200 Escudos (Olympics) 1996 front 200 Escudos (Olympics) 1996 back
200 Escudos (Olympics) 1996 photo
Obverse © A. Monge da Silva (CC0)

200 Escudos Olympics

1996 year
Bimetallic: copper-nickel plated nickel centre in nickel brass ring 9.8 g 28 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
Bimetallic: copper-nickel plated nickel centre in nickel brass ring
Weight
9.8 g
Diameter
28 mm
Thickness
2.16 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#10380
Rarity index
10%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
XXVI JOGOS OLIMPICOS
1896 Atlanta 1996

Engraver: Vitor Santos

Edge

Segmented reeding

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 200 Escudos (Olympics) 1996 coin from Portugal is that it features a unique bimetallic design, with a copper-nickel plated nickel center surrounded by a nickel brass ring. This distinctive design sets it apart from other coins and makes it a standout piece in any collection.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1996 incm 5012 - - - - - -

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