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20 Centavos
| Aluminium | 1.3 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Cape Verde |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1975-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1977-1980 |
| Value | 20 Centavos (0.20 CVE) |
| Currency | Escudo (1975-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 1.3 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1995 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#7688 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 14% |
Reverse
Denomination above fish
Script: Latin
Lettering:
20
CENTAVOS
Edge
Plain
Comment
Coat of Arms featured a large black star, surrounded by a saffron-yellow and green maize wreath and a scallop shell in the centre, also of a saffron/amber colour.Interesting fact
The 20 Centavos coin from Cape Verde was designed by the artist José de Almada Negreiros, who was a prominent figure in the country's artistic community. The coin features a portrait of Amílcar Cabral, a national hero who played a key role in Cape Verde's struggle for independence from Portugal. The coin's design also includes the country's coat of arms and the inscription "República de Cabo Verde" (Republic of Cape Verde).
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1980 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Centavos 1977-1980 coin.
