200 Escudos (Mozambique) 1998 front 200 Escudos (Mozambique) 1998 back
200 Escudos (Mozambique) 1998 photo
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200 Escudos Mozambique

1998 year
Copper-nickel 21.1 g 36 mm
Description
Issuer
Portugal
Period
Third Republic (1974-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1998
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#13033
Rarity index
12%

Reverse

Ship sailing to the left, towards the small island of Mozambique (in the north of the present country) where the Portuguese settled. Left a native sailing boat. Date of arrival below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MOÇAMBIQUE
E.BYRNE
INCM
2 DE MARÇO
1498

Engraver: Eloísa Byrne

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 200 Escudos coin from Mozambique, issued in 1998, features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. On one side, the coin depicts a traditional Mozambican mask, while the other side features the iconic Maputo Fortress, a symbol of the country's colonial past. This coin is not only a beautiful collector's item but also a reflection of Mozambique's rich history and cultural diversity.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1998 INCM 4250 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 200 Escudos (Mozambique) 1998 coin.