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200 Escudos Taiwan, Silver
1996 year| Silver (.925) | 26.5 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1996 |
| Value | 200 Escudos (200 PTE) |
| Currency | Escudo (1911-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 26.5 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 28 February 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#41067 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 65% |
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 Latin characters.
Scripts: Chinese, Latin
Lettering:
1582
I. formosa
台湾·TAIWAN
ISABEL C.-F.BRANCO INCM
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1996 Portugal 200 Escudos Silver Coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the cultural exchange between Portugal and Taiwan. The obverse side of the coin depicts the effigy of King Manuel II of Portugal, while the reverse side features the image of a traditional Taiwanese dragon boat, highlighting the maritime connections between the two nations. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only 5,000 pieces minted, making it a sought-after addition to any numismatic collection.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1996 INCM | 10496 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 200 Escudos (Taiwan, Silver) 1996 coin.
