200 Escudos (Taiwan) 1995-1996 front 200 Escudos (Taiwan) 1995-1996 back
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200 Escudos Taiwan

 
Copper-nickel 21.1 g 36 mm
Description
Issuer
Portugal
Period
Third Republic (1974-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Years
1995-1996
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#8664
Rarity index
11%

Reverse

Ship sailing, map of the island of Formosa which will become Taiwan. The date 1582 is the first stay on the island of Portuguese sailors after a shipwreck for 2 months. The discovery by a passing boat dates from 1542 or 1544. Country name in Chinese and Portuguese.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1582
I. formosa
台湾 · TAIWAN
ISABEL C.-F.BRANCO INCM

Engravers: Isabel Carriço, Fernando Branco

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 200 Escudos coin from Portugal, issued in 1995-1996, features a unique design that showcases the cultural exchange between Portugal and Taiwan. One interesting fact about this coin is that it depicts a traditional Taiwanese dragon boat on one side, while the other side features the Portuguese coat of arms. This design represents the blending of cultures and traditions between the two countries, and serves as a symbol of their friendship and cooperation.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1995 INCM 6500 - - - - - -
1996 INCM 750000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 200 Escudos (Taiwan) 1995-1996 coin.