200 Escudos (UNICEF) 1999 front 200 Escudos (UNICEF) 1999 back
200 Escudos (UNICEF) 1999 photo
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200 Escudos UNICEF

1999 year
Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in brass ring 9.8 g 28 mm
Description
Issuer
Portugal
Period
Third Republic (1974-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1999
Value
200 Escudos (200&nbspPTE)
Currency
Escudo (1911-2001)
Composition
Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in brass ring
Weight
9.8 g
Diameter
28 mm
Thickness
2.2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#10410
Rarity index
11%

Reverse

Styilized dove on wheels and logo

Script: Latin

Lettering:
para as crianças de todo o mundo
unicef

Engraver: C. Menéres

Edge

Segmented reeding

Interesting fact

The 200 Escudos (UNICEF) 1999 coin from Portugal features a unique design that highlights the importance of children's rights and education. The coin's reverse side depicts a stylized image of a child holding a pencil and a book, surrounded by the words "UNICEF" and "DESENvolvimento" (Portuguese for "development"). This design was created to raise awareness about the importance of education in promoting the well-being of children and communities, and to support UNICEF's efforts in providing educational opportunities to disadvantaged children around the world.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1999 INCM 1037 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 200 Escudos (UNICEF) 1999 coin.