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200 Escudos Australia
1995 year| Copper-nickel | 21.2 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1995 |
| Value | 200 Escudos (200 PTE) |
| Currency | Escudo (1911-2001) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 21.2 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#11208 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
Reverse
Three ships, caravels, sailing left over a map and a silhouette of Australia. The date refer to the controversial discovery and reconnaissance of Australia by a Portuguese sailor Cristóvão de Mendonça long before the Dutch Janszoon in 1606.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1522
1525
· AUSTRÁLIA ·
INCM ISABEL C.-F.BRANCO
Engravers: Isabel Carriço, Fernando Branco
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 200 Escudos (Australia) 1995 coin from Portugal is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 500th anniversary of the discovery of Australia by Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan. The coin's design includes an image of Magellan's ship, the Victoria, and a map of Australia in the background. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 incm | 750000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 200 Escudos (Australia) 1995 coin.
