25 Escudos (FAO) ND (1983) front 25 Escudos (FAO) ND (1983) back
25 Escudos (FAO) ND (1983) photo
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25 Escudos FAO ND

1983 year
Copper-nickel 11.0 g 28.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Portugal
Period
Third Republic (1974-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1983
Value
25 Escudos (25&nbspPTE)
Currency
Escudo (1911-2001)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
11.0 g
Diameter
28.5 mm
Thickness
2.25 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#9831
Rarity index
9%

Reverse

Cod fish, F.A.O. and date.
Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) Fish.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ALIMENTOS PARA TODOS
FAO
1983
incm

Engraver: Euclides Vaz

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Under the FAO coins Programme; Portugal in 1983 issued
on a 2$50 coin Maize is depicted to signify Agriculture produce
on a 5$00 coin Cow depicted is to signify Dairy development and
on a 25$00 coin an Atlantic cod fish is depicted to signify Fisheries or Marine produce

Interesting fact

The 25 Escudos (FAO) ND (1983) coin from Portugal was designed by the artist José Aurélio, and it features an image of a traditional Portuguese fishing boat on the obverse side, while the reverse side features the FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations) emblem.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1983)  20000 - - - - - -
ND (1983) INCM 995000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Escudos (FAO) ND (1983) coin.