20 Centavos 1973 front 20 Centavos 1973 back
20 Centavos 1973 photo
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20 Centavos

1973 year
Bronze 1.8 g 16 mm
Description
Issuer
Guinea-Bissau › Portuguese Guinea (1910-1975)
Period
Overseas province of Portugal (1951-1973)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1973
Value
20 Centavos (0.20)
Currency
Escudo (1914-1975)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
1.8 g
Diameter
16 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#11942
Rarity index
36%

Reverse

Denomination in the center, legend around.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
REPUBLICA · PORTUGUESA
20
CENTAVOS

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1973 Guinea-Bissau 20 Centavos coin is that it features a unique design that reflects the country's rich cultural heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts a traditional Guinea-Bissauan woman wearing a colorful headwrap and carrying a basket of fruit, while the reverse side features a stylized representation of a rice plant, which is a major crop in the country. The coin's design was created by the Portuguese artist, José Joaquim, and it is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1973  100000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Centavos 1973 coin.