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200 Escudos Pedro Alvares Cabral, Palladium
1999 year| Palladium (.999) | 31.12 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1999 |
| Value | 200 Escudos (200 PTE) |
| Currency | Escudo (1911-2001) |
| Composition | Palladium (.999) |
| Weight | 31.12 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 28 February 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#81945 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Portrait of PA Cabral who led the 1500 trip Lisbon-Brazil-India and return. At right is a map of the coast of Brazil and the location of the bay of Porto Seguro where the fleet made a stop.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PEDRO ALVARES CABRAL
PORTO
SEGURO
BRASIL 1500
Engraver: Raul de Sousa Machado
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Interesting fact
The 200 Escudos (Pedro Alvares Cabral, Palladium) 1999 coin from Portugal is unique in that it was minted to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the discovery of Brazil by Pedro Alvares Cabral. This coin is made of palladium, a rare and lustrous silvery-white metal that is a member of the platinum group of elements. The coin's design features an image of Pedro Alvares Cabral on one side and the coat of arms of Portugal on the other. It has a limited mintage of only 2,000 coins, making it a highly sought-after collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 INCM | 500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 200 Escudos (Pedro Alvares Cabral, Palladium) 1999 coin.
