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20 Centavos
| Bronze | 1.8 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Mozambique |
|---|---|
| Period | Overseas province of Portugal (1951-1975) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1973-1974 |
| Value | 20 Centavos (0.20) |
| Currency | Escudo (1911-1974) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.8 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#5517 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Value in centre
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPÚBLICA · PORTUGUESA
20
CENTAVOS
Edge
Plain
Comment
Coat of arms (1935 - 1975). To distinguish Mozambique Coat of arms from other Portugal colonies: Within the centre of the Globe & to the top right, is the Bunch of Arrow tied with a ribbon (signifying the arms of the native Africans & their culture).The Portugal coats or Escutcheon Shield is to the top left and was part of the all Portugal Colonies coat of arms.
Interesting fact
The 20 Centavos coin from Mozambique was designed by the artist José de Almada Negreiros, who was a prominent Portuguese artist and sculptor. The coin features a portrait of Samora Machel, the first president of Mozambique, on one side, and the country's coat of arms on the other. The coin was minted in 1973 and 1974, and it was made of bronze, weighing 1.8 grams. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, especially for those interested in African numismatics.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 1798000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1974 | 13044000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Centavos 1973-1974 coin.
