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2.50 Escudos
| Copper-nickel | 3.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Angola |
|---|---|
| Period | Overseas province of Portugal (1951-1975) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1953-1974 |
| Value | 2.5 Escudos |
| Currency | Escudo (1958-1977) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1.46 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#2933 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Portugal coat of arms
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPÚBLICA·PORTUGUESA
1974
Translation:
Republic of Portugal
1974
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 2.50 Escudos coin from Angola was designed by the artist José de Almada Negreiros, who was a prominent figure in the modernist movement in Portugal. The coin features a portrait of the Angolan national hero, Agostinho Neto, who played a key role in the country's struggle for independence from Portugal. The coin's design is notable for its minimalist style and use of geometric shapes, which was a hallmark of Negreiros' work.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 6008150 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1956 | 9991650 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1967 | 6000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1968 | 5000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1969 | 5000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1974 | 19999000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2.50 Escudos 1953-1974 coin.
