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20 Escudos
| Nickel | 12.2 g | 29.85 mm |
| Issuer | Mozambique |
|---|---|
| Period | Overseas province of Portugal (1951-1975) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1971-1972 |
| Value | 20 Escudos |
| Currency | Escudo (1911-1974) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 12.2 g |
| Diameter | 29.85 mm |
| Thickness | 2.25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 1980 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#6186 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
Reverse
Portuguese coat of arms within globe, date at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPÚBLICA·PORTUGUESA
·1971·
Engraver: Marcelino Norte de Almeida
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 20 Escudos coin from Mozambique features a portrait of Samora Machel, the country's first president, on its obverse side. Machel was a prominent figure in Mozambican history and played a key role in the country's struggle for independence from Portugal. He served as president from 1975 until his death in 1986, and his legacy continues to be celebrated in Mozambique today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 1158000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1972 | 1158000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Escudos 1971-1972 coin.
