© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
20 Escudos Trial
1972 year| Nickel | 12.06 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Angola |
|---|---|
| Period | Overseas province of Portugal (1951-1975) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1972 |
| Value | 20 Escudos |
| Currency | Escudo (1958-1977) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 12.06 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#358404 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Arms of Angola on ornate shield, face value below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ANGOLA
20$00
PROVA
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Pattern 20 Escudos (Trial) 1972 from Angola, made of Nickel weighing 12.06g, is a rare and unique coin that was never officially released into circulation. It was minted as a trial coin, and only a small number of samples were produced, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
