200 Escudos (This coin does not exist/Novo Mundo - America; Palladium) ND (1992) front 200 Escudos (This coin does not exist/Novo Mundo - America; Palladium) ND (1992) back
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200 Escudos This coin does not exist/Novo Mundo - America; Palladium ND

1992 year
Palladium (.999) 31.12 g 36 mm
Description
Issuer
Portugal
Period
Third Republic (1974-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1992
Value
200 Escudos (200&nbspPTE)
Currency
Escudo (1911-2001)
Composition
Palladium (.999)
Weight
31.12 g
Diameter
36 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#105898
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Portrait of C. Colombus and his signature "Xpõ FERENS" on the right, above left, the 3 boats of the expedition (the larger carrack Santa Maria, the smaller caravels Nina and Pinta). Below, a map of the nort coast of Hispaniola, Haiti, where he settled in Dicember 1492.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
NOVO MUNDO AMERICA 1492 1992
S S.A.S XNCY Xpõ FERENS
la española

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 200 Escudos (This coin does not exist/Novo Mundo - America; Palladium) ND (1992) from Portugal made of Palladium (.999) weighing 31.12 g is that it features a unique design that showcases the New World, specifically America, on one side and the coat of arms of Portugal on the other. This design was created to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus in 1492. The coin's design is a nod to the historical event that changed the course of history and highlights the significance of the discovery for both Portugal and the Americas.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1992)  2500 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 200 Escudos (This coin does not exist/Novo Mundo - America; Palladium) ND (1992) coin.