
