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20 Centavos
| Bronze (Cu 950 + Sn 30 + Zn 20) | 1.80 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1926-1974) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1969-1974 |
| Value | 20 Centavos (0.20 PTE) |
| Currency | Escudo (1911-2001) |
| Composition | Bronze (Cu 950 + Sn 30 + Zn 20) |
| Weight | 1.80 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Thickness | 1.15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 28 February 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#3282 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
Value above two olive sprigs.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
20
CENTAVOS
M NORTE
Engraver: Marcelino Norte de Almeida
Edge
Plain
Comment
The olive fruit/tree (Binomial name: Olea europaea).Interesting fact
The 20 Centavos coin from Portugal was designed by the artist José Joaquim dos Santos, who was a prominent sculptor and engraver in Portugal at the time. His design features a portrait of the Portuguese poet and writer, Luís de Camões, on the obverse side of the coin, while the reverse side features the coat of arms of Portugal surrounded by the words "República Portuguesa" (Portuguese Republic). This design was used for the 20 Centavos coin from 1969 to 1974, and it's considered a classic example of Portuguese numismatic art.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 10891000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1970 | 16120000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1971 | 1933000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1972 | 16354000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1973 | 4900000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1974 | 26975000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Centavos 1969-1974 coin.
