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20 Escudos
| Silver (.720) | 10 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Angola |
|---|---|
| Period | Overseas province of Portugal (1951-1975) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1952-1955 |
| Value | 20 Escudos |
| Currency | Escudo (1958-1977) |
| Composition | Silver (.720) |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#14846 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 16% |
Reverse
Arms, date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPÚBLICA·PORTUGUESA
1955
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Escudos coin from Angola is that it was minted during the colonial era, when Angola was a Portuguese colony. The coin features the image of the Portuguese monarch, King Manuel II, on one side, and the Angolan coat of arms on the other. This coin was used as a means of currency in Angola during this time period, and it is now considered a collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | 1003150 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1955 | 996850 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Escudos 1952-1955 coin.
