250 Escudos (50th Anniversary of OUA) 2013 front 250 Escudos (50th Anniversary of OUA) 2013 back
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250 Escudos 50th Anniversary of OUA

2013 year
Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in brass ring 12 g 28.6 mm
Description
Issuer
Cape Verde
Period
Republic (1975-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
2013
Value
250 Escudos 250 CVE = USD 2.49
Currency
Escudo (1975-date)
Composition
Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in brass ring
Weight
12 g
Diameter
28.6 mm
Thickness
2.6 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#59362
Rarity index
37%

Reverse

Anniversary logo in the center
Chains divide years and main legend on the ring

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1963-2013
50 UOA
2013 Ano do Pan-Africanisimo e do Renascimento Africano

Translation:
50 OAU
2013 - year of Pan-Africanism and African Renaissance

Edge

Plain with 4 reeded sections

Comment

The Organisation of African Unity (OAU); Portuguese : Organização da Unidade Africana (OUA) was established on May 25th, 1963 in Addis Ababa, by 32 African countries` governments. Replaced by the African Union (AU) in 2012.

Interesting fact

The 250 Escudos coin commemorating the 50th anniversary of OUA (Organization of African Unity) in 2013 from Cape Verde features a unique design that reflects the country's rich cultural heritage. The coin's bimetallic composition, with a copper-nickel center surrounded by a brass ring, adds to its distinctiveness and value among collectors.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2013  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 250 Escudos (50th Anniversary of OUA) 2013 coin.