200 Escudos (Macau) 1996 front 200 Escudos (Macau) 1996 back
200 Escudos (Macau) 1996 photo
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200 Escudos Macau

1996 year
Copper-nickel 21.1 g 36 mm
Description
Issuer
Portugal
Period
Third Republic (1974-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1996
Value
200 Escudos (200&nbspPTE)
Currency
Escudo (1911-2001)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
21.1 g
Diameter
36 mm
Thickness
2.8 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
28 February 2002
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#11688
Rarity index
10%

Reverse

Chinese junk setting sail to the left under the fortress and lighthouse of the Guia in Macau. Lettering in Chinese and Portuguese underneath.

Script: Latin

Lettering: 澳門 1557 MACAU

Engraver: Raul de Sousa Machado

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The coin features a unique design that showcases the historic center of Macau, which was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005. The obverse side of the coin depicts the Ruins of St. Paul's, a famous landmark in Macau that symbolizes the region's rich cultural heritage. The reverse side features an image of the Macau Museum, which is dedicated to preserving and promoting the history and culture of Macau. This coin is a great collector's item for anyone interested in numismatics, history, or cultural heritage.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1996 INCM 6500 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 200 Escudos (Macau) 1996 coin.