250 Escudos (Independence) 1976 front 250 Escudos (Independence) 1976 back
250 Escudos (Independence) 1976 photo

250 Escudos Independence

1976 year
Silver (.900) (Copper .100) 16.4 g 33.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Cape Verde
Period
Republic (1975-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1976
Value
250 Escudos 250 CVE = USD 2.49
Currency
Escudo (1975-date)
Composition
Silver (.900) (Copper .100)
Weight
16.4 g
Diameter
33.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#30650
Rarity index
45%

Reverse

Date in the center, star divides chain at the bottom

Script: Latin

Lettering:
INDEPENDENCIA NACIONAL
5 JULHIO 1975

Translation:
National Independence
July 5, 1975

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 250 Escudos (Independence) 1976 coin from Cape Verde features a unique design that commemorates the country's independence from Portugal, which was achieved on July 5, 1975. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Amílcar Cabral, a prominent Cape Verdean nationalist and leader who played a key role in the country's struggle for independence. The reverse side of the coin features a map of Cape Verde and the inscription "250 Escudos" in the center, surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves. The coin's design is a symbol of Cape Verde's rich history and its fight for self-determination.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1976  3525 - - - - - -

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