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200 Escudos European Culture Capital
1994 year| Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in brass ring | 9.8 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1994 |
| Value | 200 Escudos (200 PTE) |
| Currency | Escudo (1911-2001) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in brass ring |
| Weight | 9.8 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 28 February 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#10409 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
Reverse
Belém Tower
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CAPITAL EUROPEIA DA CULTURA
LISBOA
94
INCM
ISABEL C.-F. BRANCO
Translation:
Cultural Capital of Europe
Lisbon
94
INCM
Isabel C.-F. Branco
Engraver: Isabel Carriço e Fernando Branco
Edge
Seven plain and seven reeded sections
Interesting fact
The 200 Escudos coin was designed by the Portuguese artist, José de Almada Negreiros, who was known for his contributions to modern Portuguese art. The coin's design features a stylized representation of the city of Lisbon, with its historic neighborhoods and landmarks, surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves. The use of a bimetallic composition, with a copper-nickel center and a brass ring, was a unique feature for a circulating coin at the time and added to its distinctiveness.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 incm | 7000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 200 Escudos (European Culture Capital) 1994 coin.
