25 Escudos (Accession to the EEC; Silver) 1986 front 25 Escudos (Accession to the EEC; Silver) 1986 back
25 Escudos (Accession to the EEC; Silver) 1986 photo

25 Escudos Accession to the EEC; Silver

1986 year
Silver (.925) 11 g 28.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Portugal
Period
Third Republic (1974-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1986
Value
25 Escudos (25&nbspPTE)
Currency
Escudo (1911-2001)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
11 g
Diameter
28.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#60356
Rarity index
80%

Reverse

Pattern of 12 woven ribbons

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PORTUGAL*EUROPA
INCM
1986
MS (behind 'EUROPA' is the monogram of the engraver)

Engraver: Armando Matos Simões

Edge

Milled

Interesting fact

The 25 Escudos coin was minted in 1986 to commemorate Portugal's accession to the European Economic Community (EEC), which is now known as the European Union (EU). The coin features the iconic image of Europa, the mythological figure representing Europe, on its obverse side. The reverse side features the coat of arms of Portugal and the inscription "Portugal na CEE" (Portugal in the EEC). This coin is a unique piece of history that highlights Portugal's integration into the European community.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1986  5000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Escudos (Accession to the EEC; Silver) 1986 coin.