200 Escudos (Columbus and Portugal; Palladium) 1991 front 200 Escudos (Columbus and Portugal; Palladium) 1991 back
200 Escudos (Columbus and Portugal; Palladium) 1991 photo
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200 Escudos Columbus and Portugal; Palladium

1991 year
Palladium (.9999) 31.119 g -
Description
Issuer
Portugal
Period
Third Republic (1974-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1991
Value
200 Escudos (200&nbspPTE)
Currency
Escudo (1911-2001)
Composition
Palladium (.9999)
Weight
31.119 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#25758
Rarity index
85%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
COLOMBO E PORTUGAL
1476
1485

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1991 Portugal 200 Escudos Palladium coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 500th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's discovery of the Americas. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of Columbus, while the reverse side features a map of the world with the route of Columbus's voyage marked on it. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only 2,000 pieces minted.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1991 incm 2500 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 200 Escudos (Columbus and Portugal; Palladium) 1991 coin.